EDUCATION

World recognized university degree from ACBT

The Australian College of Business and Technology (ACBT), a pioneering college in international higher education in Sri Lanka, is fast gaining recognition in the country as an institute that offers internationally recognized study programmes. It includes a choice of flexible and affordable Degrees and Diplomas ,where a student will get all the benefits of a quality Australian education, as well as the opportunity to pursue further study overseas when they graduate . Therefore for Sri Lankan students who want a qualification from a highly recognized Australian university, but who would prefer to study in Sri Lanka, there’s arguably no better option than ACBT.

ACBT offers students several possible streams of study within the business and IT fields, with degrees such as Bachelor of Business in Management, Bachelor of Business in Marketing, and Bachelor of Business in Marketing and Management, Bachelor of Computer Science, and Bachelor of Software Engineering and Bachelor of Computer Science and Software Engineering. ACBT is a part of Navitas, Australia, an internationally renowned leader in global education and provides opportunities to students to choose globally recognized degrees from Austrailia.

ACBT has the advantage of having a direct involvement with the Edith Cowan University (ECU).

The Edith Cowan University is listed in the Commonwealth Universities yearbook and the International Handbook of Universities. Students and graduates at ECU are identified amongst the best in the world, and their outstanding achievements have been recognized throughout Australia and internationally through awards, grants, scholarships and prizes. At ACBT students, will study the same syllabus and will undertake the same exams as the Australian campus.

ACBT offers students the added benefit of starting their higher education as soon as they complete their Advanced Level (A/L) examinations, without having to wait for their results. Students with pending London A/L’s can also have the opportunity to sit for the Foundation Programme, that offers students direct access to the degree programmes. The Foundation programme is equivalent to the Advanced Level, which will in turn lead to a wide variety of degree programmes from many well recognized Australian and UK Universities. Students who have completed their London A/L’s can now enter into the undergraduate programs at ACBT. The many avenues of study routes offered by ACBT has made them the number one choice for students wanting an international degree, as these fast-track options helps students enter the workforce faster.

ACBT nurtures graduates with high employability ,mainly due to the practical based course structures that are offered by the Institute. This includes projects, assignments, assessments, group work and examinations which gears students to work in the corporate sector. ACBT ‘s higher education programmes, are engineered to transform young students through textual and experiential knowledge into well geared professionals with excellent potential in their chosen fields. Many companies are visiting ACBT to recruit their graduates, because the degrees are designed in collaboration with industry and professional bodies to produce graduates with practical skills highly sought after in the job market .Many ACBT students have already gained employment in leading companies globally. ACBT has also attracted many international students from countries such as Maldives, China, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.

Having been the ‘preferred choice’ of aspiring individuals, ACBT provides opportunities for millions of students every year, to access an extensive global network of colleges and institutes..Since all ACBT certificates are accepted internationally, students will have entry to many Australian or UK universities.

Truth about University Foundation Year

Free Interactive Learning Sessions exclusively for Parents of London O/Levels and A/Level students (Pending results) by International University Academics on July 9, 2011 at Cinnamon Lakeside Hotel, Dukes Court at 11.00 am and 2.00 pm.

Do you know that there are many University entry qualifications in the world other than A/Levels? To name a few -Year 12 (Australia), High School Diploma (America), International Baccalaureate (Europe), STPM (Malaysia), Senior Certificate (India), Senior Middle Year 3/Year 12 National University Entrance Exam (China), and the University Foundation Year (UK/Australia). All these qualifications serve the exact same purpose - to allow entry into an undergraduate degree.

It is clear that requiring A/Levels to enter University is a myth as that would mean students completing other qualifications around the world would be denied entry into a degree!

Why is the University Foundation Year a smarter choice for your child?

First and foremost, University Foundation Year programmes are specialized university entry qualifications specifically developed by prestigious universities. These University Foundation Year programmes are internationally recognized and accepted by top universities in countries such as Australia, the UK, New Zealand, and Malaysia as an entry qualification into undergraduate degrees.

Second, the University Foundation Year focuses on both content and teaching method. The University Foundation Year’s syllabus and content, set by university academics, are equivalent to A/Levels while the teaching method mirrors that of international universities. Classes are interactive like in university with assignments such as research, group projects, and presentations done throughout the semester and exams conducted every four months. Thus students are more effectively prepared for University studies than through the traditional exam-oriented approach of A/levels. Furthermore, via the university portal, students access teaching aids and online university library facilities. The university style of teaching ensures students develop their own learning skills and training to become independent thinkers who are better equipped to succeed in university.

As international university studies are conducted in English, competence in the language is vital for success. The University Foundation Year includes a compulsory English course focusing on the development of listening, speaking, writing, research and thematic study skills. The coursework undertaken throughout the semesters includes oral presentations, listening comprehension tasks, argumentative and expository essays, research projects and thematic study (important for handling case studies at university level). This diverse range of activity gives students comprehensive exposure and a sound practical grasp of the language and associated communication skills.