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Curtin Business School

Hand in hand with industry

We understand that you want a degree that is at the forefront of where industry is going.

So, we go straight to the source and ask industry leaders to work with us to create the best courses possible.

Expert advice

Our Advisory Council, comprised of Western Australian and international business leaders, government bodies and professional organisations, ensures Curtin Business School has strong links with the business world.

We also have an Advisory Board for each of our Schools with senior industry leaders, CEOs and Managing Directors of companies that you may want to work for one day. These Boards ensure you will graduate with all the skills that industry expects.

Leading companies represented on our industry boards and advisory council include:

  • KPMG
  • RAC
  • Bendigo Bank
  • Fremantle Port Authority
  • QANTAS
  • LotteryWest 
  • Unisys
  • Wesfarmers
  • Rio Tinto
  • Australia Post
  • Tourism WA

Welcomed into industry

Our courses are professionally recognised by key industry bodies such as:

  • CPA Australia
  • Australian Securities and Investments Commission
  • Financial Planning Association
  • Australian Marketing Institute
  • Australian Property Institute
  • Taxation Institute of Australia
  • Chartered Accountants
  • Australian Human Resources Institute
  • Australian Institute of Management
  • Public Relations Institute of Australia
  • International Advertising Association
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants

Lecturers with "know how" experience

Our teaching staff are experts in their fields. Many have extensive industry experience with plenty of anecdotes to liven up your lectures. Classes often include guest lecturers, or case studies based on real companies.

 

The Team Behind You

Did you know that when you study at Curtin Business School, there is a whole team of people whose job it is to make sure you have the support you need? We don't just throw you in the deep end!

The School of Management Advisory Board
The School of Management Advisory Board meets regularly to assess the quality and relevance of the courses the School offers.
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Bizquest
Bizquest sees students being mentored by KPMG senior staff through an international business challenge. Guest speakers in the program have included Mr Richard Court, the former Premier of WA, as well as other business leaders.
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PADC
Advertising students benefit from a unit which is run by senior Advertising professionals from Perth. Curtin has formed a partnership with the PADC (Perth Advertising and Design Club) so not only do they advise on what graduates should be learning, they're often the ones teaching it.
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