Well, may be instead of asking what or who disrupted it, let us focus on the
reasons why Diplomas are better than Degrees and why school leaver should
consider doing a Diploma as their first tertiary education qualification.
Value for Skills More than Theory
Vocational skills are no longer at the bottom of the list. When it comes to
a person’s employability, skills obtained through a Diploma outweigh
theoretical knowledge learned from expensive Degrees. A recent study by the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation demonstrates that employers are gearing up
for a world of work where workplace skills are more valued than a degree from a
traditional Higher Education Institution. Diplomas provide career-orientated
skills that can increase your chances of securing a job. Employers value people
who can walk into a new job and be ready to go right into the business’ needs.
A Quicker Route into the Job Market
Due to the study duration of a diploma course, which on average requires a
minimum of 24 months of study time to complete, diploma graduates are able to
step into the working world sooner than a degree holder. With weekend class
options and online learning options, this study mode become even more flexible
for its learner.
To add to these plus points, Diplomas provide practical, usable,
and most importantly, employable skills that gears its graduate with a
job-ready qualification. Why do employers prefer this? Well, it is because they
would not have to invest as much resources for upskilling their employees. In a
recent global research conducted by Gartner, 70% of employees feel that they
haven’t mastered the skills needed to do their jobs and companies worldwide
invest close to USD350 billion in training, hence hiring new staff with
employable skills save employers time and money.
The Potential to Earn a Higher Salary
According to a research data collected by Georgetown University’s
Centre on Education, some countries offer a higher salary to diploma graduates
of specialised fields. The diplomas that fall in this category are Computer and
Information Technology, Engineering, and Medical or Health Science Diplomas, and
once again because of its highly skill-based learning and training while in
college, giving its graduates an added advantage in the job market.
Diplomas are More Affordable
Diplomas generally cost a fourth of a degree within its own field making
them more affordable. And with its affordable price, semester payments become
more do-able for many without having to tie down with a loan. In many
circumstances, diploma holders also take this as an advantage to master more
than one set of skill, allowing them to improve their chances at progressing
faster up the career ladder.
Pathway to a Degree
Since Degrees are more theoretical, online degrees have been able to
deliver the same knowledge as a conventional degree. Hence, the practical
aspects learnt in a Diplomas permits the understanding and application of what
is to be learnt in a degree. Therefore, diploma holders can opt to either study
their degree online or enrolling for a full-time undergraduate programme, which
every is more convenient to them. However, since securing a job was basically
the main reason for graduating with a diploma, online degrees allow for the
flexibility of learning while being a full-time employee – giving better
options for conquering both worlds: education and employment.
Visit us at www.mahsa.edu.my and check-out our diploma programmes ranging in the fields of health and allied health sciences, engineering, business, IT, hospitality and more. Speak to us to know about our Blue Ribbon Scholarship and how you can get a credit exemption to further your studies into a Degree at 2nd or final year.
