Career paths opted by Malaysian parents
Top 10 Career Paths of 2016
Malaysian parents picked out for their kidAfterschool.my website has published their top 10 list of courses most viewed by families in Malaysia. (Source: Afterschool.my)
#10. Aviation
Despite recent plane crashes, the urge for human to travel or fly remains strong.Didn’t make the chart in 2014 (because you know why). But quickly making a comeback in 2015 and 2016.
#9. Pharmacy
Job mobility, stability, flexibility. Need I say more?Pharmacy has always been close to the top 10 chart in recent years. But this year, students interest in the field had improved.
#8. Computer Science
The dream to insanely make a lot of money online lives on.In 2014, the field wasn’t as popular on Aftrerschool.my. However, in 2015 it picked up significant steam; and in 2016 it is in the top 10 list.
#7. Actuarial Science
Top paid jobs with high demand in the marketplace.Actuarial science was one of the most researched courses on Afterschool.my in 2014. But this course didn’t make it to the top 10 last year. This year, actuarial science picked up steam because prospects are looking better again.
#6. Business & Marketing
Who wouldn't want to see their son all grown up in a suit?Not even in the top 10 in 2014, this course has suddenly jumped to #5 last year. This year, you guys – our cool students – have shown slightly less interests.
#5. Biomedical Sciences
Give back to the people. Give back to the environment.Students are opened to the opportunities in various fields like medicine, pharmacology, lab technologies, information technology in healthcare, communicating and educating the public, law, and environmental impacts. Therefore, the interest is understandably higher than before.
#4. Psychology
No monkey business. New jobs are created for workplace psychology everyday.Students are smarter and capable of understanding the importance of psychology in the marketplace. Institutions that provide studies in this field are helping parents and students understand even better.
#3. Medicine
What parents wouldn't want their child to be a doctor, right?Health is one of the most important aspects that contributes to the longevity of human and directly impacts productivity. Traditional and Veterinary Medicine are also on the rise.
#2. Accounting & Finance
There are worse job than counting money.Tons of scholarships dedicated to increase the talent pool in this field. Competition also gets greater every year.
Top 1
#1. Chemical Engineering
Does your eyes sparkle when someone tells you he works in the Oil and Gas industry?Oil and Gas industry isn’t the only field closely related to Chemical Engineering. But the riches in this industry (in dollar signs) is certainly a compelling reason for many.
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