Thursday, 14 October 2010

PROGRAMMES OFFERED

 

Accounting and Finance


Designed to cover additional financial topics, students are introduced to accounting records of group accounts, financial statement analysis and to further understand the various groups of accounting ratios groups used for interpretation of business performance and limitations of financial analysis.
Understanding is also expected in aspects of legal nature of these forms, statutory framework governing these businesses and their major characteristics.

Allied Health & Medical Sciences


School leavers of today regard the Medical Sciences profession such as Nursing as one of the promising and rewarding careers. Nursing is a profession broadly defined, both as an art and a science. In today's challenging healthcare environment, a qualified nurse combines knowledge, skills, creativity and intuition to tent the sick, comfort the grieving and support the desolate.
Nursing is a profession the focuses on caring, nurturing and educating within the healthcare system. Those who are willing to learn, posses leadership qualities and have the desire to care for and improve the qualitiy of life should consider pursuing the course in Nursing.

Architecture

The programme provides students with essential contemporary theoretical and practical knowledge, skills and techniques required for design documentation of buildings and administration of building construction.

Throughout the programme, students will be constantly involved in design projects, ranging from open-ended architectural speculation to the preparation of production information drawings. 

Subjects in architectural technology, legal, contractual and management issues of architectural practice are also covered.

Business Management

This programme provides cutting-edge knowledge and skills that are crucial to the effective and efficient management and operation of a business enterprise. It opens doors to vast employment opportunities in business related professional fields including accounting, management, marketing, international business, e-commerce, human resource management and information & communication technology (ICT).
In collaboration with University of East London, UK
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Studies degree programme offered in collaboration with the University of East London covers concepts and techniques which are relevant to four areas vital to any business. Business Studies is therefore multi-disciplinary in nature and can lead to many possible careers, although it is an ideal preparation for a career in any area of business and also in many other careers in the public and voluntary sectors.
A key feature of this programme is that at each stage of the degree, you will receive support in developing a personal development plan. This will consolidate learning, provide evidence of development to potential employers and also help you in planning your future after graduating.

Programme Overview


This programme is designed to equip students with to manage the unpredictable changes in today’s business environment. This programme includes an industry placement/project which provides students with first-hand working experience in a business environment.

The programme aims to provide students with an effective business education, which equips them with the analytical, conceptual & practical skills, deemed necessary by the business community. It also equips students with the knowledge and understanding of the essential of the dimensions of business activities and empowers them with the ability to apply business concepts & analytical techniques to a range of business problems, be it locally or abroad.

Civil Engineering


This programme will develop the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment in Civil Engineering related industries where the application of analytical, industrial laboratory and/or fieldwork skills is required. 

Upon completion of this qualification the student will have fulfilled the academic requirements for registration as an engineering technician. This programme also serves as an entrance requirement for degree studies in Civil Engineering.

Computer Science and Information Technology


The programme equips students with strong knowledge in fundamentals of IT and adequately prepares them to continue their studies in software engineering / systems analysis and database technologies.
The programme exposes students to the various fields of information technology such as software, hardware, operating systems, networking & multimedia.

Electrical & Electronic Engineering


This course equips students with a comprehensive coverage of electrical and electronics theory and practice. It is designed to give a broad understanding of the electronics industry whilst allowing student to develop his or her own specialist skills during the second year.
The programme focuses on six broad areas: business management techniques, analytical methods for engineers, engineering science, engineering design, project and electrical and electronic principles.

Mechanical Engineering


This course examines the basic areas of mechanical engineering, design, materials and manufacturing technology.  It aims to provide students with the skills and knowledge required for a career as a mechanical engineering technician.
Modules studied include:
  • Engineering principles
  • Mathematics
  • Computing
  • Engineering and the environment
  • Mechanical science
  • Mechanics of materials.

Quantity Surveying & Construction Management

This programme is specially designed for those seeking a career in construction project management with a general civil engineering construction or building firms. Students will be exposed to basic understanding of the management of civil engineering and building processes.

Visual Arts


Visual Arts is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current & future employment.

The aim of this programme is to provide a learning environment that ensures students to gain the education & training for a range of careers and develop skills in design, implementation & evaluation appropriate to the pathway they have chosen.

LOCATION...

Legenda Education Group is ideally located in a university township near Mantin town in the state of Negeri Sembilan, at the crossroads between Kuala Lumpur in the north and Johore Bharu in the south.  This university township is located about 50km from Kuala Lumpur, and can be reached within 30 minutes from the Sungei Besi toll in Kuala Lumpur.  Other adjacent townships are Bandar Baru Nilai (10km) and Seremban (19km). The Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is located adjacent to the campus.

Public transport is easily accessible to Seremban and Kuala Lumpur. For those who do not wish to use the road, the nearest rail commuter station, Batang Benar Station, is located only 7 km from the campus. From Batang Benar Station, students can conveniently commute to Kuala Lumpur, KL Sentral, Seremban, KLIA, Putrajaya and other destinations.

The purpose-built campus has a complete range of facilities which includes more than 4,300 apartments with an overall capacity for over 25,000 students.

The sprawling campus stretches over an area of more than 160 acres on the outskirts of Mantin town.  It is only a short distance away from Kuala Lumpur.  Situated nearby is the Staffield Country Resort with its extensive grounds inviting golf enthusiasts.  The wealth of cultural resources of the College and the cultural heritage of its surroundings creates a unique educational environment and an unparalleled experience, both of which are personally and intellectually rewarding.
International Admission Offices


Legenda Education Group has appointed a network of international agents who can provide you with more information about us and the courses offered, and also to assist you in admission to our colleges.

VICE CHANCELLO'S MESSAGE

Vice Chancellor's Message


Legenda Education Group is a leading tertiary institution in Engineering and Technology with an international reputation. We have an almost unique breadth of subjects available in eight Schools: Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Built Environment, Computer Science & Information Technology, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance and English Language Centre.

To help you and your family, we have produced this website which is designed to answer students’ most frequently asked questions. We encourage you to seriously consider any decision involving education and your future as this is an important commitment both personally and academically. If you join us, you will study in a dynamic academic environment, in a multi cultural community. We believe Legenda offers you all the social, sporting and welfare facilities required to make your pursuit of education exciting and successful.

We look forward to welcoming you to our integrated campus in the near future and enjoying the first class facilities and learning environment that it has to offer.

Dr. Kamis Awang
Vice Chancellor, Kolej Universiti Linton - A member of Legenda Education Group

About Dr. Kamis Awang...
Dr Kamis Awang joined the Legenda Education Group after having served 24 illustrious years of service with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) under various capacities including as a lecturer, Head of Department, Dean of Faculty and Dean of Graduate School.

He graduated from the top ranked Australian National University with BSc (Forestry) Hons. and later with a PhD in Forestry from the same university. During his service at UPM, he was also seconded to Winrock International Institute of Agricultural Development for three years as a Network Specialist coordinating research and training in humid region of Asia Pacific region. He was a visiting Hunt Professor, at Stephen F. Austin State University, Texas for six months.

He has been a consultant to several projects on education and research under Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), Australia Council for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), and Ministry of Primary Industry, Malaysia.

Professionally, he has served among others as Executive Secretary, Asia-Pacific Association of Forestry Research Institutions (APAFRI), Executive Board member, International Union of Forestry Research Organisations (IUFRO) and Advisory Council Member, Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Malaysia.

ABOUT LEGENDA EDUCATION GROUP

Legenda Education Group


Legenda Education Group is a fast growing educational Group and one of the largest private tertiary institutions in Malaysia. Currently, there are five Colleges listed under the Group, three of which have been established for almost 20 years, while the other Colleges have histories of over 25 years and 7 years respectively.

The Legenda Education Group comprises:
  1. Kolej Universiti Linton (Linton University College)
  2. Institut Teknologi Pertama (Pertama Institute of Technology)
  3. Institut Jati (Jati Institute)
  4. Institut Sains Perubatan Mantin (Institute of Medical Science Mantin)
  5. Kolej Legenda (Legenda College)
    The Group commenced its operations with the establishment of Kolej Legenda.  With the passage of time, four more Colleges joined the Group.  From its humble beginnings, Legenda Education Group has now emerged as one of the most dynamic groups of colleges and is fast moving forward in achieving its major mission to become one of the most respected centres of academic excellence, not only in Malaysia but also in the Asia-Pacific region.

    The Group pioneered many of the educational strategies that contributed to the phenomenal growth of private education in Malaysia. Currently, Legenda Education Group offers courses in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Architecture, Construction Management, Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Accounting, Art and Design, Nursing at diploma, degree and Master levels. Over the years, more than 32,000 students in the country and region have graduated from the Legenda Education Group.