I REFER to the report 'HRManagers say they wouldn't hire fast-track course graduates' (my paper, Jan 28) and the letter by Ms Sarbindir Kaur (Jan 30).

I agree that there is too much elitism in the education system and N-level students are taking the brunt of it all.

The report had unfairly dismissed the fast-track programme.

From my experience in job searches, not one human resource manager looked into how fast I completed my degree.

If I were to complete a course in three years instead of seven, wouldn't that make me better than the others and thus more employable?

Sweeping statements seemed to have been made in the report based on the opinion of just three HR managers.

The fast-track programme seems to have a good number of hours for coursework.

And that is all that should matter.

If we look at a normal degree programme and exclude all the term holidays as well as unnecessary enrichment courses and minors that it offers, the degree can be completed in a shorter time.

I think the private institution providing the fast-track course is catering to those who want to take only the essential courses.

Having said that, students who are keen on the new programme should do their homework to find out more about it before they make any decision.

Mr Timothy Lim Chin Teng