Our Vision

To provide educational opportunities to students that will enable them to make a positive change to their lives and to the community around them

Our Mission

To be an Institution of choice for both student and employers and to have a reputation for enjoyable learning and industry as our classroom.

Creating Opportunities, Transforming Lives

This is our promise, as a University College, to you. You who are about to take your first step into the working world. You who found the courage to meet new people, learn new things, and embrace new experiences. It’s not easy. And it can get pretty scary at times. We’re here for you and with you, every step of the way. To help you find your wings. Show you the vast sky. Encourage you to fly farther, higher, and faster than ever before. When the next generation of students come into the classroom, we’ll inspire them with your stories.

Goals

1. 75% of students will refer their family and friends to us.

2. 95% of our graduates will be employed within 6 months at a salary of 15% above market median.

3. 15% of teaching is by Industry Practitioners. Students will have industry engagement in 20% of core specialization modules.

4. The Saito Graduate Capabilities will be embedded into our curriculum.

5. Student’s attrition rate is kept below 5% per annum.

SAITO GRADUATE CAPABILITIES

1. Communication Skills

• Efficient in writing materials in the manner that is required.

• Able to speak confidently and clearly and articulate his or her thoughts in their speech.

• Maintain professional and effective communication with team members, academic parties, and the community.

• Maintain open mindedness and understand the value of feedback in their work.

2. Life-Long Learners

• Are active and personally responsible for their learning.

• Show initiative and self-motivation in relation to their learning.

• Show a commitment to ongoing personal and career-related learning.

• Learn Independently in their quest for upskilling and professional development.

3. Applied Knowledge and Skills

• Acquire discipline specific knowledge and skills.

• Able to put their theories into practice.

• Understand the value or ethics and culture in the context of their discipline specific knowledge.

4. Digitally Literacy

• Effective use of technology in the context of business.

• Understand the importance of integrating both traditional and digital functions in an organization.

• Active upgrading of digital knowledge and skills.

5. Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills

• Think in a critical and creative manner in solving problems.

• Effective use of research in coming up with solutions.

• Able to be reflective and outcome-focused in their learning.

6. Autonomy Skills

• Taking charge of ones own work and learning.

• Able to make decisions fully on ones own.

• Have the practical skills needed to manage ones career independently.

7. Global Perspective

• Able to work with different teams globally.

• Able to be sensitive to cultural differences.

• Able to propose global business strategy.

Saito Graduate Outcomes

A Saito Graduate will be:

Confident
Resilient
Knowledgeable

SAITO’S PROMISE

1. Good Teaching

We believe that students come to us because we care about them and we understand that transitioning from high-school to university can be daunting. This is our promise:

We genuinely care for our students and we prioritise making our classrooms a safe and enjoyable space for growth

We understand individual differences and the changing characteristics of the changing generations and take an earnest interest in our students’ well-being

We listen and respect all students without bias /alike

We are accessible – holding both real-time and virtual office hours

We make learning fun – we are resourceful, innovative and use technology effectively

We are passionate in our teaching and our discipline – we bring the subjects to life through our personal field-experiences and industry connections

We value/believe in openness in communication and we nurture /develop lasting intellectual curiosity.

2. Applied Learning and Work-Integrated Learning

We provide opportunities for students to open their minds and experience learning in realistic contexts and actual workplaces. This helps them appreciate the relevance (Theory in Action) and the value of the subjects beyond just the classroom. This also goes a long way in building confidence and character which will set them apart from the rest.

Applied Learning

Our students will be learning most engagingly as the subjects are rich with realistic and current examples, context-based learning focus and hands-on projects that will enable them to see how the theory and its context is relevant and applicable in different jobs.

Work-Integrated Learning

We design our curriculum purposefully to ensure students learn-by-doing. Students will perform subject-related work while working with industry or community partners and this reinforces the relevance of the subjects.

Students will be appropriately guided, mentored, monitored and evaluated by academic and industry supervisors – this familiarise and prepares them for stakeholder feedback and expectations. Students will enhance life-skills and will step into the workforce with a university qualification and actual industry references.

3. Work & Study Pathway

At Saito UC, our Work & Study Pathway is designed to ensure students are future-focused, independent and resilient. We provide students with 2 types of Work & Study Options:

Flexible Work Option

This option is for students who choose to work in areas that are not directly related to their course of study but would like to widen their experience and build an enriched personal portfolio. Towards this end, the University provides a periodically updated list of available jobs via the Student Portal.

Career-focused Work Option

The University provides lists and contacts of employment opportunities that students can apply for, based on their discipline and career choice. This would give the students a feel of the work expectations in their chosen field and allow them to gauge their suitability for that career choice.

All new students must attend a Work & Study preparation session as part of their student orientation and the university is committed to providing support to students who choose either of these options. We will ensure that the class schedules are designed to support the Work & Study Pathway students.

OUR
STORY

In 1988, Mr. Tetsuo Saito established Saito Academy of Graphic Design.

He actually wanted to teach about the beauty of the Japanese language and culture. Instead, with extraordinary entrepreneurial instinct, Mr. Saito put together Malaysia’s first Diploma in Graphic Design, effectively making Saito Academy the local pioneers in design education. His vision was two-fold: 1) Educate and nurture young talents in design, and 2) Identify and unleash their passions.

Over the years, the programs and methods used have been meticulously and rigorously crafted to enable graduates to produce outstanding work, and award-winning ideas that take their careers to the next level.

In 2008, Saito Security Academy was established. And in 2012, Saito Business School began offering classes. Both faculties, including Saito Design School, became part of the newly formed Saito College. Today, all 3 schools are successful entities in their own right, producing over 2000 graduates every year.

In late 2017, Saito College became Saito University College. With it came degree programs, an expanded teaching faculty and new campuses.

Mr Saito is no longer with us, but his spirit of initiative and entrepreneurship has become an integral part of the school’s culture, values and identity. Those of us who take up his mantle will continue to humbly persevere in providing affordable world-class education in the long-standing tradition of award-winning excellence.

Passion

Accountability

Conducive Environment

Student Focused

Saito University College
(Owned By Saito University College Sdn Bhd)
DKU036(B)
18, Jalan Tengah,
Seksyen 52, PJ New Town,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.

T:+603-7954 7200
F:+603-7954 7511
E: enquiries@saito.edu.my

WhatsApp Hotline number:

+6011-1769 7142 Mr Low