Yes, IACT College is

• licensed by the Ministry of Education, Malaysia (B4P8045)
• approved by the Ministry of Education to conduct diploma programmes (KP(JPS)5195/435/22)
• Diploma programmes are approved by Lembaga Akreditasi Negara (LAN) KP/JPS(SM1288/KR7437)10/11, KP/JPS(A7019)05/11, KP/JPS(A6366)08/10, KP/JPS(PA8057)08/12, KP/JPS(PA2998)09/09, KP/JPS(PA3252)08/09, KP/JPS(KA8073)09/12.
• approved by the Malaysian Immigration Department to register foreign students.
• registered under the Class A accredited centre by Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB).
• the only college accredited by the International Advertising Association (IAA), New York.
• Recognised by Edexcel, the largest education provider and awarding body in the U.K.

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IACT College is located at JAYA ONE, Jalan Universiti, Petaling Jaya.

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A complete range of facilities are provided for IACT students: numerous lecture halls, 2 PC labs and 1 MAC lab with the latest computing systems, a comprehensive resource centre with internet access, library with various editions of books & magazines, discussion rooms, a recording studio, 2 editing suites, 1 broadcasting studio, a visual communication room and sculpture room.

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IACT’s teaching staff comprises of full and part time lecturers who are industry professionals with years of advertising and marketing communications experience. Our lecturers range from full-time professionals to CEOs of top agencies to award-winning Creative Directors who can provide invaluable insights to the students. Moreover, our lecturers are all qualified with the requisite qualifications specified by the MQA and JPS.

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S.O.S.
Serving Our Society (S.O.S) is a student run society that supports both local and international community work. The aim of S.O.S is to support local and international community work as well as to strengthen the bond between students and staff through community activities.

V10
Victorious 10 (V10) comprises of IACT College students who are very much into sports-based activities. Its active roles within the Council encourage members and other students to become pro-active in sports and other activities, as well as harnessing teamwork and leadership skills among them.

ink!
ink! is the publications arm of IACT College's Student Council. Inksight, IACT's quarterly publication, provides updates on students’ lives, latest events, and other interesting articles to keep both students and their parents updated through the year.

CREACTIVE
IACT College’s in-house student agency, CREACTIVE, is akin to full-fledged advertising agencies except it is entirely operated by students of IACT. Students hold posts that are found in advertising agencies such as Graphic Designer, Account Executive and Copywriters. Like any advertising agency, CREACTIVE offers a wide range of services to help companies build their market share; from advertising and public relations to sales promotion and multimedia designing. CREACTIVE has been hired by various organisations to conduct market research, design corporate profiles, publicity banners, advertisements, posters and execute event presentations. Clientele of the student agency range from non-governmental organisations (NGO) and schools to advertising association and dot com companies.

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IACT College assists students in searching for a suitable accommodation in IACT College’s student house or in residential areas in the vicinity.

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IACT College does not provide study loans. Many major banks and financial institutions also offer study loans at reasonably affordable rates with flexible plans. You may refer to the banks for a suitable loan scheme.

Students may apply for *PTPTN loan. For more info, visit http://www.ptptn.gov.my

You may apply for *EPF withdrawal.

Terms and conditions apply* Please refer to our consultant for more details.

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Students must possess at least 3 SPM credits to qualify for entry into IACT College Diploma Programmes. Students who do not meet the minimum entry requirement, will be required to undergo a foundation programme 'Certificate in Communication Studies'.

Diploma in Mass Communication
Students who are keen to apply for Diploma in Mass Communication must obtain a minimum of B+ or above for English subject. Those without a B in English are required to take an assessment test to assess eligibility for entry.

Diploma in Creative Multimedia and Graphic Design
Students who are keen to apply for Diploma in Creative Multimedia/Graphic Design must obtain a credit for Art (Pendidikan Seni) subject. Those without a credit in Art are required to take an assessment test to assess eligibility for entry.

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Rapid KL U85 from KL Sentral or Kota Raya in KL

Rapid KL T628 from Taman Bahagia LRT in PJ

Rapid KL T629 from Eastin Hotel

Metrobus 12 from KL city

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No. PTPTN does not cover certificate course.

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Yes, you should also have three credits in SPM. IACT College allows credit transfer but students have to pay the full diploma fees.

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Technically you cannot transfer. Counsellor to speak to IACT College’s Management.

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Yes, we have a full audio and visual studio and post editing facilities.

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No, fees once paid are not refundable.

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A fresh graduate can expect to earn anywhere from RM1,800 to RM2,200 a month. It’s an industry that rewards merit rather than seniority.

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You already possess a job-ready diploma to join the advertising, visual and multimedia industry. You may spend 1 - 1½ years overseas to obtain a degree in advertising, business, graphic design and multimedia.

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As an average, continual assessment constitutes 50% of marks and the examination accounts for the balance 50%.

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Yes, IACT College does assist students in getting employment. As IACT College is endorsed by industry, advertising agencies and marketing organisations constantly seek out IACT College graduates for employment.

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IACT College is affiliated to the following renowned universities:

• Australia
  • Charles Sturt University
  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
  • University of Canberra
• New Zealand
  • Auckland University of Technology
  • United Kingdom
  • University of Hertfordshire
• United States of America
  • Hawai’i Pacific University
  • Northwood University

IACT College Diploma graduates require only one to one and a half years to graduate with Degrees in Advertising, Communication Studies, Graphic Design, Multimedia and Business (Advertising and Marketing) from the above-mentioned Universities.

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The Certificate in Communication Studies is a one-year foundation programme specially designed to provide students with a broad-based knowledge of all key components of Advertising and Communication. It is also designed to offer students a critical insight into the advertising industry across a number of converging media.

In this course, students will learn to master the tools and techniques of effective communication. Students will learn to describe, explain, analyze and interpret communication. This programme also enhances students' creativity and heightens creative thinking.

A Certificate in Communication Studies at IACT College provides students with a pathway to an internationally recognized IAA Diploma in Marketing Communications / IACT College Diploma in Advertising. Entry requirement is SPM/UEC of two credits and below and Diploma holders.

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It is a persuasive form of communication that informs, reminds and persuades customers. It also helps a company increase sales. Advertising, unlike some rigid disciplines, welcomes people who are creative and have an inquisitive mind. Advertising is a profession where you derive job satisfaction from seeing your creative work telecast or published. It’s an industry where people are continually learning about their clients' products and services and this by itself is very challenging. Under Mass Communication, there is Advertising, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, Media Production and so on.

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This Diploma is designed to offer knowledge, skills and practical training vital for any aspiring advertising and marketing communications professional. Students will not only train in the areas of advertising but also multimedia and integrated marketing communications to meet the challenges of the ever-changing industry.

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Career opportunities can be found at advertising agencies, public relations consultancies, media and marketing organisations.

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Mass communication is the term used to describe the various means by which individuals and entities convey information through mass media such as television, radio or newspapers to large segments of the population at the same time.

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The Diploma in Mass Communication programme at IACT is designed to prepare you for this industry. With a balanced theoretical and practical approach, students will engage in hands-on video production, publication, event management, among many other things.

Upon graduating, students can venture into journalism, advertising agencies, corporate or marketing companies, public relations and communication companies, media agencies, event management companies, publication houses, broadcasting centres (TV & Radio), production house and many more.

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Multimedia is a combination in the use of two or more of these common elements: text, images, video, audio and animation to communicate.

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This Diploma is structured to be a very practical, thoroughly interactive experience and learning module spanning over 2½ years. Students will train in a variety of multimedia production environments, including web design and construction, integration 3D production, high-end graphic design and professional portfolio production.

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Career opportunities span over a wide range of industries, including but not limited to digital video and filming, digital audio recording, broad-base multimedia production, every aspect of web production, digital media management and many more.

Graphic Design is the practice or profession of designing print or electronic forms of visual information, for an advertisement or publication.

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This Diploma is structured to be a very practical, thoroughly interactive experience and learning module spanning over 2½ years. Students will get to experience and apply the skills and knowledge gained in this course in various media campaigns, from conceptualisation of ideas to execution.

Career opportunities can be found in advertising agencies, design studios, corporate companies, publication houses, multimedia companies and film production companies.

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Broadcasting is the distribution of audio and/or video signals which transmit programs to an audience. The audience may be the general public or a relatively large sub-audience, such as children or young adults.

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This Diploma is structured to be a very practical, thoroughly interactive learning and experience module spanning over 2½ years. Students will be exposed to both the art and science of production and its processes.

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Upon graduating, students can venture to become a producer, director, script writer, production manager, film producer, editor, special effects editor, videographer, in house production and sound engineer.

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Marketing is the creation of awareness and desire to purchase a product or service. The sales process is a small sub-division of marketing and it concerns the transaction of goods and services in exchange for money. A good marketing plan will result in a successful sale.

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This diploma programme is unique as it not only concentrates on marketing but also on sales. Students will be exposed to professional selling, the art of negotiation & marketing strategies to emerge as leaders in industry.

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Upon graduating, students can start their career in business development, sales force, marketing and promotions executive.

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