How To Secure A Brighter Future By Obtaining A Degree Without Giving Up Your Job
“How To Earn A Better Income By Getting A Degree Even If You Only Have 30 Minutes A Day.”
Vanguard College makes it easy for busy working professionals and entrepreneurs to secure their future by slashing tuition fees and reducing study time to fit their schedule.
Vanguard Advantages
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Lower Fees
Enjoy the same or lower fees compared to what you would have paid if you apply directly yourself.
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Academic Coaching
Have the safety net of getting support on anything you need to have experts’ guidance.
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Job Placement
Tap into our network of career curators to land you a position that leverages on your degree when you graduate.
What do these Chairmen and CEOs have in common?
Nadiem Anwar Makarim
Indonesia’s Minister of Education and Culture
Harvard Alumni
Andhika Sudarman
CEO, SejutaCita Indonesia
MIT Alumni
Iman Usman
Co-Founder, Ruangguru
MIT Alumni
Haryanto T. Budiman
Managing Director, PT Bank Central Asia
MIT Alumni
Nono Anwar Makarim
Co-Founder, Makarim & Taira S. Inc.
Harvard Alumni
Ferry Unardi
Co-Founder and CEO, Traveloka
Harvard Alumni
They are
all alumni
from MIT
And
Harvard.
According to Boston Magazine, a Harvard graduate earns on average USD 158,049 per annum. CNBC reports that a MIT graduate earns on average USD 137,400.
According to study.com, the average cost of a PhD from an accredited institution is about USD 18,416/year. With a typical duration of 3 – 5 years, an average PhD student can expect to pay north of USD 92,080.
There is an increasing need for an elite Master and Doctorate degree
to get ahead.
BUT
- how can you afford it?
- how to find the time for it?
- what happens if it is difficult to complete?
- Does it mean that if you can’t afford it, can’t find time for it, or if you struggle academically as a student, you are destined to be a mid-level employee
FOREVER?
Vanguard College is here to help! We help our students by:
slashing the tuition fees
Why pay full tuition fees when there are ways to reduce it? A great way to start is to gain admission to Elite Masters and Doctorate programs with Vanguard College.
Extensive academic support
Vanguard College provides extensive support for your Elite Masters and Doctorate application, academic coursework and exams.
Reduce your study time
Studying with Vanguard College reduces your academic/study hours to just 2 hours per week. Our extensive summary and tutorial assistance makes your Work-Life-Study balance possible.
And Yes!
Getting Your Elite Masters and PhD/DBA with Us will cost a fraction of what it typically cost
Let’s take a look at the Accreditation Status of MIT, Harvard and
Swiss School of Management
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Sneak peak on your MIT, Harvard and SSM degrees
Harvard Masters + SSM PhD/DBA
(Part-time/Distance)
Upon Graduation, you will receive:
- Master of Liberal Arts in Management or Data Science from Harvard University, USA
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Business Administration from Swiss School of Management, Switzerland
MIT Masters + SSM PhD/DBA
(Part-time/On-Campus)
Upon Graduation, you will receive:
- Master of Engineering/Applied Science in Supply Chain Management or Data, Economics and Development Policy from MIT, USA
- Doctor of Philosophy or Doctor of Business Administration from Swiss School of Management, Switzerland
Selected News coverage
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how much would one typically pay FOR their degree?
These are the tuition fees listed on the MIT, Harvard, and Swiss School of Management.
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Harvard University | Swiss School of Management |
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| USD 77,186 | USD 35,000 | EUR 31,000 |
Why choose to study with Vanguard College
when you can Register
directly with the University?
Some of Vanguard College’s Ex-Students
Tang Huoren
COO, GWG Consulting
5/5
Vanguard College was SUPER easy to communicate with, and SUPER helpful in my studies. I cannot be more thankful and have no doubt in recommending Vanguard College to any potential students!
Huang Qigang
Senior Partner, Ellington Financial
5/5
It was a pleasure studying with Vanguard College. I came in with a Bachelor Degree and left with an MBA and MFin, and a bump in salary and grade! Highly recommended!
Jack Huang
Partner, Cove Pitch Inc.
5/5
Vanguard College was awesome! I’d be glad to recommend them to my employees, friends and family anytime. It was so easy to balance work, life and academic requirements with their assistance. Highly recommended!
Olivia Han
COO, Albany Quotient Co.
5/5
Vanguard College is an absolute joy for working adults at the managerial level. I always wanted my Master degree but couldn’t find the resources (time, money and effort) to do it. Vanguard College helped me make it happen.
Mohd Naazim Salam
CEO, CapWealth Holding
5/5
VC was fantastic! They helped me saved a ton of money! I never knew that a letter from my previous employer could get me a scholarship to offset my tuition fees! And it is indeed a great upgrade (both career and degree wise) for me!
Mohd Amjad Faris
CEO, Harpoon Tri-R Ventures Fund
5/5
It was my pleasure to provide VC a review. I respect their business model, their academic communication services ran smoothly and, most importantly, I found a job with their help!
The Vanguard Advantage
#1 Location and Cost
- Most of the study is done online or distance, saving you travel cost, foreign accommodation cost, and time.
- No permanent relocation required. Travel only for specific weekend classes once a term, and for graduation in campus.
- Continue working while studying. This means that there will be no reduction in your income.
#2 Low commitment,
high return
- Minimum time commitment when studying with Vanguard College. You will just need to commit 2 hours per week during term time; Vanguard College simply synthesises the coursework into easy to follow instructions for you to complete your assignments in no time.
- Flexible payment terms. You can pay in instalments of as low as USD 400 per month!
- Complete the program having earned your Harvard/MIT Master AND Doctorate from SSM.
#3 Study with Vanguard COLLEGE
- Enjoy Harvard or MIT Alumni Benefits and Offerings with infinite networking and connections with other Alumni.
- Student Card and Campus access to MIT and Harvard.
- International Career Placement with the Alumni Associations at Harvard or MIT.
- MIT or Harvard Alumni can join the Harvard Club of Boston, which entitles you to reciprocal club visits at The Tanglin Club.
- Usage of MIT or Harvard Student/Alumni email.
- Your instructors guiding you will be past MIT or Harvard students who have been there and done that.
#4 what you get in Return
- Assist in the search for senior management jobs in Startups and Special Purpose Vehicles of Private Equity Firms upon graduation.
- 3 years free resume consultancy services.
- A typical Masters from MIT or Harvard costs at least USD 100,000 (school fees alone!). If you sign up with Vanguard College, you will pay only a fraction of that price!
- Get a salary bump after you earn your MIT or Harvard degree, together with a Doctorate degree!
#5 affordable cost outlay
- Studying with Vanguard College can result in savings of more than 20% on the school fees listed on the university’s website!
- School fees can be paid in instalments.
#6 Vanguard College
Revenue Model
- We are in the business of professional tuition, networking and recruitment. Our main revenue source is the recruitment fees that we will earn when we place you into highly sought after jobs.
- Our prices are lower than the listed tuition fees because our revenue model allows us to invest in you. Your career placement is more important to us! When you do well, we do well.
- We hope to create a solid networking model between current and ex-VC students that will generate future cashflow in terms of future career opportunities, business prospects and incubation of entreprenuers and startups.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is a cheaper degree from Harvard or MIT worth less?
Nope. A Harvard degree is a Harvard degree. Likewise for MIT. A student paying less for his degree is still getting the same degree. Bear in mind you are paying less than the listed price. The discount given by us is the testament to our commitment to your success and job placement at the end of the program.
Q2. Should I inform my employer that I am furthering my studies?
We would recommend you to do so as we believe in having the support of your employer if you were to pursue a part time degree program. This would also help you better balance your work obligations and academic commitments.
Q3. How long does it take to complete the whole program?
Most of our students complete the program (Masters + Doctorate) in 2.5 years.
Q4. Is staying on-campus in Harvard or MIT necessary?
Due to COVID-19, all lessons are currently taking place online. We believe that the situation will be better in 2021; so as of now, those on-campus courses that are compulsory for graduation will still be mandatory. Do note that this requirement is subject to change at the discretion of the respective universities.
Q5. What’s the advantage of doing your program compared to signing up directly with the university?
| Do-It-Yourself | With Vanguard College | |
| Graduate in MIT/Harvard/SSM Campus | ✓ | ✓ |
| MIT/Harvard Alumni Email accounts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Discounted/Free Textbooks | ✗ | ✓ |
| School Tuition Discount | ✗ | ✓ |
| Academic Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Assignment/Homework Assistance | ✗ | ✓ |
| Exam Tips from Past Students | ✗ | ✓ |
| Admissions Application Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| Recruitment Opportunities | ✗ | ✓ |
| Weekly Lesson Summary | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching fee instalments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Resume Writing Support | ✗ | ✓ |
| More Personal and Family Time | ✗ | ✓ |
| Average Study time | 25 hr/wk | 2 hr/wk |
Q6. How much commission do you earn from me when you successfully placed me into a high-flying job after I graduate?
Nothing. We take the recruitment commission directly from the companies you are placed in. You do not pay us a single cent in commission for your placement.
Q7. Do I pay for everything at once?
No, if you choose not to. You may pay as you progress along the course, once per term. If you are taking more modules this term, you pay more; conversely, if you take less modules this term, you pay less.
Do note that we charge a one-time application fee of USD 100 for all applicants to cover screening and administrative costs.
Q8. Is studying in MIT or Harvard really hard? I don’t have much time and can’t cope.
Based on the past experiences of VC students, handling the courses takes as little as 2 hours per week during the academic terms with our assistance. Students studying without VC support typically spend 20-30 hours per week.
We have been there and done that as students, and we are here to tell you EXACTLY what you need to do to graduate with your degrees. No more, no less.
Q9. After I graduate, are the job placement opportunities by Vanguard College binding? Must I take the job I am placed in?
You would not be bound, but we will sign the first right of refusal with you for the same employer that we place you in. This means that if we get you a placement with employer X, and another headhunter gets you the same placement with employer X, we will have the first right of refusal against the headhunter. This occurs only if we get you the placement first. If you or the headhunter got you the placement with employer X first, we will not place you with the same employer.
This first right of refusal will kick in on the final semester, and will last for a period of 6-months after your graduation. For example, if you graduate in 20th May 2022, our first right of refusal would cease after 19th November 2022. For avoidance of doubt, the 6-month period starts on the day of graduation that is printed on your degree or degree transcript, not the day that you receive the physical copy of your degree.
Q10. How many modules/credits will I need to do? Sounds like a lot!
Some of the courses in the PhD/DBA and Master in Management/Data Science program are overlapping; we will help you with the conversion of credits so that you take fewer modules in the PhD/DBA program, instead of taking the same subjects twice. This saves you both time and money towards graduation,
Note that not all course credits earned are transferrable as they are subject to the universities’ discretion, and you might be required to take two ‘similar’ modules as part of your degree requirements.
Q11. Am I able to take Harvard’s Masters in Management with SSM’s PhD/DBA? Some universities do not allow that.
As university policy changes from time to time, our experience tells us that the sequence of admission into a specific program is key. As a rule of thumb, we will get our students admitted to the Master in Management program first, before application for admission to any other business related degree programs.
Q12. How long is a Master’s or PhD/DBA dissertation? Do I need to do one?
A Master’s dissertation (or thesis) is usually around 15,000-20,000 words while a PhD/DBA thesis is around 45,000- 55,000 words. You would be pleased to know that Harvard do not require you to do a dissertation for their Masters in Management or Data Science Program. MIT’s Supply Chain Management dissertation is done in the form of group work, while DEDP does not require a dissertation. SSM’s PhD or DBA requires only publication, which is usually 2-5 pages. In the unlikely event that you are required to complete a dissertation or thesis, most are divided into three to four individual chapters, plus an introduction, conclusion and bibliography. We will advise you accordingly if there is a need for you to complete a dissertation/thesis.
Q13. Do I need to sit for exams in the Master and PhD/DBA programs?
Assessments for Master in Management, Data Science, Supply Chain Management and Data, Economics and Development Policy degrees vary by the modules that you take. While most of the work is done through coursework, you should expect some formal exams to test knowledge of key concepts and practices (which we will gladly teach you how to pass and excel in). You do not need to sit for a written exam for your SSM’s PhD or DBA.
Q14. Am I allowed to stay in campus/halls when I am doing the compulsory on-campus session?
We understand that MIT will provide their postgraduate students with housing options when they choose to go for the on-campus session. For Harvard, they work with Harvard University Housing (HUH) to provide off-campus housing options in and around the Cambridge area that are suited to your living needs. For Swiss School of Management, there is no on-campus housing.
Q15. Can I choose to reject the placement offers made by your office after I graduate?
Yes. We will be disappointed, but we also understand that it takes two hands to clap.
Q16. I am really bad at programming, mathematics and statistics. Do they have that in Harvard’s Masters in Management?
Harvard’s Masters in Management is not about mathematics or programming; although there are components that require certain knowledge and skills in these fields. Rest assured that we will help you pick up these skills within the allocated time. (It’s not that difficult!)
Furthermore, you will be learning these knowledge and skills from the perspective of a supervisor. This means that after you graduate, you are supposed to oversee the work done by your employees / subordinates rather than do the work yourself.
Q17. Can I do the Masters from Harvard or MIT only, or combine the SSM PhD/DBA with the Master in Finance from Harvard?
Yes, but we have limited enrolment for this combination. Please check with us for more information.
Q18. If I have questions, who should I ask?
You may reach us by phone (+65 6972 8598) or drop us an email at admissions@vanguard.college.sg
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