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| 14-09-2012 03:09 PM | ||
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My $0.02. I graduated from SIM-UOL more than 10 years ago. Took part time. After my degree, I was given a promotion to a higher scale by my company. Throughout the years I have been offered degree-level jobs, both from the public and private sector, and went through some of them. Of course, relevant experience counts if I am looking for my next job, but at least I am still within the filter if the next job requires a minimum degree. |
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| 09-09-2012 05:44 PM | ||
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| 09-09-2012 02:17 AM | ||
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pacemind effectual My cert has the stamp "external" on it, however may have change since this was like 8-9 years ago. My experience hasnt always been pleasant, during interviews can see the interviewer's face change when he ask " distant learning?". Sian 1/2 liao.. |
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| 06-09-2012 05:18 PM | ||
| Unregistered | No difference technically as the certificate will not specify how or where you obtained it. It will be by the UOL. But of course, studying in a school environment certainly is a more enriching experience if you can afford the time and money. I did it at SIM, went on to do a 1-year masters degree in the UK, and then a professional qualification paid by the company I was with. Starting pay was $2.5k, now a decade after graduating from UOL, I am on $12k basic. There is no hard and fast rule to progress and pay but there are a few ingredients that are priceless at a workplace: hard work, patience, continuous improvement and constant learning as well genuinely wanting to and adding value to the organisation. My 2 cents.. | |
| 29-07-2012 07:05 PM | ||
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collicks was how it was spelt in the hwz forum. im just copying it wholesale. do I think sim-uol is bad? not at all. it serves a certain segment of students who need a proper school environment and it does a great job at it. I won't deny that. I just don't think everyone falls into that segment, and for these other people, studying directly with UOL might not be such a bad idea. |
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| 29-07-2012 01:15 PM | ||
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u can argue till the cows come home...to belittle and discredit SIM or other private institution...and to live in self-denial. But u cannot run away from the reality of life. Truth hurts. by the way, it is colleagues...not collicks. Quote:
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| 29-07-2012 12:39 PM | ||
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| 29-07-2012 12:38 PM | ||
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The things that you mentioned - (1)organised learning environment - not everyone needs this if you have the maturity and independence to study on your own (2)vibrant student cohort - really? to quote a hardwarezone post - "Most ppl study in sch 3 hrs only, then go home. Because theres nothing much to do at sch unlike local u. Almost no competitions to take part in (must go external ones), CCAs not many ppl. Whenever I hear my collicks talk about their uni life, I will feel damn envious one." - "Also, school life at SIM is indeed very boring." (3)credible teaching staff - yes, if you need a real life teacher to hold you hand and guide you along, then sign up for SIM. |
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| 29-07-2012 12:27 PM | ||
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The fact is there is no difference between a SIM-UOL degree scroll and a UOL degree scroll. That's why in terms of employment prospects there is not much difference. Additionally, one thing many people don't realise is that you can join and leave SIM at any time during your degree (unlike other degrees offered by SIM, like SIM-RMIT or SIM-UOW). I have seen people who did self-study for the first two years, and then joined SIM-UOL in their final year. And I've also seen people who studied with SIM-UOL for their first two years and then opted to self-study for their final year. At the end of your course, as long as you pass all of the exams, you get the same UOL degree as everyone else. I have seen students who self-studied the UOL international degree being hired in various functions too, just as the previous poster have mentioned that his SIM-UOL friends have been hired. As I've said earlier, self-studying the degree makes it easier to take on a full-time job and gain working experience. And employers definitely value the work experience. |
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| 29-07-2012 11:43 AM | ||
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Good day. I just chanced upon this interesting thread and would like to give my comments. I strongly recommend studying for the UOL degree via the SIM-GE program (if u arent able to enrol in NUS/NTU/SMU). Although it is not as prestigious as the local Universities, SIM has over the past decade, established itself as the leading private education provider. As such, there will be more opportunities for you upon graduation. You can draw many parallels between SIM and local Universities, such as a organised learning environment, vibrant student cohort, credible teaching staff etc. Throughout my 10 year in the workforce, I have seen SIM graduates being hired in the HR, finance, administrative, sales & marketing function. Succinctly, SIM is the next best alternative to local varsities. I do NOT consider online learning to be something credible or mean of studying. I would suggest that you visit SIM, as well as other private institutes like PSB, Kaplan, to see what their courses entail. By the way, I am from NUS and am not biased towards SIM in any way. Just sharing my thoughts. Quote:
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