Sunway College is the only international delivery partner of Victoria University (VU) in Malaysia.
THE myriad twinning programmes and partnerships between local and international institutes of higher learning today offer Malaysian students a wider choice of universities and programmes at a more affordable cost. This also allows students to enjoy the opportunity to complete their studies overseas for a more well-rounded educational experience.
For many years, Australia has been the destination of choice when it comes to higher education, mainly for the quality and standard of its universities and programmes as well as proximity to Malaysia.
Sunway College is the only international delivery partner of Victoria University (VU) in Malaysia, offering the VU Bachelor of Business twinning programme since 1994. Studying VU’s Bachelor of Business at Sunway College enables you to attain the same quality VU business degree at an affordable cost, and now providing the exact same award-winning Block Model of learning for the students in Malaysia.
The smart choice for higher education, VU is known to have revolutionised tertiary education with the introduction of its multi award-winning VU Block Model mode of education – the first university in Australia to do so, which was built on the proven success of block programmes at universities in Sweden, Canada and the US.
"Victoria University is the first Australian university to implement the Block Model and the first in the world to do so at scale. In a recent external review, the block format received many commendations for its structure, support and achievements. Compellingly, we are now consulting with eleven universities in Australia, South-East Asia and the United Kingdom who are interested in the model.
Professor Adam Shoemaker, the Vice-Chancellor and President of Victoria University added, “I am thrilled that our longest-standing international partner, Sunway College, will be the first globally to adopt the Block Model. We have delivered the VU Bachelor of Business at Sunway for almost 28 years. From this year, commencing students will have the opportunity to turbo-charge their learning experience with Victoria University's revolutionary teaching model and achieve similar increases in grades and satisfaction rates that our students in Melbourne and Sydney have gained since 2018. I wish the students at Sunway College all the best in their new learning journey."
Under the Block Model, instead of juggling four subjects at once, students can focus on one subject at a time. Students learn a subject over a four week “block”. The semester is broken into four blocks. Students will complete a subject by attending, participating actively in class, and being assessed in varied ways during the three three-hour teaching sessions a week for four weeks before proceeding to the next subject.
With the VU Block Model, students will be more engaged with their learning and more likely to achieve academic success. Based on 2020 QILT Student Experience Survey, VU Australia ranked No.3 for Learner Engagement as voted by students.
This is a collaborative and practical approach to learning that better prepares students for the workplace of today. It builds critical problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in teams. As testament, employers are increasingly recognising the abilities of VU graduates, ranking them No. 1 in Australia for employability skills for two consecutive years as per the 2020 and 2021 QILT Employer Satisfaction Survey with 92.4% of employers satisfied with VU graduates compared to a national average of 86.3% for all universities. Other than that, the VU graduates are also ranked No.2 for adaptive and collaborative skills.
In addition, VU has received the Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards 2021, Victorian International Education Awards 2018 and IEAA Excellence Awards 2018 for its VU Block Model method of education.
Since the VU Block Model was introduced, VU Australia saw first-year pass rates at 87% (up 13% on the standard model) in 2019, while pass rates were at 90% for second-year students – a strong indication of the efficacy of this mode of education. In addition, based on the recent results, VU has achieved up to 93% pass rate, 53% above Distinction level and also ranked no. 1 for Overall Students Experience.
“Block Model mode is becoming a world’s best practice, for new generation of learners. It makes learning interesting and focus on active learning, through: Close two-way communications and interactions with lecturers, timely and impactful feedback, clear and high expectations, and a collaborative spirit between students and lecturers. That is why at Sunway College VU, we have brought in this revolutionary and effective Block Model of Learning to benefit the learners in Malaysia.” shared Dr. Jason Cheok, Director of Sunway College VU Undergraduate Programme.
The exclusive partnership allows students to receive quality Australian education closer to home.
The exclusive partnership between Sunway College and VU allows students to receive quality Australian education closer to home. In addition, students are given the flexibility of transferring to VU in Melbourne at any time during the programme to gain study experience in one of the world’s most liveable cities in the later years of their study. Students can come to VU Melbourne to complete anywhere from one semester to a full two years.
Students can also apply to transfer to other Australian and New Zealand universities upon completing their first year of the VU Bachelor of Business programme at Sunway College.
Furthermore, Sunway College provides an array of scholarships to eligible students.
Students are promised a quality education that would lead towards a bright future with The Sunway Advantage:
• A pioneer of twinning programmes in Malaysia
• Strong industry linkages
• Flexible transfer options to Australia and New Zealand universities
• Identical curriculum and lower fees
Academics aside, Sunway College also has initiatives in place to ensure students become globally minded citizens of tomorrow – #CampusWithAConscience is the fundamental spirit at the heart of Sunway Campus Life.
This initiative educates, encourages and engages all aspects of the diverse community to adopt a lifestyle and conscientious efforts that truly reflect a society determined to create a better living environment for this generation and generations to come.
For more information about the Sunway College VU Bachelor of Business Programme, visit https://my.sunway.edu.my/vubu
