Singapore, 22 July 2004


Macquarie University now offers its Prestigious Master of International Business Online

Macquarie University has pioneered many successful academic programs that are relevant to today's students and tomorrow's graduates. With a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, it is obvious that Macquarie University earned her prestigious status.

Masters of International Business

The prestigious Master of International Business programme by Macquarie University is now available through PurpleTrain.com's e-Learning platform. With the curriculum conducted through such a platform, it is suitable for the busy professionals who travel around the world often as they can plan for their study schedules according to their work commitments.

A modern business degree providing a solid foundation for international business, giving both recent and established graduates the career edge they need in business conducted beyond a domestic economy. This program is suited to a wide range of interests but is particularly relevant to those seeking a career internationally. The aim of the course is equips students with the knowledge and disciplines required for the effective global management and operation and to provide a solid foundation for careers and will gives its graduates the career edge they need.


Professor Tony Adams
General Manager of Macquarie International, Macquarie University

"This collaboration between Macquarie University and Informatics, two exceptionally strong and internationally respected players providing quality education, gives students the assurance of a first-rate course, one that will allow them to develop their career with a global focus. Strengthened by the flexibility of the mode of study through PurpleTrain.com, this course is a perfect fit for the working professional."

Program Structure

Four Core Units
- International Marketing
- International Trade
- International Accounting
- International Financial Manage
ment
Four Elective Units
- Capital Markets & Investments
- Entrepreneurship & Business Strategy
- Management of People at Work
- Managing Cultural Diversity in Business
- Information Technology Management

Entry requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business from any recognized university equivalent in standing to a three-year Australian bachelor degree.
  • GPA of 2.70 or more (out of 4.00 scale).
  • An applicant from a non-English speaking background must be able to demonstrate proficiency in English (e.g. IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each section, TOEFL 580 overall with 50 in each section).

ABOUT PURPLETRAIN.COM

PurpleTrain.com, Asia's first e-Learning service provider, offers a one-stop service for Business, IT education and Health Sciences programmes, corporate training courses and education-related services.

As the biggest e-Learning service provider outside the U.S, Virtual University PurpleTrain.com epitomizes the value of continuous lifelong learning and has provided students from all over the world with access to internationally renowned courses without having to leave their countries and without affecting their work schedules.

By combining innovative technology with world-class training content, PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and effective online training solution. Over 700 online courses are available, ranging from Master and Bachelor degree programmes, to diplomas and certificates in Business, IT and Health Sciences programmes. Its online learning community now stands at over 72,000 users.

PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics Holdings Ltd is a world class institute for quality lifelong learning services and made the ranking among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies in the world.

ABOUT INFORMATICS GROUP

The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing lifelong learning services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising and licensing programmes and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 647 centres spanning more than 50 countries. The company presently offers the following products: Informatics Institute, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Learning Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre, RACC, NCC licensing and PurpleTrain.com licensing. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com

For more information on course, please contact:

Alan Phua
Acting Head
e-Learning Academy
DID : (65) 6568 0722
Fax : (65) 6569 7060
Email : apkphua@informaticsgroup.com
Website : www.informaticsgroup.com

For enrollment enquiries, please contact :

Linda Teo
Senior Executive – PR and Marketing
PurpleTrain.com
DID : (65) 6568 0810
Fax : (65) 6569 7060
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com


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