Kent Institute Australia

Kent Institute Australia’s campuses in both Melbourne and Sydney are building its industry links for its students to become further empowered and achieve their career goals. Industry experts visited Kent’s campuses and shared valuable insights to the students of accounting and information technology.

The ICT industry’s growth is expected to increase rapidly. Both the opportunities and challenges which arise due to this growth are expected to be handled by emerging professionals. One of the guest speakers, Anthony Ellard (JP MACS (Snr) CP), the National Business Engagement Manager at the Australian Computer Society, shared his thoughts on these challenges and delivered steps on how the students at Kent’s Sydney campus can ensure their skills are future-proof. Thomas Quinlan (MBA, CPA), the Founding Director of the Quinlan Consulting Team, visited the students at the Melbourne campus to impart his knowledge and experience of the industry.

Kent Institute Australia released its Bachelor of Information Technology to meet the rising demand for IT professionals with industry relevant skills and business acumen last year. Kent’s Course Development Working Party (CDWP) - established under the auspices of the Kent Academic Board – also recommended an enhancement of the Bachelor of Business Information Systems specialisation to align with Australian Computer Society (ACS) requirements. From Trimester Two 2019, Kent has expanded number of Information Systems specialisation units in its Bachelor of Business degree from seven to nine.

Kent Institute Australia empowers students to challenge themselves both academically as well as socially, providing an environment that not only nurtures their development but also guides them to various career opportunities after they graduate.

Its principle goal is to develop a pathway for its students’ future by expanding their life experiences and broadening their knowledge to develop the next generation of leaders in business and information technology in a number of different industries. Its modern campuses in both Melbourne and Sydney provide students an environment which offers an interactive learning that fosters modern learning.

Kent helps students from all cultures and backgrounds obtain access to quality vocational and higher education.

It also strives to encourage critical thinking, stimulate discussion, and empower its students to make confident and informed educational, as well as career decisions.

At Kent, students will gain a first-class education and can be confident that they are working towards a qualification that is recognised by the industry.

Kent Institute Australia’s bachelor’s degrees are fully-accredited by the independent national regulator in Australia for higher Education – The Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA). This ensures that Kent maintains compliance with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency Act 2011 - Higher Education Standards Framework (Threshold Standards) 2015.

Its courses are recognised by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF), with its bachelor’s degrees at AQF Level 7. Kent Institute Australia’s Vocational (VET) courses have received accreditation from the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). The institute ensures that the quality of its training and assessment are in accordance with the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015.

Kent’s Bachelor of Accounting course is fully accredited and recognised by Australia’s peak accounting bodies CPA Australia and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand.

Kent is also a member of the Independent Tertiary Education Council Australia (ITECA), the national peak industry association for independent providers of tertiary education and training.

Kent is approved to provide courses to students from across the globe and is therefore responsible and obligated to adhere to the National Code and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act.

The following are the study options available for international students at Kent:

Bachelor of Business

The degree has been designed to teach students about communication and professional skills, as well as the critical reasoning they require in contemporary business settings. This course offers specialisations in:

• Management
• Information systems
• Marketing
• Accounting

Students may also be able to take a double specialisation in Marketing and Management.

Bachelor of Accounting

Accounting is an important management tool required for business planning, monitoring as well as control that can develop a number of career opportunities in business, management as well as finance, across various industries, and in the government.

Bachelor of Information Technology

The increasing digitisation of the businesses’ operations in Australia, across all the sectors in the economy, has led to more integration between broader business operations, as well as Information and Communications Technology (ICT) functions. Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) has been newly developed in Kent to meet this industry need in the future.

The following are the Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses offered at Kent:

Business Courses

• Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
• Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
• Certificate IV in Business
• Diploma of Accounting
• Diploma of Project Management
• Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Diploma of Marketing and Communication
• Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
• Advanced Diploma of Accounting
• Advanced Diploma of Programme Management
• Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Information Technology Courses

• Certificate IV in Web-Based Technologies
• Diploma of Digital Media Technologies
• Diploma of Website Development
• Advanced Diploma of Information Technology

Students who wish to pursue Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses at Kent Institute Australia must have successfully completed Australian year 12 or its equivalent, which includes recognised entry pathways. They must have an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS (Academic) with no band less than 5.0 or its equivalent. Some VET courses may have additional relevant work experience or entry level course requirements, so always check the entry requirement for each specific course on the website.

International students who wish to pursue bachelor’s degrees at Kent Institute Australia must also have successfully completed Australian year 12 or its equivalent, which includes recognised entry pathways. They must obtain an overall score of 6.0 in IELTS (Academic) with no band lesser than 5.5 or its equivalent.

International equivalencies of an Australian year 12 can be found on the institution’s website.

It is easy for students to apply for their education at Kent. International students will require the following documents:

• A certified copy of their passport
• Certified copies of their recent academic qualifications and results (and English translations if applicable)
• A certified copy of their English level documentation

Sydney

Situated in the Central Business District of Sydney, Kent Institute Australia’s campus provides its students with excellent education while being conveniently located close to the Wynyard train station. All that Sydney has to offer international students is right at the doorstep of this campus.

The following are the features of Kent Institute Australia’s Sydney CBD campus:

• Free high-tech laboratories and IT services
• Dedicated mezzanine floor with IT labs and Learning Centre for general study
• Student accessible project as well as meeting rooms
• Access to restaurants, public transport, and tourist attractions
• State-of-the-art tutorial and lecture rooms
• Sleek and modern student kitchen as well as breakout areas

Melbourne

Kent Institute Australia’s campus in Melbourne is situated right in the city centre, as well as a seven minute-walk from the Melbourne Central Station and a short four-minute walk away from the Flagstaff Train Station. The Melbourne campus is both new and vibrant, with easy access to all of Kent Institute Australia’s quality facilities and student support services.

Kent Institute Australia’s Melbourne CBD campus features include:

• Furnished student breakout areas along with contemporary colour schemes
• Four new computer labs as well as five tutorial rooms/lecture theatres
• Library, along with private study areas as well as an Academic Learning Centre
• Premium IT facilities
• Two private group project rooms complete with projection functionality
• Large student breakout room