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?
Anthony Tan
CEO, Grab Inc.
Arthur Lang
CEO, Singtel International
Goh Choon Phong
CEO, Singapore Airlines
Pua Seck Guan
President, NTU (Singapore)
Jason Leow
President, CapitaLand Group
Vincent Phang
CEO, Singpost
HOW MUCH
DO MIT
AND HARVARD
ALUMNI EARN
ON AVERAGE?
According to Boston Magazine, a Harvard graduate earns on average USD 158,049 (Approx. SGD 230,000) per annum. CNBC reports that a MIT graduate earns on average USD 137,400 (Approx. SGD 200,000).
According to Harvard and MIT’s website, An MBA from Harvard Business School cost USD 111,102 (Approx. SGD 160,000) while a Master in Finance from MIT cost USD 118,177 (Approx. SGD 171,000).
There is an increasing need for an elite Master and MBA
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 possess a Elite University’s Finance Master and an MBA degree through Vanguard College’s coaching.
Extensive academic support
Vanguard College provides extensive support for your Elite Masters and MBA application, academic coursework and exams.
Reduce your study time
Studying with Vanguard College reduces your academic/study time to just 2 hours per week. Our extensive summary and tutorial assistance makes your Work-Life-Study balance possible.
And Yes!
Getting Your Elite finance Masters and mba with Us will cost a fraction of what it typically cost
Let’s take a look at the Accreditation Status of MIT, Harvard, Washington University of Virginia and Swiss School of Management
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Let’s take a look at the European Accreditation of Swiss School of Management and Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
EduQua | Swiss Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research | alice.ch
Spainsh National Agency for Quality Assessment and Accreditation | aneca.es
Sneak peak on your MIT, Harvard, WUV, NU and SSM degrees
Finance Masters from Harvard and MIT
- Master of Finance from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston, USA
- Master of Liberal Arts in Finance from Harvard University, Boston, USA
Masters of Business Administration from WUV, NU and SSM
- Masters of Business Administration from Washington University of Virginia, Annandale, USA
- Masters of Business Administration from the Swiss School of Management, Bellinzona, Switzerland
- Masters of Business Administration from the Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, Madrid, Spain
Selected News coverage
These are some of the selected news and media coverage of the higher education institutions.
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Universidad Antonio de Nebrija |
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| Swiss School of Management |
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how much would one typically pay FOR their degree?
These are the tuition fees listed on website of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Washington University of Virginia,
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija & Swiss School of Management.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance Masters |
Harvard University Finance Masters |
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USD 62,845 (Approx SGD 91,000) |
USD 35,000 (Approx SGD 50,500) |
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Washington University of Virginia MBA |
Swiss School of Management MBA |
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija MBA |
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USD 11,376 (Online MBA) (Approx SGD 15,000) USD 15,168 (On-Campus MBA) |
EUR 15,300 (Approx SGD 24,500) |
EUR 12,875 (Approx SGD 20,500) |
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.
- 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 SGD 485 per month!
- Complete the program having earned your Harvard/MIT Master AND MBA from WUV/NU/SSM.
#3 Study with Vanguard COLLEGE
- Enjoy Harvard/MIT benefits and offerings i.e. the student card, access to campus facilities and official student’s or alumni’s email address.
- Get the chance to connect and network with a pool of Harvard/MIT Alumni who are professionals and experts in their respective fields.
- Seize the International Career Placement opportunities with the Alumni Associations at Harvard and MIT and join the Harvard Club of Boston, which entitles you to reciprocal club visits at The Tanglin Club.
#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 cost at least SGD 120,000 (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 an MBA 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 entrepreneurs 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 + MBA) 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 2022; 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/WUV/NU/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 Finance Masters and MBA program are overlapping; we will help you with the conversion of credits so that you take fewer modules in the MBA 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 MIT/Harvard Finance Masters with WUV/SSM/NU’s MBA? 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 Finance Master program first, before application for admission to any other business related degree programs.
Q12. How long is the Finance Master’s and the MBA’s dissertation? Do I need to do one?
A Master or MBA dissertation (or thesis) is usually around 15,000-20,000 words. We will advise you accordingly if there is a need for you to complete a dissertation/thesis.
For the Finance Masters, there is no need for you to complete a dissertation/thesis.
Q13. Do I need to sit for exams in the Finance Masters and MBA programs?
Assessments for Finance Masters 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 WUV, NU or SSM’s MBA.
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 Washington University of Virginia, Swiss School of Management and Universidad Antonio de Nebrija, 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 MIT/Harvard’s Finance Masters?
MIT and Harvard’s Finance Masters is not entirely 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 Finance Masters from Harvard or MIT only, or combine the WUV/SSM/NU’s MBA with the Master in Management 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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