CERTIFICATE IN EXECUTIVE SECRETARYSHIP (CES)

CERTIFICATE IN HOTEL OPERATIONS (CHO)

CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CICT)

CERTIFICATE IN COMMERCE (CIC)

What is the title awarded?
The award from Olympia College is Certificate in Executive Secretaryship.

Is CES recognized by the Malaysian government?
Certificate in Executive Secretaryship is approved Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

Who can take this course?
Individuals working in administrative positions, junior secretaries, secretaries, and anyone who wishes to take up a career in secretaryship.

When are the intakes?
January, May and September every year. All campuses offer this programme, kindly contact respective campuses for details.

How long is the programme?
Full-time students: 1 ½ years consisting of 3 semesters + 2 months of industrial placement.
Part-time students: 4 semesters + industrial placement.
Full-time students attend sessions between 9am- 5pm and part-time students attend sessions from 6.30pm- 9.30pm.

How many subjects are there?
There are 14 modules + 3 MQA subjects to complete to obtain the certificate.

What are the entry requirements?
At least 1 Credit in SPM. Students 21 years and above or those who have other higher qualifications are still required to possess 1 Credit in SPM.

How much would the programme cost?
Please refer to college.

How are students assessed?
Students are assessed with assignments, mid-term examinations, group projects, written examinations and industrial placement.

When do students register for examinations?
Exam registrations close on the Saturday of Week 8 of the programme. Please contact the college for fixed dates.

What is the passing mark?
The passing mark is 40% for each subject.

How much will it cost to re-sit an examination?
Please refer to the college.

Can students stop midway through the programme?
Students who stop midway can rejoin and pick up from where they left off.

How often are classes conducted?
Students will be having classes between 3 – 5 days a week, depending on the semester.

What are the study materials used?
Olympia College issues texts aimed to guide students throughout each semester for each subject. There are course textbooks. The coordinator will assist students regarding to study materials.

What options are available after this programme?
Upon completion of the course, students can further to final year of the degree programme locally or abroad.

What are the career prospects?
Most students obtain jobs in the relevant field upon completing the programme.

Can the college help students with their career?
Students who want assistance can see the course coordinator to help them find a suitable job.

If you require assistance, please contact:
Tel: 03-7770 5555 (Olympia College PJ) and 07-223 3868
Email: enquiry.pj@raffles.olympia.edu.my/enquiry.jb@raffles.olympia.edu.my

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CERTIFICATE IN HOTEL OPERATIONS (CHO)

What is the title awarded?
The award from Olympia College is Certificate in Hotel Operations.

Is CHO recognized by the Malaysian government?
Certificate in Hotel Operations is approved Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), and Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA).

Who can take this course?
Individuals who do not possess the required SPM credits for other programmes.

When are the intakes?
January, May and September every year.

How long is the programme?
1 ½ years consisting of 3 semesters + 3 months of industrial placement.

How many subjects are there?
There are 14 core subjects + industrial placement.

How are students assessed?
Students are assessed with assignments, mid-term examinations, group projects, written examinations and industrial placement.

When do students register for examinations?
Please contact the college.

What is the passing mark?
The passing mark for assessments is 20/40% and examinations is 24/60%.

What about failing an examination?
Students who fail an exam may re-sit it in the next semester.

Can students stop midway through the programme?
Students who stop midway can rejoin and pick up from where they left off.

How often are classes conducted?
Depending on the subjects and semester.

What are the study materials used?
Olympia College will provide reference books and links to e-books.

What are the career prospects?
Students can build a career in the Hospitality industry.

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CERTIFICATE IN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (CICT)

What is the title awarded?
The award from Olympia College is Certificate in Information and Communication Technology.

Is CICT recognized by the Malaysian government?
Certificate in Information and Communication Technology is approved Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) and MQA.

Who can take this course?
Individuals with a minimum of 1 credit in SPM/’O’ Level

When are the intakes?
January, March, May, July, and September every year at KL campus. Please contact the college for exact dates.

How long is the programme?
Full time course: 1 year 4 months consisting of 4 semesters.

How many subjects are there?
There are 14 Core subjects, and 3 MQA subjects (for local students).

How are students assessed?
Students are assessed with assignments, mid-term examinations, group projects, written examinations and industrial placement.

When do students register for examinations?
Please contact the college for dates.

What is the passing mark?
The passing mark is 40% for every examination or assessment given.

What about failing an examination?
Students who fail an exam or assessment may re-sit it in the next semester.

Is there any subject exemption?
Exemptions are given on a case-to-case basis. The application of the exemptions should be forwarded to the Registrar, which will then be forwarded to the Course Leader for approval.

How often are classes conducted?
An average of 4-5 days in a week and spend and about 8 hours in a day. However, this is dependent on semesters and subjects.

What are the study materials used?
Olympia College will provide reference books and links to e-books.

What options are available after this programme?
Students can continue into the Diploma in Information Technology programme.

What are the career prospects?
For better prospects, students are recommended to obtain at least a Diploma.

Can the college help students with their career?
Currently this is not available but the college is working to make it happen.

How can students pay the fees?
Students can choose to pay by installments, semester, yearly or in full. Any discount claims will only be given during the final payment.

If you require assistance, please contact:
Tel: 03-2050 3688 (Olympia College Kuala Lumpur)
Email: enquiry.kl@raffles.olympia.edu.my

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What will be the title of my award ?
The title of the award is Certificate in Commerce and it is awarded by Olympia College.

Is the programme approved by the Ministry of Higher Education?
Yes, the programme has been approved by the Ministry of Higher Education to be conducted in all Olympia College Centres.

Has the programme been approved by MQA?
Yes, the programme has been approved by MQA

Who is this course suitable for?
SPM holders with less than 3 credits but wish to further their studies or wish to start working at the job entry level in IT or Business sector.

How many subjects will I have to study to get this award?
There are a total of 17 core modules + 3 MQA subjects to complete in order to graduate with the award.

What pre-requisite qualification is needed for me to follow onto this program?
SPM or its equivalent (at least 1 credit in any subject)

What is the duration of the programme?
The programme is for 1 ½ years.

When can I register onto the program ?
Intake dates are in January, May and September every year. Please contact the college for specific dates.

What types of assessments are there for theprogramme?
There are various assessments. There are individual assignments, group projects, mid-term examinations, presentations and final exams.

When will I have to register for exams?
Exam registrations close on the Saturday of Week 8 of the programme. Please meet your coordinator for the fixed dates.

What if I fail an exam?
Re-sit or referrals have to be signed up for and the fees are applicable. Please refer to college.

What is the pass mark for any given piece of assessment ?
The minimum pass mark is 40% for all subjects for each assessment.

What happens if I stop mid-stream of the programme?
You will have to rejoin the programme and continue from where you had left off. There can be a break of only one semester after which you will have to re-register into the programme.

What is the fees for this program ?
Please contact the college. Please note that any discount claims will only be given during the last payment due to the college.

What study materials are there?
Olympia College issues the learning guides which are aimed at assisting students throughout every semester for each subject. Apart from these, there are course materials and E-brary.

How often would I have to come to the college?
Students will be having classes between 3 – 5 days a week, depending on the semester.

Can I get financial assistance to help me with my payments?
The marketing team should be able to assist you on this.

What are the types of grades can I achieve on this program ?
The Grade classification may be:

What can I do after I complete this program of study ?
Students can proceed to study diploma in business, IT or Hotels. 

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