The document provides information about PIBT (Perth International College of Business and Technology), a pathway college that helps prepare students for university at Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia. It outlines PIBT's experience, programs offered, academic and industry support, entry requirements, tuition fees, and application process. Key points include that PIBT has 22 years of experience preparing over 7,500 students for ECU, offers diploma programs that provide advanced standing to enter the second year of a bachelor's degree at ECU, and provides academic and career support to help students succeed.

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Edith Cowan University
Perth, Australia

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The PIBT Advantage – Our Experience
 The founding College of Navitas – today has grown to a network of 120 colleges in 31
countries around the world educating over 80,000 students
 PIBT has 22 years of experience helping to prepare more than 7,500 students for
university success at ECU
 Diverse range of programs leading into undergraduate degrees at ECU with advanced
standing
ECU Joondalup Library and PIBT’s new home

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The PIBT Advantage – Be part of the ECU community
 Study on-campus at Edith Cowan University
 Have access to many of the amenities and facilities that ECU students have
 Library
 24 x 7 computer laboratories and free campus wide WiFi
 Student clubs and societies
 Careers and Leadership services
ECU’s new building Ngoolark

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The PIBT Advantage – The Programs
 Diploma program equivalent to the first year of the respective ECU bachelor degree.
Students receive a diploma award upon successful completion and enter the second year of
the bachelor degree at ECU
 Flexible trimester system with intakes in February, June and October providing fast-track
options for students to complete their course sooner (8 – 12 months duration). Full-time and
part-time study options available
 Embedded employability skills within our programs so that students can reach their potential
and ‘get that job’

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The PIBT Advantage – Academic Support
 Smaller class sizes and individual attention from their lecturers
 More contact hours than university (all units are delivered in a classroom setting during the
day in 4 hour teaching blocks)
 Student mentor program linking new students with senior PIBT and ECU students
 Academic support – drop in sessions with course coordinators to provide students with the
opportunity for one on one tutoring. Free online seminars to improve study skills, time
management, presentation and exam preparation skills
ECU’s $50M Engineering building

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Who is PIBT for?
 Students who do not meet ECU’s ATAR requirements
 Students who completed Year 12 but did not attain an ATAR score (completed General subjects)
 Students who have not completed enough WACE subjects at high school
 Successfully completed Year 11
 Are mature-age and do not meet ECU’s entry requirements
PIBT’s pathway to ECU

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Programs offered at PIBT
 Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP)
 Diplomas in:
Business
Hotel Management
Communications and Creative Industries
Science (Computing/IT)
Science (Health Studies)
Science (Engineering Studies)

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Diploma of Business
 Workplace integrated learning through a 16 week full-time industry internship program (unpaid) upon
transferring to ECU
 Incorporates ECU’s Business Edge program which helps to develop employability skills ensuring graduates will
be ‘job-ready’ when they graduate
 A variety of majors to choose from with the flexibility to mix and match and choose a single or double major
 Bachelor of Business (8 credits) – 12 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations (8 credits)
 Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (8 credits)
Following the completion of the
bachelor degree potential
employment and career options
include:
 Accounting
 Banking
 Business analysis
 Financial planning
 Hotel management
 Marketing management
 Project management

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Diploma of Hotel Management
 Industry based course with hands on experience across all aspects of the industry
 One semester internship placement embedded into the curriculum preparing students for the hospitality
industry:
 Connections with seven leading hotel or resorts in Perth in students second year (Fraser Suites, Novotel
Langley, Hyatt Regency, Crowne Plaza, The Terrace Hotel, The Richardson Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton)
 Students can earn up to $8,400 before tax during the one semester internship
 Bachelor of International Hotel and Resort Management (8 credits)
 Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (8 credits)
Following the completion of the
bachelor degree potential
employment and career options
include:
 Conference co-ordination
 Event management
 Front office management
 Hotel / resort management
 Restaurant management

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Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries
 Programs include practical experience and students have the added advantage of maximising their
employability and hands-on skills through professional industry placements
 Widely regarded as the best Communications school in Australia
 Flexible structure with a mix from different study areas
 Bachelor of Arts (8 credits) – 4 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Media and Communications (8 credits) – 7 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (8 credits) – 3 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Design (8 credits) – 4 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Management (8 credits)
 Bachelor of Marketing Advertising and Public Relations (8 credits)
Following the completion of the
bachelor degree potential
employment and career options
include:
 Advertising
 Broadcasting
 Communications
 Film criticism
 Graphic design
 Journalism
 Producing

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Diploma of Science (Computing / IT)
 Courses are developed in consultation with the IT industry and have received the Australian Computer Society’s
highest level of accreditation (Level 1)
 Work Integrated Learning program offers high achieving students the opportunity to participate in work
placements (unpaid) with State and Local Governments, financial institutions and local industries
 Strong industry links with graduates being actively sought after by national and international employers
 Bachelor of Computer Science (8 credits) -2 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Information Technology (8 credits) -2 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Science (Cyber Security) (8 credits)
Following the completion of the
bachelor degree potential
employment and career options
include:
 Computer incident
investigation
 Computer programming
 Digital forensics information
security
 IT consulting
 Software engineering

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Diploma of Science (Health Studies)
 ECU has state-of-the-art health and wellness facilities and the largest undergraduate Nursing program in
Australia. The facilities include a 52 bed ward and can be used as an emergency hospital in a major disaster
 Nursing students have access to demonstration and clinical practice wards that encourage scenario based
learning
 18 weeks clinical placement (unpaid) over the duration of the degree. Partnerships with a range of
healthcare facilities including Joondalup Health Campus, Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, St John of God Hospital,
Royal Perth Hospital, Swan Kalamunda Health Service and Osborne Park Hospital
 Bachelor of Science (Nursing) (6 credits)
 Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science) (up to 6 credits)
 Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) (up to 7 credits)
 Bachelor of Science (Psychology) (up to 7 credits)
Following the completion of
the bachelor degree potential
employment and career
options include:
 Nursing
 Biomedical scientist
 Psychology
 Health care management
 Pharmaceutical sales

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Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies)
 Fastest growing Engineering school in Australia with world class facilities valued at over $50 million.
Laboratories developed in conjunction with industry partner Schneider Electric
 Students develop industry links during the 12 weeks practical work experience (unpaid) in an engineering
industry environment
 ECU is the only university in WA that offers direct entry into AQF Level 8 Engineering Honours programs
 Course accredited by Engineers Australia
 Courses are structured heavily around practical learning and students work with real hardware not just
simulation packages
 Bachelor of Engineering Honours (8 credits) – 9 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Technology (8 credits) – 2 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Technology (Engineering) (8 credits) – 4 majors to choose from
 Bachelor of Engineering Science (8 credits)
Following the completion of
the bachelor degree potential
employment and career
options include:
 Civil engineering
 Computer systems
engineering
 Automotive technology
 Electrical engineering
 Mechanical engineering

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Discipline Certificate IV TPP Diploma Diploma pre-requisites
Business Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
Nil
Communications and
Creative Industries
Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
Nil
Hotel Management Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
 Pass in Year 12 Mathematics
preferred
Science
(Computing/IT)
Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
Nil
Science
(Engineering Studies)
Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
 Maths (Methods or Specialist)
 Physics
Science
(Health Studies)
Successful completion of
Year 11 @ 50%
Completed ATAR WACE subjects: Minimum ATAR 50
OR
Completed General WACE subjects: Minimum 50% average in
4 Year 12 WACE subjects
Nil
Academic entry requirements
Certificate IV TPP Diploma
Pass / C grade in English Pass / C grade in English
English entry requirements

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Tuition fees 2017 – FEE-HELP available for Australian Citizens studying Diploma programs
Program Duration Total program fees for
domestic students (A$)
Pre-university level
Certificate IV Tertiary Preparation Program (TPP) 2 or 3 trimesters $11,600
Tertiary Access Program 1 trimester $5,800
University level
Diploma of Business 2 or 3 trimesters $11,840
Diploma of Hotel Management 2 or 3 trimesters $11,840
Diploma of Communications and Creative Industries 2 or 3 trimesters $11,840
Diploma of Science (Computing / IT) 2 or 3 trimesters $11,840
Diploma of Science (Health Studies) 2 or 3 trimesters $12,800
Diploma of Science (Engineering Studies) 2 or 3 trimesters $12,800
Year Intake Orientation Trimester start
date
Mid‐trimester break Trimester end date
2017 February 22 February 27 February 17 April to 21 April 02 June
June 21 June 26 June 21 August to 25 August 29 September
October 18 October 23 October 23 December to 7 January 2018 02 February 2018
Academic Calendar 2017

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How to apply
PIBT Campus location
ECU Joondalup Campus
Building 31, 270 Joondalup Drive
Joondalup WA 6027
Telephone +61 8 6279 1109
caroline.albury@pibt.wa.edu.au
info@pibt.wa.edu.au
• Complete an online application
form
• Provide your academic and
English results
Students can apply to PIBT at any time. Applications for each trimester close two
weeks after the trimester commencement.