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Building Awesome Competencies

“Live As if You Were To Die Tomorrow. Learn As if You Were To Live Forever.” -Mahatma Gandhi

The explosion of knowledge on the internet, the easy accessibility of this knowledge and the sheer power we can harness from the exponential growth of knowledge is limitless. Whole economies and infrastructures have been built on knowledge. And the process of acquiring this knowledge has impacted how the world now learns.

Learning and knowledge are partners. You learn best and excel as job ready graduates, as we provide the widest and most innovative pathways for you to acquire knowledge. Our first pillar Learn opens a world of innovative initiatives that will help you prepare for the workplace with knowledge and skills that are vital in the digital future. These initiatives will transform you into relevant, future-ready graduates.

You have obtained a Malaysian education certificate as a result of your pursuit of knowledge. Your certificate attests to the fact that you have acquired information, abilities, and facts. It is imperative that when you join any one of our colleges, the way you learn is revolutionised and the knowledge and skills you acquire will truly ensure your relevance, and prepare you for the future demands of your careers.

To produce future-proof global graduates, we have embedded the following into our DNA. As a student of the BAC Education Group, you will have access to these world-leading learning innovations:

World-Class Qualifications

We deliver world-class education through our wide range of courses from Pre-U, Diploma, Degree, Postgraduate and Professional programmes from top universities in the UK and from around the world.

With our UK Transfer Degree Pogramme, you can choose to spend either one or two years of your degree programme at one of our partner universities, or complete all 3 years locally with our 3+0 programme. You can select the course that best suits you from any one of these areas of study:

- Law,
- Digital Media, Design & Comms,
- Business,
- Technology & Innovation,
- Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism,
- Education & Early Childhood, or
- Psychology

Global Law Faculty

The Global Faculty is a distinguished faculty of subject matter experts from the best British universities. Their masterclasses will supplement and enrich your learning experience. They bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table, ensuring that you receive top-notch education and insights. Their interactive teaching style will keep you engaged and motivated throughout the course.

Among the leading academics of our Global Law Faculty are:

- Ewan McKendrick, Professor of English Private Law (University of Oxford)

- Martin Dixon, Professor of Real Property Law (University of Cambridge)

- Professor James Penner, UOL Programme (University of London)

- Gianni Vuolo, Lecturer (Queen Mary College, University of London)

- Dr. Tracey Elliot, Lecturer in Healthcare Law (University of Leicester)

- James Penner, Professor of Property Law (National University of Singapore)

and many more!

The Global Law Faculty is a unique educational initiative by BAC, aiming to offer diverse perspectives to students, like you.

Professional Law Faculty

Our Professional Law Faculty members are leading lawyers who specialise in various fields of law and are at the forefront of legal practice in Malaysia. These eminent lawyers bring in-depth experience to their classes and are deeply committed to mentoring you. You have a fantastic opportunity to learn from, and engage with them, as well as to obtain fresh insights on significant legal matters.

Among members of our Professional Law Faculty are:

- Aneera Joshini Chowdhury, Proprietor (A.J Chowdhury) - Masterclass on Opinion Writing, Introduction to Opinion Writing, Young Lawyers Bootcamp

- Cassandra Thomazios, Partner, (MahWengKwai & Associates) - Introduction to Legal Research Skills, Introduction to Legal Reasoning & Analytical Skills, Young Lawyers Bootcamp

- Dato’ C. Vignesh Kumar Partner (Vignesh Kumar & Associates) - Masterclass on Criminal Practice

- Datuk Baljit Singh, Founding Partner (Shukor Baljit & Partners) - Criminal Procedure

- H R Dipendra (Koh Dipendra Jeremiah Law) - Introduction to Malaysian Contract Law, Masterclass on Legal Drafting Skills

- Vatsala Ratnasabapathy, Senior Partner (Zain & Co) - Civil Procedure

and many more!

IACT’s Creative Industry Faculty

Communication, media and design industry professionals who are leaders and influential professionals in their respective fields will impart knowledge and skills through various workshops. You will gain a deeper understanding about the many facets surrounding the communications industry. You will have the opportunity to learn from industry experts who provide real-world insights and experiences, and you will be introduced to hands-on approach that will prepare you for successful careers in the creative industry.

Creative Industry Faculty:

Jovian Lee
Former Creative Head of Leo Burnett
Subject: Professional Portfolio Preparation

Cliff Pek
Asia Pacific Regional Product Specialist (Lumix Cameras)
Subject: Practical Photography & Entrepreneurial Skills

Nurul Zamre
Writer, Emcee, Model, Voiceover Artist, News Anchor, Director and Producer
Subject: The Art of Getting Ready for Live TV

Renee Loretta Foong
News Presenter, Host, Emcee, Voiceover Talent, Trainer and Educator
Subject: How to Build a Rapport with Media & PR Practitioners

Priya Menon
Freelance Journalist, formerly a journalist with Star Media Group
Subject: Journalism – The Do’s, the Don’ts and the In-Betweens

I-Van Yee
Content Creator, Educator and Entrepreneur
Subject: Creative Digital Entrepreneurship

Samantha Koh
Full-stack Marketing Specialist, formerly co-leading the social media, campaign and partnership divisions at ZUS Coffee
Subject: Content Writing & Copywriting for Marketing Campaigns – What’s the Difference?

Ng Yew Leong
Media Planner
Subject: The Advertising Fight

Tunku Mona Riza
Founder, Executive Producer, Film Director
Subject: Storytelling: Breaking the Comfort Zone

Global Creative Faculty:

Dr. Ser Shawhong
Vice-Chairman (Communication Management)
Faculty of Communication Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand
Subject: Logoism

Dr. Niki Cheong
Lecturer in Digital Culture and Society, King’s College London
Subject: All Your Memes are Belong to Us: Memetics, Politics and Popular Culture

Dr. Zaki Habibi
Lecturer, Department of Communications
Universitas Islam Indonesia, Yogyakarta
Subject: Unlocking Sensory Experience: The Photographic and Sonic Exploration for Research or Creative Project

Dr. Wong Lee Sa
Director, Postgraduate Master Programme
Communication and Media Studies, Universita Telematica Pegaso, Italy
Subject: The Moving Walls… and What’s Next?

Dr. Benny Lim
Associate Professor, Practice in Cultural Management and Director, Master of Arts in Cultural Management Programme, Chinese University of Hong Kong
Subject: Creative Industries in the Unequel World

and many more!

Learn Anytime, Anywhere

We have put the power to learn back in the hands of our students.

As a student, you will be empowered to learn from anywhere, anytime through the digital delivery platforms available to you:

With BAC Learn, our state-of-the-art Learning Management System, you can learn anytime, anywhere and have unlimited access to an extensive library of pre-recorded in-class lessons and more.

Through ABACUS, our digital resource library, you have 24/7 access to over 100,000 videos and an immense collection of e-books, journals and essential resources. This all-new ABACUS Digital Library has a powerful search engine that helps you discover the wealth of knowledge that is available in its repository of resources.

Our ABACUS digital library is equipped with research, reference and resource materials from the best digital sources and partners, providing you with a vast array of information at your fingertips. You can easily access scholarly articles, e-books, and multimedia content to support your academic or professional endeavors.

- ProQuest offers a collection that now encompasses over 90,000 authoritative sources. It empowers forward-thinking research and teaching strategies with unique content delivered anytime, anywhere.

- CLJ Law is Malaysia’s leading legal information provider. It is the most established online legal information system containing a vast collection of case laws and legislation, that provides online legal database service for our Law students.

- Westlaw Asia is your online legal research service which delivers unmatched speed and accuracy. It's dynamic, ever-growing and easily searchable content set includes case law, legislation, news, legal journals, commentary, current awareness alerts and legal materials specific to our region. With the most relevant legal information at your fingertips, you can search with confidence, and access multiple products across different countries with a single search.

- LexisNexis is an innovative online research platform that allows today’s legal professionals to access trusted research. You will be able to access data analytics and databases through online portals for computer-assisted legal research, newspaper search, and consumer information.

- VitalSource provides digital course materials for higher education. You can access these materials on any device, making studying more convenient and accessible.

- Open Access Journals & eBooks offer leading open-source databases for quick reference. You will have access to online, peer-reviewed academic journal that provides free, unrestricted access for users to download, read, and distribute its contents.

- Our Physical Libraries are well-stocked, with an extensive collection of books, academic journals, and multimedia resources to support your research and learning needs. Additionally, our libraries offer quiet study spaces, with expert librarians who are available to assist you with your information needs.

Coursera for Campus

The BAC Education Group is the first in the region to partner with Coursera, the leading global online learning platform to offer full-scale blended learning.
Through Coursera for Campus, you will gain free access to more than 4,600 job-relevant courses across digital marketing, project management, cloud computing, data science, blockchain, computer science, and AI, among others. Upon completion of these short courses, you will receive micro-credentials from the world’s best universities, such as Yale University, Macquarie University, Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, including leading tech giants like Google and IBM.

These micro-credentials from world-class institutions will provide a clear example of what you know and what you can get done, above and beyond your course!

LinkedIn Learning

The BAC Education Group is also the first and only education group in Malaysia to offer LinkedIn Learning for all its students for free. This means you will have access to over 17,000 courses presented in easy-to-follow videos. These videos cover new skills and knowledge in areas like digital media & communication, leadership, management, digital transformation, education, marketing, branding and much more. They are designed to support you at different stages of your journey and boost your employability upon graduation.

LinkedIn Learning is a platform, for you to embrace a culture of adaptation via self-directed learning and knowledge enhancement. This is crucial to excel in this new world of work.

World-Class Certifications

To provide you with a learning experience which is iR4 ready, we have partnered with some of the world's foremost Technology & Education Leaders. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills with various tech-based certification programmes. Members of this partnership include:

Microsoft

Our partnership with Microsoft provides the BAC faculty and students access to Office 365. Single Sign-On (SSO) log in credentials enables a seamless login experience, allowing access to Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, OneNote, Outlook, MS Project, and Forms.

Aligned with offering complete accessibility to self-paced learning, Microsoft Teams enables you to follow classes, online in-person tutorials, practical workshops, and master classes.

Microsoft Imagine Academy (MIA)

In this tech-skills based initiative by Microsoft, our partnership with MIA gives you the oppotunity to upskill and reskill for the i4 revolution with certification courses such as Technoprenuership, Coding Programs, Machine Learning and Data Science, to name a few.

AWS Academy

We have also partnered with AWS Academy, an offshoot of Amazon Web Services, to provide you and your lecturers access to various cloud-based certifications. These include Foundation and Associate level Certificates as Cloud Practitioner, AWS Solution Architect, and Cloud Developer, leading to Professional Certification such as Machine Learning, Data Analytics and Security.

The Learn pillar provides you with additional digital learning possibilities beyond the requirements of your selected programme. This is a result of our dedication to enhancing the educational process with future proof knowledge and improved iR4 skills. This will equip you to become relevant, future-ready global graduates.