The Significant Of Having Double Degree Major In Talent Development

Abstract

COVID-19 has recently given challenging times to all institutions, especially higher education. The scenario has formally changed from conventionally pedagogies towards the introduction of digital platforms in teaching and learning in ensuring the university sustainability. The sudden transition in the educational industry has pushed the university to diversify the double degree major offered in attracting local or international students to opt in. Many researchers had discovered the advantages of a double major degree towards university but it limits graduates' talent's characteristic. Hence, the aim of this research is to investigate the effects of a double major degree in the characteristics of a graduate's talent in Malaysia. The research was conducted qualitatively towards the legal profession industry with the involvement of 18 law graduates who completed the double major law degree offered by the university. The outcome of this research showed that the double major law degree had developed five main characteristics which were multitasking, adaptability, emotional intelligence, analytical skills and knowledge. These five main areas of talent characteristic development, suit the demand in the legal professional industry to produce well-rounded graduates in the legal profession. As for the recommendation, it gives an opportunity to the university to benchmark the outcome of this research in re-formulating the policies and regulation towards offering double major degrees on other courses.