Past News and Events
Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot Competition
The Sir Harry Gibbs Constitutional Law Moot Competition is being held in Melbourne between 29 September and 2 October 2008. We wish our team Alyce Gamble, Daniel Lopez and Musonda Songwe the best of luck in the competition. Full Story >>
Christ Church Grammar School Win WA Conflict Resolution Grand Final
Students from Christ Church Grammar School (CCGS) have won the 2008 WA grand final of the Schools Conflict, Resolution and Mediation (SCRAM) competition.
CCGS showcased their dispute resolution skills at the grand final held at ECU’s Joondalup Campus on Thursday and were announced winners of the 2008 with their control and knowledge of the mediation process and impressive role playing. Full Story >>
Student winners of DSR's Career Development Program
Four Marketing, Tourism and Leisure students have been successful in obtaining the Department of Sport and Recreation’s Career Development programs in a highly contested field. Applicants were required to submit a plan as to how they would deal with a real life scenario in the workplace, career aspirations and a C.V. Full Story >>
Doing business with China
Dr Xueli Huang of our Australia-China Business Research Centre recently presented at a business forum entitled 'Trading with China' where he spoke on 'Doing business with China'. The event was organised by the City of Joondalup and was attended by over 70 business managers and government officials. Full Story >>
A La Carte Meals at Student Prices!
Satisfy your tastebuds without emptying your wallet as Degrees Brewery Restaurant swings into action with new menus for Semester 2.
Satisfy your tastebuds without emptying your wallet as Degrees Brewery Restaurant swings into action.
Chef David Donovan and the Faculty's Hospitality Management students will be catering to your dining needs in this fully functional, fully licensed restaurant located on ECU's Joondalup Campus.
You can enjoy a three course meal in a relaxed atmosphere for $18.50 or indulge in a superb main course meal for only $9, while our students have the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills to the test.
For more information and to see what's cooking, visit Degrees Brewery Restaurant website.
ECU launches Perth Graduate School of Business
The new Perth Graduate School of Business at Edith Cowan University (ECU) opened for students this week.
Newly refurbished buildings at ECU’s Mount Lawley Campus will be principal home to the Perth Graduate School of Business. The new, modern facilities support ECU’s innovative approach to teaching and learning and will enhance the overall experience of studying. Full Story >>
Indigenous students recognised during NAIDOC week
One of the 2008 Vice-Chancellor's Indigenous Australian Scholarships has been awarded to Criminology and Justice student Julie Pickett. The scholarship is valued at $2,500 per semester and is available to students of Indigenous Australian descent who make a valued contribution to, and demonstrate leadership within the Indigenous and University communities. Full Story >>
Carrick Grant Success
Congratulations to Associate Professor Susan Hall on her Carrick Grant Success. The grant is worth $215,000 and the project title is : 'Embedding the development and grading of generic skills across the business curriculum'. Full Story >>
ECU & WAAPA Mt Lawley Open Day
Sunday 27 July 2008, ECU's Mount Lawley Campus will come alive for its annual ECU and WAAPA Open Day!
ECU's Open Day is a great opportunity for you to explore course and career options, get a feel for the campus, take part in hands-on activities and find out what life at University is really like. Full Story >>
MBA and Postgrad Expo
If you are looking for a career change, seeking a job promotion, want to stay competitive in the workplace or want to pursue personal development; visit the MBA and Postgrad Expo and find out what the new Perth Graduate School of Business has to offer. Full Story >>
Student Prize Evening
High achieving Business and Law students were celebrated on 9 April at the annual Student Prize evening held at Fraser’s restaurant.
Students who topped their class throughout a range of Business and Law units were presented their parchment and a gift from sponsoring businesses. The evening gave students the opportunity to network with many state and national businesses, with some students being offered multiple jobs.Full Story >>
Perth Graduate School of Business....... opening soon
We are pleased to announce that the new Perth Graduate School of Business will open at the Mount Lawley campus in late July. Please view the Perth Graduate School of Business pages for more information.
Business and Law students help support local community
An initiative between the City of Wanneroo and the Business and Law Faculty at Edith Cowan University aims to develop business skills of both students and local businesses through a mutually beneficial program called The Innovation Lab.
The project will focus course assignments on addressing genuine business needs. Business and Law students will obtain real world experience whilst bringing needed support to local businesses. Full Story >>
Joondalup ECU Open Day, 25th May 2008
Are you trying to map out your future career or looking for a career change? Come along to ECU’s Joondalup Open Day on Sunday 25th May 11.00 - 4.00.
Visit the Faculty of Business and Law tasting tents located near building 8 and we will help you match your personality and interests to a career that will give you job satisfaction. We offer lots of courses across business, sport, tourism and hospitality management, law and justice and urban and regional planning. Full Story >>
Business and Law students celebrate with big business
The high achievements of faculty students were celebrated last Wednesday at the Student Prizes evening held at Frasers restaurant in Kings Park.
The awards recognised outstanding marks in areas across Business and Law sponsored by prominent industry and political leaders of Western Australia. The night also gave students a great opportunity to build a professional relationship with WA businesses whilst enjoying fine wine and finger foods overlooking Perth City. Full Story >>
40 under 40 awards celebrations
Perth’s rising stars of the corporate world gathered at the Century City building site on 5 March for this year’s 40 Under 40 presentations.
The Business and Law faculty would like to congratulate Kellie Benda, the ECU Strategic Alliance Prize winner. At the age of 36, Kellie secured her first board director position as General Manager of Assets and Strategy at the Royal Automobile Club of W.A (Inc). She now contributes to four other organisations at board level, cares for her three young children and supports her husband Phil, Managing Director of his own start up company.
A La Carte Meals at Student Prices!
Satisfy your tastebuds without emptying your wallet as Degrees Brewery Restaurant swings into action.
Chef David Donovan and the Faculty's Hospitality Management students will be catering to your dining needs in this fully functional, fully licensed restaurant located on ECU's Joondalup Campus.
You can enjoy a three course meal in a relaxed atmosphere for under $20 or indulge in a superb main course meal for only $8, while our students have the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills to the test.
For more information and to see what's cooking, visit Degrees Brewery Restaurant website.
Faculty academic appointed to national Superannuation Advisory Committee
Associate Professor Marilyn Clark-Murphy, Head of the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics; has been appointed to the recently established Superannuation Advisory Committee.
Professor Clark-Murphy was appointed to the Australia-wide Committee on the basis of her extensive experience and leading research in the field.
Established to provide advice to the Federal Government regarding policy and initiatives that effect the superannuation industry, the Committee will meet approximately three times each year.
Out of the 10 individuals appointed to the high-level committee, Professor Clark-Murphy is one of only two academics, and is the only member from Western Australia. Full Story >>
ECU educating Zambia's leaders
The First Lady of Zambia Maureen Mwanawasa is pursuing an MBA (International) at the Australian Institute of Business and Technology, an offshore partner delivering Edith Cowan University courses to the African Sub-Saharan region. Maureen is one of the most recognised faces in Zambia today being a figurehead in health throughout the country. The First Lady's credentials include the founder of the Maureen Mwanawasa Community Initiative and president of Organisation of African First Ladies Fight against HIV/AIDS.
We wish the First Lady the very best in her studies.
$338,000 grant for easy access on-line courses
The faculty has recently been successful in gaining $338,000 from the ECU Strategic Funding Program to fund the development of an online resource project for the Bachelor of Laws, Graduate Certificate Business (Project Management) and Graduate Diploma Business (Project Management).
This initiative aims to increase accessibility of these courses to students by offering units via off-campus study, improving the faculty's ability to engage with the wider community. The funds will be broken down over 2008 and 2009.
Management & Information Systems Info Night
The School of Management will host an information night for those interested in management and information systems postgraduate courses.
Flexible study options are available with programs offered on-campus or online. ECU also offers pathways to postgraduate study without ever having studied at university.
You can enrol in one of our Postgraduate programs, including MBA, and choose from several areas of specialisation:
- Management
- Leadership
- International Business
- Electronic Commerce
- Enterprise Integration
- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Information Systems
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
- Career Development
- Training & Development
Date: Wednesday 6 February
Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Where: Building 17, Mt Lawley Campus
2 Bradford St, Mt Lawley (enter off Central Avenue)
Campus Map (PDF 1.11MB)
For more information or to register your interest call (08) 6304 5916 or email manuela.sultana@ecu.edu.au
ECU's MBA is a five-star performer
ECU's MBA program has received 5 stars in this years Good Universities Guide for Corporate Links, Academic Staff Qualifications and gender balance for the proportion of Female Teaching Staff.
ECU also scored impressive results (four stars) from MBA graduates who rated the quality, standard and relevance of our program.
Director of Graduate Studies, Associate Professor Gary Chittick, says the rating recognises the quality of ECU's Master of Business Administration. Full Story >>
Workshop: A Green Advantage Business Health Check
Taking the important first steps towards assessing the environmental performance of small businesses in WA will be made easier for owners and operators in 2008 with The Green Advantage Business Health Check.
This practical and easy to use checklist is just one of the valuable tools available from the Faculty of Business and Law's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre's (SMERC) latest program Green Advantage for Small Business which will be launched in April 2008. The program is designed to help small business operators minimise their impact on the environment while maximising business efficiencies.
Small business operators can register for a half day Green Advantage for Small Business workshop which will identify cost saving techniques and provide practical advice on recycling, waste water and energy reduction practices. Dates for the workshops are in the process of being set, for more information and to register>>
Workshop: Effective Business Exits for Small Business
Taking the important first steps towards assessing the long-term survival of a small business in Western Australia (W.A) will be made easier for owners and operators in 2008 with the Effective Business Exits Program.
This practical workshop, presented by professionals, is just one of the valuable components available from the Faculty of Business and Law's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre's (SMERC).
Small business operators can register for a half day Effective Business Exits for Small Business workshop offering practical advice that small business managers and operators can quickly and effectively apply to their own succession plan, including issues associated with retirement planning, superannuation, tax planning, selling a business and lifestyle issues.
Effective Business Exits for Small Business workshops will be held in Stirling (Thursday 14 February), Mandurah (Wednesday 20 February), Bunbury (Tuesday 26 February), Rockingham (Wednesday 5 March), Midland (Friday 7 March), Fremantle (Wednesday 12 March), Belmont (Wednesday 19 March) and Albany (Thursday 3 April). Dates for Esperance and Geraldton are currently being arranged. For more information and to register>>
ECU's Sellenger Centre hosts WA Justice Conference
ECU's Sellenger Centre and the WA Police have joined forces to host the third annual Justice Policy and Practice Research Conference. The conference brought together more than 100 researchers, practitioners, government departments and students to discuss crime and justice in WA. Full Story >>.
My High School Restaurant Rules 2007
Year 12 Balcatta Senior High School student, Joshua Gray has won the Top Chef Award in the My High School Restaurant Rules Competition for 2007.
The annual competition is organised by the Faculty of Business and Law, with the final held at Degrees Brewery Restaurant at ECU's Joondalup Campus.
The overall winning school was Shenton College with an outstanding performance against a strong field of competitors from 4 other schools.
The Best Front of House Award was won by Jade Brain from Shenton College.
The Faculty's Hospitality Management Lecturer, Nevil Alexander, said the competition was great for introducing students to the workings of hospitality and the necessary combinations needed to create the overall dining experience Full Story >>.
Corruption and Crime Commission Forum
Continued debate following the release of Corruption and Crime Commission’s report on the Smiths Beach development prompted Prof Robert Harvey, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Business and Law, to invite the Commissioner to speak on the role Commission plays in maintaining public sector ethics.
During his address the Commissioner, the Hon Len Roberts-Smith RFD, QC stressed that the success of an agency such as the Commission is not to be measured by the number of persons convicted of criminal offences, but by the extent to which it can uncover and publicly expose corruption or misconduct in public office.
“What we are concerned with here is nothing less than the integrity of our democratic institutions and the proper governance of the State,” he said. “Corruption and other forms of misconduct in public office strike directly at those fundamental aspects of our society.”
The Hon. Justice Kirby visits ECU
Distinguished jurist, the Hon. Justice Kirby AC, took time between appeal hearings of the Perth High Court to join staff and students from the School of Law and Justice for morning tea and an informal discussion.
Leisure Sciences Honours student wins $2,500 Queensland trip
Natasha Nicholson recently attended the Parks and Leisure Australia Townsville Conference as part of a PLA Student Future package awarded to outstanding students wishing to join the leisure industry Full Story >>.
Public Forum: Public Sector Ethics
Professor Robert Harvey, Executive Dean of Business and Law, has invited the Commissioner of the Corruption and Crime Commission, the Hon Len Roberts-Smith RFD QC, to hold a public forum on the role of the CCC.
In his lecture Misconduct...is that all there is?, the Commissioner will discuss the role the CCC plays in maintaining public sector ethics and combating organised crime.
When: Tuesday 30 October 2007
Time: 10am
Where: Building 15, Room 15.127, Mt Lawley Campus
Register by Monday 29 October 2007
MBA (International) Course launched in Vietnam
The Faculty of Business and Law joined with HELP University College (Malaysia) to launch the HELP-ECU MBA (International) course in Hanoi on September 28, 2007.
The course is delivered at the prestigious Vietnam National University (IS-VNU).
Among the dignitaries who attended the event was the Malaysian Ambassador to Vietnam, H.E. Mdm Lim Kim Eng. The opening address was delivered by IS-VNU Rector Dr Nguyen Trong Do and Mr Henry Lim, from the Faculty of Business and Law gave a congratulatory speech on behalf of ECU. Full Story >>
ECU students snare national law prize
Rather than putting their feet up during mid-semester break, law students, Katie McKenzie and James Graham, headed across to Melbourne to compete in the annual Sir Harry Gibbs National Constitutional Law Mooting Competition. Their dedication and hard work was rewarded. They walked away with a major prize, the Clayton Utz Cup, for the ‘Best Written Submission’.
Both students attributed their success, in part, to additional support services offered by the School of Law and Justice.
“The legal writing workshops were particularly valuable,” said James. “They equipped us with all the skills we needed for writing our submissions.”
Grant funding to help small business go green
ECU's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre has secured over $330k of Federal Government funding to help small WA businesses go green.
The Green Advantage for Small Business will help WA business owners with environmental management in small businesses. The project also provides follow up on-line mentoring and one-on-one mentoring for participants Full Story >>.
Workshops assist small business with succession planning
The Faculty of Business and Law's Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre (SMERC) is setting off around the state to help small business owners think about the long-term survival of their business.
The community education program, Effective Business Exits, has been backed by funding from AusIndustry and support from CPA Australia. Full story >>
ECU sponsors regional eco and sustainable tourism forum
Australians spend up to $51 billion a year on travel within Australia, with almost half spent in regional Australia on eco and cultural tourism.
Professor Ross Dowling, Head of Tourism in the School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure is one of the pioneers of environmental tourism being a co-founder of Ecotourism Australia and Chair of the Forum Advocating Cultural and Eco Tourism (FACET).
Professor Dowling will be hosting an ECU sponsored FACET seminar, on October 3, where industry leaders will explore both the benefits and opportunities available in regional tourism and the challenges facing sustainable tourism development in Western Australia. Special member and student discounts are available.
See the Forum flyer and and booking form (PDF 314Kb)
Associate Professor Susan Stoney receives National Award
Associate Professor Susan Stoney, Business and Law's Director of Undergraduate Studies, received a 2007 Carrick Citation for her Outstanding Contribution to Student Learning. Candidates for the awards need to have received strong institutional endorsement and to be widely recognised for their achievements within the nominating institution.
Professor Stoney, was nominated after receiving the Vice-Chancellor's Citation acknowledging, ‘27 years of inspirational sustained leadership and mentoring in the adoption of innovative technique and workplace relevant curricula.’
Free public lecture: Propensity Evidence — How Probative and How Prejudicial?
Professor Thomson is a Barrister at law, a practicing Psychologist specialising in forensic matters and a Foundation Professor of Psychology at Charles Sturt University. In his seminar, Professor Thomson will be discussing the common law concerns about the admission of propensity evidence, making reference to the Peter Dupas case in Victoria. He will also discuss research examining the likely effects of propensity evidence on potential jurors.
Date: Thursday 20th September, 2007
Time: 12:00–1:00pm
Where: Building 8, Room 8.211, Joondalup Campus, ECU
For inquiries contact Karen Woods +61 (0)8 6304 2169 or k.woods@ecu.edu.au.
Proudly presented by the School of Law and Justice.
Business and Law course advice in Perth City
If you want to take your career in a new direction or upgrade your qualifications, come and talk to the Faculty of Business and Law at the MBA and Postgraduate Expo in the city.
Where: Parmelia Hilton Hotel, Perth City
When: Tuesday 4 September, 12 - 7pm
Reach your potential with an internationally recognised MBA from Business & Law @ECU. With highly rated teaching staff who have strong links to the corporate business community, our MBA offers a wide range of specialisations from e-commerce to marketing, leadership to project management, international business and more.
We also offer a host of other postgraduate coursework and research programs in business which can be completed on or off campus and a range are available for study fully online.
Come and see us to find out about our courses and how we can help you Reach Your Potential!
Business & Law courses and careers night
Find out all you need to know about ECU Business & Law courses and where they can take you at our Courses and Careers Night.
Meet lecturers from a range of business courses including Accounting, Marketing, Event and Recreation Management, Urban and Regional Planning, E-Commerce, Tourism Management and Business Law; and law courses including Criminology & Justice, Law, Forensic Investigations and Policing.
When: 6pm, Wednesday 29 August
Where: Room 7.102, Building 7, ECU Joondalup Campus, 100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup
Refreshments provided!!
Functionality drives design for new building
Interior designs for the new Business and Law building at Mount Lawley are showcasing the University's innovative approach to teaching and learning.
With a sophisticated look it has been purpose-built and designed focusing on functionality. The building provides a variety of teaching spaces and gives staff and students a wide selection of work areas.
The $25.8 million complex is being built on the site of the old gymnasium at Mount Lawley. It will also house the campus' e-lab and include a 100-seat lecture theatre.
Most postgraduate business programs and the Perth Institute of Business and Technology, which is also offering international English programs, are scheduled to move from Churchlands Campus into the new building in mid-2008.
More on the Business and Law Campus Consolidation Plan and how will it affect current and prospective students.
ECU Professor receives award to promote Geotourism
ECU Foundation professor of Tourism, Ross Dowling has been awarded with a travel scholarship from the Perth Convention Bureau.
Professor Dowling won the prestigious $10,000 Perth Airport Tourism and Aviation Scholarship at the Bureau's annual scholarship awards conference.
He plans to travel to the Eastern States to learn more about geotourism and visit China, which is a leader in the geoparks movement.
He will also be promoting an inaugural Global Geotourism Conference which is being staged by WA Forum Advocating Cultural and Eco Tourism in Fremantle in August 2008.
Other finalists in the running for this award were Dr Lynnaire Sheridan, Dr Pascal Scherrer and Dr Abel Alonso, all from the Faculty's School of Marketing, Tourism and Leisure.
The Bureau is the peak industry organisation responsible for marketing Western Australia as a destination for conventions, exhibitions and incentive travel groups.
Law and Justice gives northern suburbs accessible legal advice
Legal advice is about to become a great deal more accessible to those living in the northern suburbs with the opening of a community law centre on the Joondalup Campus of ECU on the 3rd May 2007.
The community law centre is a result of a partnership between the Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre (NSCLC) and the School of Law and Justice. Law students in School of Law and Justice programs will work alongside practitioners from the NSCLC to staff the centre.
Attorney General Jim McGinty opened the new NSCLC and congratulated the centre and ECU for the joint project.
“The Edith Cowan University/Northern Suburbs Community Legal Centre is a valuable resource that will advance the education of ECU law students by offering a clinical component to their studies, while also providing much needed legal services to residents in the Joondalup and Wanneroo areas,” Mr McGinty said. Full Story >>
ECU Live! Open Day at our Joondalup Campus
This year's ECU Live! is set to be the university's most interactive and interesting open day yet with helicopter rides, market stalls, street performers and hands-on exhibits and activities.
This year Business and Law will showcase various courses through crime scenes, campus tours, space and eco travel exhibits and games using water bombs and foot balls. We are also giving away show bags and prizes including Myer vouchers, lunches at Degrees Restaurant and iPods.
This year Business and Law will also present the Tottle Moot Trial sponsored by the Tottle Partners.
ECU Live! - Joondalup Campus
When: Sunday 27 May
From: 11am–4pm
Where: Edith Cowan University - Joondalup Campus.
100 Joondalup Drive, Joondalup WA 6027
Business and Law supporting tomorrow's leaders
The Faculty of Business and Law has once again shown their commitment to the development of young leaders by proudly sponsoring the Leadership category of the WA Youth Awards. The WA Youth Awards were established in 1999 to ensure that young Western Australia’s aged 13 to 25 years receive recognition for their achievements and contributions to the community.
The winner of the Leadership award for 2007 was Joshua Fernandez. Joshua goes into selected communities with his team and pitches in where he’s needed. His team cleans houses, does gardening and interacts with the poor and new immigrants.
Student Prize Night
The Faculty of Business and Law held the annual Student Prize Night at Fraser's Restaurant on Wednesday 28th March 2007. The event recognised outstanding achievements by students undertaking Business and Law courses.
View the full list of student prize winners and photographs of the presentation.
Construction commences on Business and Law building
The new building at Mount Lawley is taking shape as the first signs of construction appear on the old gymnasium site. The building is scheduled to open for Semester 2, 2008 and will accommodate Business and Law students from the Churchlands Campus after its closure. Construction will coincide with the refurbishment of existing facilities to improve the vibrant campus.
The new building has been designed in line with key principles of sustainability and flexibility. Floor plans are now available for viewing and demonstrate the stimulating, diverse and useable spaces of the innovative building. Full Story >>
ECU wins $310,000 AusIndustry project
The Small and Medium Enterprise Research Centre (SMERC) within the School of Management has been awarded a $310,000 succession planning training project from AusIndustry.
The Effective Business Exits (EBE) project will deliver skills training to small business operators, particularly family and farm businesses in three metro and seven country areas. Full Story >>
Finance Lecturer Awarded for Teaching Excellence
Ray Boffey has been awarded one of the 2007 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching (VCAET).
The Finance lecturer will receive a certificate of recognition and a $5,000 grant from Learning and Development Services. He will also qualify as a preliminary ECU representative in the national Carrick Institute (CAAUT) Teaching Excellence Scheme for 2007, which offers a cash grant of $25,000.
VCAET is one arm of the Vice-Chancellor’s Services to Learning and Teaching Excellence (VC SLaTE) Scheme. The scheme also includes the Vice-Chancellor’s Citations for outstanding contributions to student learning and the Vice-Chancellor’s Programs that Enhance Learning (VC APEL).
Student Exchange Fair
ECU is holding a Student Exchange fair on Monday 26th March.
Find out how participation in a student exchange program can benefit your studies as an ECU student.
As part of the fair, Mr Walter Egger from the University of WienerNeustadt (Austria) will give a presentation on Austria and the possibilities for exchange with his university.
When: Monday 26th March 2007
Fair Starts: 1100am
Where: Grassed Area between Building One and Two (Joondalup)
University of WienerNeustadt Presentation
Mr Egger's presentation on exchange possibilities with the University of WienerNeustadt will be at 2.00pm in Building 17.203 (Joondalup)
ECU Researcher finds nicotine tops youth fears
New research into children's attitudes to cigarette addiction could help develop more effective smoking prevention programs for young people.
A study of 875 boys and girls in Years 5 to 10 found addiction — or loss of personal control — was a major issue for children when considering smoking. 91 per cent of the surveyed children ranked cigarette smoking number one when presented with a list of items which could potentially be addictive — naming it above other drugs, alcohol and gambling. Full Story >>
New School Announced
The Faculty of Business and Law have recently merged the School of Management and School of Management Information Systems. The new School will be known as the 'School of Management'.
The merger allows a pooling of resources between two of the Faculty's smallest Schools and helps capitalise on the synergies available across the disciplines. The formation of a new School also provides opportunities for a fresh vision.
Professor Alan Brown has been appointed Head of School of the new School of Management.
Our shining stars
As a supporter of the Perth business community, Business@ECU is proud to sponsor the 2007 40under40 Awards. Congratulations to this year's worthy winners, and in particular to all our successful ECU graduates:
- Troy Pickard Mayor - City of Joondalup
- Geoffrey Mather Chief Financial Officer - The Royal Automobile Club of WA (inc)
- Debbie Morrow Project Manager - Woodside Energy Ltd
- David Reid Owner - David Reid Group
- Jason Stirbinskis General Manager - Simulus Pty Ltd
Further congratulations goes to the recipient of the ECU Strategic Alliance Prize:
Lisa Hutchinson Director - Advance Physiotherapy Services Pty Ltd
Business Matters Issue 1 2007
Issue 1 2007 out now
Demolition marks bright future
Demolition of the old gymnasium at Mount Lawley Campus has completed Phase One of the new building to house the Faculty of Business and Law.
The building will accommodate staff and students from Churchlands Campus after its closure in 2008. Construction will coincide with the refurbishment of existing facilities to improve the vibrant campus.
Business and Law will consolidate its presence onto Joondalup and Mount Lawley campuses during 2008 in line with ECU's strategic Campus Consolidation Plan. Full Story >>
A 5 Star MBA Course for Your 5 Star future
Business & Law @ ECU has been awarded 5 Star ratings for corporate links and the academic qualifications of staff teaching the Master of Business Administration in the 2007 Good University Guide.
ECU is the only WA University to be awarded 5 stars in both categories for its MBA program. These ratings are drawn from a factual comparison of universities across Australia.
If you're looking at further study in 2007, make sure you select an MBA which offers you flexible study and entry options, has strong corporate links and is taught by staff rated 5 Star. More about the Business & Law @ ECU MBA Program.
Faculty supporting tomorrow's leaders
Acknowledge the achievements of an outstanding young person by nominating them for the 2007 WA Youth Awards. The Faculty of Business and Law has once again shown their commitment to the development of young leaders by proudly sponsoring the Leadership category of the WA Youth Awards. Full Story >>
Postgraduate Information Evening
Tuesday 1 February 2005, 6-8pm
South Foyer & Freshwater Bay Room
Hyatt Regency Hotel, 99 Adelaide Terrace, Perth
ECU offers a wide range of postgraduate courses including the Graduate Certificate of Business, Graduate Diploma of Business, Master of Business Administration (MBA), Masters by Coursework, Masters by Research and Doctorate programs.
The ECU Postgraduate Information Evening will provide details on the various postgraduate courses, entry requirements, application procedures, fees and the opportunity to meet experienced ECU staff who can assist you with any questions.
Registration by phone +61 (0)8 9273 8696 (between 9am-4.45pm), email business@ecu.edu.au or online registration form.