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Education partner

Wawasan Open University: study while you work.

MQA-accredited study, online, while you work.

  • MQA-accredited
  • Online and flexible
  • HRD Corp claimable

Years on site count: APEL

Programmes that fit a trades career

Diploma

Diploma in Business Management

Good fit for: Tradespeople who want to run their own crew or contracting business: costing, people and cash flow.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
2 years 4 months
Part time
3 years 4 months
MQA reference
R-DL/0414/4/0284(MQA/FA9141)07/30
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗
Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Construction Management

Good fit for: Lead tradespeople and supervisors moving into site and project management: planning, coordination, contracts and safety.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
3 years
Part time
5 years
MQA reference
R2/0733/6/0007(MQA/FA0053)11/27
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗
Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Electronics

Good fit for: Electrical and aircond technicians who want a degree in the systems they already install and repair.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
3 years
Part time
5 years
MQA reference
R3-DL/0713/6/0034(A7214)01/29
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗
Bachelor's degree

Bachelor of Technology (Honours) in Mechatronics

Good fit for: Mechanical and electrical (M&E) technicians working with pumps, lifts, automation and building systems.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
3 years
Part time
5 years
MQA reference
R2/0713/6/0035(MQA/FA13340)11/29
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗
Master's degree

Master of Business Administration (Construction Management)

Good fit for: Supervisors and contractors heading for senior management of a construction business.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
1 to 2 years
Part time
2 to 4 years
MQA reference
R3/0414/7/0154(MQA/FA0054)12/30
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗
Master's degree

Master of Science in Quality Management

Good fit for: Supervisors moving into QA/QC: inspection, defect prevention and quality systems.

Study mode
Online (ODL)
Full time
1 year
Part time
2 years
MQA reference
N-DL/0788/7/0010(MQA/PA19369)09/31
Programme page on wou.edu.my ↗

Shorter options

  • Microcredentials
  • WOU Academy

A suggested path with Jagaman and WOU

  1. Helper

    Learn on site

  2. Tradesperson

    Get experience recognised

  3. Lead tradesperson

    Diploma or degree

  4. Supervisor

    Lead the business

Programme details are from wou.edu.my, checked in November 2026. Always confirm current details with WOU before applying.

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