Charles Sturt Study Centres

Charles Sturt offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that have the right balance of theory and practice, preparing students for employment. The university works closely with industry and equips students with the skills required to stand out upon graduation. Study options on offer include:

Undergraduate programmes

• Bachelor of Accounting
• Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
• Bachelor of Business (Management)
• Bachelor of Business Studies
• Bachelor of Information Technology

Postgraduate programmes

• Graduate Diploma of Information Technology
• Graduate Diploma of Accounting
• Graduate Diploma of Commerce
• Master of Business Administration
• Master of Commerce
• Master of Professional Accounting
• Master of Information Technology

Students can visit the university website for more information on programmes and entry requirements.

Teaching quality

The university is well reputed for its exceptional quality of education and dedicated lecturers with industry experience and research expertise.

Supportive classroom environment

The lecturing staff are passionate about providing their students an engaging classroom environment to make for the best learning experience. Peer support and advice student leaders help students through various programmes.

Academic skills development

Students can choose to take part in academic workshops to build their study skills. These are crafted by study support coordinators. Students can also opt for personalised assistance if required.

Scholarships & funding

Charles Sturt recognises students for outstanding academic achievements with its Academic Achievement Award, Executive Dean's Award, and Academic Merit Award.

Charles Sturt University Study Centres Orientation week

At the Orientation Week, students will learn about

• the staff
• the course structure
• creating a study plan
• student life
• the Charles Sturt University community
• digital systems for learning and assessment
• information on safety, welfare, rights, responsibilities, and all about living in Australia

Sports

Students can join a sports team or get involved in sporting activities. This allows students to keep fit and make friends by participating in the country's favourite pastimes. There are a range of summer and winter sport activities to choose from every year.

Annual Gala

This is the biggest event at Charles Sturt University Study Centres, which includes entertainment, awards, speakers, and a formal dinner. This event celebrates both staff and student achievements such as Academic Achievement Awards and awards for teaching excellence.

Students are encouraged to visit the Charles Sturt website for more on student life.

Its study centres are located in:

Brisbane

The city is green, located on the banks of the Brisbane River, with a subtropical climate. It houses a multicultural population and is one of Australia's most affordable cities to live and study in (Ryder Research 2019). It is the world's 18^th most liveable city (The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2019).

Melbourne

Melbourne is the fashion capital of Australia, famous for its culture, arts, and food scene, and bustling with communities from across the globe. It was ranked the world's 2^nd most liveable urban centre (The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2019).

Sydney

Sydney is one of the most iconic and desirable cities and among the world's top three most liveable cities (Economist Intelligence Unit Rankings 2019). Its city centre is home to galleries, museums, global companies, shops and food from around the world.

Post-study internships are provided on graduation by Study Group Australia Pty Limited, which can help students add practical experience to their resume to give them an edge.

To help students get the most of internship opportunities, Charles Sturt offers:

• tailored workshops
• tips and advice
• a career research project

Charles Sturt's career teams have a wealth of experience in mentoring students and can offer assistance in:

• preparing resumes
• job applications
• LinkedIn profiles
• interview preparation
• coaching
• industry events
• career workshops

Student speak

Mojtaba (Iran), Master of Information Technology, Now CIO and founder of POP Tax

''For two years I was at Charles Sturt University Study Centres. I met so many different people and got inspired by them. All you have to do is just find the right contacts. You need to be in touch with different people. It doesn't matter what fields they are in or what level they are, they're always going to have an idea that's going to inspire you and, of course, you have to keep going and going.''

Charles Sturt graduates are recognised by employers as confident, skilled and ready to hit the ground running. This is one reason why it has the highest graduate employment rate in Australia.

The graduate employment rate at Charles Sturt is 87.5 per cent (QILT Graduate Outcomes Survey 2019), 14 per cent higher than the Australian average. Its graduates are high earners, with an average starting salary of AUD67,100, with the national average being AUD62,600.

Hands-on learning is at the core of the study experience at Charles Sturt University. On graduation, students will already have a wide network of contacts from industry to help kick-start their career.

Charles Sturt graduates successfully work around the world in internationally recognised companies like Google, Ernst & Young, and BAE Systems.