Degree better than A/Levels
Why start a degree after O/Levels?
After receiving O/Level results the popular option will be to do A/Levels. Studying for A/Levels is the traditional option. According to the University Grants Commission (UGC) less than 10% out of two hundred and thirty thousand (230,000) A/Level candidates are given the opportunity to study in state universities. That means more than two hundred thousand (200,000) students fail to achieve their objectives with A/Levels. This gives a clear indication for parents to look at alternative education options after completing 
O/Levels. Spending two and half years preparing for a university selection exam does not guarantee a career pathway for students. The competitive nature of the A/Level examination requires extra tutorial classes in addition to usual school hours. The time and money spent can be invested in an alternative educational options leading to a future with more assurance. Many students and parents consider these university programs above A/Levels which deliver superior value.
American University Education
American Higher Education is characterized by its career focus; an emphasis on acquiring knowledge, skill and continual assessment, not just exam-based evaluation; an interactive teaching style combining classroom theory with real-life practical experience; and a unique flexibility that allows students to fine-tune their education for specific interests and career opportunities.
These factors have helped make American Higher Education the most sought after option for after O/Level students in Sri Lanka. America is indeed the World’s No. 1 Destination for international students. Now, this same education is offered in Sri Lanka at much lower cost, bringing the quality and opportunity of American university education to a much greater number of Sri Lankan students.
Top Universities and Relevant Degrees
In cooperation with ANC Education, two leading American universities now offer full degree programs in Sri Lanka under direct university supervision. Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T), recently ranked No. 5 in the Engineering/Science/Technology area, and Northwood University, a top specialized American business university, offer a range of 7 different Bachelor Degrees. These programmes have been identified as providing students with the best career opportunities in new era Sri Lanka and internationally. Students develop the skills and knowledge required for personal success in career fields with high employment demand both now and in the future: Business, IT/Computers, and Psychology. The degrees offered include:
Business
BBA in Finance
BBA in International Business
BBA in Management
BBA in Marketing
IT/Computer
BS in Information Science and Technology
BBA Management Information Systems
Psychology
BS in Psychology
BA in Psychology
BS Psychology with Pre-Medicine leading to Doctor of Medicine (M.D) program
Flexibility means Better Opportunities
The flexibility of the American system allows students to maximize their career options and focus on their strengths and interests, rather than just doing a “generic” degree. For example, a Marketing student can add 5 courses and qualify for a dual qualification that includes Management – making the student eligible for much more rapid career advancement to Management positions.
A Psychology student can add business courses and gain the skills required to open their own practice or move into psychology-related positions in business or industry. This allows students to access endless course combinations and opens up absolute best career opportunities in areas related to a student’s own personal interests. Not all students are the same and the best jobs come from combining personal interests and strengths with specific career opportunities, not just completing the same set of modules as everyone else. The American system is designed for this and produces individual graduates, not batches. Direct university oversight ensures quality of an international standard, yet with university subsidies and scholarships, Sri Lankan students after O/Level will find the cost of their American degree to be competitive with all other university options.
Global Exposure and Real-life Experience
Students in the American Degree Completion program will gain valuable practical experience as part of their university work. Projects, class activities, possible internships/work experience, guest speakers, and regional visits to companies and organizations in Malaysia, the Maldives, Singapore, India, and other destinations gives students incredible exposure and an unbeatable edge when it comes to employment and career development. In addition to world-class facilities and a superb faculty of majority PhD qualified (over 60%) and internationally experienced (over 90%) Professors, ANC incorporates comprehensive Career Guidance as an integral, ongoing part of the program. The professional Career Guidance students receive has an important regional perspective as well as a strong local component. Whether students want to work in Sri Lanka or overseas, they will receive the guidance they need to secure the absolute best jobs. Since America remains the largest single global economy and a major trading partner for Sri Lanka and the region, graduates will be equipped with a degree that appeals to a greater number of employers here at home, in the Middle East, throughout Asia, and beyond. A unique Year of Specialization option offered by ANC in conjunction with the partner universities even gives students a chance to gain a year of experience overseas and broadens their degree choices.
For information call 0777 662211
Students can apply to the June/July intake with pending O/Level results to optimize the time advantage. You can contact us on 0777 66 22 11 to get more details. Or you are welcome to visit us at ANC, No-308 – 310, R.A.De Mel Mawatha, Colombo 03.
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