News & Events
- Oh, the Places You'll Go... with the Global Leadership Program
- Global leadership students ready to take on the world
- Global leaders return from Boston
- Global leadership students head to Boston
- Northeastern University academic staff to teach at Swinburne in 2008
- NUin Aus program for US high school graduates
- Farewell for Study Abroad Students from Northeastern University
- Swinburne Welcomes Study Abroad Students from Northeastern University
- Swinburne Welcomes New Global Leadership Program Students
- Swinburne to Offer Joint US Degrees in Melbourne
- Northeastern University Ranked 98th among Nation's Best Universities by U.S. News & World Report
- Swinburne Receives Five Star Ratings
Oh, the Places You'll Go... with the Global Leadership Program
November 2008
Swinburne’s inaugural Global Leadership Program (GLP) cohort completed their studies last week to the rhythmic verse of popular children’s author Dr Seuss.
Global leadership student Meredith Bushell quoted from Oh, the Places You’ll Go – the author’s last book and a popular gift for US graduates – in an emotional speech to her fellow classmates as they prepare for their final exams and embark on their own new journeys.
“There’s no right or wrong answer to how one should lead. There are theories, models and leaders of leadership, but the kind of leader you become is up to you,” she said.
“Although this seems daunting, I think everyone will agree it is one of the most freeing, liberating and exhilarating lessons we have learned. I know I speak for everyone when I say we are honoured to have been taught by such outstanding leaders.”
The group is the first ever to complete the joint program between Swinburne and Northeastern University, Boston.
The program allows students to complete a Master of Business (International Business) or Master of Professional Accounting from Swinburne and a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern without having to leave Melbourne. It is believed to be the only program of its kind in the world.
Professor Dale Murphy, Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Higher Education, said the need for global leadership couldn’t come at a more critical time. “We need significant intellectual global leadership and that’s what this program aims to produce.”
Northeastern’s Dr Patrick Plunkett, Senior Associate Dean for Global Engagement, described the inaugural cohort as pioneers. “You came into a program that was a concept we could only tell you about, but you saw that it creates a unique learning and skill set few people have.”
The program has surged in popularity since its inception in 2007 with 180 students expected to enrol next year. Swinburne hopes to deliver a biotechnology/leadership program with Northeastern by 2010.
Global leadership students ready to take on the world
November 2008
With the world of business becoming increasingly globalised, the value of an international education has never been greater.
Recognising this, 18 aspiring leaders from Melbourne have just completed Swinburne University’s Global Leadership Program – the first ever group of students to do so.
Believed to be the only program of its type in the world, the Global Leadership Program allows students to complete Australian and American master degrees concurrently, without ever having to leave Melbourne.
Over the last two years the collaborative degree structure has let students study either a Master of Business (International Business) or Master of Professional Accounting from Swinburne, and a Master of Science in Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston, USA.
According to Louise Goold, Director of Swinburne’s Centre for Global Programs, the innovative program gives students a remarkable international experience.
“With one degree taught by Australian academics and the other taught by American academics, the students get a very unique education,” she said. “I think they’ve found the style of the courses to be very different, not only in content, but also in teaching methodology.”
While the US lecturers travel to Swinburne to deliver the leadership component of the program, students can also choose to study two units intensively at Northeastern – adding an even greater international dimension to their study.
“These aspiring leaders are now prepared for a global environment. They have a unique combination of qualifications, knowledge and skills which gives them a real cutting edge over other graduates,” said Professor David Hayward, Dean of Swinburne’s Faculty of Business and Enterprise.
Hayward also believes these benefits have been recognised by prospective students, with the program surging in popularity since its commencement in 2007.
“There are 18 students who have just completed the program as part of the inaugural cohort. The second intake of students this year grew to over 100, and we are expecting about 180 students to enrol next year,” he said.
Given the increasing demand for this type of program, Swinburne is looking to expand its offerings and hopes to deliver a joint biotechnology/leadership program with Northeastern by 2010.
A ceremony to celebrate the inaugural cohort of students completing the program will take place on Tuesday 11 November. Attendees will include representatives from Swinburne, Northeastern and the Franchise Council of Australia.
Event details
Global Leadership Program Ceremony
Tuesday 11 November 2008
4:30pm to 6:30pm
Swinburne University, Hawthorn campus, AGSE207
Global leaders return from Boston
October 2008
Five lucky postgraduate students had the opportunity to take in the sights and soak up the sun of the American east coast as part of the inaugural Global Leadership in Boston Program.
The 4-week trip is an optional component of the joint masters program between Swinburne and Northeastern University, which gives Global Leadership students the chance to travel to Boston during the Australian winter term and undertake two intensive leadership units.
The students all came back with glowing reports and were delighted to have had the opportunity to experience a new and exciting learning environment.
“I enjoyed the class environment, study arrangements and the supportive framework provided by Northeastern,” said Lulu Liang. “I had a wonderful time and the whole trip has left me with impressive memories.”
Global leadership students head to Boston
Five students are set to head to Northeastern University, Boston, for the inaugural Global Leadership Summer Program. The second year students will undertake an intensive 4-week program in July as part of Swinburne’s prestigious joint masters program with Northeastern.
The program will be an invaluable opportunity to experience life and study in the US and explore Boston at the height of the North American summer. International Business student Raj Vydhyam is looking forward to gaining a greater understanding of America’s social, business and educational culture.
“I've enjoyed the Global Leadership Program and the company of great and dynamic Northeastern lecturers in Melbourne. Now, it's time to explore the Global Leadership of Northeastern in its own territory.”
In comparison to other programs, Raj says the Swinburne-Northeastern program is more appropriate to the needs of today’s corporate world.
“It provides a more practical and real-time learning experience than a normal MBA and an opportunity to acquire a double master in two years – which is a great incentive for any aspiring business student.”
Northeastern University academic staff to teach at Swinburne in 2008
Swinburne is once again extending a warm welcome to the visiting Northeastern University faculty who will be teaching in the Global Leadership Program. This year four distinguished academic staff from Northeastern will be travelling to Melbourne for the winter term and Semester Two to teach students enrolled in the Global Leadership Program.
Click here for more information about visiting staff from Northeastern University.
NUin Aus program for US high school graduates
As a result of the successful Pre-Freshman Program developed between Swinburne and Northeastern University in 2007 the program has now been transformed into the NUin Aus program. This program enables US students who have recently graduated from high school to travel to Australia to complete their first semester of university at Swinburne.
Students then return to the US to continue their undergraduate studies at Northeastern with credit for the work completed at Swinburne. Last year 23 students participated in the program. In 2008 around 40 US students are expected to enrol and will include students from a range of disciplines including arts, science, engineering and information technology. The NUinAus program runs from August through to November.
For more information please visit the Northeastern University website.
Farewell for Study Abroad Students from Northeastern University
The 23 pre-freshmen Study Abroad students from Northeastern University (Boston, USA) marked the completion of their eight weeks at Swinburne with a farewell ceremony at the Hawthorn campus. Swinburne's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Higher Education), Professor Dale Murphy, and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International and Development), Stephen Connelly, attended the ceremony, where certificates of completion were presented to the students. Northeastern University's Assistant Dean (International Education), Janet Headley, also travelled from the USA to join the students for the farewell ceremony.
The Northeastern students enjoyed their time at Swinburne's Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, and headed off on a seven-day tour to Canberra and Sydney before departing for home in mid-November.
The Swinburne-Northeastern Study Abroad program was organised through Swinburne's Northeastern Study Centre and is an expansion of the successful partnership between the two universities. The program is expected to become an annual event.
Swinburne Welcomes Study Abroad Students from Northeastern University
Swinburne recently welcomed 23 pre-freshman Study Abroad students from Northeastern University (Boston, USA). The students will be studying at Swinburne for 8 weeks at the Faculty of Life and Social Sciences, as well as undertaking a range of organised tours to wildlife parks, the Great Ocean Road and other tourist attractions in and around Melbourne.
On completion of their studies at Swinburne the group will head off on a seven-day tour to Canberra and Sydney before departing for home in mid-November. The Swinburne-Northeastern Study Abroad program has been organised through Swinburne's Northeastern Study Centre and is an expansion of the successful partnership between the two universities. The program is expected to become an annual event.
Swinburne Welcomes New Global Leadership Program Students
Swinburne welcomed its inaugural intake of Global Leadership Program (GLP) students, who commence the program this semester.
The program is a landmark initiative undertaken in partnership with Northeastern University in Boston, USA. In what is believed to be a world first, students are able to graduate with two master degrees upon completion of the GLP, one awarded by Swinburne and one by Northeastern.
A group of the new GLP students are pictured (front row) with various academics from the program (back row, from left), Professor John Pidgeon, Associate Dean, International and Marketing Development, Mr Keith Turpie, Program Director, Master of Professional Accounting, Ian Young, Swinburne's Vice-Chancellor, a GLP student, Dr Bruno Mascitelli, Deputy Academic Leader (Resources) Marketing & International Studies and Louise Goold, the Northeastern Study Centre Manager.
Swinburne to Offer Joint US Degrees in Melbourne
12 July 2006
Swinburne's Academic Board has approved a landmark agreement with Boston's Northeastern University to teach combined courses in Melbourne from 2007.
Vice Chancellor, Professor Ian Young, said the universities will initially offer two joint masters degrees under the banner of Postgraduate Programs in Global Leadership with other programs to follow.
“I believe this is the first time that students will be able to study for Australian and American qualifications at the same place anywhere in the world.
“From 2007, Swinburne will offer two joint masters degrees with the US half of the degrees to be taught by Northeastern academics seconded to Swinburne or flown out for short lecturing stints.
"Students get to have an Australian degree taught by Australians, and they also get a North American degree taught the way it is in the US," Professor Young said.
"We see this as the first step in a broader range of joint programs the universities can offer together, initially here in Australia but long-term in the United States as well."
The joint masters will consist of a Master of Business (International Business) / Master of Science in Leadership and a Master of Professional Accounting / Master of Science in Leadership. Around 50 students are expected to enroll in February next year, growing to about 400 in three years.
A Study Centre will be set up on Swinburne's Hawthorn campus that will act as a support and information service for enrolled and prospective students.
Northeastern is the fourth-largest private university in the US with around 24,000 students. Its Board of Trustees is expected to sign off on the agreement at its next meeting in September.
Read the story in The Age Newspaper about the deal.
Northeastern University Ranked 98th among Nation's Best Universities by U.S. News & World Report
17 August 2006
BOSTON, Mass. - The 2007 edition of U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges, released today, ranks Northeastern University, for the first time, as one of the nation's top 100 universities. Northeastern has continued its unprecedented ascent in the magazine's rankings, this year moving up a remarkable 17 spots to number 98 on the list. Since 2001, Northeastern has moved up 52 slots.
"We are pleased to see that U.S. News & World Report has recognized the continued progress of Northeastern University," said Mark Putnam, Chief Planning Officer at Northeastern University. "The rankings reflect our commitment to excellence in all that we do."
The U.S. News & World Report survey results acknowledge the progress Northeastern has made in key areas of educational excellence, including raising the freshman retention rate (at 88 percent this year), and making class sizes smaller, with more than half of all classes at Northeastern now comprised of fewer than 20 students.
In addition, Northeastern's peer assessment score, a reflection of academic reputation, soared from 2.9 last year to 3.1 this year (on a scale of 1-5).
"We believe that our peers are now recognizing what we have known for some time," said Northeastern University Provost, Ahmed Abdelal. "Northeastern is attracting top-flight faculty, sought-after students, and significant research funding from federal agencies and private donors commensurate with the nation's very best universities."
For the fifth consecutive year in the specialty rankings, U.S. News & World Report also placed Northeastern among the top schools in the nation in the "Programs to Look For" section of the guide in the category "Internships," a nod to the excellence and unique nature of the University's flagship co-op program.
The annual U.S. News & World Report list evaluates public and private colleges and universities with the goal of providing prospective students and their parents with a baseline evaluation of college programs.
Swinburne Receives Five Star Ratings
21 August 2006
Swinburne is pleased to announce that The Good Universities Guide 2007 has awarded Swinburne five star ratings for:
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Graduate Rating of the Overall Education Experience |
As the ONLY university in Victoria to receive five star ratings for Teaching Quality and the Overall Education Experience, Swinburne continues to advance its position as a high-ranking Australian university, dedicated to providing quality education.
Swinburne also received four star ratings for:
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Research Intensivity |
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Entry Flexibility |
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International Enrolments |
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Cultural Diversity |
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Toughness to Get In |
The Good Universities Guide is Australia's only comprehensive Degree and University ratings guide.