{"id":494,"date":"2017-10-10T10:22:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-10T02:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/meritus.edu.my\/mu\/?page_id=494"},"modified":"2024-03-22T11:39:14","modified_gmt":"2024-03-22T03:39:14","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/meritus.edu.my\/mu\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_1' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-small avia-no-shadow avia-bg-style-scroll  container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-494'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding first  \" style='border-radius:0px; '><div style='padding-bottom:10px;font-size:35px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h1  blockquote modern-quote  av-inherit-size'><h1 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >About MERITUS University<\/h1><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-494'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='av_section_2' class='avia-section main_color avia-section-no-padding avia-no-border-styling avia-full-stretch av-parallax-section avia-bg-style-parallax  container_wrap sidebar_right'  data-section-bg-repeat='stretch' ><div class='av-parallax' data-avia-parallax-ratio='0.3' ><div class='av-parallax-inner main_color  avia-full-stretch' style = 'background-repeat: no-repeat; background-image: url(https:\/\/meritus.edu.my\/mu\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2251.jpg); background-attachment: scroll; background-position: top center; ' ><\/div><\/div><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-494'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class=\"flex_column av_three_fifth  flex_column_div first  \" style='margin-top:250px; margin-bottom:0px; padding:10px; background-color:#ffffff; border-radius:0px; '><section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>In today\u2019s growing and challenging environment, knowledge alone does not ensure success. What separates a successful professional from the average is their drive, personal attributes and resilience in the face of change and uncertainty in the global business environment. MERITUS University was founded on this premise.<\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em>The founder, Tan Sri (Dr.) Halim Mohammad\u2019s passion and lifetime experience in shipping and other business enterprise led to the formation of MERITUS University.\u00a0With its niche in Maritime studies, MERITUS University aims to assist Malaysia to become a stronger maritime nation.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2' class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap sidebar_right'   ><div class='container' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-small alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-494'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Who we are<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p>As a niche university, MERITUS\u2019s unique approach to education is to offer a practical and effective blend of traditional, modern and experiential learning to ensure success. MERITUS University is committed to produce graduates who are well balanced intellectually, spiritually, physically and emotionally and more importantly graduates who are capable of meeting the demands of today\u2019s employers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Why choose MERITUS University?<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MERITUS University prioritised its focus to be in line with Malaysia\u2019s vision to achieve a high income economy which demands knowledge workers who are able to make a difference not only to the organisation but to society at large. They need to be industry leaders, resourceful, creative, analytical, innovative, committed and able to take ownership and solve challenging issues that matter.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Academic Excellence<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In order to develop and produce a well-balanced graduates, our delivery concept encompasses a holistic learning environment where students are exposed to theoretical knowledge, life skills and a global perspective as follows:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<div class='avia-icon-list-container '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-small avia_animate_when_almost_visible'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Academic knowledge in the field of maritime and shipping business, aviation, business, finance and development science.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Life skills through community service and social engagement.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Internship with industry leading companies.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Hands-on experience where students will be required to sail on board training vessels owned by Halim Mazmin Group.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Authentic learning through real life case studies and site visits.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue879' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry av-iconlist-empty\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title_small '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Effective communication and presentation skills.<\/div><\/header><div class='iconlist_content '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div style='padding-bottom:10px;' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2  blockquote modern-quote  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Career Advantage<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<section class=\"av_textblock_section\"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock '   itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Graduates of MERITUS University will 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The leadership training that is embedded in the program would give them the required edge in their career development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">MERITUS University has established a vast network of strategic partners to bring together industry captains well versed in their respective fields such as finance, technology, maritime, logistics, aviation and business to impart their knowledge to our students as well as provide them with internship or employment opportunities when they graduate. In addition, MERITUS University is working in collaboration with accredited bodies. 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