Do you have a passion for cars? Are you interested in the automotive industry? If you are and want to build a career in the automotive industry and learn from the industry experts, sign up with the International College of Automotive (ICAM), the best total solution to power your ambitions.
ICAM is established by an industry player, DRB-Hicom Berhad, the largest fully integrated automotive corporation in Malaysia. It is involved in the whole value chain of the automotive industry, from manufacturing and assembly, to distribution, logistics, and after-sales support.
ICAM has a unique advantage as an automotive learning institution as it leverages on DRB-Hicom’s vast experience and knowledge of the best practices of the industry.
With “Powering Ambitions”, ICAM envisions to become the “Leaders in Automotive Education”, thus striving to provide the best educational experience for those who want to excel in the automotive industry.
ICAM is designed to provide technical and engineering automotive courses along with management and business courses related to the automotive industry in its quest to produce highly skilled and qualified graduates.
ICAM is owned by Hicom University College Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-Hicom Berhad. The college is recognized as an institution of higher learning by the Ministry of Higher Education and its programmes are approved by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
ICAM now offers Diploma in Automotive Management Systems (DMS), Diploma in Vehicle Assembly Management (DVA) and Diploma in Vehicle Inspection (DVI).
Upcoming courses include Diploma in Automotive Service Technology (DST), Diploma in Automotive Retail Management (DRM) and Diploma in Automotive Parts Management (DPM).
More courses will be introduced in the near future, ICAM plans to have its own first degree and post-graduate programmes upon attaining university status.
ICAM’s students will be equipped with a holistic training background that includes solving real-life issues via on-the-job exposures. They will also be equipped with the basics in operating a profitable business, making them highly skilled and well-rounded employable graduates.
ICAM also plays the role of a training centre for skilled and knowledgeable manpower and a breeding ground for automotive talents to meet industry needs and to help build human capital towards a high income nation.
Why ICIAM should be your ultimate choice
Ø Guaranteed Career Prospects. ICAM graduates are guaranteed with job placements upon graduation and their performances will be assessed and those who perform well will be absorbed as employees of DRB-Hicom Group of Companies.
Ø Industry Environment ICIAM’s close affinity with DRB-Hicom, the nation’s largest assembler of motor vehicles in Malaysia, offers students opportunities and exposure to global best practices of automotive technology. The principal partners are Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, Honda, Isuzu, Suzuki and Mitsubishi which have a presence in Malaysia and are in close association with the group.
Ø Experienced lecturers, instructors and tutors. The lecturers, instructors, and tutors are handpicked from the best in the industry, with over a decade of real industry experience to guide you through your programmes. The students will graduate with a healthy balance of practical and business skills.
Ø Real-life Practical Internship. Students will have direct application of knowledge. On-site factory training and internships will be made accessible as part of the curriculum which will provide graduates with in-depth practical training not only locally but also internationally.
Ø Holistic, Customized Programmes. ICAM specializes in producing wholesome graduates for the workforce. Engineering and technology-based students will also be trained in the business approach, and business-based students will include engineering-related subjects in their studies.
Overall, ICAM embraces hard and soft skills, academic and application (practical internship), breadth and depth of automotive knowledge (the whole value chain including business and financial aspects).
Ø Reputable Affiliations. The opportunity to further your education in this field will be made more accessible once ICAM finalizes its affiliation with the reputable and recognized international universities and colleges.
Ø Conducive Campus Location. ICAM is located on a 4.8-acre campus within the compound of DRB-Hicom’s Automotive Complex in Pekan, the nation’s largest integrated automotive assembly complex.
A new state-of-the-art campus is currently being constructed adjacent to the current campus and will be ready by 2013.
The new university campus and village spanning over 59 acres will be equipped with various state-of-the-art technology and R&D facilities to accommodate the needs of 5,000 students.
The university village will provide modern, comfortable and safe accommodation and commercial facilities for students.
Ø Financial Schemes are available to facilitate the enrolment and learning at ICAM. DRM-Hicom Berhad and its group of companies have allocated special funds (study loans and sponsorship) to support qualified students and deserving students (terms and conditions apply).
Parents or guardians of students can also opt for assistance from Bank Muamalat’s Skim
Pendidikan Anak or Bank Rakyat’s Education Financing-i FALAH. They can also request for withdrawal from EPF and financial assistance from Perkeso.
- Visit the ICAM booth (B145 & 146) at the Star Education Fair 2011, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, on Jan 8 to 9 (11am-7pm).
For details, visit www.icam.edu.my or call ICAM at Kompleks Automotif DRB-Hicom in Pekan, Pahang, at 09-424 2
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