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10 Courses that Guarantee Good Jobs in 5 years

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February 18, 2021

Choosing a course after SPM is a critical decision for future career prospects. While numerous options exist, not all courses offer the same opportunities. This article identifies ten highly demanded courses across various industries, ensuring stable and promising employment. 

 





Key Takeways
  • High-demand Fields Lead to Job Security
    Courses like engineering, IT and healthcare are consistently sought after due to their crucial roles in innovation, technology, and public well-being.

  • Specialisation Enhances Employability
    Fields such as law, accounting and pharmacy offer diverse specialisations, allowing graduates to cater to specific industry needs and improve job prospects.

  • The Digital Era Fuels Tech Careers
    IT and telecommunications are rapidly growing sectors, with opportunities in areas like cybersecurity, AI and data analytics expanding significantly.

  • Communication and Marketing Skills are Key
    Strong communication skills and marketing expertise are invaluable in today’s digital and globalised economy, driving career opportunities in journalism, PR and online advertising.

There are thousands of courses out there to pick from when it comes to your choices after SPM. However, not all courses are created equal. Some courses are demanded higher than others in various industries. The following is a list of degrees that will guarantee a job after graduation.

1. Engineeringengineering

There are various types of engineering out there. Each has its demand and industry. However, skills and knowledge play a vital role.
10 Engineering Fields with a Great Future.
Top 10 engineering courses on Afterschool.my in 2016.

2. IT/Computer Science & Data Analysis and Securitycomputer science and data analysis

The field of computer science and information technology is vast and deep. An individual who dives into this field has to have the skills and equipment to succeed. The specialisations within are many and they range from basic programming to artificial intelligence and machine language and learning.
Check out the 10 skills in demand in 2017 and where to start learning them.

3. Accountingaccounting

It is a profession of skills that deals with large numbers and essential aspects of business in various industries. Every industry needs accountants and specialists in areas like taxation, payroll, auditing, investments and more. Discover 10 reasons to study accounting!
Click here to read about The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants or ACCA.

4. Language and Communication

language and communication

Language and communication programmes cover many areas, such as interpretation, journalism, broadcasting, public relations and business. There are great opportunities in this field.
Click here to read more about Communications.
Click here to read more about Language Studies.

5. Telecommunicationstelecommunications

Mobile technologies are the future. People now spend the majority of their time on their mobile devices, sending and receiving a massive amount of data through communication towers and satellite communications.
I'd like you to please read more about the Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications.
Apply for the Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) Scholarship.

6. Lawlaw

Much like accountants, lawyers are highly demanded in all industries. There are also all sorts of specialities within law, like contract law, business law, real estate law, construction law, industrial relations and various other specialities.
Click here to read more about Law Courses.
Click here to read more about Bachelor of Shariah Law (Honours).

7. Sales and Marketingsales and marketing

While many people in sales and marketing may have different degrees and come from various backgrounds, a marketing degree is much more than just dealing with sales and advertising. It is more about assessing customer behaviour and maintaining brand image. It has also evolved to reach the online world. In fact, many countries have recorded massive growth in online marketing and advertising. In 2020, the US anticipates that online marketing will generate 93.5 billion dollars in revenue.
Click here to read more about Marketing Courses.
Click here to read more about Business Administration Courses.

8. Medicine and Healthcaremedicine and healthcare

Many people still think of studying medicine in terms of social status and association. There is also a sense of respect and prestige in becoming a doctor or a dentist. Additionally, the healthcare industry needs other professions like nursing, lab technicians, patient care and other areas.
Click here to read more about Medical Courses.
Click here to read more about UTAR Nursing Scholarship (Diploma).

9. Pharmacypharmacy

Studying pharmacy allows graduates to work in various related industries. Additionally, hospitals need pharmacists. The field has also expanded to biomedical sciences and biotechnology.
Apply for a Bachelor of Pharmacy (Hons).
The Future of Medicine, Dentistry & Pharmacy in Malaysia.

10. Teaching and Educationteaching and education

The profession of teaching and education, whether it is early education or higher education, is changing, and teachers are always needed in public and private education.
Read more about Program Persediaan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PPISMP).

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