Postgraduate Program Guide - Navitas

in association with
in association with
Postgraduate Program
Guide
2009/2010
Colombo
Sri Lanka

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
About postgraduate programs ..........................2
Why study the MBA (International) at ACBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
About ECU ..........................................4
Course structure .....................................6
Academic entry requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
English Language requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Academic calendar 2009-2010 ..........................9
Application procedure ................................10
Application fees .....................................10
ECU-ACBT MBA Alumni ...............................11
Conditions of enrolment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Application form . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Navitas – Your World, Faster ...........................17

Welcome
Message from ACBT College Director
Thank you for taking time to consider ACBT
for your postgraduate studies.
ACBT is committed to creating
opportunities and providing quality
educational programs for both school
leavers and people who are working
and thinking of returning to study.
Excellent and well qualified academic
staff; a supportive learning environment;
the option complete your full study
program in Sri Lanka thereby saving
time and money together with an
enviable Galle Road location in Colombo
3 make ACBT the No 1 choice for Sri
Lanka’s postgraduate students.
I look forward to welcoming you as a
student of ACBT where I know you will find
your time with us enjoyable, challenging
and successful.
Dr PMC Thilakarathne
College Director
A/Professor Gary Chittick
Director of Graduate Studies
Faculty of Business and Law
Welcome to the ECU MBA (International)
Welcome to the ECU MBA (International)
program offered in conjunction with ACBT,
Colombo, Sri Lanka.
ECU’s reputation is built upon the applied
and practical relevance of our courses
which are designed to meet the needs of
business both locally and internationally;
continuous innovation and improvement in
our course offerings; and research which
engages us with the business community.
The Master of Business Administration
(International) at ECU provides current and
aspiring business professionals with the
expertise to manage the challenges faced
by business both now and in the future. The
MBA (International) is designed for people
who want to:
• Extend and develop their knowledge
and skills gained through previous study
or work;
• Accelerate their career;
• Change career direction;
• Start and/or manage their own
business.
The MBA (International) program
incorporates a thorough grounding in
the key areas of management. It also
provides an international strategic
business perspective which focuses on the
competitive advantage of the enterprise.
Upon completion, graduates will have the
knowledge base and management skills
required for the successful operation
of international businesses. In addition,
firms and organisations today are seeking
flexible and confident executives who
have the ability to lead and manage
effectively, often in a cross-cultural
environment. Expectations in the areas
of communication and negotiation skills,
the ability to motivate others and deliver
positive outcomes are also high.
The 2008 Good Universities Guide awarded
the ECU MBA (International) the highest
rating of 5 stars for our academic quality,
corporate links and gender equity while our
graduates consistently rank us as amongst
the best in Australia.
I invite you to join us in discovering how the
ECU MBA (International) can expand your
personal and professional horizons.
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About postgraduate programs
The Australian College of Business and
Technology (ACBT) is recognized as one
of Sri Lanka’s key institutions offering
Australian postgraduate study programs.
ACBT is part of the Navitas Group
Australia, one of the world’s leading
educational providers in pathway
programs and educational services.
ACBT works in association with Edith
Cowan University (ECU) which is located
in Perth, Western Australia. ECU has
authorized ACBT to deliver the Master of
Business Administration (International)
on their behalf in Colombo. For further
information on ECU logon to their website,
www.ecu.edu.au
The ECU MBA programs have consistently
high rankings from the Australian Good
Universities Guide. In 2007, the program
received 4 star ratings for overall
educational experience, teaching quality
and entry flexibility. Further information
can be obtained by logging on to
http://www.business.ecu.edu.au/
courses/mba/
Course accreditation
ECU has authorized ACBT to deliver the
full Master of Business Administration
(International) on their behalf in Colombo. As
part of Australian Government regulations all
ECU courses are registered on the Australian
Government Commonwealth Register of
International Courses for Overseas
Students (CRICOS).
ACBT also has Board of Investment (BOI)
approval to offer full international
postgraduate degree programs in
Sri Lanka.
ACBT study programs offered in
association with ECU are listed in
The Commonwealth Universities Year
Book published by Association of
Commonwealth Universities and The
International Handbook of Universities
published by International Association
of Universities. University Grants
Commission of Sri Lanka recognizes
ECU programs.
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Why study the MBA (International)
at ACBT
BOI Approval
ACBT is one of the few post secondary
colleges in Sri Lanka to have BOI approval
to offer full international degrees.
Course Accreditation
and Recognition
ACBT works in association with ECU which
means all courses are registered on the
Australian Government Commonwealth
Register of International Courses for
Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Flexible entry dates
ACBT runs a trimester system which
means students can commence their MBA
(I) program in March, July or October.
Fast track course completion
The trimester system means you can
complete your MBA (I) on a part time
basis in two years, thereby saving time
and money.
Weekend and Night classes
All units in the MBA (I) are offered at
night or over the weekend which enables
students to attend classes without taking
time off work.
Receive an Australian award
Upon completion of the MBA (I) you will
have the award conferred by ECU.
Academic Staff
All academic staff employed at ACBT have
excellent academic qualifications and
many staff have strong links to industry.
Robust Quality Control Systems
ACBT has implemented stringent quality
control systems to ensure comparability
of academic standards with ECU. All
examinations are set and marked by the
relevant Unit Coordinators at ECU.
Supporting You While You Study
All students have access to the
ACBT Library, the ECU on line library,
computer laboratories (full internet
access available), a postgraduate student
lounge (WIFI), student café, and individual
consultation hours with lecturers at no
cost to the student.
Orientation/Induction Program
A comprehensive orientation/induction
program is conducted by ECU staff for all
new students.
ECU – An outstanding
Australian University
The ECU Business School is ranked
No 1 in Western Australia for graduate
satisfaction. The school is the 6th largest
business school in Australia.
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About ECU
Edith Cowan University
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A market leader in education for the service professions, Edith
Cowan University (ECU) is located in Perth, Western Australia.
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is
a large multi-campus institution
serving communities in Western
Australia and a significant cohort
of international students.
Awarded university status in 1991,
ECU has since developed innovative
and practical courses across a wide
range of disciplines, established a
vibrant research culture and attracted
a growing range of quality research
partners and researchers, many working
at the cutting edge of their fields.
ECU has more than 21,000 students at
both undergraduate and postgraduate
levels. Approximately 4,000 of
these are international onshore
and offshore students originating
from around 91 countries.
More than 400 courses are offered
through four faculties:
• Business and Law
• Computing, Health and Science
• Arts and Education, which includes
the Western Australian Academy of
Performing Arts (WAAPA)
• Regional Professional Studies in the
south-west of Western Australia
ECU works closely with private and
public sector organisations, locally
and overseas, in designing its study
programs. Research is undertaken in
collaboration with industry, particularly
the service industries and professions.
The University is a market leader in
education for the service professions
and prides itself on producing graduates
who can hit the ground running in
today’s globalised workplace.
ECU has long had an emphasis
on engaging with and serving its
communities. As a relatively new
university with a history of preparing
students for work in the service
professions, ECU has valued its links
with the communities it serves.
Edith Cowan University’s mission is:
To further develop valued citizens for the
benefit of Western Australia and beyond,
through teaching and research inspired
by engagement and partnerships.
For more information about Edith Cowan
University logon to www.ecu.edu.au
ECU
Perth
Australia
Adelaide
Melbourne
Brisbane
Sydney
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Course structure
The MBA (I) consists of twelve (12) compulsory units. Students must complete and pass
all 12 units to be awarded the MBA (International). The units are:
Full unit descriptions can be obtained from the
ECU website:
http://handbook.ecu.edu.au/CourseStructure.
aspdisyear=2008&CID=983&USID=0&UCID=
0&UID=0&Ver=6&HB=HB&SC=PG
* It is highly recommended that students
choose units from those highlighted in
their first 2 – 3 semesters of study.
Unit Code
MBA5710
MBA5711
MBA5712
MBA5716
MBA5715
MBA5714
MBA5705
MBA5718
MBA5713
INB5700
INB5607
MKT5708
Unit Name
Managing Globally and Locally*
Leadership and Change Management
Managing People for Performance
Finance for Business Decisions
Accounting for Management Decision Making*
Information Systems Challenges in Management*
Marketing Management*
Business Economics*
Business Strategy
International Management*
International Business
International Marketing
Course Facts
Course Facts
Start Dates:
Available:
Tuition Fees:
Pass Mark:
March, July and October
Full time or part time
Rs 78,500 per unit (includes 12% VAT)**
A minimum mark of 50% in all 8 units
Assessment:
Assessment for all units is ongoing and continuous comprising assignments, presentations, tests
and a three hour final examination.
Units to be completed for award: 12
Medium of instruction:
Further Information:
** fees are reviewed on an annual basis
English
Log on to the ECU website – www.ecu.edu.au
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Unit descriptions
MBA5710 Managing Globally and Locally
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: This unit is an introduction to
managing in organisations and integrates the
diversity of elements that are the concerns
of managers operating in global as well as
domestic business environments. It will be
achieved through a critical discussion of
the roles of managers and characteristics of
managerial work; the environment, structure
and culture of organisations. The course
includes the of the analysis of the evolution of
management as well as the analysis of current
managerial practice: ways of understanding
managing, approaches to learning about
managing; the nature of managerial work such
as planning, organising, leading and controlling.
The course will also critically examine the
management of the organisation’s internal and
external environments, the structural control
of organisations. This unit will also examine the
manager as a person, their roles and activities.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5711 Leadership & Change Management
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: The capability to lead change is
critical for ambitious organisational managers
working in complex 21st century organisations.
This unit aims to take the theories and
approaches to leading and managing change
off the page of texts and into the workplace
practice. This unit examines both the strategies
and the practices of leading change to generate
a critical understanding of effective change
leadership and process management in diverse
contexts. It aims to build practitioner capability
through the experience of exploring multiple
case studies of change agent methodologies
and practices. The class interaction will help
the student build a taxonomy of different
change approaches and practices, through
analysing organisational case studies, and
determining best fit change options for
specific contexts. Participants will review the
capabilities underpinning successful change
leadership and make a personal self-assessment
and development plan. Participants will use
frameworks developed in class to investigate the
leadership of change within a workplace with
which they are familiar as a progressive action
research assignment to apply their learning.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5712 Managing People for Performance
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: This unit examines the
management of people as key organisational
assets in achieving high performance
organisations and competitive advantage.
Managing people from both a strategic and
operational perspective is covered showing that
Human Resource Management (HRM) is for both
specialists and line managers. The link between
HRM, strategy and performance is explored
along with developing high commitment people
strategies and the impact which this can have on
organisational performance. Key research and
case study material is covered. The contribution
of HRM functions and activities such as
resourcing and staffing, HRM planning, training
and development, performance and reward
management and compensation and effective
people management is covered.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5713 Business Strategy
Prerequisites: MBA5710, MBA5715 & MBA5705
Description: The unit introduces, outlines
and explores the major themes, models,
principles and practices of strategic
management. This will include and emphasise
the contrast between conventional intended
strategy and the new concept of emergent
strategy. The unit commences with a review
of a strategic management model and three
ways or “lenses” of examining strategic
management in organizations and then
moves to the description and discussion
of each major element in the strategic
management model. It also covers the strategy
development processes and the emergent
theory embedded in chaos/complexity.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5718 Business Economics
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: The aim of the unit is for students
to develop a grasp of economic theory and its
applications to business management. This unit
enables students to master selected aspects
of economic theory and their application to
business management. The unit follows a
‘constructivist’ approach to student learning
through a student-centred program of study.
Students select a real world enterprise or
organisation that they study in depth. Each
student will construct a scenario for the business
they have selected and develop a 4-year
competitive strategy using the tools of economic
analysis acquired in unit studies.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5716 Finance for Business Decisions
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: Financial decisions are made to
create value. This unit is designed to develop
an understanding of how value creation is
critical to a firm. It examines the critical role
the finance manager plays in providing support
to the various areas within the organisation
in determining the use of limited resources to
obtain optimal reward. The unit will introduce you
to the basic analytical skills required to evaluate
assets and investments and make corporate
financial decisions. The functions of the capital
market and financial institutions, and the tools
used in the valuation of securities traded within
the markets will be examined. The unit will
introduce you to capital budgeting techniques
and risk analysis through the use of appropriate
case studies. It will also look briefly at some
contemporary issues facing the finance manager
like corporate governance and ethical dilemmas.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5715 Accounting for Management
Decision Making
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: This unit addresses the fundamental
principles of financial and management
accounting, financial statement, analysis, and
the use of management accounting in planning,
control and decision making. The unit has a ‘user’
focus. It is not concerned with the preparation
of accounts (i.e. debits and credits, and journal
entries), but rather the interpretation of financial
information. Performance measurement and
financial statement analysis are employed to
facilitate ethical internal decision making. The
unit adopts a case study approach to highlight
the effective use of financial resources a a key
element in successful management and explores
some of the tools that are available through the
financial system of a business organisation.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
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Course structure (continued)
MBA5714 Information System Challenges
in Management
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: Increasingly high demands are
made on business managers to develop process
and product innovations in rapidly changing,
global markets. There is a considerable range
of strategic responses which may improve
operational effectiveness and address threats
and opportunities in the business environment.
Underpinning many of these strategies is
information technology. This unit introduces
basic information systems principles and
terminology to help managers understand
how information technology can be used to
formulate responses to strategic and operational
challenges. Using leading edge thinking
and practice in information and knowledge
management, we focus on understanding
business issues and requirements and linking
these to the potential of information technology.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MBA5705 Marketing Management
Prerequisites: MBA5705
Description: This unit provides a foundation
for understanding marketing management at
a post-graduate level. This includes a study of
the principles and practices of contemporary
marketing planning which are critical to the
success of every organisation. A strategic and
tactical approach is taken in the development
of the unit. The management of the marketing
process will be the focus, with a sound coverage
of global concepts and impacts. The unit
provides students with a broad comprehension
of the key marketing practices relevant to
businesses today.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
INB5607 International Business
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: The major objective of this unit is
to help students think internationally. It provides
an introduction to the major social, political
and economic challenges facing international
business in the 21st century. The unit will look at
the internationalisation of markets; Australia’s
position in the international marketplace; and
develop a strategic approach for entering the
international business arena.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
MKT5708 International Marketing
Prerequisites: MBA5626 Marketing
Management
Description: The unit examines the nature and
practice of international marketing and includes
an introduction to economic, political and legal
dimensions.
Assessment: Coursework
INB5700 International Management
Prerequisites: Nil
Description: This unit is based upon the
recognition that the management practices
within organisations are no longer shielded
behind national barriers and operate in a global
context. The main objectives are to discuss
specific managerial challenges and opportunities
faced by firms operating internationally; to
develop multiple perceptions of the implications
for managing within a cross cultural environment
and develop skills critical for international
managers. The unit will explore the conceptual
frameworks necessary for understanding
international and cross cultural management.
Assessment: Coursework and final examination
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Academic entry requirements
To gain entry to the MBA (I) program students must:
Have completed an undergraduate degree program from a recognized university
or other educational institution;
OR
Have a minimum of five (5) years work experience with at least two (2) of the five (5)
years in a senior managerial capacity.
Note: All applications for entry to the MBA (I) are assessed by the ECU International
Admissions Office.
English Language requirements
Students must show evidence of post secondary studies in English.
Academic calendar 2009-2010
Year Trimester Orientation Classes Start Examination Commence
2009 1 27 February 2 March 8 June
2 3 July 6 July 5 October
3 30 October 2 November 8 February
2010 1 5 March 8 March 6 June
2 2 July 5 July 4 October
3 29 October 1 November 7 February 2011
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Application procedure
Students who wish to study the
MBA should:
• Speak to an ACBT Marketing Counsellor
and then complete the ECU Application
form and the ACBT application form
• Attach certified copies of all academic
qualifications;
• Attach two copies of passport size
photographs;
• Submit your application to the
Marketing Counsellor together with
the application fee of Rs 10,000. This
application fee is non refundable.
All applications are sent to the Admissions
Office at ECU for approval. Incomplete
applications will not be processed.
Letter of Offer
When ACBT receives notification from
ECU that a student’s application has
been successful you will be issued with
an offer letter. This letter will explain the
commencement date for the course, the
orientation date and fees payable.
Accepting Letter of Offer
To accept the offer to study the MBA (I)
program it is necessary to pay the tuition
fees by the due date. All course fees are
to be paid directly to the ACBT HSBC
account. Please collect a deposit slip
from Reception.
Application fees
The current course fee is Rs 78,500 per
unit. This includes 12% VAT. There is also
an application fee of Rs 10,000 which is
non refundable.
The course fee includes attendance
at the Orientation/Induction weekend
conducted by ECU in Colombo and gives
students access to the ACBT Library, the
ECU on-line Library, computer laboratories
and other services and facilities on
campus. Fees do not include textbooks
or any stationery requirements.
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ECU-ACBT MBA Alumni
Over 60 alumni, representing a wide cross section of the
business community in Colombo attended the formal launch
of the ECU/ACBT MBA alumni society on 21 August 2008.
Ms Colleen Kent, Director, Academic
Affairs said she was delighted to be
involved with this Alumni as such a
society enabled people to stay in touch
with friends made during the period
of study in the MBA program as well
as providing extensive networking
opportunities for its members. Ms
Kent also believes the ECU-ACBT MBA
Alumni will also foster further goodwill
between Australia and Sri Lanka.
ACBT commenced delivery of the ECU
MBA program in October 2004 with
18 students. Today over 300 students
are enrolled in the program which
is a testament to the international
reputation of ECU and the applied
learning approach of the MBA program.
The ECU-ACBT MBA Alumni will be
holding a number of functions, both
social and professional, throughout
the year to facilitate networking
opportunities for the its members.
Mr Sheahan Arasaratnam, President
of the Alumni stated that it is the
responsibility of the Alumni to assist
to realize ACBT’s objectives. He was
confident that there would be many
opportunities for past and current
students to obtain further value from the
MBA by being part of a network whose
membership would increase annually.
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Conditions of enrolment
General
• All conditions and special notes contained in the Letter of Offer
must be met.
• Students must meet the minimum English language and
academic course requirements to be offered at place at ACBT.
• Attendance at the orientation/induction program is
compulsory. Special permission must be gained for nonattendance.
Fees
• All tuition fees must be paid by the date specified by ACBT.
• Failure to pay by the due dates will result in late
payment penalties.
• Students pay only for the number of units they are studying,
that is, if a student studies only 2 units in a semester, then they
only pay for the two units.
• Students who have outstanding fees will not be allowed to sit
final examinations.
• Should it be necessary for a student to repeat a unit the full
unit fee will be charged.
• ACBT reviews course fees on an annual basis.
Refund Policy
All MBA (I) students are enrolled as students of ECU and
therefore must abide by ECU policies and procedures. A copy of
these procedures is given in the ACBT Student Handbook.
Once an applicant has accepted an offer of a place at ACBT and
pays tuition fees it means a binding contact has been made
between the two parties and the ECU refund policy applies. A
course is defined as one semester of study in any program at
ACBT. Please refer to the table below:
Weeks 1 – 4 WE
Weeks 5 – 8 W
Weeks 9 – 13 WF
Formal withdrawal within four (4) weeks of
the beginning of the term – one hundred
percent (100%) of the fee will be refunded to
the student. Students will be withdrawn without
academic penalty and their transcript will not
show the unit. However, it will show on the
ECU database as “WE”.
Formal withdrawal from week five of the term – no
refund will be given to a student. Students will be
withdrawn without academic penalty but the unit
will show on the transcript.
Students who do not formally withdraw by week
9 of a 13 week semester will incur an academic
penalty as well as financial penalty. This is
reflected as WF on the student’s transcript, which
means “withdrawn fail”.
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Application for Course Admission – Office Use Only
in association with
Campus
IP
Group Course Code Teaching Period
Application form
Please print in BLOCK LETTERS
Student Details
Office Use Only
BASIS FOR ADMISSION
Have you ever been enrolled at ECU or WACAE Yes No
If yes, you must supply your previous Student Number:
Personal Details
Title: Mr Ms Other
Surname/Family name:
Given names:
If a previous ECU student, has your name changed since you were last enrolled
Yes No
Gender: Male Female
Date of birth: / / (day/month/year)
Contact Details
Correspondence address (the address to which mail will be sent):
Number, Street, Suburb/Town/City:
Documentation
Satisfied
Unsatisfactory
Review ECU results
Documentation requested
Other
Marriage Certificate Requested
Yes No
English Proficiency:
Satisfied
Unsatisfactory
Documentation requested
Qualified
Country:
Postcode/Zipcode:
Yes
No
Permanent home address (print “AS ABOVE” if the same as correspondence address):
Number, Street, Suburb/Town/City:
Special conditions of entry:
Country:
Postcode/Zipcode:
Contact details:
Home telephone:
Mobile telephone:
Business telephone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Course Details
What course are you applying for:
Course title:
Major Field of Study/Specialisation (if applicable):
Attendance type: Full Time Part Time
Course commencement date:
Expected year of completion:
Day Month Year
Advanced Standing Approved
Yes
No
Signature, Executive Dean of Faculty
(or Nominee):
UNIT SET CODE
Application Approved
Yes
No
Signature, Executive Dean of Faculty
(or Nominee):
Centre/Partner Institution/Agent (please specify):
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English proficiency
If your qualifications were gained outside Australia, please provide proof
of competence in English language. You must supply evidence to shw that
your English ability meets our requirements. Undergraduate: TOEFL score
(minimum 550, including TWE 5); Computer based TOEFL score of 213
with an Essay rating of 5 or better; GCSE ‘O’ Level, C Grade; University of
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English, A Grade, or Academic IELTS
overall band score of 6.0 (no individual band less than 6.0); Postgraduate:
TOEFL score (minimum 570, including TWE 5); Computer based TOEFL
score of 230 with an Essay rating of 5 or better; Universty of Cambridge
Certificate of Proficiency in English, Grade C or above; Academic IELTS
overall band score of 6.5 (no individual band less than6.0); a completed
award taught in English from an approved higher education institution.
Country of Birth and Citizenship
Counrty of Birth:
Citizenship:
What is the main language spoken at your permanent home address
Disability registration
Do you have a disability, impairment or long term condition which may
affect your studies Yes No
If yes, please indicate the area of impairment:
Acquired Brain Injury
Hearing
Intellectual
Learning
Medical
Mental
Mobility
Physical
Vision
Other
Please specify:
Education Qualifications
Please indicate and attach certified copies if you have completed or commenced any of the following qualification:
Tertiary Education Level
(list your highest award
in each category)
Higher Doctorate,
Doctorate, Master’s
Degree, Postgraduate
diploma/certificate
course from a tertiary
institution
eg. university, institute
of technology, college of
advanced education etc
Bachelor’s degree
course from a tertiary
institution
eg. university, institute
of technology, college of
advanced education etc
(list your highest award, if
equal, list most recent)
Associate degree,
Advanced Diploma or
Diploma course from a
tertiary institution
eg. university, institute
of technology, college
of advanced education,
teachers’ college etc
Associate Diploma,
Advanced Diploma or
Diploma course from a
tertiary institution
eg. TAFE college, or
technical college
Completed and/or
commenced a TAFE or
Technical College award
(other than Associate
Diploma, Advanced
Diploma or Diploma)
eg. Certificate IV
Course Title Name of Institution Completed Year last
enrolled or
completed
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
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Education Qualifications (continued)
Secondary Education Level Qualification Name Name of Institution Year last
enrolled or
completed
Completed final year of secondary
education, A Levels, TEE, SAM, VCE
or other
Have you completed any other
qualification Yes No
Will you be applying for advanced standing based on previous studies/ experience Yes No
Applications for MBA and Masters
Relevant Work Experience
Please complete detals of any work experience relevant to your application (attah an additional page if necessary).
Employer/Institution Period of Employment Position/Duties
Applications for Masters or Doctor of Philosophy Programmes by Research
Please attach the following:
1. A brief outline of the research work you wish to undertake (1-2 pages in length)
and;
2. If available, details of any publication, learned journals or copies of any published papers.
Document Certification Instructions
All supporting documents must be originals or correctly certified copies of the original documents.
Phototcopies, scans, faxes and website printouts are not acceptable. Certification can be carried out by:
• The official records department of the institution that originally issued the documents; or
• Any persons designated and authorised as ‘Agents’ acting for and on behalf of ECU; or
• Any Australian overseas diplomatic mission and Australian Educational Centres
(for details of AECs refer to http://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au); or
• Notary Public.
Applicants are advised that the authorised officer should verify each document by writing ‘This is a tue copy of the original document sighted
by me’, then signing the statement, printing their name, address, contact telephone number, profession or occupation or organisation,
date verified and including the official stamp or seal of the verifier’s organisation on the copy, if the organisation has such a stamp.
YOUR APPLICATION CANNOT BE ASSESSED WITHOUT RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED.
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Declaration
I, .......................................................................................................,
(please print name)
declare that the following information I have provided in this
application is complete and correct and I authorise Edith Cowan
University fo verify any facts. I understand that if any information is
found to be false this application may be cancelled.
If I subsequently accept an offer and enrol in the course I am
applying for, I hereby agree that I will observe the Staues, By-laws and
regulations of Edith Cowan University.
I acknowledge that it is my responsibilityto enrol correctly in
accordance with the Admissions, Enrolment and Academic Progress
Rules and course requirements.
I accept solde responsibility and hereby declare that the University
will be in no way liable for any breach by me of licenced and/
or agreements covering the use of software or the breach of any
relevant provisions of the copyright act 1968 (as amended).
I understand that:
• Authority to collect the information on this form is containfed in
The Higher Education Support Act 2003;
• Information is collected for programme administration purposes;
• Information may be shared for these purposes between the
Taxation Office, Centrelink, the Department of Education Science,
and Training and any other authorised departments;
• Information may not otherwise be disclosed without my consent
unless authorised or required by law.
I consent to recieving information electronically unless alternate
communication arrangements have been approved by ECU and agree
to access the contents of my Edith Cowan University student e-mail
account on a regular basis.
I understnad that giving false or misleading information is a serious
offence under the Criminal Code.
I understand that during the period of my enrolment, Edith Cowan
university may require me to provide documentation to verify my
citizenship status.
Checklist
Before submitting this application for Course Admission have you:
Checked that you have completed all sections of this form
(including Education Qualifications)
Attached certified copies of your education qualifications (excluding
those gained at ECU), proof of English proficiency (refer to
Documentation Certification Instructions on previous page)
Read and signed the Declaration (your application will not be
processed without your signature)
Documents enclosed
Before submitting this application for Course Admission have you:
Certified copies of entry/education qualifications
Proof of English language proficiency
Application for Advanced Standing
Unit Selection form
Other
Please specify:
Please forward all documentation to
Signed:
Date: / / (dd/mm/yy)
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