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Singapore, 22 July 2004
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Macquarie
University now offers its Prestigious Master of International
Business Online
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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 Management
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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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