Han Chiang University College of Communication

Han Chiang University College of Communication, abbreviated as Han Chiang UC, is a not-for-profit private university college in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. For 100 years, Han Chiang has been pioneering affordable yet quality education for the benefit of its community. Being the pioneer university college of communication in Malaysia, Han Chiang UC prides itself on the holistic education it offers through a variety of foundation, diploma and undergraduate programmes.

Han Chiang University College of Communication
Kolej Universiti Komunikasi Han Chiang  (Malay)
韩江传媒大学学院 (Chinese)
Seal of Han Chiang University College of Communication
Other name
Han Chiang UC
Former name
Han Chiang College
(1999-2017)
MottoNurturing Talents, Creating Winners
TypePrivate
Established1999, commenced operation in 2000
Academic affiliation
Malaysian Association of Private Colleges and Universities
ChancellorTan Sri Dato' Seri Tan Kok Ping JP
Vice-ChancellorDr James Beh Kok Hooi
Academic staff
80
Undergraduates~1000 (2018)
Address
Jalan Lim Lean Teng
,
George Town
,
Penang
,
Malaysia
CampusUrban
ColoursRed and blue
AffiliationsMAPCU
Websitehcu.edu.my
Chinese name
Simplified Chinese韩江传媒大学学院
Traditional Chinese韓江传媒大學學院

The Han Chiang UC offers courses in a wide range of disciplines, including Communication and Media, Business and Management, and Applied Creative Arts and Design. The university college is also the first educational institution in Northern Malaysia to offer Diploma and Bachelor Degree in Chinese Studies.

Academics

Communication & Media

• Foundation in Communication

• Diploma in Mass Communication

• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism

• Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) (Hons)

• Bachelor of Communication (Media Production) (Honours)

• Bachelor of Communication (New Media) (Honours)

• Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours)

Business & Management

• Diploma in Business Management

• Diploma in Logistics Management

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Applied Creative Arts & Design

• Diploma in Multimedia Communication Design

• Diploma in Information Technology

• Diploma in Visual Arts and Design

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia

Chinese Studies

• Diploma in Chinese Studies

• Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese Studies

Intensive English Course

Han Chiang University College of Communication also provides MUET / IELTS Preparatory Courses for both Malaysian and non-Malaysian students.

Rankings and awards

Formerly Han Chiang College, it was awarded 5-star (Excellent) rating for the overall college-based category in MyQUEST 2012/13 and 2014/15.[1][2] MyQUEST is the ranking system for private colleges that is provided by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. On 30 April 2013, Han Chiang University College of Communication then received the in-principle approval from the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak to be upgraded to a University College.[3] On 2 December 2014, Han Chiang University College of Communication received the formal approval from the Malaysian Ministry of Education for its upgrading to a University College status.[4] The registration of Han Chiang University College of Communication was finally completed on 3 November 2017, when the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia handed over the letter of upgrade status to the Chairman of Han Chiang Board of Directors. The university college had increased its number of academic staff with PhD background, upgraded facilities and improving paid up capital to fulfill the requirements of the University College upgrade.[5]

Partner Institution

See also

References
  1. "MyQUEST 2012/2013" (PDF). Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 May 2014. Retrieved 25 November 2015.
  2. "MyQUEST 2014/2015" (PDF). Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE). Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 November 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  3. "Han Chiang College given university college status with RM1m grant". The Malaysian Insider. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  4. "Han Chiang College obtains approval for the establishment of Han Chiang University College of Communication". Han Chiang TV News. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
  5. "Penang's Han Chiang College receives university college status". Retrieved 16 November 2017.

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