Macleay College, Sydney, Australia: Business (Management, Marketing or Accounting) Course

BUSINESS
(Management, Marketing, Accounting)

Open Week July 13 - 24 2009
Macleay College is conducting a special program of lectures and individual course advice for prospective students, and their families, who are interested in enrolling for the 2010 academic year. This is an opportunity to inspect Macleay's premises and gain comprehensive information about the courses offered.

Group lectures will be held on Monday 13 and Tuesday 14 July 2009. Ring to book a seat on (02) 9360 2033 or email a request to study@macleay.edu.au

Course advice appointments can be scheduled throughout the school holidays. Ring to book an appointment on (02) 9360 2033 or email a request to study@macleay.edu.au

Starting date 8 February 2010
One year full-time, two years part-time (both during day), one intake per year

2010 ENROLMENTS
Macleay is accepting enrolments for the 2010 academic year. Enrolments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, provided the applicant satisfies the enrolment criteria as listed below under Qualifications for Enrolment. Places are limited in all courses, so applicants for the 2010 academic year should enrol as soon as possible.

Macleay College approved for FEE-HELP for its business programs
Macleay College has been approved as a higher education provider under the Higher Education Support Act 2003. This means that students wishing to enrol in Macleay's business programs will be able to receive FEE-HELP.

FEE-HELP is a loan given to eligible fee-paying students to help pay for part or all of their tuition fees. Students can borrow up to the full amount of the tuition fees for the course. The Commonwealth Government will pay the amount of the loan directly to Macleay College. Students repay their loan through the taxation system once their income is above the minimum threshold for compulsory repayment. For further information, visit the website www.goingtouni.gov.au or you can request a FEE-HELP Information Pack by ringing Macleay on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au.

How to enrol
To enrol, fill out the Student Information Form, and we will send you a full information kit which includes brochures, handbook, fees and an application form.

Course advice
If you want further advice, you are welcome to visit Macleay to inspect the premises and to discuss your tertiary options with one of our course advisors. To make an appointment, please call (02) 9360 2033.

If you have any other enquiries, please don't hesitate to ring us on (02) 9360 2033.

Macleay College is located at 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, right opposite Museum Railway Station and on the direct route of buses from Circular Quay, Central Railway and the eastern suburbs.

Rationale
Macleay College is offering an innovative, one-year full-time (or two-years part-time) business program that allows students to qualify for a diploma or advanced diploma in one year and major in one of three areas, either management, marketing or accounting.

Macleay graduates in all three programs can progress to the University of Wollongong, the University of Newcastle and the University of Technology Sydney. (see below)

Strong Emphasis on Practical Skills

All students learn:

entrepreneurship
e-commerce
introduction to marketing
business economics
customer service
human resource management
introduction to business computing

business communications
Australian business law
introduction to accounting
introduction to management
job seeking skills and career planning
keyboarding/word-processing

High Level of Computer Skills
Macleay is one of a very few tertiary institutions still offering a full year's computer training in every course. Macleay has small classes taught by fully qualified computer trainers. There is no self-teaching. Our lecturers attend every class. Macleay graduates receive a separate computer qualification and a statement of academic record providing details of every computer module completed.

computer class sizes comprise 8 to 12 students
computer training is conducted every week over the four terms of the year
software programs essential to business training: touch-typing, word processing (Microsoft Word), accounting (MYOB), spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel), database systems (Microsoft Access), presentation skills (Microsoft Powerpoint), desktop publishing (Adobe InDesign), online communication (Microsoft Outlook), project management (Microsoft Project), and photo design and production (Adobe Photoshop).
fully qualified specialist computer trainers are in attendance in every class
students have access to computer practice throughout the college's opening hours, not just in timetabled classes

Management Skills for Career Progress

Business Management Stream:

financial and investment management
management computer applications
project management
international business

strategic management
business enterprise project
quality management

Accounting Stream:

strategic management
business and investment finance
computer accounting
business enterprise project

management and cost accounting
introduction to auditing
introduction to company accounting

Marketing Stream

direct marketing
consumer behaviour
promotional marketing
international marketing

personal selling and presentations
strategic marketing
business enterprise project
project management

Best Employment Outcomes
Macleay graduates in business gain excellent positions. The annual survey of employment outcomes found the previous year’s students gained the following jobs:

Business Management:

administrative officer
manager/trainee manager

office manager
project co-ordinator

Accounting:

accountant
accounts clerk
assistant accountant
business banking officer

commercial loans officer
finance administrative officer
trainee accounts manager

Marketing:

accounts clerk
advertising account executive
advertising co-ordinator
inventory control

marketing analyst
marketing assistant
product manager
trainee accounts manager

Preparation for Employment
Work experience is compulsory during the course. Students gain positions with employers in the following areas:

finance: stock brokers, merchant banks, accountants, banks, insurance companies
marketing firms: market research, direct mail, telemarketing
manufacturers: publishers, printers, aeronautical engineers, vehicle goods manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hardware and building equipment manufacturers
service firms: theatrical agents, tourism and hospitality, motor vehicle distributors
rural businesses: pastoral companies, wineries

Students on work experience gained positions in the following areas:

accounts
clerical and administration
marketing
promotions

public relations
purchasing and stores
research
sales

Other forms of employment preparation include:

job seeking skills are taught weekly in the classroom
employment counselling is provided on an individual basis
most lecturers are current industry practitioners with good employment contacts

Progress to University of Wollongong
Macleay graduates of Business, Sports Management and Marketing, Public Relations and Marketing and Event Management and Marketing who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Business (Management or Marketing) can proceed directly into Year Two of the University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Commerce with an advanced standing of 48 credit points. Macleay graduates of Business with a Diploma of Accounting can proceed directly into Year Two of the University of Wollongong’s Faculty of Commerce with an advanced standing of 48 credit points. Under a special arrangement, Macleay graduates do not have to go through UAC but can apply directly to the Faculty of Commerce at the University of Wollongong. For more information contact Macleay College on (02) 9360 2033.

Progress to University of Technology, Sydney
Macleay graduates of Business, Sports Management and Marketing, Public Relations and Marketing and Event Management and Marketing who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Business (Management or Marketing) with a credit average, and who have been successful in gaining admission on a competitive basis to the Bachelor of Business at the University of Technology, Sydney through UAC (local students), or IPO (international students), can achieve advanced standing in the Bachelor of Business of up to 42 credit points. Macleay graduates of Business with a Diploma of Accounting can gain an advanced standing of up to 36 credit points. Students must undertake studies at UTS within three years of completing study at Macleay. For more information contact Macleay College on (02) 9360 2033.

Progress to University of Newcastle
Macleay graduates of Business, Sports Management and Marketing, Public Relations and Marketing and Event Management and Marketing who graduate with an Advanced Diploma of Business (Management or Marketing) and who have been admitted to University of Newcastle through UAC can achieve advanced standing in the Bachelor of Management of 120 credit points. Macleay graduates in Business with a Diploma of Accounting who have been admitted to University of Newcastle through UAC can gain an advanced standing in the Bachelor of Management of 80 credit points. For more information contact Macleay College on (02) 9360 2033.

Australia’s Award-Winning Institute
Students who enrol at Macleay College are joining an institution that has been consistently named by industry as by far the best in the fields in which it teaches. Over the last fifteen years, Macleay has won more industry awards in these areas than any other tertiary education institution in Australia.

These awards have been won by Macleay not just against other colleges and universities, but against the top professionals in industry. Macleay turns out students who are not only highly employable but who are widely recognised as the best in the business.

When you gain a qualification from Macleay you join an elite group who have better career prospects than from any other tertiary education institution - college or university -in their fields.

Media Awards
Advertising Awards
Finalist 2006	The New York Festivals, Low Budget Spots
Finalist 2003	Atv Retail Awards, Creative Category (Apparel and Sporting Goods)
Finalist 2002	London International Advertising Awards (Direction - Visual)
Finalist 2000	The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television)
Finalist 2000	London International Advertising Awards (Direction - Visual)
Finalist 1999	The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television)
Finalist 1997	The New York Festivals, Best Direction (Television)
Finalist 1997	London International Advertising Awards, Public Service (TV) Category
Finalist 1996	London International Advertising Awards, Low Budget (Television)
Winner 1993	Australian Retail Awards, National Best of Category (Direction)
Finalist 1992	The New York Festivals, Best Television Commercial under $15,000
Highly Commended 1992	Facts Awards for Television Commercials, Clothing Advertising
Journalism Awards
Winner 2008	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best TV News Story by an Undergraduate or Postgraduate Student
Winner 2006	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Dr Charles Stuart Prize, Best Student Publication (any medium)
Winner 2006	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (any medium)
Highly Commended 2006	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate)
Winner 2005	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Postgraduate)
Highly Commended 2005	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate)
Winner 2004	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best (Broadcast) Current Affairs Story by a Postgraduate Student
Highly Commended 2004	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium)
Winner 2003	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium)
Winner 2002	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Broadcast Current Affairs Story (Postgraduate)
Highly Commended 2001	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate)
Winner 1999	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Radio Current Affairs Story (Undergraduate)
Winner 1999	JEA Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Broadcast Current Affairs Story (Postgraduate)
Highly Commended 1999	Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature (Undergraduate)
Highly Commended 1999	Ossie Awards for Student Journalism, Best Occasional Student Publication (Any Medium)
Highly Commended 1997	Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Print Feature
Winner 1995	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Feature Article (Print)
Winner 1995	JEA Ossie Award for Student Journalism, Best Student Publication
Winner 1994	Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Current Affairs Report (Television)
Highly Commended 1993	Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Student Publication
Highly Commended 1993	Osmar White / Journalism Education Association, Student Journalism Award, Best Feature Story (Print)
Tourism and Hospitality Awards
Award of Distinction 2001	NSW Tourism Awards for Business Excellence
Winner 2000	NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education
Award of the Decade	NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education
Award of Distinction 1999	NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education
Award of Distinction 1998	NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education
Award of Distinction 1997	NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education
Winner 1996	NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education
Winner 1995	NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education
Award of Distinction 1994	NSW Tourism Awards for Industry Education
Winner 1993	Australian Tourism Award for Industry Education
Winner 1993	NSW Tourism Award for Industry Education

Quality of Education
The reason for Macleay’s success is the quality of education it provides. The college was founded by educationalists whose philosophy is based on small classes and individual attention. Macleay has better staff/student ratios, better qualified lecturers, better computer and equipment ratios and smaller classes than any educational institution in its field.

Macleay’s policy is that current professional practice is essential for tertiary educators to provide relevant, up-to-date skills and good contacts within industry.

Macleay lecturers have tertiary qualifications and teach only in their own fields. A substantial number of staff lecture at the college while maintaining current positions at executive level in the industry. Macleay’s policy is that current professional practice is essential for tertiary educators to provide relevant, up-to-date skills and good contacts within industry.

Advanced Diploma or Diploma after one year
Macleay’s course in business allows students to qualify for a diploma or advanced diploma in one year. Because they qualify after one year, Macleay graduates have a considerable edge on other students, both in terms of earnings from their salaries and advancement in their careers.

Government Accreditation
The Macleay course is fully accredited by the New South Wales Department of Education and Training and the Vocational Education and Training Accreditation Board (VETAB).

Macleay qualifications are recognised internationally, wherever Australian educational credentials are recognised.

Location
Macleay College is located in Sydney’s central business district. It is in high quality, air-conditioned offices at 175 Liverpool Street, overlooking Hyde Park. It is next to Museum Railway Station and on the direct route of buses from Circular Quay, Central Railway and the eastern suburbs.

Qualifications for Enrolment

Students currently sitting for the Higher School Certificate or those who have completed the HSC or its equivalent in recent years
Graduates who have completed university courses and who want to add a professional qualification to their degree
Mature age people who have work experience and who want to change, re-orient or upgrade their careers

Conditions of Enrolment
Enrolments are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who fulfil one of the above three criteria. There are a limited number of places in Business so applicants are advised to enrol early.

To apply for enrolment, please follow the application procedure as outlined in the Macleay College Handbook. Applicants will be notified by return mail whether their application is successful. Enrolments from current Year 12 students will be accepted on condition of their completion of the HSC.

Student Counselling
Part of Macleay’s educational philosophy is to provide personal attention to students. Our student administrators are available to students for consultation and advice on academic, social and personal issues. The course co-ordinator of the Business course also counsels individual students about their progress in the course and in their career decisions. Students are assisted to prepare a personal résumé and a professional portfolio that presents their work in its best light.

Fees
Contact the college for all information regarding fees.
Three ways of paying fees:

Pay fees by instalment as follows: full-time students, by making four instalments (no interest) at the beginning of each term; part-time students, by making eight instalments (no interest) at the beginning of each term
or
Pay fees through the FEE-HELP Loan Assistance scheme available through the Australian Commonwealth Government. For information, please contact the college directly on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au
or
Pay fees by taking out the Macleay College Campus Loan exclusive to Macleay College. For information, please contact the college directly on (02) 9360 2033 or by e-mail at study@macleay.edu.au

Youth Allowance/Austudy and Student Concessions
Students in the program are recognised by the Commonwealth Government as being eligible for Youth Allowance/Austudy, provided they fulfil the normal conditions that apply to the allowance.

Full details regardng student concessions are outlined in the Macleay College Handbook.

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Location: Level 1, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, 2000
Postal Address: PO Box 433, Paddington NSW 2021 Australia
Telephone, local: (02) 9360 2033 Fax: (02) 9331 7368
Telephone, international: 61 2 9360 2033 Fax: 61 2 9331 7368
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