OLYMPIA COLLEGE’S DUAL AWARDS VIA ONE PATHWAY

Higher education costs a great deal of time, money, and effort. Since it's a big investment, it's very
important that you should carefully evaluate your course and college options. A critical decision will be
choosing the field of study. Ask yourself whether you will be happy with the course you have chosen and
do you look forward to a career connected to it?

You should also evaluate if you have the personality and traits for that particular field. Talk to
consultants in the college on the various study options and how to best achieve your goals in a most
effective way and at the shortest time possible. This will enable you to make the right decision on your
chosen course of study.

Here are some of the popular courses offered at Olympia that students can have the option to choose:

Olympia College’s cutting edge and industry oriented Diploma in Business Studies programme will equip
students with the right professional skills required by the multi-national corporations. Students will be
expected to participate, debate, analyse and appreciate the thinking of the various business
leaders and their leadership styles.

Olympia also offers the management oriented Diploma in Business Management programme which was
developed in consultation with CEO’s, Senior Managers and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency
(MQA) to help fill the gap for competent middle managers in the industry.

The graduates from the Diploma in Business Management/Business Studies programmes will also be
recognized for exemptions and on completion of an integrated project will be awarded the prestigious
Higher National Diploma (HND) from Edexcel, UK.

This guarantees entry into 2nd year of an undergraduate degree locally or to over 200 universities in UK,
USA and Australia. Students who want an European exposure can also completed their degree through
the University of Information Technology and Management (UITM), Poland at very affordable fees.

Olympia’s Diploma in Hotel Management programme is a highly sought programme for those interested
in a successful hotel career. The hotel programme was developed with the assistance of partner
institutions and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to meet the demands of the hotel industry.

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Olympia College is a member of the prestigious Malaysian Association of Hotel (MAH). The graduates
from the Diploma in Hotel Management will :

1) receive an additional Diploma from the Business and Hotel Management School (BHMS)
(Switzerland)*

2) receive the prestigious Higher National Diploma award from Edexcel UK on completion of an
integrated project*

3) This will pave a way to the final year of Bachelor of Arts in Hotel and Hospitality Management
at the BHMS, Switzerland (6 months studying, 6 months working) or other universities in the
UK, USA, Italy and Australia*

*subject to terms and conditions

I.T & Computing Programmes

Olympia College ‘s Diploma in Information Technology (DIT) programme has been designed to meet
the demands of the increasing job market for I.T specialists. There a demand today for IT experts who
really know their job.

The DIT programme offered, has gone through the rigour of several UK and European universities
validation exercise and has been accepted by them for achieving international standards. Full PTPTN
loan is available*. (*terms and conditions apply)

The Diploma in Information Technology Programme allows entry into 2 nd year of degree into local
universities or University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) Poland, Europe at an
affordable fee.

According to Dr Vijayakumaran Kathiarayan, Deputy Head of Studies, Olympia College, “I believe that
college education serves as a gateway to better options and more opportunities. Besides, I also believe
that when students experience a post-secondary education, they have the opportunity to read books and
listen to the lectures of the top experts in their fields.”

“This simulation encourages students to think, ask questions and explore new ideas which allows for
additional growth and development and provide college graduates with an edge in the job market over
those who have not experienced a higher education.”

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“The dual awards save time, reduce study costs and help graduates stand out and improve their
employment prospects. You will not only gain international recognition for your education, but also
recognition from future employers.”

A seasoned Administrator and Educationist, Dr Vijayakumaran Kathiarayan holds Bachelor of Business

He has a great deal of industrial experience obtained from multi-national companies where he held
different posts and he has worked in many higher institutions of learning before he joined Olympia
College.

Olympia College offers Masters & Undergraduate Degree, Higher National Diploma (UK), Diploma as
well as Certificate programmes. The College has affiliations and partnerships with international bodies
and institutions such as University of Derby, UK, Edexcel International, UK, Schiller International
University, American Management Association (AMA, USA) , Business & Hotel Management School
(BHMS) Switzerland, University of Information Technology and Management (UITM) Poland and such.
The college allows everyone from SPM to working adults entry at various points. Programmes conducted
are both full-time and part-time.

Olympia College also offers scholarships to the needy and outstanding students – The Scholarships
available are The Olympia College Principal’s Scholarship for Deserving Students and The Winston
Pereira Premium Scholarship for Excellence*. Study/PTPTN loans can also be arranged. * Terms and
conditions apply.

Olympia offers Business Studies, Business Management, I.T & Computing, Hotel Management,
Secretarial studies, Accounting and Finance, English Language and MBA.

Visit any of Olympia’s centres nationwide for more information or call 03-20503688 (Kuala Lumpur),
03-7770 5555 (Petaling Jaya), 04-2286898 (Penang), 07-2233868 (Johor Bahru), 09-5177868 (Kuantan)
or 05-2433868 (Ipoh). Email: raffles@olympia.edu.my Website: www.olympia.edu.my

Facebook: www.facebook.com/olympiacollege

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