Convert Your Working Experience into Academic Qualification

APEL for Award of Academic Qualifications (APEL.Q) is an award of academic qualifications through working experience and prior learning. It is approved and recognised by MQA.

APEL.Q @ HELP

APEL.Q General Policies

  • The APEL.Q provision applies to adult learners with relevant prior experiential learning, who have formally registered as learners (Malaysians and Non-Malaysians) of the HEP regardless of the mode of entry whether through traditional or APEL route.
  • To apply for APEL.Q, applicants must fulfil the minimum years of working experience at the appropriate level in the relevant field as illustrated below

MQF Level 

Academic Sector

Minimum years of working experience in the relevant field

3

4

5

6

7

8

Certificate

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Doctoral Degree

5 years

10 years

12 years

15 years

20 years

25 years

  • APEL.Q encompasses the assessment of prior experiential learning (formal/ informal/ non-formal) for the purpose of an award of academic qualifications
  • APEL.Q shall be implemented for all disciplines of study and all levels of qualifications (undergraduate and post-graduate) under the MQF except 100% research-based programmes
  • APEL.Q shall be awarded through assessment of prior experiential learning and successful completion of the capstone course(s)

Approval from Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)

Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

Master Of Entrepreneurship (MER)

Master Of Science In Economic Crime Management (MSc.ECM)

APEL.Q Programmes @ HELP University

Doctor Of Business Administration (DBA)

Master Of Entrepreneurship (MER)

KPT/JPS (R2/345/7/0598) (A6246) 03/25

KPT/JPS (R2/340/8/0379) (A8927) 06/23

Master Of Science In Economic Crime Management (MECM)

Master Of Business Administration (MBA)

KPT/JPS (R2/345/7/0335) (A8877) 06/23

KPT/JPS (R2/340/7/0769) (A5957) 05/27

APEL.Q Enhancement Courses

The APEL.Q Programs are supported by 5 non-examination courses with the focus on appreciation of practicing problem posing, reflective skepticism, multi-perspectivity and systemic thinking:

  • Perspectives on Philosophy and Practice of Research
  • Critical Reasoning and Reflective Writing
  • The 4R Personal-Organizational Transformation
  • The ELM Framework of Business Strategizing
  • Regenerative Leadership Sustainability

APEL.Q Benefits

  • Facilitates access to higher education for ‘non-traditional’ students
  • Acknowledges and validates prior learning
  • Accelerates the time to earn a qualification
  • Learning as a lifelong process

Assessment Process

2. Field & Validation Visit

1. Portfolio

  • Formal Document that contains a compilation of evidence :
    Portfolio submission form > Learning statements > Documentary Evidence

  • Assessment Criteria
    Authenticity, Acceptability, Sufficiency, Currency, Specificity
  • Assess and validate that the learner has the appropriate knowledge and competencies
  • Conducted in the workplace of the learner or environment/location that is conducive & appropriate
  • Allows the learner to demonstrate their learning in a particular job

4. Capstone Course

3. Challenge Test

  • Amalgamates key learning outcomes of the programme and demonstrates that learners have mastered the core discipline of their studies
  • Capstone will commence upon the successful completion of the three assessments
  • Inclusive of a comprehensive oral examination
  • A proctored standardized test
  • In the form of a written examination, product and/or performance assessment

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