Satish Bisht speaks with Nikhil Dawar about the various programmes offered by CSU along with the scholarship and internship opportunities
What is the USP of Charles Stuart University (CSU)IJ
We have free academic support classes — CSU Study Centre in Sydney and Melbourne. We also have Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) leaders to facilitate voluntary, informal, weekly sessions in which students review concepts, discuss readings, develop organisational tools and prepare for examinations. The benefits for PASS leaders include undertaking paid work, improving their facilitation and communication skills, and also improving their understanding of course content.
Tell us about the 12 week internship provided by CSUIJ
To ensure that students gain from this hands-on experience the CSU Study Centers offers a 12 week internship to the students in their respective fields after they become graduates. This enables them to successfully bridge the gap between their university course to professional employment. Some of the companies where students have done their internship are American Express, BNP Paribas, Coca-Cola Amatil, Fuji Xerox, Johnson & Johnson, landlease, Perpetual, Red Cross, State Revenue Office, Telstra etc.
What are the various bodies your University is accredited withIJ
Our degrees are designed in collaboration with academic and industry professionals to ensure quality and rigour. We offer various courses for every field and it has been accredited by the relevant professional bodies in Australia. The IT courses have professional level accreditation by the Australian Computer Society (ACS). The BoB (HRM) is accredited by Australian Human Resources Institute. The Accounts courses have been accredited by Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) and CPA (Certified Practising Accountant) Australia.
Apart from the courses, what are the other programmes offeredIJ
STEP (Successful Transition Enhanced by Peers) leaders is a platform for senior students to act as mentors to the juniors of CSU. These leaders provide their peers with information, support, and hints-and-tips that will assist students to be successful in their studies and life as a student.
There are other leadership programmes including the Student Representatives Council (SRC) initiative which is one of the most popular programmes to develop leadership skills in students. The members of this council get a chance to participate at various events and forums. They provide a voice to the students in meetings with senior management and committees, and actively participate in building the student community within the CSU Study centres.
Is there a certificate that is provided to the students after completion of the programmeIJ
Students who contribute to the community at the Centers are rewarded with invitations to special events and receive a certificate of leadership which is a recognised achievement by employers.
What are the security arrangements made by the university for the foreign studentsIJ
We’ve students from 57 different nationalities. There is a 24x7 emergency contact number for our students which is supported by a quick response team. There are student counselors too who discuss any issues which they might be facing.
Scholarships offered to Indian studentsIJ
The Centers have academic merit scholarships worth up-to AU$ 4,400. The value of the scholarship is equal to 20 per cent of the tuition fees paid on the first eight subjects of a the CSU course. All students who submit an application to commence studies will be considered. Students don’t need to submit a separate scholarship application.