'Fast track' to an Australian degree<\/p>\n
Indonesia's economic crisis has affected all aspects of life.
\nThe general cut in the purchasing power of Indonesians has forced
\npeople to prioritize their spending, cutting out the
\nnonessentials in a nationwide time of belt-tightening.<\/p>\n
However, no matter how much the economy pinches people's
\npockets, quality education remains a priority for families who
\nwant to provide their children all the available advantages and
\nopportunities. Education, as it always has been, is the key to
\nopening the doors of the future.<\/p>\n
In recognition of this demand, the Melbourne Institute of
\nBusiness and Technology (MIBT) is now offering its courses in
\nJakarta to provide an affordable option for students who want an
\noverseas education but do not want to pay overseas prices.<\/p>\n
Fully endorsed and run in cooperation with the prestigious
\nDeakin University in Melbourne, one of Australia's leading
\nuniversities, MIBT Indonesia offers students the same high-
\nquality preuniversity certificate and university level diploma
\ncourses as offered at MIBT in Australia at a fraction of the
\ncost.<\/p>\n
Located on Jl. S. Parman in Slipi, MIBT Indonesia shares
\nresources with the English Education Center. The quality
\nfacilities offered at MIBT provide students with all the
\nadvantages they would receive in Australia.<\/p>\n
Students at MIBT Indonesia have the advantage of small
\nclasses, allowing them the personal attention of the instructors,
\nso important in ensuring a successful education. MIBT's computer
\nroom provides each student access to their own computer. Students
\ncan surf the Internet and access information on universities in
\nAustralia, England and the United States in the counseling
\ncenter, giving them all the information they need to plan their
\nfuture. There is also a study room and lounge area on the site,
\ngiving students an opportunity to study and socialize in a truly
\nacademic setting.<\/p>\n
MIBT Indonesia also provides students cultural activities,
\ngiving them a taste of life in Australia. This follows MIBT's
\napproach of preparing students for life, both academic and
\nsocial, in Australia. According to MIBT Indonesia program
\ndirector Simon Wood, \"MIBT Indonesia gives students an important
\nadvantage in preparing for future studies in Australia. Not only
\nwill they become familiar with the academic standards of
\nAustralian universities, they will also get a taste of Australian
\nlife outside of the university.\"<\/p>\n
MIBT Indonesia offers Certificate in Business and Diploma of
\nCommerce programs. The Certificate in Business is a preuniversity
\ncourse for students who have completed their second or third year
\nof senior high school. The course gives students a thorough
\neducation in business and all its related areas.<\/p>\n
Upon completing the Certificate course, students will be able
\nto join MIBT's Diploma of Commerce program. The diploma program
\nis a university-level course which gives students a qualification
\nin Commerce as well as entry to the second year of a Bachelor of
\nCommerce or Business degree at a number of Australian
\nuniversities.<\/p>\n
One of the major advantages of MIBT Indonesia is that it is
\nrun on the semester system, with three semesters each calendar
\nyear. MIBT has new student intakes in March, June and October.
\nThis allows students to enter MIBT in June, immediately after
\nfinishing senior high school, putting them on a fast track to
\nentering the second year of university in Australia ahead of
\ntheir peers. Thanks to the scheduling advantages of MIBT, 16
\nmonths after completing the second year of senior high school,
\nstudents can find themselves eligible to enter the second year of
\nuniversity.<\/p>\n
Clearly, this is a great advantage for students, as well as
\nproviding parents valuable savings.<\/p>\n
To demonstrate the savings MIBT Indonesia affords its
\nstudents, the Certificate in Business costs students studying in
\nAustralia A$8,000 and the Diploma of Commerce costs $10,000.
\nCompare this to the cost at MIBT Indonesia, which is $6,000 and
\n$8,000, respectively.<\/p>\n
In addition, by earning a Diploma of Commerce at MIBT and
\nentering Deakin University in the second year of the degree
\nprogram, students will save the $11,000 cost for a year of study
\nat Deakin.<\/p>\n
The course prices are not the only area of savings for MIBT
\nIndonesia students. By studying in Jakarta rather than in
\nAustralia, students save on travel and living expenses, which can
\nadd up to $20,000 per year.<\/p>\n
However, less expensive certainly does not mean lower quality.
\nBecause MIBT is run in cooperation with Deakin University, MIBT
\nuses the same syllabi and the same books and offers the same
\nunits as in the first year of the Bachelor of Commerce Degree at
\nDeakin University. The only difference is the price.<\/p>\n
Instructors at MIBT Indonesia are native speakers who are
\napproved by Deakin University. Instructors also must possess a
\nMasters Degree in the courses they teach, ensuring they are
\nknowledgeable instructors with a thorough mastery of their
\nsubjects.<\/p>\n
Deakin University also sends lecturers to MIBT Indonesia every
\nsemester to ensure the syllabi are being followed and the courses
\nare being taught according to Deakin standards.<\/p>\n
As one final assurance that MIBT Indonesia students receive
\nthe same education as students in Australia, all final
\nexaminations taken at MIBT Indonesia are sent to Australia to be
\ngraded by Deakin lecturers.<\/p>\n
In these precarious times, parents will be relieved to know
\nthat MIBT Indonesia students can transfer at any point in the
\nsemester to MIBT in Australia. Because MIBT Indonesia follows the
\nsame syllabi as MIBT in Australia, students who transfer
\nmidsemester can pick up their studies in Australia without losing
\ntime or money.<\/p>\n
After receiving a Diploma of Commerce from MIBT Indonesia,
\nstudents are guaranteed a place in Deakin University. The diploma
\nis also transferable to over 22 universities in Australia, and,
\nalthough there are no formal agreements, a number of universities
\nin the United States.<\/p>\n
Upon entering the Bachelor of Commerce or Business degree
\nprogram at Deakin, students will find a wide range of options
\navailable to them. With over 18 majors to choose from, students
\nhave the opportunity to explore exactly what they want to study.<\/p>\n
While MIBT Indonesia is a great option for Indonesian students
\nwho want to study in Australia, MIBT is also a good choice for
\nAustralian expatriates who are planning on returning to Australia
\nto attend university. By entering MIBT's diploma program in
\nJakarta, Australian students can find themselves entering second
\nyear university ahead of their friends in Australia.<\/p>\n
The next semester at MIBT Indonesia commences June 28.<\/p>\n
For more information on MIBT Indonesia please contact Simon
\nWood or Cindy Lillpaly at 5362745 or 5362747, fax 5323178, or e-
\nmail mibt@eec.co.id.<\/p>",
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