AMC BUZZFEED

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER BUZZFEED E-NEWSLETTER | ISSUE NUMBER 3 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Editor's Letter Upcoming Events Improve Your Productivity With These Apps Know Yourself Better: MBTI Personality Test Fast track to obtain the Chartered Global Management Accountant qualification Get a UK Degree Closer To Home Alumni Testimonials MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE (CE) Welcome back readers! It's been a while since our Buzzfeed postponed publication due to the @amccollege unfortunate circumstances of the pandemic. However, during this @amccollege.official period we are still accumulating the college’s latest news to keep you all updated. @amc_college @amccollege As you can tell, we have made a few changes to the look and format of our newsletter. The newly facelifted newsletter will highlight https://amc.edu.my/ important updates on our degree programmes, and other career pathways that students can explore and get inspired by. I encourage you to take the time to read through this issue to familiarize yourself with the changes being implemented to our college and other approaching events we are planning in AMC College. Here’s to staying safe and healthy everyone! We are happy to be back. PAGE 01

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER EDITOR'S LETTER My heart brims with great gratitude and honor as I greet you through the 2022 AMC e-newsletter! In this issue of “Buzzfeed”, we offer you highlights of our upcoming events and insights into our prestigious programmes. The main thrust of the college has been to achieve excellence in shaping the future of students through affordable and accessible learning opportunities. In hopes that students reach their fullest potential throughout their academic journey, we have included some interesting reads as an effort to help you improve your personal productivity and explore your personality type amid the pandemic pressure. By Esther Chung UPCOMING EVENTS BROWN BAG SESSION DONATION TO THE SLEEP & MENTAL -HEART ATTACK SHELTER OF HOPE HEALTH TALK PAGE 02

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER IMPROVE YOUR PRODUCTIVITY WITH THESE APPS Another project or task is underway. How will you make the most of it? Staying productive amid a global pandemic can be daunting, so here are four app essentials to help you boost your productivity and retain most of your sanity throughout the year. An “all-in-one” workspace where you can think, write, plan, and get organised. This app provides the building blocks for you to create your own layouts to keep track of deadlines, objectives, and daily assignments for the sake of your productivity. https://www.notion.so/ A cloud-based app that acts as a writing assistant which offers real-time writing suggestions that can save you from silly typographical errors. It is an essential tool for anyone relying on written content in their daily agendas. https://app.grammarly.com/ An “all-in-one” productivity app where you can create custom timers to track your productivity, stay motivated, meet your daily goals, and connect with other productivity enthusiasts. All while listening to free lofi music provided as you work. https://www.flipdapp.co/ A sleep-tracking app that analyses your sleep patterns, finds your perfect wake-up window, and leaves you to feel well-rested. From smart- alarm sounds to lulling sounds to choose from, getting up and going to bed can feel more pleasant. https://www.sleepcycle.com/ PAGE 03

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER KNOW YOURSELF BETTER: MBTI PERSONALITY TEST 16 TYPES OF MBTI: WHICH ONE ARE YOU? Have you ever encountered a friend or The goal is to help you discover your acquaintance who described themselves as an personality as a whole and understand your ENFP or an ISTJ and wondered what these likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, mysterious initials meant? Most likely, they are compatibility with your friends, and possibly talking about the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator. career preferences. Hence, it is no surprise that the MBTI test is one of the world’s most widely- The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, commonly used psychological assessments. known as MBTI is a personality test that identifies which of the 16 types a person is Keep in mind: with just a quick and straightforward list of There are no right or wrong answers and one is objective questions. no better than the other personality type. Its sole purpose is just to help you discover or explore more about your own unique personality. There are 4 distinct scales in the questionnaire. Though we all may relate to both choices to some degree, most of us have a stronger preference for one or the other. Hence, its dictation can be summarized by answering one simple question. Continued on next page PAGE 04

Extraversion (E) vs Introversion (I) - How you Thinking (T) vs Feeling (F) - How you make interact and respond to the world decisions and cope with emotions Do you GAIN or LOSE energy when you Do you prioritize LOGICS OVER EMOTIONS or interact with people? FEELINGS OVER FACTS? If you enjoy frequent social interactions as a If you tend to focus more on rationality and do form of energy recharge, you are most likely not mind sacrificing team harmony for an Extrovert (E) However, if you typically feel efficiency, you would most likely fall under recharged after spending time alone, you’d Thinking (T). If you tend to avoid conflict and fall under Introversion (I). consider others’ feelings before making a decision, you would most likely fall under Sensing (S) vs Intuition (I) - How you absorb Feeling (F). or gather information Do you pay attention to DETAILS or the BIG Judging (J) vs Perceiving (P) - How you relate PICTURE? to the outside world If you tend to focus on the reality of how Do you PLAN THINGS AHEAD or prefer things are, you would most likely fall under SPONTANEITY? Sensing (S). However, if you tend to imagine If you like to have a to-do list and tend to be the possibilities of how things could be, you more structured and predictable, you would would most likely fall under Intuition (N). most likely fall under Judging (J). If you enjoy the beauty of winging a plan and tend to be more adaptable, you would most likely fall under Perceiving (P). With these four questions, do you think you’ve put each personality element together? If you found this helpful, you should take the entire assessment for a detailed result here https://www.truity.com/ Your study or work style may be determined by understanding which of the 16 personality types you are. PAGE 05

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER FAST TRACK TO OBTAIN THE CHARTERED GLOBAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT QUALIFICATION CGMA Designation The Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) designation distinguishes professionals who have advanced proficiency in finance, operations, strategy and management. Holding this designation will categorize you into a unique group of management accountants who have reached the highest benchmark of quality and competence. Academic Pathway to CGMA Students with SPM, UEC, O-Level, or with any equivalent qualifications have the option to apply to AMC’s Diploma in Accounting OR Foundation in Arts programme to progress and obtain a prestigious UK degree in Accounting and Finance. AMC’s Diploma in Accounting AMC’s Foundation in Arts (FIA) programme is programme is suitable for students who perfect for students who are undecided about have set their heart on pursuing a the exact degree they want to pursue as it gives bachelor's degree in accounting-related access for students to explore different study fields as it prepares students for the areas including Accounting, Finance, accounting fundamentals at a much Management, Marketing, Economics, and even broader scope, offering them a smooth Law, which can prepare and lead students to transition into their further studies. their relevant undergraduate studies. PAGE 06

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER By holding this CGMA qualification, students can be easily recognized by employers worldwide as it qualifies their skill sets in analyzing information and advising strategy. Upon completion, students have the option BENEFITS to pursue further in the CGMA Finance Leadership Program (FLP) for one year HIGHLY VALUED QUALIFICATION where they are required to pass two case studies exams in two consecutive sittings. CGMA holds a high value in the Once students have passed, they will be Accounting world due its relevance awarded the Affiliate CGMA designation. By to what we see in the marketplace fulfilling another three years of practical today. This will help students accounting experience, they can qualify as a demonstrate the skill sets that are Chartered Global Management Accountant. most important to today’s organizations. OTHER PROGRAM BENEFITS GLOBAL RECOGNITION Datuk Chu Kok Keng Scholarship & PTPTN Loan available* Organizations and companies will be inclined to trust how you will be THE FUTURE OF CGMA leading and driving transformation inside their organization. Holding this professional qualification will reward you with a sense of literacy about BOOST CAREER EMPLOYABILITY what’s happening inside a workplace of finance leaders or management accounting The CGMA designation adds value to around the world. students’ CV or resume by showcasing their skill sets, discipline, and commitment. PAGE 07

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER GET A UK DEGREE CLOSER TO HOME UK Degrees offered Accounting & Finance Business & Management Our Partner: Leeds Beckett University (LBU) Leeds Beckett University (LBU) is a public If you would like to graduate with a UK university in Leeds, West Yorkshire, with degree, but would much rather stay closer campuses in the city centre and to home, OR if you have commitments Headingley. With almost 200 years of that are preventing you from studying in teaching experience, it is proud of its the UK, OR is still concerned about travel history and excited about its future. As restrictions and safety of the current LBU’s partner institution, students can now pandemic situation — AMC College offers gain a Leeds Beckett degree in Malaysia students the chance to obtain a fully which are designed directly by the recognized UK qualification without the university. need to travel to the UK and settle with their living expenses. PAGE 08

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER Academic Pathway To LBU ENTRY REQUIREMENTS BENEFITS Students with SPM, O-Level or with any HIGHLY GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY equivalent qualifications have the option to apply to AMC’s Certificate in Business Earning a UK degree locally awards OR Diploma in Business and students the competitive edge to be Administration OR Foundation in Arts promoted quicker due to today's trust and programme to progress and obtain a respect towards the UK’s education prestigious UK degree in Accounting and system. This will help students progress Finance OR Business and Management. further than peers who are educated elsewhere. Those with STPM, A-Level, Pre-U, UEC or VALUE FOR MONEY FOR A VALUABLE with any equivalent qualifications can QUALIFICATION apply for direct entry into our LBU degree programmes. Students are offered the same academic qualifications and standards of teaching Upon completion, students have the as they would receive in the UK itself. This option to pursue further for their masters means students can gain a fully degree either locally or internationally. recognized UK qualification that better suits their budget while staying closer to home. PAGE 9

MARCH 2022 | E-NEWSLETTER ALUMNI TESTIMONIALS JACKSON CHAN My time spent at AMC College was good and rewarding. The lecturers were helpful in guiding me to choose a suitable career for my field of studies. The staffs were super hospitable and I got to meet new people from other courses and discuss projects with them. I was also able to access their facilities like computers and a comfortable student lounge whenever I needed to. Diploma in Information Technology Currently Working as an IT Support at Torrent Power Sdn. Bhd. SU HAO ZHE I left my secondary school with average low grades, but after moving to AMC College, I made a lot of progress with the lecturers’ guidance which enabled me to breeze through my studies and graduate with flying colors. Regardless if it was academic or non-academic, everyone was always keen to help; therefore, I can tell that it was one of my best choices to have studied in a supportive environment like AMC. Diploma in Marketing Currently Taking BSc (Hons) Events Management at Sheffield Hallam University (Final Year) PAGE 10