Institution Overview
Background of the institution
Since 1986 we have grown steadily and sturdily. We have sustained our student numbers and ensured a robust financial position. We have distinguished ourselves by excelling as a thought leader, an incubator of outstanding graduates, a model of selective excellence, and as a community-caring institution.
All these years our educational goals have been to prepare students for a fulfilling and productive stages in their life, from their first job, to graduate school until their subsequent career. The drives of our vision are our values which are based on “Pride Of Achievement, Sharing Success, The Courage to Be, To Be compassionate, and To be Significant”
Our Mission
To help people succeed in life and to live a life of significance through education
Our Vision
- To be a university with a strong culture of quality and leadership that focuses on sound academic standards, continuous improvements, and the talent development of students and staff.
- To be a university that offers a learning experience that enhances career development, lifetime values and personal fulfilment.
- To be a university with a strong research focus in our key areas of excellence.
- To be a university that shares our success with the stakeholders and communities we serve.
Our Values
- Pride of Achievement.
- Sharing Success.
- The Courage to Be.
- To be Compassionate.
- To be Significant.
Programme Outline
HELP University
Faculty of Behavioural Sciences
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- Bachelor of Psychology (Hons)
- Bachelor of Psychological Science (Hons) – Joint degree with Flinders University, Australia
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Psychology
- Masters in Counselling
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education (Mixed-Mode)
Faculty of Business, Economics and Accounting
- Diploma in Business
- Bachelor of Business (International Business) (Hons)
- Bachelor of Business Psychology (Hons)
- BA (Hons) Business Management (International Business) (CMI accredited)
- Master of Business Administration (Online)
- Master of Business Administration accredited by CMI London
- Master of Philosophy
- Doctor of Business Administration accredited by CMI London
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Management and Entrepreneurship (PhD in BEM)
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Faculty of Computing and Digital Technology
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (2U 1I) (Work-based learning)
- Bachelor of Information Technology (Hons) (Data Analytics)
- Master of Applied Business Analytics
Faculty of Education and Languages
- Certificate of Attendance-Intensive English
- Diploma in Education
- Bachelor of Education (TESL)
- Bachelor of Early Childhood Education (Hons)
- Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
American Degree Transfer Program
- American Degree Program: Biosciences
- American Degree Program: Business
- American Degree Program: Computer Science
- American Degree Program: Engineering
- American Degree Program: Mass Communication
- American Degree Program: Psychology
- American Degree Program: Social Work
- American Degree Transfer Program: Actuarial Science
- American Degree Transfer Program: Arts/Fine Arts
Faculty of Law and Government
- Department of Law
- Bachelor of Laws (Hons)
- UK Degree Transfer Programme (Law)
Faculty of Arts and Communication
- Data Driven Journalism
- December Short Course Programme
ELM Graduate School
- Master of Philosophy
- Master of Applied Business Analytics
- Master of Accounting and Finance (MAF)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Business Administration (MBA Online)
- Master of Clinical Psychology
- Master of Corporate Governance
- Masters in Counselling
- Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language
- Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
- Master of Entrepreneurship
- Master of Human Resource Development
- Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Psychology
- Master of Project Management (PMI Accredited)
- Doctor of Business Administration
- Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Management and Entrepreneurship (PhD in BEM)
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology
Institute of Crime and Criminology
- Master of Science in Economic Crime Management
- Polygraph Examiner’s Course
Centre for Continuing Professional development (CCPD)
HELP Academy
Pre University A-Levels Programmes
- Cambridge Assessment International Examinations
- Pearson Edexcel International Advanced Level
Diploma & Certificate Programmes
- Certificate in Business Management
- Diploma in Accounting (DIA)
- Diploma in Business Management
- Diploma in Marketing (DIM)
University of DERBY Programmes
- Accounting, Banking & Finance and Management Programmes:
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business Management (CMI Accredited)
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Business (International Business) (CMI Accredited)
University of London Programmes
- Accounting, Banking & Finance and Management Programmes:
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Economics and Management
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Accounting and Finance
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Economics
- Bachelor of Science (Hons) Banking and Finance
Research Focus Areas
The ELM Graduate School - which offers 7 coursework Master’s courses, and spearheads the direction and focus of research studies at HELP - identifies distinct fields of preferred research studies and papers for its MPhil, PhD and Doctor of Business Administration programmes, to include Business and Management Strategy, Accounting and Finance, Governance and Ethics, Economics, Operations Management, International Business, Marketing, Human Resource Management and Organisational Development/Behaviour, Entrepreneurship, Sustainable Development, and interdisciplinary research. Additionally, the Faculty of Behavioural Sciences, Education and Languages offers its Master of Philosophy and PhD in Psychology, and the Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) while the Institute of Crime and Criminology offers the MSc in Economic Crime Management.
International Student Support Services
International Student Services Department
The International Students Services Department (ISSD) under the HELP Group manages the welfare of all international students in HU, (Damansara and Subang 2 campuses) and HELP Academy. It has offices in both locations. Its role includes arranging for airport clearance, airport transfer and accommodation for new students, medical screening, visa applications, renewals and cancelations. ISSD will assist if and when a student has an emergency, 24/7, whether medical or otherwise. If the emergency is medically related, arrangement shall be made for the student to be sent to the hospital for treatment. If it is not medically related, ISSD will endeavour to assist in any way possible. Issues that typically arise are lost passports, misdemeanors and also psychological counseling for students undergoing stress.
International Recognitions and Achievements
Corporate Recognition
- Recognised by Forbes as one of the 200 Best Performing companies in Asia Pacific with capitalization below USD1 billion (2011)
- Ranked 43rd in the KPMG Shareholder Value Award Programme 2010
- Included in Transparency Index for Corporate Governance (Minority Shareholders Watchdog Group) – the only educational institution to be included
- Chosen by OSK as one of the “50 Jewels” among small capital companies
- Brand Laureate Award for Tertiary Education (Private) 2011-2012
- Asia Pacific Leadership Award 2012 (Social Service)
- In recognition of HELP’s transformation to being the Analytics-Driven Entrepreneurial University, HELP University received Premier Digital Tech University (PDTU) award conferred by MDEC, Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation, the lead governmental agency in driving the digital economy in Malaysia under the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia Malaysia. HELP also received MDEC’s recognition for its Certificate Training in data science for students.
Awards Presented to HELP UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR AND PRESIDENT, Datuk Professor Dr Paul Chan
- Rotary International, in January 2020, honoured Datuk Professor Dr Paul Chan with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow Award, in recognition of his work in education and his unwavering support of the Rotary Education Fund. Dr Chan now joins the ranks of other notable Paul Harris Fellows award recipients, that include Mother Teresa, Jimmy Carter, and Boris Yeltsin. Dr Chan was also conferred the highest distinction of Honorary Membership of the Club.
- Recipient of Australian National University, (ANU), International Alumnus Award, 2016
- Recipient of the Education Innovation Award by the World Education Congress, 2012
- Member of Australia’s TEQSA, Malaysian Education Higher Education Council, China’s CSCSE Study Abroad Quality Assurance Panel,
- Awarded the Panglima Jasa Negara (P.J.N) in 2008 by the King of Malaysia, granting him the title of “Datuk” for meritorious service to the nation,
- Member of Australian prestigious ANU College of Business & Economics and inducted into its Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame, 2004,
- Contributing to various Malaysian Government projects, including the Five Year Plans, 1st Industrial Master Plan, and being economic advisor to the Prime Minister’s Department (1986-1989), Dr Chan assisted in constructing the KLSE Composite Index, and was Chairman of the Committee from 1991-2001.
- Honorary Doctor of Business, Charles Sturt University, 2000
- Honorary Phd, Oxford-Brookes University, 1997
Awards presented to CEO, HELP Education Group, Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke
- Ernst & Young award for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year (2011)
- Education Personality of the Year Award (2011) from the Australian High Commission
- Business Ambassador for South Australia – appointed by the South Australian government
- Hon Doctor of Business Administration, University of East London
- Hon Doctor of Education, Charles Sturt University
- Hon Doctor of the University, The University of Queensland
Distinguished Graduate/Student Achievements
Supporting HELP and HELP Academy’s signature identity as the University and College of Achievers is a wide number and spectrum of graduates and students who achieved success in their academic pursuits and career progression, sports and other extracurricular activities. The HELP website Achievements section: https://university.help.edu.my/achievements/ , feature HELP’s corporate achievements, awards received by its co-founders: HELP’s Vice-Chancellor and President, Datuk Professor Dr Chan, and HELP Group CEO, Datin Chan-Low Kam Yoke, together with hundreds of graduate/student sports achievers and academic achievers under various categories of faculty/departments where the achievers graduated from or are progressing in their studies.
Malaysian and international graduate/student achievements include:
- Outstanding pre-university students who succeeded in progressing to undergraduate education at HELP, locally and at universities globally, many of whom received scholarships/bursaries for their studies;
- Undergraduate students who graduated with top honours and advanced to postgraduate studies at HELP’s own postgraduate ELM Graduate School, locally and/or at illustrious universities in the UK, USA, Australia and internationally; including HELP collaborative partners, with many receiving high-value bursaries and prestigious scholarships for their studies;
- Graduates who succeeded in employment, progressing to senior positions, with renowned national and international organisations, including MNCs;
- Graduates who succeeded in their entrepreneurial endeavour, including professional consultancy and tech start-ups;
- Successful participants and medal winners at local, regional and international sports competitions
- Successful participants and prize winners at local, regional and international industry-sponsored management competitions, debates and games;
- Successful participants and prize winners at social and cultural events such as beauty contests and volunteerism activities with charities and non-profit organisations.