Postgraduate research: Creating success while facing the challenges of education in the new millennium
List of Authors
  • No ‘Adha Abdul Hamid , Norfaezah Mohd Hamidin

Keyword
  • Research, Postgraduate, New Millennium, Education, Success

Abstract
  • Outstanding career positions require higher qualification certificates which are relevant to specific field subject areas that require relevant qualifications. As such the drive to hold a higher education degree is an aspiration held by most people who understand its power and benefits. The success of garnering a Master and Doctor of Philosophy Degree, also signifies that said student could have a more meaningful responsibility in the development of society. Pursuing higher education to increase your existing qualifications is not easy. In line with the latest developments in knowledge and aspects of knowledge, both aqli and naqli, various challenges arise. Challenges arising from content and values in the aspects of holistic education, the challenges of implementing education that are more inclusive and in line with the current advancement of technology, the challenges of preparation and readiness of the job market and such are among the various challenges that need to be addressed. This situation requires the combined strategy and strength of various parties, especially educators and students and the relevant authorities. The objective of this article is to identify factors related to the importance of pursuing postgraduate studies. This study uses a qualitative method of data collection through semi-structured interviews. A total of eleven (11) respondents were selected from universities in Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam which offer postgraduate courses. The main questions given were related to why they felt it was important that they continued their education through postgraduate programs (Masters and Doctor of Philosophy) in their respective fields and identify their main motivation to successfully pursue a higher education. The study was analyzed using a descriptive method where the findings are described in depth based on themes. The study found that there are several factors related to the importance of pursuing postgraduate studies. Among them is the awareness that gaining knowledge is a requirement for everyone who is a servant of God, the awareness that their research conducted brings benefits to various parties and celebrates the advancements of the academic world so that the knowledge received and obtained has the opportunity to be disseminated well to the public.

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