MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION WITH OLYMPIA COLLEGE

Many young people enter college unsure of what their real goals are. They don’t realize that the college
years will strongly impact on your careers later on. Many people take up a particular course due to
influences from parents, peer pressure or because it’s the “in thing”.

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.

The college life not only about gaining knowledge and academic/professional skills for students, but more
importantly, a good education environment also prepares them for life as adults, grooming them in their
personal development – equipping students with communication, comprehension and analytical skills, as
well as imbuing in them leadership skills.

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

Olympia’s cutting edge and industry oriented Diploma in Business Studies programme will equip
students with the right professional skills required by multi-national corporations. Highly qualified
lecturers will introduce, reinforce, enhance, and promote business ideas and concepts through a series of
lectures, tutorials, discussions and workshops. Students will be expected to participate, debate, analyse
and appreciate the thinking of the various business leaders and their leadership styles.

Olympia College also offers the management oriented Diploma in Business Management .This 2 ½
years Diploma developed in consultation with CEO’s, Senior Managers and the Malaysian Qualification
Agency (MQA) to help fill the gap for competent middle managers in the industry. The emphasis will be
to globalise the students viewpoint. Students need to have 3 SPM credits and a pass in English or O
Levels equivalent qualifications to get into the programme.

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 from Edexcel, UK.

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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 complete 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 2 ½ year Hotel programme developed with the assistance of partner
institutions and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) to meet the demands of the hotel industry.

Olympia College is a member of the prestigious Malaysian Association of Hotel (MAH) and the college
receives constant feedbacks on the expectations of the hoteliers and relay it to the students. Students need
to have 3 SPM credits and a pass in English to enter into this programme. Students who complete the
Diploma in Hotel Management will :

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

2) get an additional internationally recognized Higher National Diploma award from Edexcel UK on
completion of an integrated project*

3) This will pave a way to the final year 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. The entry
requirement for the Diploma in Information Technology programme is SPM with 3 credits and a pass in
English and Mathematics. Full PTPTN loan is available*. (*terms and conditions apply)

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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.

Alternatively, students who has only obtained SPM with one credit and a pass in English and
Mathematics, can opt to any of Olympia’s certificate programmes before proceeding to various diploma
programmes. The certificate programme runs for 1 year and 4 months. One popular programme is the
Certificate in Executive Secretaryship. Many young people who want a fast-track to the working
environment opt for this programme as there is a high demand for qualified and competent secretaries in
the industry.

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 Edexcel International, 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.

Since its inception, Olympia College is continuously growing. The College has international students
from various exotic and far reaching places such as South America, Africa, Middle East, Nepal,
Philippines, India, China, Russia and such.

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. Intake starts on 5 April 2010.

Olympia offers Business Studies, Business Management, I.T & Computing, Hotel Management,
Secretarial studies, Accounting and Finance, English Language, Graphic Design, Fashion & Textiles,
Telecommunications, Electrical/Electronic Engineering 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

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