Han Chiang University College of Communication


Han Chiang University College of Communication, abbreviated as HCUC, is a non-profit, private university college in George Town, Penang, Malaysia. For 100 years, Han Chiang has been pioneering affordable yet quality education for the benefit of its community. As the first university college of communication in Malaysia, HCUC prides itself on the holistic education it offers through a variety of foundation, diploma and degree programmes in Communication and Media, Business and Management as well as Applied Creative Arts and Design.
The university college is also the first educational institution in Northern Malaysia to offer Diploma and Bachelor Degree in Chinese Studies.

Academics


Communication & Media

• Foundation in Communication
• Diploma in Mass Communication
• Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor of Communication
• Bachelor in Public Relations

Business & Management

• Diploma in Business Management
• Diploma in Logistics Management
• Bachelor of Arts in Logistics & Supply Chain Management

Applied Creative Arts & Design

• Diploma in Multimedia Communication Design
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Diploma in Visual Arts and Design
• Bachelor of Arts in Creative Multimedia

Chinese Studies

• Diploma in Chinese Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Chinese Studies

Intensive English Course

Han Chiang University College of Communication also provides MUET / IELTS Preparatory Courses for both Malaysian and non-Malaysian students.

Rankings and awards

Formerly Han Chiang College, it was awarded 5-star rating for the overall college-based category in MyQUEST 2012/13 and 2014/15. MyQUEST is the ranking system for private colleges that is provided by the Malaysian Ministry of Education. On 30 April 2013, Han Chiang University College of Communication then received the in-principle approval from the Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Najib Razak to be upgraded to a University College. On 2 December 2014, Han Chiang University College of Communication received the formal approval from the Malaysian Ministry of Education for its upgrading to a University College status. The registration of Han Chiang University College of Communication was finally completed on 3 November 2017, when the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia handed over the letter of upgrade status to the Chairman of Han Chiang Board of Directors. The university college had increased its number of academic staff with PhD background, upgraded facilities and improving paid up capital to fulfill the requirements of the University College upgrade.

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