What is the Pandemic COVID-19 current situation?
As of the date 11 August 2020, Malaysia recorded 9 new cases increasing the total number of cases to 9103. Amidst the small number of cases reported daily, we are still living in fear and uncertainty every day — it all depends on us now.
Governments across the world have established necessary measures to control the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus. While the constant implementation of lockdowns and social distancing are proved to be effective in flattening the curve, the restrictions have negatively impacted lifestyles, businesses and the general economy inevitably.
How has it affected the Economic Sectors?
According to media reports — Malaysia’s unemployment rate reached five percent in April 2020, an increase from 3.4 percent in April last year which is recorded as the highest since 1990.
Economic Sectors that are impacted:
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and other services
- Transport; storage and communication
- Accommodation and food services
- Real estate, business and administrative activities
- Manufacturing
- Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Blue: Medium high impact
Red: High impact
Source: International Labour Organization
What are the Careers that are in High Demand During & Post COVID-19?
1. Software Engineer/Developer
Top 3 Private Universities to study Software Engineering in Malaysia
- Monash University
Program Name | Bachelor of Software Engineering (Hons) |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | February, July, October |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM48,101 International students: RM54,915 |
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
Program Name | Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM39,500 International students: RM46,000 |
- Asia Pacific University (APU)
Program Name | Bachelor of Science (Software Engineering) (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | September, November |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM28,200 International students: RM28,600 |
Read also: Computer Science vs Software Engineering: What are the differences?
2. Marketing Executive
Top 3 Private Universities to study Marketing in Malaysia
- UCSI
Program Name | BA (Hons) Marketing |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | January, May, September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM24,550 |
- Taylor’s University
Program Name | Bachelor of Business (Hons) International Business & Marketing |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | March, August |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM102,500 International students: RM125,420 |
- Sunway University
Program Name | BSc (Hons) Marketing |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | January, March, August |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM85,700 |
3. Business Developer
Top 3 Private Universities to study Business in Malaysia
- Taylor’s University
Program Name | Bachelor of Business (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | March, August |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM102,500 International students: RM125,420 |
- UOW KDU
Program Name | Bachelor of Business(Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | January, June, September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM68,750 International students: RM82,450 |
- Swinburne University
Program Name | Bachelor of Business (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | January, March, September, October |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM24,232 International students: RM30,680 |
4. Network/Systems Engineer
Top 3 Private Universities to study Computer Science in Malaysia
- Asia Pacific University (APU)
Program Name | BSc (Hons) in Computer Science |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | September, November, February |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM28,200 International students: RM28,600 |
- Taylor’s University
Program Name | Bachelor of Computer Science (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | March, August |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM97,500 International students: RM120,170 |
- University of Nottingham Malaysia
Program Name | Computer Science BSc (Hons) |
Program Duration | 3 years |
Intakes | September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM39,500 International students: RM46,000 |
Read also: Computer Science vs Information Technology: what’s their difference and which one should you choose?
5. Nurse
Top 3 Private Universities to study Nursing in Malaysia
- UCSI
Program Name | Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | January, July |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM19,000 International students: RM20,650 |
- MAHSA University
Program Name | Bachelor of Science (Hons) Nursing |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | January, April, July, September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM77,600 |
- International Medical University (IMU)
Program Name | Bachelor of Nursing (Hons) |
Program Duration | 4 years |
Intakes | July, September |
Indicative Annual Fee 2020 | Local students: RM84,000 International students: RM88,400 |
You might be interested in these articles:
Why do I need to go to Educational Consultants?
Contact us to find out more!
Student enquiries:
Call/Whatsapp: +60182414802
Email: [email protected]
For more stories like this, join the Excel Education community on Facebook
Need help with your uni application? Connect with us here
Heather
I seek peace and knowledge in discovering myself.