PENANG: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) will not offer market- and industry-driven courses to prevent the institution from becoming a “hypermarket” offering pasar malam degrees.
USM Vice-Chancellor Prof Datuk Dzulkifli Abdul Razak said although USM acknowledged the current market trends, it would not compromise on its academic principle, which is the highest honour for any university.
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