Question 1

What are full-time Professional Diploma in Software Engineering class hours like?

Accepted Answer

Classes usually are held Mondays to Fridays, either in the mornings between 09:00 and 12:00 or afternoons between 13:00 and 16:00. The weekly timetable will be updated accordingly. We want our students to complete and hand in their assignments before classes end so they can seek help the next day if they face any difficulties.

Question 2

What will be your main teaching language?

Accepted Answer

English plays a crucial role in the IT world, so it will inevitably be our main teaching language. We encourage our students to ask the lecturers clarifying questions if they face any academic difficulties. They can rest assured that our lecturers will try their best to assist them.

Question 3

Do you offer any career support to your students?

Accepted Answer

We are dedicated to setting students up for success in their career journey. We provide interview training classes to improve our students’ capacity to excel during the interviews. We even require them to answer the lecturers’ questions verbally from the beginning of their course. Furthermore, we recommend a list of companies for them to choose from.

Question 4

How high is your graduate employment rate?

Accepted Answer

Our graduate employment rate is as high as 96%. Companies are looking to hire our graduates even before they graduate. We provide interview training classes to improve our students’ capacity to excel during the interviews. These classes offer relevant information to candidates on basic employment law and help you practise how to answer interview questions in the best possible way. Having the desired skills and abilities for an interview can increase your chances of getting hired for the desirable job. We also have a list of companies for them to choose from, but any successful interview will depend on the graduate’s interview performance.

Question 5

Where is your college located?

Accepted Answer

We are located in Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, with easy access to food and transport. Since it is close to PJ Old Town, there are a lot of food varieties. There is also housing located 2 to 5 minutes away, and Taman Paramount LRT station is 6 to 9 minutes from our college.

Question 6

Do you provide accommodation to the students?

Accepted Answer

We do not currently provide accommodation but help our students find a home near college. The nearby housing is suitable for students, with easy access to food and transport. Since it is close to PJ Old Town, there are a lot of food varieties. Taman Paramount LRT station is 6 to 9 minutes away from our college. The applicable rate depends on the room size and whether it is furnished and is around RM 500-700.

Question 7

Is Global University for Lifelong Learning a university?

Accepted Answer

Global University for Lifelong Learning is often abbreviated as GULL, a university in the US. GULL has been offering a huge range of vocational courses in Malaysia since 2008. It was endorsed by various Malaysian government departments, including the Ministry of Human Resources and the Ministry of Higher Education. Additionally, it is the only institute in Malaysia that provides Professional Degree vocational courses. The Institution of Engineers Singapore also recognises certificates issued by GULL and thus a GULL certificate holder is eligible for their membership.

Question 8

What are full-time Professional Diploma in IT Support class hours like?

Accepted Answer

Classes usually are held Mondays to Fridays between 09:00 and 15:30. In the mornings, the course will focus on theories. In the afternoons, the emphasis will be on hands-on training. We want our students to complete their assignments before classes end to help them retain the skills taught in the classroom.

Question 9

How is the professional diploma/degree I am studying for is recognised by employers?

Accepted Answer

SBIT Training Academy is one of the skills training centres managed by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran Malaysia (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR). We offer a dual certificate program in two years. Our students can choose either to obtain a certificate issued by a US or local university in addition to a SKM certificate. 

SBIT has been collaborating with Global University for Lifelong Learning (GULL) to offer our students a certificate issued by a US university. We partnered with Linton University College, a private local university, later in 2022, providing our students with one more certification body to choose from. We also offer part-time study to fit in your work commitments. 

Since our government continues to support technical and vocational education and training (TVET) development, there is an increase in the number of skills training centres, but some of them are not recognised by the government. The ones registered with the Malaysian government are easily distinguishable because they have “edu.my” at the end of their weblink.

Question 10

Are the courses offered recognised by MQA?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 types of higher education institutions in Malaysia. Firstly, MQA-recognised universities, which are what we are familiar with. They can be easily identified by their focus on theoretical knowledge. Since they are regulated by MQA, therefore there are specific entry requirements for these universities. 

Secondly, skills training centres managed by Jabatan Pembangunan Kemahiran Malaysia (JPK) under the Ministry of Human Resources (MOHR). Our college is one of these centres. Vocational training focuses on job-specific skills training, making the classes more interactive. Our courses are specifically designed to offer in-demand skills. Besides that, we focus on our student’s growth holistically. 

SBIT offers a dual certificate program in two years. Our students can choose either to obtain a certificate issued by a US or local university in addition to a SKM certificate. We also offer part-time study to fit in your work commitments.

Question 11

How do I apply for the student loan?

Accepted Answer

Our student loan is not tied to any government or any other organisation. We specially offer this interest-free loan to our full-time students, aged between 17 and 21, who are in need of financial support. For the IT Support course, you are eligible to apply without SPM results. On the other hand, the Software Engineering course requires a minimum of 3Cs in Mathematics, Science and English. If you do not meet the stated requirements, we will provide you with 18, 24 or 30 monthly installments with lower interest rates.
We keep our requirements to a minimum because we believe everyone deserves the right to a good education, regardless of their academic results and financial circumstances. Furthermore, our high graduate employability rate and their success in work have motivated us to keep providing this fund. We trust that they will be able to pay off their loan when they start working. Our student loan is interest-free provided that they can pay off within 5 years. Terms and conditions apply.

Question 12

Can I pay the course fees in installments?

Accepted Answer

Can I pay the course fees in installments?
Sure. Don’t worry, we will try our best to figure a way out if you have any financial difficulties. 
We offer 3 flexible payment options to cater for everyone’s needs:***
Option A: Make a one-off payment (to save up more!)
Option B: Pay in monthly installments
Option C: Pay 36 monthly installments by credit card at 0% interest (only applicable to specified banks). 
 Alternatively, you may apply for our student loan. 
***Terms and conditions apply.

Question 13

How much are the course fees?

Accepted Answer

The market price of the 22 IT modules offered by our Professional Diploma/Professional Skilled Diploma is around RM 61,700. But now you can enrol for our unique IT Support or Software Engineering course at only  65-70% of the market price. Besides, we provide a student loan to those in need on top of our 3 flexible payment options to cater to everyone’s needs. To know more about our fees and payment options, you may make an appointment with our course counsellor to visit our college or attend our online course introduction session and enjoy up to RM5000 course fee rebate.

Question 14

I am below 16 years old. Am I eligible to enrol for any of the SBIT's courses?

Accepted Answer

Our teaching method is suitable for all age groups. However, taking into account that those below the age of 15 may not have the capacity to discern carefully, we encourage them to sign up for our trial class before the actual classes commence to help both the students and ourselves understand each other better. We understand that it’s saddening for parents to see their child give up on the typical high school education. Therefore, we want to ensure that our teaching method is agreeable to the parents and the students before they officially join our college.

Question 15

If I have a bad command of English, will it affect my studies here at SBIT?

Accepted Answer

English plays a crucial role in the IT world, so it will inevitably be our main teaching language. Even if you have a bad command of English, don’t fret, it will not affect your studies here at SBIT. In fact, the students can quickly adapt to the learning environment since Chinese students constitute 98% of our total student population, and our lecturers are able to converse in Chinese, or simple English and Malay. We encourage our students to ask the lecturers clarifying questions if they face any academic difficulties. They can rest assured that our lecturers will try their best to assist them.

Question 16

If I didn’t complete my Form 3 studies, nor do I have PT3 or SPM results, am I eligible to enrol for any of the SBIT's courses?

Accepted Answer

Student’s academic results are not part of our Professional Diploma or Professional Skilled Diploma courses entry requirements, as long as you are 16 and above you are eligible to enrol for any of the two following courses: 
1. Professional / Professional Skilled Diploma in IT Support 
2. Professional / Professional Skilled Diploma in Software Engineering

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Question: If I didn’t complete my Form 3 studies, nor do I have PT3 or SPM results, am I eligible to enrol for any of the SBIT's courses?