* Higher Education Model places emphasis on career-readiness
alongside academic performance
Auston Institute of Management Ceylon, a subsidiary of Singapore’s
Auston Institute of Management, launched its education services on 4th May
2010. Auston is a reputed education provider in the region with internationally
accredited programmes from Coventry University, a well known UK university for their success in
Engineering, Business and Automotive Design.
The training provider, which is approved by the Board of
Investment in Sri Lanka,
adopts a holistic approach to education, integrating career-focused education
with family life. Auston takes pride in delivering a multifaceted, superior
quality learning experience which produces highly skilled graduates who balance
the pressures of life.
In his welcome address at the launch of the Institute,
retired High Commissioner from Singaporeand Chairman of Auston, Tan Kah Hoe said, “Sri
Lanka and Singaporehave always shared a positive relationship - one of support and mutual respect
and understanding. Sri Lanka is at a turning point at this time and one way
that Singapore feels it can strengthen Sri Lanka is through our model for
higher Education. In Singaporewe believe that Education brings Liberation and through the Auston Institute of
Management we are bringing that model, and that message to Sri Lanka’s
student population… Auston offers students the freedom to study in their own
country and yet have the kind of academic experience that will gain them entry
into any international working environment. At Auston we understand the value
of attitude as well as academics… An institute such as Auston also provides an
opportunity for Sri Lankan students to earn an internationally recognized
degree from the UKthus unlocking a potentially boundless revenue stream for both themselves and
the country”.
Managing Director Michael Lin elaborated on the benefits
assured by a higher education at Auston, “We are offering Sri Lankan students
an internationally recognised and well ranked UK university degree at a very
affordable price. Students can read for qualifications in Management,
Information Technology or Engineering with the option of pursuing a portion of
their course at a campus in Singaporeor UK.
What really separates us from other offerings in the education space is that
Auston’s curriculum has been proven to stimulate and challenge, placing an
emphasis on career readiness, giving students the extra boost they need for
their future careers and makes them stand out from their peers.”
Head Academic, Gamini Jayasuriya of Auston Institute of
Management Ceylon said, “Students at Auston will enjoy quality higher education
at a modern campus. Auston is equipped with the necessary infrastructure and
training facilities, including spacious digital-media classrooms, a
state-of-the-art computer laboratory and resource centre to enhance our
students’ learning experiences. Furthermore, our educators are highly
qualified, experienced professionals in their respective fields guaranteed to
provide the best possible instruction to students.”
Auston offers the best value for degree programmes in Sri Lanka.
Advance Level qualified students, entering Auston Institute of Management
Ceylon, can complete a three-year degree in twenty-four months with the option
of pursuing one term at no additional charge at Auston´s Singaporecampus. More interestingly students with other professional qualifications may
gain exemptions direct into the final year of the programme – essentially
graduating with a foreign degree in as few as 8 months. To celebrate its Sri Lankalaunch, Auston will be waiving application fees during its first three months
of operations.
The institute also offers a two-year Masters in Business
Administration programme which particularly suits those employed in the
corporate sector and specialist segments such as Engineering and IT Management.
These programmes are forecasted to commence enrolment in early 2011.
Auston Institute of Management is one of Singapore’s
premiere education service providers since 1996 with a proven track record of
mentoring successful graduates from around the world. Auston has been triple
accredited with CaseTrust for Private Education Organization, ISO 9001 for
their operations and the much coveted Singapore Quality Class since 2003.
Auston´s open learning delivery system is designed to enhance social and career
mobility and with its decade long partnership with Coventry University,
students can be assured of the benefits of a large alumni base.
Coventry University, a member of the Association of
Commonwealth Universities, has a long tradition as a provider of education in United Kingdom.
The University plays a leading role in industrial liaison and has established
dynamic working partnerships with business, industries and organisations in
both public and private sectors. Through such collaboration, Coventry Universityhas also established itself as a forward-looking and modern university that
provides industry-linked, career-focused programmes.
Photo caption - from left: Michael Lin, Regional Managing
Director, Auston Institute of Management, Tan Kah Hoe, Chairman and Former
Singapore High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Nimal Hapuarachchy, Executive
Director, Auston Institute of Management Ceylon, Dr. Sia Eng Kee, Head of
Academics, Auston Institute of Management Singapore, Gamini Jayasuriya, Head of
Academics, Auston Institute of Management Ceylon.