Diploma to Degree
John McMorris
Director
SQA
SQA International awarding & accreditation body
Qualifications and services throughout the
world
Works with governments & their agencies;
business & industry; all education sectors
Common goals
Successful outcomes for
our students
Global citizens
Enquiring minds and
higher order skills
In country
Overseas
2+2 or Top up
On-line
Models and pathways
Working together to achieve the best
AUSHYANI SAMARASINGHESAEGIS CAMPUSSRI LANKA
The ICEF Higher Education
Partnership Forum
EMPOWERING THE FUTURE LEADERS TO
PROSPER
NIPUNI MUNASINGHESAEGIS CAMPUSSRI LANKA
SAEGIS CAMPUS Saegis Campus, is a
leading Private Campus with a clear vision and
mission for empowering the
future leaders of Sri Lanka and the
region by providing updated knowledge, skills and industry exposure through
Diploma, Undergraduate and
Postgraduate
SQA HNDSFRAMEWORKS
Higher National Diploma in Business
Higher National Diploma in Computer Science
STAGES
Full Time- to be completed within 18 months
Part Time- to be completed within 24 months
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION FOR DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENTS
ENGLISH
BASIS OF ASSESSMENTS
PASS/FAIL
A,B,or C for Graded Units
STUDENT NUMBERS
360 by June 2016
BENEFITS OF ACHIEVING A QUALIFICATION FROM SQA TO OUR STUDENTS
Education equivalent to the first two years of undergraduate study.
Enhancement of theoretical business knowledge and practical skills that employers seek from their prospective employees
Opening of entry to advanced courses (top-up/final year) offered by reputed international universities
BENEFICIERIES OF SQA HND QUALIFICATIONS
School leavers aspiring to further their higher education
Employed aspiring to enhance career prospects through updated knowledge and skills
Individuals aspiring to become business leaders and promising managers
Individuals aspiring to prosper through by being self-employed
Adults aspiring to update knowledge and enhance skills
PATHWAY TO A DEGREE
DEGREE PROGRAMMES WE OFFER
Heriot-Watt University
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA (General)
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA (Marketing)
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA (HRM)
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA (Accountancy & Finance)
Bachelor of Business Administration – BBA
ARTICULATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR STUDENTS FROM HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY AT SAEGIS
Complete the full degree in Sri Lanka
Transfer to Edinburgh, Dubai or Malaysia
Stay or swap between campuses.
Students who join or transfer to any of the three Campuses through Saegis, will receive a fee discount of 10% of the student fee in relevant location
Same teaching methods and assessments
Graduate with Heriot-Watt degree regardless of campus
WHAT DO YOU GAIN BY FOLLOWING THE SQA HNDSQA ensures that
Assessments are conducted in line with national standards
Assessment decisions comply with SQA’s Quality Assurance Criteria.
Unit specification and the examination materials are provided by SQA to ensure the consistency and the standard of the programme.
Internal verification and external verifications are conducted to assure quality
Internal assessments and verification procedures are documented, implemented and monitored to meet SQA requirements.
PARTNERING WITH SQA
SQA offer support to enhance efficiency in the process
SQA share responsibility and resources
Provide access to SQA Connect
Friendly and collaborative staff members
A TOP 3% UNIVERSITY
Eleanor MitchellInternational Partnerships Manager
INTRODUCTION
• 25 campuses and centres across Australia
• Over 100 courses from vocational certificate to post
doctoral research
• Major provider of distance education
• Strong and applied research
• 32,000 students (5,000 international)
• 115 nationalities represented
• Affordable tuition with scholarships possible
• Optional term 3
INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS &
KITE MARKS
• Ranked 109 in the THE Top 150 Under 50 (The World
University Rankings 2016)
• Top 3% of universities in the world by Times Higher
Education World rankings
• Five stars in three categories (QS StarsTM 2015)– Inclusiveness
– Internationalisation
– Online/distance education
• CQUniversity’s MBA was ranked in the top tier at #5
among Australia’s leading MBA providers by CEO Global
MBA rankings
• Australia’s first Ashoka U Changemaker university
focusing on Social Innovation
OUR LOCATIONS
Each campus has its own
characteristics, facilities,
support services, and
program offerings,
plus a great
base to
travel.
SQA + CQU PATHWAYS
• Business, Accounting and Law
• Creative, Performing and
Visual Arts
• Education and Humanities
• Engineering and Built
Environment
• English, Work and Study
Preparation
• Health
• IT and Digital Media
• Psychology, Social Work and
Community Services
• Science and Environment
SQA + CQU PATHWAYS
• SQA HND - BBC
• IELTS 6 (5.5) or CQUEnglish
• Entry to Year 3 of CQUniversity Programme
– Bachelor of Accounting – Year 2, second semester
– Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Civil) (Mechatronics),
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (Civil Engineering –
Structural) (Civil Engineering – Municipal & Transportation) –
Case by Case
DISTANCE EDUCATION
• Rated fives stars for Online / Distance learning (QS StarsTM 2015)
• Strong academic success record
• Wide range of programs
• Balance study and work commitments
• Flexible study load
• Save over AUD18 000* on living expenses
• No student visa
• Internationally recognised qualifications
*Based on the DIBP’s financial requirements of
AUD 18 610 per person per year for living expenses.
MASTERS OPTIONS
• Pathways to Masters
• 1 year + Masters
• Internships available in many
– Master of Business Administration
– Master of Marketing
– Master of Human Resource
Management
– Master of International Business
– Master of Management for
Engineers
– Master of Information Systems
– Master of Information Technology
– Master of Professional Accounting
– Master of Project Management
– Master of Sustainable Tourism
Management
– Master of Engineering
– Master of Asset and Maintenance
Management
– Master of Medical Ultrasound
– Master of Advanced Safety Science
Practice
– Master of Safety Science (Major)
MORE INFORMATION
Website www.cqu.edu.au/international
Email [email protected]
Online form www.cqu.edu.au/international-enquire
Entry requirements Academic: www.cqu.edu.au/academicreq
English: www.cqu.edu.au/englishreq
Scholarships www.cqu.edu.au/scholarships
CQUEnglish www.cqu.edu.au/cquenglish
CQUGlobal Inbound www.cqu.edu.au/cquglobal-inbound
Student handbook www.handbook.cqu.edu.au
OSHC www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au
Visa information www.border.gov.au
Thank you