Industry leaders are always engated meaningfully in Binary’s curriculum development

Your model emphasises learning directly in industry environments. How does this approach work?

Learning in Industry is a symbiotic relationship between universities and industry. Universities supply extraordinary talents, and industry provides real-world learning environments.

For example, we offer MBA programmes for engineering graduates specialising in semiconductor technology and advanced manufacturing systems. These programmes are designed based on industry demand, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore where there is a strong semiconductor ecosystem.

Students experience real industry environments and interact with industry leaders. This makes them very valuable to employers. As a result, our graduates have achieved very high employability and can command premium salaries because they are industry-ready from day one.

Binary University has built a large employer network through the Binary Talent Internship Network. How does this network function?

In most universities, graduates look for jobs. At Binary, it has been the other way around for more than 30 years. Industry looks for our graduates.

The Binary Talent Internship Network includes thousands of employers who are looking for ISP talents. When a student enrols in a specialised programme, employers in that sector are informed that a talent will be available the following year.

All employers in the network offer a minimum internship allowance that is significantly higher than typical internship allowances. This shows the value that industry places on ISP talents. The network transforms internships into a structured talent pipeline between universities and industry.

Tell us about the Asia Centre for Entrepreneurship and how it supports students.

The Asia Centre for Entrepreneurship plays two important roles. First, it inculcates an entrepreneurial mindset among students. Second, it creates entrepreneurial opportunities for students who want to start businesses.

Entrepreneurs use the platform to find partners, franchisees, distributors and joint venture partners from among our students. Students get mentoring, business opportunities and sometimes funding for their start-ups.

We believe real entrepreneurs should train future entrepreneurs. With thousands of entrepreneurs in our network, we have created a global platform for nurturing young entrepreneurs.