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.
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