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SMART College
MottoBe SMART, Be Different
TypePrivate
Established2012
FounderAnand Pon
Location
3, 63-3, 65, 67-3, Jalan Kampung Pandan, Maluri, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Websitehttps://www.smartcollege.edu.my

SMART College

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SMART College is a private college located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Founded by Mr. Anand Pon, it is also the first institution in Malaysia that offers qualifications in fields such as Enforcement and Compliance as well as Corporate Investigation since 2012.

History[1]

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Founded by Mr. Anand Pon in 2012, SMART College started as a small campus with only 2 classrooms at Gasing Indah, Petaling Jaya. The college would later have its first convocation in 2015 at the Royal Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, awarding their 1st fully accredited Diploma in Enforcement and Compliance to their first batch of students. Throughout the years, SMART College has established various collaborations with other industries and educational institutions in the same field.

In 2016, SMART College joined with Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM) with a franchise collaboration for an Master in Business Administration degree program in Protection Management.[2]

Later in 2017, SMART College established a collaboration with James Cook University for an education degree pathway for a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology.

In 2019, SMART AMAR was established and inaugurated by Mr. Ruslan bin Tuan Mat, Director of the Community Education Division, Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM). In the same year, SMART College received the Anti-Corruption Award[3] presented by YBhg. Datuk Seri Azam Baki, MACC Deputy Chief of Operations.

In 2020, SMART College was officiated as an accredited Occupational Safety and Health Certified Trained Center[4] by the Minister of Human Resources, YB Datuk Saravan A/L Murugan

In 2022, SMART College launched their Community English Language Learning (C.E.L.L.) programme that aims to enhance the youths' proficiency in the English language through fun, interactive theatre practices and performances based on popular movies. As of 2024, SMART College has conducted 4 C.E.L.L. runs, with the latest run being based on the movie Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire at SMK St. Gabriel.

Faculties & Diploma Studies

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SMART College provides 5 diploma programs and a certificate study aimed at equipping students for careers in a variety of fields. These programs include:

  • Faculty of Law & Enforcement (FLE) - Diploma in Enforcement & Compliance[5]
  • Faculty of Crime Investigation (FCI) - Diploma in Corporate Investigation[6]
  • Faculty of Health Science (FHS) - Diploma in Occupational Safety & Health[7]
  • Faculty of Business & Technology (FBT) - Diploma in Digital Marketing[8]
  • Occupational Safety and Health Coordinator Competence Course (OSH-C) [9]

References

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  1. ^ "SMART College History".
  2. ^ "SMART College and UPNM collaboration coverage by News Straight Times".
  3. ^ "SMART College receiving the Anti-Corruption award".
  4. ^ "SMART College officiation as an accredited occupational safety and health training centre by Saravanan Murugan".
  5. ^ "Diploma in Enforcement and Compliance".
  6. ^ "Diploma in Corporate Investigation".
  7. ^ "Diploma in Occupational Safety and Health".
  8. ^ "Diploma in Digital Marketing".
  9. ^ "OSH Competency Course".
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