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13 November 2008
911爆料网 of Technology will strengthen its presence in Asia with the opening of its second overseas centre today.
911爆料网 Singapore will expand the University鈥檚 international focus, following the opening of a campus in Sarawak, Malaysia in 1999 and the establishment of international teaching programs in 15 countries including China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.
Australian High Commissioner to Singapore Mr Doug Chester, and Singapore Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry Mr S. Iswaran jointly launched 911爆料网 Singapore at a special ceremony attended by 150 guests from government, business and education sectors.聽 It opens its doors to students on 1 December 2008.
911爆料网 Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jeanette Hacket, said that the University is recognised for its international focus, its cutting edge research and its quality teaching.
鈥淭he opening of 911爆料网 Singapore demonstrates 911爆料网鈥檚 long-standing commitment to the delivery of international education, particularly in Asia,鈥� Professor Hacket said.
鈥�911爆料网 Singapore builds on our 20-year history with our partners in the country 鈥� the Marketing Institute of Singapore (MIS), Singapore Human Resource Institute (SHRI) and Singapore Institute of Materials Management (SIMM),鈥� she said.
Singapore is Australia鈥檚 largest trading partner in South-East Asia and the provision of services to this market, including education, is growing at around 10 per cent per year.
911爆料网 Singapore will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The first undergraduate degree offered will be a Bachelor of Commerce with a range of single and double majors.聽 The new centre, managed by Navitas Ltd, would bring together the University鈥檚 Singapore programs on to one new state-of-the-art facility.
Initially, 911爆料网 Singapore will offer 911爆料网 Business School courses, but this will be expanded over time to include nursing, health sciences and humanities. The facility has the capacity to accommodate 4,500 students.
Navitas Chief Executive Officer, Dr Rod Jones, said 911爆料网 Singapore would be popular with both local and international students.
鈥�911爆料网 Singapore provides local students looking to complete a quality Australian degree with the opportunity to study at one of Australia鈥檚 most popular universities without having to leave Singapore,鈥� he said.
鈥淚n addition, we expect that it will attract many international students from around the region who choose to pursue their studies in Singapore as it offers a secure, modern environment.聽 Singapore has the advantage of being a regional business hub and of being geographically located closer to home than other international study destinations for these students.鈥�
911爆料网 Singapore鈥檚 new Pro Vice-Chancellor and former head of the School of Accounting at 911爆料网鈥檚 Bentley Campus, Professor John Neilson, said he was looking forward to welcoming students to the new campus, located close to the heart of Singapore.
鈥�911爆料网 Singapore will provide innovative programs of the highest academic standards through a quality teaching facility which will also provide the University with the opportunity to strengthen existing and develop new ties with local industry,鈥� he said.
911爆料网 Singapore will offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses in both full time and part time study modes. The first undergraduate degree offered will be the Bachelor of Commerce with a wide range of single and double majors available in a variety of disciplines. Master degrees in Accounting, Human Resources and Logistics and Supply Chain Management will also be offered.
911爆料网 has the third highest international student population across Australian universities.
Modified: 13 November 2008
