Study in the evening — keep your job
What’s YOUR SALARY going to be in a few years’ time?
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education is pleased to announce the introduction of a number of Malta Qualification Framework (MQF) level 5 diplomas in either commerce or computing, that have been designed specifically for students who are already in employment but have limited qualifications or skills to help their career progression. We are aware of the difficulties to pay for all the monthly commitments, and the institute has developed the SMIFlexiPay scheme that makes investing in yourself as financially neutral as possible.
But you also want to make sure that you are investing in a lasting degree, don’t you. A degree from the renowned University of London will provide you with a qualification that will be recognized and appreciated throughout your career. Read Here.
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Payment Schedule
Your payments will include the following;
Application fee of €125 (paid once)
Registration fee of €480 (paid once)
Monthly Payment of €55 per month for 60 months (2-year diploma course)
GetQualified Tax Rebate of €2455 payable upon successful completion
The Government of Malta is providing you with an incentive to finance your studies by exempting you from paying income tax on up to 70% of the cost of your studies! This scheme is guaranteed up front based upon your success in the qualification and that you keep your job in Malta. This scheme applied to all students, whatever their nationality.
Your Net Cost, therefore will be of €1055!
Can you AFFORD to ignore this opportunity that will allow you to move up the income ladder?
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Portfolio of Diplomas addressing employers’ needs
Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education faculties are continuously in communication with employers and management of blue chip firms in Malta and overseas, and keep au currant with the ongoing developments in this very fast world we live in. The qualifications are;
The Diploma in Entrepreneurship is aimed towards providing individuals who feel the urge to set up a business of whatever nature, to learn up front what it entails. The Diploma provides knowledge and hands on skills about everything required to successfully develop your innovative idea, set up a business, register it with the pertinent authorities, and gain competences necessary to secure and manage your finances including the principles of accounting. You will also understand your traits when it comes to leadership and management of people, and learn how to develop effective marketing plans. This diploma may be studied as a stand alone qualification and is equivalent to a first year of a degree or students may opt to continue studying for a degree in marketing, international business or human resources.
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The Diploma in Finance is a qualification that is aimed to provide the foundations for a career in wealth management. The financial services industry is all about managing other people’s money, with the specific aim to increase their wealth and earn a good income from the wealth generation. Accounting, Banking, Investment Management, Insurance Management, Risk Management — all of these and more rely on a solid foundation that is inbuilt into this Diploma. Students may wish to pursue their studies further in Accounting, Banking, Economics and Finance, towards achieving a degree in these areas. The Diploma is equivalent to a first year of any of these degrees.
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Diploma in Management & Leadership
Whilst some people are great at setting up businesses, others are risk adverse and prefer to be employed in running businesses that have been set up by others. The Diploma in Management & Leadership is a qualification that is designed and targeted at individuals who are vying to move into a supervisory/management position. The Diploma introduces the main concepts of leadership and management of people and processes, the basis of financial and cost management, the quantitative aspects of good management, strategy and industry analysis, as well as the concepts of intrapreneurship and marketing. The Diploma is a stand alone qualification for those who will need to apply what they learn at their place of work, whilst it also replaces the first year of a degree in business and management if the student wishes to pursue further studies.
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Diploma in Computing with eBusiness & Digital Marketing
The Diploma in Computing with eBusiness & Digital Marketing is a programme of study that is clearly highlighted through the infographic at the left. Marketing has shifted dramatically since the time where the main channels were Print, Radio & TV. With todays gravitational pull of social platforms, such as FaceBook, YouTube, Instagram, Pinterest and SnapChat, the marketer is required to attain skills and competences that allow for a very fast response time from inspiration to execution. Students will be taught how to build online artefacts and assets, using the simplest of smart devices and freely available Apps, that will allow an organisation of whatever size to be responsive to customers demands in the social network era. This field of expertise is highly demanded and talented individuals with such skills and competences are actively sought after.
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Diploma in Computing with Games Design & Development
This Diploma provides students with knowledge of the principles of
computing, particularly in the application of Digital Games Design & Development. This programme offers the opportunity for games enthusiasts to transform their passion into an exceptional talent in an industry that has already surpassed the movie industry. Students are taught all the necessary knowledge and competence to develop a computer game from concept to fruition as per this showcase of students’ work in this field at Saint Martin’s Institute.
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Diploma in Computing with Information Systems
The Diploma in Computing with Information Systems provides students with knowledge of the principles of computing, improving their problem solving skills together with programming and mathematical computation abilities. By the end of the diploma, students would be able to understand problems that are faced in the business world and develop solutions, as well as participate in a software development environment. The Information Systems scene is also experiencing substantial changes, from the now standardized early operational systems such as ERP systems to a more big data analysis and intelligence gathering systems. This Diploma that leads to a degree with the same focus is ideal for individuals who wish to follow a career in systems based on software analysis and development, as well as business analysis.
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What do you need to start any of these diplomas
First- motivation! Saint Martin’s Institute of Higher Education is not a certificate mill. we believe in you and we are very confident of our abilities to mentor and teach you.
Second requirement is possessing an equivalence of 4 ordinary level passes, including mathematics and English.
Third- you must be 20 years and over to read these qualifications as an evening student (each of these diplomas are on offer as full time courses for students aged 16 years and over).
Fourth- you must be able to spare 4 to 6 hours in the evening per week, between October and May, to follow 2 hour lectures between 6pm and 8pm.
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What’s YOUR next step
We have done everything possible to prepare a portfolio of interesting and relevant qualifications for you. We have accredited these Diplomas with the NCFHE and each are of a minimum of 60ECTS for European wide equivalence. Now, YOUR next step is to make an appointment with our head of department! Request a Meeting (Commerce) or Request a Meeting (Computing) or email us on infodesk@stmartins.edu or call on +356 2123 5451
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