Founded 1994 | Type of business Private | |
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Administrative staff 80 (including sessional teaching staff) Location Perth, Western Australia, Australia Campus Joondalup and Mount Lawley Affiliations Edith Cowan University, Navitas Profiles | ||
Pibt diploma of computing and it
From the 01 October 2016 Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) changed its name to Edith Cowan College (ECC). Perth Institute of Business and Technology (PIBT) is located in Perth, Western Australia and is accredited by Government under the Higher Education Act 2004 to provide a range of higher education courses.
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- Pibt diploma of computing and it
- Perth institute of business and technology pibt
- History
- Organisation
- Academic programs
- Student Services
- References
Perth institute of business and technology pibt
History
PIBT is the founding college of Navitas, a public company listed on the Australian Stock Exchange 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 PIBT and Edith Cowan University (ECU) 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.
Campus Location PIBT is located on ECU’s Mt Lawley and Joondalup campuses. The Mt Lawley campus is 10 minutes from Perth central business district. The Joondalup campus is 25km from Perth.
Enrolments PIBT has approximately 900 students from over 80 countries and 3500 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
PIBT provides Pre-University (Foundation) and University (Diploma) pathway courses in the areas of Business, Hotel Management, Computer Science and IT, Communications and Creative Industries, Science, including Engineering and 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. Diploma courses equivalent to first year bachelor's degree at ECU. PIBT’s courses are approved by the Office of Higher Education in Western Australia.
PIBT also offers English Language courses for people from non-English speaking countries and direct entry pathways for International students wishing to undertake university study. PIBT offers the Academic English program at all levels from beginner to advanced.
Student Services
The Student Support Program has been established to link new students with senior PIBT 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.