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I’m happy to see that in meritocratic Singapore, we’re finally changing attitudes that ITE stands for “It’s The End” and that you only go to polytechnic if you can’t make it into university. A polytechnic diploma should be seen as being the equiva… what? Only 60% of poly graduates are in full-time employment? The rest are in the midst of further studies? To get their degrees?
Okay. *AHEM* You know, that’s really not a bad thing. Here are 4 reasons why the degree is the new diploma.
1. There is a broader range of degrees available.
In the past, getting a degree meant doing law, medicine, engineering, business administration or settling into a life of research and academia. You know, a job that would allow you to command high salaries because of how prestigious it seemed.
That’s no longer the case now – with five public universities and even more private institutions, you can now get a degree in just about anything, from Digital Filmmaking to Public Policy, from Game Design to Criminology. Just about any field you may be interested in has a corresponding degree programme, so you don’t need to drag yourself through a degree programme you don’t like.
2. More private universities are offering good degree programmes
Gone are the days when it seemed like a degree that didn’t come from an Ivy League college, or even NUS or NTU, would be seen as a worthless piece of paper. These days, private universities are tying up with reputable educational institutes to produce graduates that are readily accepted into the workforce. With private universities offering more places than public universities, it’s not difficult to get into the degree programme of your choice.
With an increase in the number of private universities, the competition for students is also driving down the cost of fees somewhat. Not only that, but public universities have been gradually increasing their tuition fees too. Today, an accountancy course in a private university like SIM costs about $32,000 while a similar course in a public university like NTU would set you back by about $26,550. Getting a private university education is no longer only for those who can afford it.
See more at 4 Reasons Why the Degree is the New Diploma
Okay. *AHEM* You know, that’s really not a bad thing. Here are 4 reasons why the degree is the new diploma.
1. There is a broader range of degrees available.
In the past, getting a degree meant doing law, medicine, engineering, business administration or settling into a life of research and academia. You know, a job that would allow you to command high salaries because of how prestigious it seemed.
That’s no longer the case now – with five public universities and even more private institutions, you can now get a degree in just about anything, from Digital Filmmaking to Public Policy, from Game Design to Criminology. Just about any field you may be interested in has a corresponding degree programme, so you don’t need to drag yourself through a degree programme you don’t like.
2. More private universities are offering good degree programmes
Gone are the days when it seemed like a degree that didn’t come from an Ivy League college, or even NUS or NTU, would be seen as a worthless piece of paper. These days, private universities are tying up with reputable educational institutes to produce graduates that are readily accepted into the workforce. With private universities offering more places than public universities, it’s not difficult to get into the degree programme of your choice.
With an increase in the number of private universities, the competition for students is also driving down the cost of fees somewhat. Not only that, but public universities have been gradually increasing their tuition fees too. Today, an accountancy course in a private university like SIM costs about $32,000 while a similar course in a public university like NTU would set you back by about $26,550. Getting a private university education is no longer only for those who can afford it.
See more at 4 Reasons Why the Degree is the New Diploma
