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8.3.3 Recommendation 3
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Improve skillsets of graduates by strengthening collaboration and better aligning
curriculum with industry needs
Recommended Actions
Stakeholder E.O.I. IMPACT
To expand work-based learning programme such as
2u2i (2 years university + 2 years industry) / 3u1i (3
years at university + 1 year in industry) which provide
undergraduate students enhanced industry exposure
during the course of their studies.
Industry should be encouraged to replicate this model by
setting up a branch firm or research centre in
university to provide a platform for student to improve
their skillsets and employability.
Example
Initiative
Bachelor of Accounting programme in Universiti
3.1
Malaysia Terengganu (UMT) has a Teaching
Accounting Firm (TAF) which is a joint collaboration
between Salihin Chartered Accountants and UMT.
Selected students will be undertaking attachment at TAF
as part of their studies and will be placed at TAF as early
as their 2 nd year study. With the industrial attachment
runs hand-in-hand with the formal learning in class, the
course structure provides a unique and advanced
learning and practical training platform for both
accounting lecturers and students.
MOHE,
IHLs,
Industry
Academia to collaborate with industry for coursework
Initiative projects of students to help harness their skillset further
and increase their exposure on solving real world
3.2
problem. IHLs,
Industry
IHLs and industry (represented by industry associations)
Initiative should discuss and design a structured internship
program highlighting the relevant or specific skillset
3.3
required for graduates and critical occupations. IHLs,
Industry,
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