Some university students want to learn about other subjects in addition to their main subjects. Others believe it is more important to give all their time and attention to studying for a qualification. Discuss both these views and give your opinion.
Some argue that college
students
should have the freedom to choose elective courses
in addition
to their main studies. Meanwhile, others think that they should only focus on their main studies and prepare for advanced qualifications. Even though focusing attention and efforts on the main subject is important because they have better preparations for their professional certifications, being able to pick additional courses
will enrich their capability and benefit their futures.
On the one hand, pursuing a professional qualification requires a long preparation and consumes a lot of time. This
is because to get a professional certification
, students
should go through a series of tests. The certification
will test students
’ theoretical and appraisal capabilities on a case basis. For instance
, for finance students
, there is a CFA certification
. This
is a prestigious one and the test encompasses a wide range of topics from financial decision-making to ethics code, thus
they should diligently prepare for this
. In Indonesia, there are only around 300 professionals who are qualified for this
certification
due to
its difficulty. However
, spending all of their time solely on studying their fields will limit the students
’ skill set.
On the other hand
, the freedom to pick additional courses
from their specialization will widen the students
’ capability. In the real industrial work environment, graduates will have to face complex challenges that not only require their capability in their fields but also
require a wider understanding of different fields of study. For instance
, many universities in the UK now offer elective courses
in computer programming for finance students
. This
is to provide comprehensive skills to their graduates. Thus
they can use their programming ability to process large data to support the decision-making process.
In conclusion, although
dedicating time and effort to one field of study makes better preparation for their professional qualification, giving students
opportunities to opt for additional courses
will diversify their skill set.Submitted by intanannisa.ia on
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