Bachelor of Arts in Tourism and Events and Communication and Media Studies (Double Major)

After completing my first part-time Degree in International Business with Murdoch
University at Kaplan, I decided to fulfil my childhood dream by pursuing another Degree in Psychology.

Working in a multi-national company was a key opportunity for me to apply my knowledge of global economics, geographical and cultural nuances. In a nutshell, my course has enabled me to confidently manage business relations across 12 different countries within the Asia region.

I graduated from Nanyang Polytechnic with a Diploma in Business Management. While my peers went overseas or to other institutions, I decided to search for something locally that would fit my needs.

I chose to take up a Double Major in Psychology and Management because the Degree programme allows me to study people-related topics. Equipped with this field of knowledge, I could then influence the lives of youths and improve on my interactions with them.

I have chosen to study with Murdoch University due to its global reputation. As an educator, I believe I can have positive impact on children and parents by applying the knowledge and skills gained from this Degree programme.

What I appreciate most is the nurturing learning environment, where lecturers constantly encourage us to ask questions. In addition, the small class size opens up abundant opportunities for everyone to participate and grow together. As Psychology focuses on building my understanding of human dynamics in the workplace, I believe that the skills gained will go far in helping me easily connect with fellow educators in Singapore.

Spurred by my interest in connecting with people from all backgrounds, I wanted to take a step further to gain insight into the management of workplace relationships. Attracted by Murdoch University’s international reputation and the flexibility to plan my own study schedule, I knew that pursuing my passion for Human Resources would boost my credentials and gear myself up for bright career prospects.

Apart from widening my thinking framework and diversifying my knowledge, my Double Major Degree journey was sweetened by approachable lecturers like Mr Frankie Yee and Mr Dinesh Dhaliwal who were always generous with sharing their rich industry experiences. I am confident that my Double Major Degree has not only set the building blocks for an exciting career but also shaped me into a well-rounded individual.

Desiring the best of both worlds, I decided on Murdoch University’s Human Resource Management (HRM) course as it offered a good balance between working full-time and studying.

In my current job, I am glad that I can tap on my in-depth knowledge of HRM processes ranging from recruitment, selection, compensation, training and organisation development to assist in ensuring that new hires assimilate well into the NUS team. I strongly believe my Degree has helped me hone key people management skills, and will land me promotional opportunities in the near future.

Aspiring to advance in my career, I decided to pursue a Double Major Degree. I was assured that attaining a higher qualification would not only raise my earning potential, but help me climb the corporate ladder and secure a more comfortable life for myself in the future.

Thanks to relevant modules like Organisation Development and Change, and Wellbeing, I learnt how to develop people-oriented strategies such as sieving out the best fares for customers, to managing pregnant and elderly customers who require more attention. I believe graduating with a Murdoch Double Major Degree will transform me into a market-ready individual.

This Degree is an innovative qualification that provides me with practical, theoretical and technical knowledge in the core areas of social media strategy, search engine optimisation, digital content strategy and web analytics.

With my Polytechnic Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations, I received 8 module exemptions and could complete my Degree in 16 months instead of 28 months. I strongly believe my University education will enable me to remain competitive in today’s workforce and set me for a successful career.

Having relished a wide variety of travel experiences such as solo cycling from Singapore to Thailand and skate scooting from Cambodia to Vietnam, my passion to explore the tourism industry led me to choose my Double Major Degree programme. I was blessed to enjoy a welcoming environment where lecturers were always ready to clarify doubts.

My Degree propelled me further as I started my own travel agency and launched a Website and Mobile-App Development Business, KomengTech. Reflecting on my journey, I believe Murdoch has brought out the best in me and I have already recommended more than 5 people to attend.