Organization:Perth Institute of Business and Technology
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Principal | Malcolm Baigent |
Administrative staff | 80 (including sessional teaching staff) |
| Location | Perth , Western Australia |
| Campus | Joondalup and Mount Lawley |
| Affiliations | Edith Cowan University Navitas Group |
| Website | http://www.edithcowancollege.edu.au/ |
Edith Cowan College (ECC), previously known as Perth Institute of Business and Technology, is an Australian tertiary education provider in Perth, Western Australia and is accredited by Government under the Higher Education Act 2004 to provide a range of higher education courses. Edith Cowan College has been in partnership with Edith Cowan University (ECU) since 1994. Since then over 9,000 students have successfully transitioned into Edith Cowan University (ECU).
History
ECC is the founding college of the Navitas Group, and the largest group of Higher Education colleges in Australia. Navitas has colleges in most state capitals plus sister colleges in London, Africa and Canada. Since 1994 ECC and Edith Cowan University have worked together to provide pathway programs to university in Australia.
Organisation
Chief Executive Officer – Mr Rod Jones Appointed 18 June 2004 Mr Jones has 30 years experience in educational administration and has held a number of senior administrative positions within the Government and the private education sectors. His background covers both secondary and university education including being Deputy Director of the Tertiary Institutions Service Centre and the Secondary Education Authority. Mr Jones has been involved in international education since 1987 and is recognized as one of the leaders in the successful establishment of the sector in Australia. He is one of the co-founders of Navitas and has been instrumental in the expansion and development of the Navitas model into the various markets which it now operates. In April 2007 Mr Jones received an Honorary Doctor of Education from Edith Cowan University in recognition of his contributions to increasing student participation in education.[citation needed]
Campus Location ECC is located on ECU’s Mount Lawley and Joondalup campuses. The Mount Lawley campus is 10 minutes from the Perth central business district. The Joondalup campus is 25km from Perth.
Enrolments ECC has approximately 900 students from over 90 countries and 9,000 graduates of both Australian and International students. It provides an alternative entry to university studies and a guaranteed pathway into the second year of a Bachelor degree at Edith Cowan University.
Academic programs
ECC provides (Diploma) pathway programs in the areas of Commerce, Hotel Management, Communications and Creative Industries, Science (Computer / IT), Science (Engineering Studies), and Science (Health Studies) including Nursing, which lead into the 2nd Year of the respective Degree courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU). A three-semester system allows students to complete most courses in 8 months.
ECC also offers English Language courses for people from non-English speaking countries and direct entry pathways for International students wishing to undertake university study. ECC offers the Academic English program at all levels from beginner to advanced.
| Program | CRICOS code |
|---|---|
| Diploma of Commerce | 092032G |
| Diploma of Hotel Management | 092034F |
| Diploma of Science (Computing/IT) | 092035E |
| Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries | 092033G |
| Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) | 092036D |
| Diploma of Science (Health Studies) | 092037C |
Student Services
The Student Support Program has been established to link new students with senior ECC and University students to assist with everyday matters relating to living and studying in Australia. All new students are assigned a Student Leader who assists them over the first few weeks of their arrival. A Student Counsellor is available to assist with welfare and pastoral care and all discussions are kept confidential. The Student Counsellor is available to meet with students.
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