Regconition of Degrees from different University

last SG · 2009-02-11T12:44:19+00:00

i think the real value of a university is seen from its graduates when they enter the workforce.

Calvary SG

Hi guys, i feel like taking a Bachalor Degree from Kaplan above starhub centre Bachalor degree in Marketing, degree awarded by National University of Ireland, Dublin which is ranked 108 in the world. 20 placing below NTU only. But i am worried its not regconised in Singapore. I am really curious how some ppl or some employers check the market rate for degrees or whether its regconise in singapore or not.

I really don't wish to spent 1 and a half years and 18 K or more on that degree ending up it is not regconised and its just a useless piece of paper.

Marco_Simone SG

1.5 years for a degree? How credible do you think that is…

Fantagf SG

Go check with PSC.

corebooster SG

The word is Recognised.

bdw.

As important as the paper is. Its whether you are able to use the knowledge u acquired from the learning process. You can be a brilliant person in the interview and get the job, but if one lack substance, he will get the love-letter sooner or later.

red_amoeba SG

i think compared to someone who put in 3 to 4 yrs to earn his degree in the local U or overseas, what u are talking abt is not as recognised. For sure, in the government sector, ur degree won’t be recognised.

U may get some luck applying to the private sector.

Fantagf SG

U may get some luck applying to the private sector.

that is not true. someone got a honour from Uni of LOndon landed herself job in govt co and is doing well. in fact, most MNCs prefer external degree. They like people who can think out of the box

bryanw SG

The word is Recognised.

bdw.

hello corebie, cny over already. stop thinking of food, 'love letter'

Chaosrin SG

agree on Fanta's point. Even the Mr Lee also asked sporean to upgrade but he didnt ask ppl to go to those so called gov Recognised Place to get a Paper either u upgrade or kenna down grade...Ur choice.

corebooster SG

U may get some luck applying to the private sector.

sorry

but its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.

i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.

Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.

Snoopy81 SG

I have read something like this somewhere:

If it’s a technical degree, there are professional bodies such as Board of Engineers, Law Society, Medical Council etc in Singapore that can provide a list of recognised universities. However, if it is a non-technical degree such as business or marketing, the govt will recognise if the university itself is recognised by the local govt of the country where the univerisity is located.

Lee012lee SG

The reults obtained in the degree matters a lot.

Even if you get an external degree from University of London but if you get a first

class honour or a second class upper honour, then you can still get good job offers

from the government and the private sectors.

But if you get only borderline grades, then you will be very jalat and you will have a

hard time to get a job using the degree especially the degree is not recognised by

PSC.

^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~ SG

sorry

but its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.

i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.

Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.

MHA does have officers with SIM and PSB... I'm very positive on that...

However there are some exception... A Degree in Nursing from Philipines is only considered a diploma...

Worldlybusinessman SG

generasl degree like business, psychology, finance is recognised.

But not those engineering , medical, law, accountancy ect. need to be certified in singapore.

reason is that the systems used in that country which u are also studying may be different fromthat of singapore.

Worldlybusinessman SG

MHA does have officers with SIM and PSB... I'm very positive on that...

However there are some exception... A Degree in Nursing from Philipines is only considered a diploma...

they are already in the job who went for part time degree......i think fresh grad may be a problem...

its because these places being govt sectors actually just need a broad based degree....

i think they also hire engineering, psychology, business ect....these places just a cert in degre as long its recognised will do...

kenn3th SG

There are alot of alternatives after GCEs.

some people would just take a private diploma and go for a degree, in just 3 years.

food for thought =/

Worldlybusinessman SG

I really don't wish to spent 1 and a half years and 18 K or more on that degree ending up it is not regconised and its just a useless piece of paper.

there are others who went overseas to spend 60-100k and yet u complain about 18K...

tinuviel07 SG

but core, sometimes it's not about acing the interview but whether you get offered one in the first place based on what they see in your cv

Worldlybusinessman SG

There are alot of alternatives after GCEs.

some people would just take a private diploma and go for a degree, in just 3 years.

food for thought =/

i went straight to oz, after gce a level.

red_amoeba SG

sorry

but its whether the degree is recognised by the home-country and the region's body.

i know of officers who went into govt svc with degrees from MDIS/SIM/PSB and stuff.

Having the paper is 1 thing, Ability to market yourself, is another.

ha...if its MDIS/SIM maybe...Kaplan ...maybe not. also, did they enter as fresh grad or with some years of experience under their belt? If you look at their ads, they always put "recognised degree" - that alone is already discriminating. A degree is a degree - what do you mean recognised degree?

Worldlybusinessman SG

Nothing beats studying overseas...