Institution Profile

Background of the institution

Founded in 1986 to provide affordable quality educational opportunities for Malaysians, HELP University (HELP) has developed into the country’s leading private institution of higher learning with a firm and strong reputation nationally, and also internationally among universities, research organisations, scholars, business and corporate leaders and governments in the Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. By upholding rigorous standards and setting benchmarks in many areas, HELP has achieved many successes and won plaudits and respect from many quarters, making it a preferred partner in many crucial areas of endeavour and cooperation.

It offers a wide and diverse range of programs covering business, accounting and finance, psychology, law, management, economics, social sciences, IT, and the humanities at undergraduate and graduate levels. It has also assumed a leading role in research and development in certain disciplines and subject areas. The quality of education imparted by HELP ensures that its graduates are preferred by many discerning employers, which include national corporations and multi-national companies. HELP graduates also rapidly assume responsible leadership roles and positions in their career.

HELP is a respected leader in higher education and professional training in Asia and internationally. Partners around the globe recognise HELP’s high academic standards. Pioneering twinning programmes with foreign universities, it continues to enjoy strong collaborative relationships with top universities in the world such as the University of London’s London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), and Imperial College London, Harvard, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Oxford, Cambridge, The University of Queensland and the Australian National University. It is strong in programmes such as Business, Accounting and Finance, Economics, Engineering, IT, Psychology, Communication, Economic Crime Management and Humanities. HELP’s experienced and dedicated faculty members have nurtured local and international students to obtain 1st Class Honours degrees awarded by the aforementioned prestigious universities.

It also offers postgraduate Masters and Doctoral programmes at the ELM Graduate School.

The HELP Group has more than 11,000 students, with a large number of overseas students from 80 countries across the globe pursuing their education.

Institutions in the HELP Group

Currently, the HELP Group consists of three educational institutions:

• HELP University
• HELP Academy
• HELP International School

HELP University (HU) has been a pioneer and innovator in tertiary education in Malaysia since 1986, and has an established reputation and brand recognition in the market, pioneering foreign twinning and external programmes to Malaysia. It gained the status of a full university in November 2011.

HELP Academy (HA) is the provider of twinning programmes in the HELP Group, offering the Edexcel International Advance Level, the Cambridge A-Levels, the University of London International Programmes and the University of Derby programmes.

HELP International School - Established in 2014 at Subang Bestari, Selangor, HELP International School (commonly referred to as HIS) has an international team of experienced and passionate leaders and teachers. HIS, one of the fastest growing international schools in Malaysia, is renowned for its academic quality. It won 5-star rating from the Ministry of Education in just its 2nd year of operation, and is also recognised by Apple as a Distinguished School for being a model of innovation in education and validated as an IPC Accredited School (International Primary Curriculum), joining 1% of schools worldwide to have attained such an achievement.

Vision and Mission

HELP’s Vision

• To be a university with a strong culture of quality and leadership that focuses on sound academic standards, continuous improvement 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 its success with the stakeholders and communities we serve.

HELP’s mission

To help people succeed in life and live a life of significance through education.

HELP’s core values

• Pride of Achievement
• Sharing Success
• The Courage to be
• To be Compassionate
• To be Significant

Programme Outline

HELP University

Faculty of Behavioural Sciences

• Department of Psychology

• • • 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.

Courses Offered

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Contact Details

Active Scholarships

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• HELP Distinction Award - Partial Scholarship

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  HELP welcomes new students who are high achievers to apply for the HELP Distinction Award - Partial Scholarship.
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Key Personnel

Y. Bhg. Datuk Dr. Paul T. H. Chan Founder/President , HELP University - ELM Business School Datuk Dr. Chan has an interesting career as an academic, economic advisor, and entrepreneur. He is Founder and President of HELP University (Malaysia), a highly respected international private university that manages more than 10,000 students in Malaysia and Asia. He is also Executive Director of HELP International Corporation which is listed on the Malaysian Stock Exchange. An economist by training, he studied at the University of Malaya and McMaster University, Canada and completed his PhD at the Australian National University. Dr. Chan has a distinguished academic career. He was Chairman, Division of Applied Economics, University of Malaya. He has published widely, taught in many universities, and participated in numerous professional seminars. Dr. Chan was also trained in advanced leadership in the renowned Center for Creative Leadership in Colorado Springs, USA. He also attended Harvard executive courses. An eminent educationist, he has set up and provided consultation for many tertiary institutions in Asia and the US. One of his major inputs is the accreditation exercise and the quality assurance management process. He has done this with international institutions and government accreditation bodies for various colleges and universities. He is also advisor to several Chinese universities and educational institutions in China, the US and Australia. He chairs the RM25 million HELP Trust Fund for needy students. He is also an Auditor of the Australian Universities Quality Agency. For his contributions to education in Malaysia and Asia he received honorary doctoral degrees from British and Australian universities. He is also a member of the Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame of the prestigious Australian National University in recognition of his achievements in education and entrepreneurship. Dr. Chan is President of the Malaysian ANU Alumni and Chairs the ANU Alumni Scholarship Committee. As an economic advisor, he has acted as consultant for international organisations and governments. He has contributed significant policy inputs to various Malaysian government projects, including the Five Year Plans, the Industrial Master Plan. He was on the Panel of Economists advising the Prime Minister's Department (1986-1989). Dr. Chan assisted in constructing the KLSE Composite Index and was Chairman of the Committee during 1991-2001. At the ASEAN and Asia Pacific level, Dr. Chan contributed to policy research and policy formation, and held various regional positions. As an entrepreneur, he has been involved in different roles in the corporate sector. He has been director of public companies and has founded and managed several private enterprises .