ACCREDITATION

All AMC's diploma programs being accredited my Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). What is accreditation mean?Why it is so important?

Accreditation is a formal recognition that a certificate, diploma or degree programme has attained the quality standards and criteria set by MQA and is in compliance with the MQF.

Institutions whose programmes have been accredited can use MQA recognition in their advertisements or any other statement. These programmes can be considered for recognition by the government for the purpose of employment in the public sector.

Accreditation is a status or achievement as a result of quality assessment by MQA. It is a commitment by MQA to all stakeholders in higher education i.e students, parents, employer that the programmes accredited by MQA is quality-assured. It also a basis for other parties to recognise the programme for a variety of reasons. For example, the Public Service Department (PSD) will use this accreditation status to recognise the qualification for employment in the public service. Professional bodies such as the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) will use the accreditation to recognized engineering graduates for registration as a professional engineers.

Accreditation status by MQA has many advantages. Besides being a benchmark for quality programme, it also has other advantages such as:-     

Students are eligible to apply for loan from funding agencies such as National Higher Education Fund (PTPTN).

1. Students are eligible to continue their studies in higher education institutions and obtain credit transfer. However, the final decision lies with the institution concerned.     
2. Students can be considered for employment in the public sector. In many cases, even private sector employer consider accredited programmes in their selection of graduates for employment.
3. Institutions can franchise their accredited programmes to other institutions, subject to certain conditions.