Auston Institute of Management

Corporate Profile June 2012

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................ 2 1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1

Our Vision .................................................................................................................. 1 Our Mission ............................................................................................................... 1 Our Values ................................................................................................................ 1 1.1 1.2 1.3
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About Coventry University ............................ Error! Bookmark not defined. Auston Research Centre (ARC)................... Error! Bookmark not defined. Regional Educational Outreach (REO) ....... Error! Bookmark not defined.

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS ........................................................................ 2

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About Singapore Education.......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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MANAGEMENT TEAM ........................................................................................ 2

3.1 3.2

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Academic Advisory Committee ............................................................................... 3

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Academic Counselling .................................. Error! Bookmark not defined. Student Services ........................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

EDUCATION DELIVERY ..................................................................................... 5

6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4

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Academic Pathway ......................................................................................... 5 Direct Honours Programs (validated by Coventry University) ................... 5 MBA Programs (validated by Coventry University) ..................................... 5 Anglia Preparatory English Course ............. Error! Bookmark not defined.

FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS .................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

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CONTACT ................................................................................................................ 6

INTRODUCTION
Founded in 1996, Auston Institute of Management (formerly known as Auston Institute of Management & Technology) has since established itself as a leading private education provider in Singapore for undergraduate and postgraduate education. Establishing an ambition toward quality education, we are committed to providing our students with the highest level of education and service. Our faculty and staff are dedicated, highly qualified professionals committed to offering students personal service and attention. Students at Auston Institute of Management are encouraged to undertake challenges; to think and question on a critical and analytical level; to develop a momentum for life-long learning; and to use the knowledge attained to fulfill their aspirations. Situated in the business hub of Singapore, our city campus offers students a higher education experience that is rigorous, effective, personalized and rich in cultural diversity. Our wide ranges of undergraduate and postgraduate programs are designed to meet the needs of students, employers, and the local & international community. Auston Institute of Management caters to the educational needs of individuals who aspire to equip themselves for a better future.

Our Vision
To be the preferred education provider in the Asia Pacific region

Our Mission
To provide a value added education for high workplace relevance

Our Values
Integrity = Trust and Responsibility Creativity in our approach Dedication to our Students Success In November 2011, Auston expanded its campus provision from a simple shop house near Boat Quay to a 12,000 sq ft space along Mohammed Sultan Road. Flanked by the corporate environment of United Engineers Square and the River Piazza to the rear, Austons location is hard to beat. Students now benefit for computer labs, break out discussion areas, study rooms, libraries and more. Students who wish to engage in sports and other activities are able to do so through the Student Councils Arrangement and the Student Welfare Officer. Auston is quickly reaching our vision to be a preferred education provider in the Asia Pacific region.

ACCREDITATION AND AWARDS

In line with our objective to be a provider of quality education, Auston Institute of Management constantly invests in the enhancement of our education and key service processes and infrastructure. Since 2007, Auston has been securing good reviews from ISO 9001-2001 Quality System audits. We also achieve positive quality audits from Coventry University during the three external examination boards each year. The Singapore Quality Class award is only given to the top 50 schools in Singapore. In October 2009, Austons award was renewed for a further 4 years till 2014. In September 2010, Auston successfully achieved the EduTrust Provisional award. This award was achieved in just 6 months after the new Private Education Act was passed in Parliament. Our effort to ensure the quality of student learning experience will continue as a cornerstone of the new managements philosophy.

ACADEMIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

As a private education provider, Auston Institute of Management recognised the importance of offering reliable and quality programmes and courses to students, including those programs of Coventry University. An Academic Advisory Committee was set up in July 2005.

Table 1: AAC Members

Name Professor S. Gopinathan PhD (Comparative Education), State University of New York MEd (History of Education), University of Singapore BA (Hons), University of Singapore Professor Chua Soo Jin PhD, University of Wales, UK BEng (Hons), University of Singapore Membership Chair Profile Associate Dean, Office of Education Research (OER). Vice-Dean (Policy), Centre for Research in Pedagogy & Practice, National Institute of Education

Member

Professor Seah Kar Heng PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University MSc in Mechanical Engineering, Queen's University BSc in Mechanical Engineering, Southampton University, UK Ms Teo Poh Kheam MBA, McGill University, Canada MA in Education, George Washington University, USA BA, University of Singapore LLB (Hons), University of London Professor Jimmy Chen PhD, Victoria University of Manchester Master of Science in Technology, Victoria University of Manchester BEng, University of London

Member

Member

Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), National University of Singapore (NUS) Deputy Director of the Singapore-MIT Alliance (SMA) Director of the Centre for Optoelectronics Deputy Executive Director of the Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) Member of IEEE Associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, NUS. And the Supervisor of the Design Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, as well as Hall Master of Raffles Hall. Senior Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers Member of Society of Automotive Engineers Held Assistant Chief Executive in the Singapore Hotel Association and its training subsididary. Played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Associations hotel school.

Member

Board member of the Singapore Economic Development Board and the Urban Redevelopment Authority, Singapore Chairman of the Fire Safety Appeal Advisory Board in The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Singapore Standard Technical Committee of Building Services in SPRING Singapore Visiting Professor of The University of Sheffield Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Business, Singapore Management University Ambassador for Singapore to UK and Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland Ambassador of Singapore to the Republic of Korea and Mongolia Director, Singapore Unit, ASEAN-Australia Joint Research Project

Professor Pang Eng Fong PhD (Labour and Industrial Relations), University of Illinois M.A (Labour and Industrial Relations) , University of Illinois B.A Honours in Economics , University of Singapore

Member

The Terms of Reference of this committee is to assist Auston Institute of Management in overseeing and approving policy developments related to education, scholarship and research so as to ensure consonance with Institution policy on education by: 1. Identifying emerging issues and to determine the priority to be given to them. 2. Initiating reviews of matters of concern within its Terms of Reference, as appropriate. 3. Advising on matters relating to education, education policy and strategy within the Institution. 4. Encouraging the work of the academic units in matters relating to education and academic programs. 5. Overseeing academic policies & programs & ensure the credibility, academic rigour & quality of programs. The Scope of the AAC is as follows: To consider for approval new program proposals and major revisions and periodically to review existing programs. To review & recommend policies concerning selection, admission, accreditation, assessment, re-enrolment and progression of students including course entry & lecturer requirements (if such requirements are not specified by partner institutions) & advise for improvement. To advise on the on-going review and development of the curriculum and the introduction of new courses. To advise on the appointment of Course Co-ordinators who set tests/examination papers and major assessment tasks, monitor marking of scripts and recommend student grades on the completion of the course. To review & advise on the student assessment and academic standards to ensure that they are consistent with the approved guidelines. To approve the membership and define the roles of Examination Board members. To review the quality of service delivery & feedback, adequacy of facilities for teaching & learning & advise for improvement including annual academic audit review reports from overseas partners. To review & advise on the allocation of funds targeted for the support of teaching and learning initiatives. To review & advise on the operation of procedures for ensuring academic quality, integrity and security of assessment tasks and results. To monitor & advise on the policies and activities directed to continuous improvement in education.

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EDUCATION DELIVERY
Academic Pathway
FOUNDATION DIPLOMA

DIPLOMA

POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMA ADVANCED DIPLOMA

ANGLIA PREPARATORY ENGLISH COURSE

DEGREE (TOP UP)

MBA

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Direct Honours Programs (validated by Coventry University)

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Finance (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business Management (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Marketing Management (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Human Resource Management (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Hospitality Management (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Logistics (Top-Up) Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Networking & Communications Technology (Top-Up) Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Information Technology (Top-Up) Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Network & Mobile Computing (Top-Up) Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science (Top-Up) Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Engineering Business Management (Top-Up)

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MBA Programs (validated by Coventry University)

MBA International Business MBA Engineering Management MBA IT Management MBA Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Learning Facilities
Auston Institute of Management is equipped with the necessary infrastructure and training facilities to deliver our associated university programs via structured and directed open learning methods. Occupying a total area of about 1400 m2, Austons city campus houses both training and administrative facilities. Austons academic and administrative staff can facilitate approximately 1,500 students in the students pursuit of qualifications.

Our Classrooms and Auditoriums are equipped with

Teaching aids such as whiteboard and A1 illustration Paper Over-head projectors and matte-screens Multimedia sound systems for classroom presentation Wi-Fi internet access

Our Engineering and Computer laboratories are equipped with

Computers installed with relevant software for educational learning Multisim Electronics Workbench Educational Packages Digital Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and multi-meters Digital Signal Processing starter kits

All classrooms are equipped with Soundproofing, Tablet chairs, Lecturers Podium, Projector and Screen, Whiteboards, Sound systems and Lecturers Computer.

A medium-sized classroom 7

Computer Lab (18 workstations)

Library

3 metre walkways for easy class-to-class access

Breakout and Study areas for course participants

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CONTACT
For more details, please contact: Michael Lin Managing Director Michael.L@auston.edu.sg

Auston Institute of Management Pte Ltd 61/63 New Bridge Road Singapore 059405 T 6334 5900 F 6333 5800 enquiries@auston.edu.sg www.auston.edu.sg

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