Your actions today determine your future tomorrow. Therefore, it is very important for a student to do a lot of research before applying to university. You want to invest in a field that pays the best interest and earn a handsome salary in the future. According to New Straits Times, there are 5 jobs that are prominent in 2020. You definitely want to choose a course that is arising to ensure employability upon graduation. Therefore, the top 5 jobs are listed below together with the recommended university in Malaysia.
Top 5 Emerging Careers In 2020
Data scientist
Who is a data scientist?
Data scientists are part mathematician, part computer scientist and part trend spotter. They straddle both the business and Information Technology worlds. As you can see from the illustration below,they deal mostly with Big Data, analyze the patterns of the data and make intelligent decisions from the data
Examples of job scope of data scientists
- Collect large amounts of unruly data and transform it into a more usable format
- Solve business-related problems using data-driven techniques
- Work with variety of programming languages such as SAS, R and Python
- Look for order and patterns in data and spotting trends that can help a business’ bottom line
Recommended University to Study Data Science in Malaysia:
Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU)
Undergraduate Program | BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with a Specialism in Data Analytics |
Intakes | June, September & November |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 5.0 STPM/ A-Level: 2 credits in Mathematics and Science/ ICT subject or 2 credits in any subjects and C in SPM/O- Level Additional Mathematics or 2 credits in any subjects and C in SPM/O- Level Mathematics and Science/ICT subjects. Candidates need to do a Prerequisite module in Further Mathematics UEC: 5B in any subject including Mathematics and Science/ICT subject or 5B in any subject including Additional Mathematics/ Mathematics |
Annual Indicative Fees | Malaysian Students: RM 29,000 International Students: RM30,000 |
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Master Program | MSc in Data Science and Business Analytics |
Intakes | January, June & September |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 6.0 GPA: 2.75 |
Annual Indicative Fees | Malaysian Students: RM 36,800 International Students: RM 42,400 |
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Robotics Engineer
Who is a robotics engineer?
This engineer is involved in a field of engineering which centres on building machines that replicate human actions. Robotic engineers create these applications or autonomous machines, also known as robots, for industries such as mining, manufacturing, automotive, services and more. Often, the goal is to program machines to do repetitive, hazardous or unhealthy jobs.
Examples of robotics engineers job scope:
Recommended University to Study Robotic Engineering in Malaysia:
Swinburne University of Technology
Undergraduate Program | Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics and Mechatronics) Honours |
Intakes | March, September & October |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 6.0 A-Level: 8 STPM: 2 UEC: 5B Prerequisite in: Advanced Mathematics & Physics/Chemistry |
Annual Indicative Fees | Malaysian Students: RM 31,952 International Students: RM40,000 |
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Physiotherapist
Who is a physiotherapist?
Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle. Physiotherapists help people with back pain, sudden injury and long-term medical conditions such as asthma, in preparing for childbirth or a sporting event through exercise, manual therapy, education and advice.
Examples of physiotherapists job scope:
Recommended University to Study Physiotherapy in Malaysia:
MAHSA University
Undergraduate Program | Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) |
Intakes | April & October |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 5.5 A-Level: 2Ds in Biology/Physics or Mathematics/Chemistry STPM: GPA 2.33 in Biology/Physics or Mathematics/Chemistry UEC: 5Bs in Chemistry, Biology & Physics/Mathematics and 3 more subjects |
Annual Indicative Fees | RM 21,900 |
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Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Who is a CPA?
CPA is the title of an accountant and it varies according to the country. However, basically CPA is a qualified accountant. They are the trusted financial advisor who helps individuals, businesses and other organizations to plan and reach their financial goals. Bear in mind, a degree in accounting alone is not enough to make one a qualified accountant. You must take a board examination such as ACCA and ICAEW to be certified as an accountant.
Examples of CPAs job scope:
Recommended University to Study Accounting in Malaysia:
Taylor’s University
Undergraduate Program | Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance |
Intakes | March & August |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 5.0 A-Level: DD STPM: GPA 2.33 UEC: 5Bs *Prerequisites: 5 credits including Mathematics in SPM/O-Level |
Annual Indicative Fees | Local Students: RM 33,300 International Students: US$ 9,739 |
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To find out more on how to become a qualified accountant read: Is Acca the Right Course for You?
Digital Marketer
Who is a digital marketer?
Digital Marketing was first invented in the year 1990. However, this role has changed over the years and it is getting prominent especially this year due to the pandemic outbreak of Covid-19. More companies and institutions are heading towards online as they are able to communicate with their target customers. Digital marketers are responsible for generating leads and building brand awareness through company websites, social media and email marketing.
Examples of digital marketers job scope:
Recommended University To Study Accounting in Malaysia:
Taylor’s University
Undergraduate Program | Bachelor of Business (Hons) Specialisation in Digital Marketing and Analytics |
Intakes | March & August |
Entry Requirements | English: IELTS 5.0 A-Level: EE STPM: GPA 2.0 UEC: 5Bs including Mathematics & English |
Annual Indicative Fees | Malaysian Students: RM 25,625 International Students: US$ 7,421.75 |
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