Taylor's University

Overview of American Degree Transfer Program in Taylor's University Malaysia

With our American Degree Transfer Program, students here are exposed to the same education system practiced in the States, preparing them for transition to the American university life.  The interactive nature of the American-style curriculum prepares students well for the stringent education standards of some of the best universities in the world.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

During two years at Taylor's American Degree Transfer Program (ADP), students are exposed to the same education system practiced in U.S. universities. The courses are structured in a similar manner with similar modes of assessment, delivery methods, and teaching approaches. Taylor's ADP has continued to be a popular choice for its intensive student-lecturer interactions, broad range of courses, and numerous extra-curricular activities.

BUSINESS MAJOR 

Individuals who have a solid business education are not only poised to start their own business, they also have the practical skills needed to excel in a variety of positions in the industry of their choice. Here are the common majors students pursue in the study of business and their descriptions.

• Actuarial Science
• Economics 
• Finance
• International Business
• Management
• Marketing 

ENGINEERING MAJOR 

Engineers are problem-solvers who employ science, math, analysis and synthesis to design unique and practical solutions to everyday problems. They must accomplish this often under the constraints of time, budgets, and safety and health issues. Here are the common majors students pursue in the study of engineering and their descriptions.

•  Aerospace (Aeronautical) Engineering
• Applied Science
• Chemical / Petroleum Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

COMPUTING SCIENCE MAJOR 

Computer science is an interdisciplinary field of study – the design, testing, updating and maintaining of new computer application software and systems as well as creating innovative programs for problem- solving.

A computer science degree emphasizes the mathematical and theoretical foundations of computing, while teaching students to keep abreast of the ever changing technological advances in society. Here are the common majors students pursue in the study of computer science and their descriptions.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Graphics
• Computer Gaming
• Computer Network
• Software Development

LIBERAL ARTS MAJOR 

A liberal arts major offers a broad overview of the arts, sciences, and humanities.

Within the context of a liberal arts degree, you can study modern languages, music, English, anthropology, history, gender studies, or many other disciplines. Here are the common majors students pursue in the study of social science/ liberal arts and their descriptions.

• Anthropology / Archeology
• History
• Mass Communication
• Political Science
• Psychology
• Sociology

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)

Pass with min. 5 credits in any subjects with a pass in Bahasa Melayu and History

• O-Level

Pass with min. 5 credits in any subjects

• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

Pass with min. 5Bs

• Other Qualifications

Students with qualifications other than the above will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

CAREER PROSPECTS

When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including:

• Consultant Foreign Exchange Trader
• Import/Export Compliance Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist
• International Management Consultant
• E-Business Consultant

• Programmer
• Software Developer
• Electrical and Electronics Engineer
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Mechatronic Engineer