Monash signs partnership agreement with Peking University
Monash University has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with Peking University in Beijing, the number one ranked university in China, as part of a unique study program for its Bachelor of International Business students. Under the agreement, students are able to study at Peking University on a 12-week international exchange, providing them with the opportunity to learn from some of the most influential leaders in China. Funding to support this exchange has been secured under the Commonwealth Government’s New Colombo Plan.
According to Dr Errol Muir, Program Director, the partnership with Peking is just the beginning in a series of international offerings that Monash is working towards as the Bachelor of International Business evolves.
“Our goal is for every student to become internationally focused so they can better understand and meet the needs of industry and government whilst being aware of impacts on broader global issues when they graduate. The partnership with Peking coupled with the innovative approach of our program means we're well placed to empower students to help solve increasingly complex global problems,” said Dr Muir.
“With Monash already running a model with Warwick University this new collaborative model for higher education has positioned us to compete with the world's most elite universities.”
Launched in February this year and run out of Monash's new city location on Collins Street in Melbourne, the Bachelor of International Business is a specialist degree taught in a trimester model, enabling students to complete a three-year degree in just two years. The program offers students the option of the 12-week exchange at Peking or an internship within Australia.
Utilising flip-style teaching methods, a more ‘learner-centred’ approach that facilitates increased collaboration within the classroom whilst delivering course content outside of the classroom, this degree reflects a new approach to learning.
“As we evolve, new modes of education will emerge, challenging traditional concepts of what it is to be a university. Virtual learning is a prime example, offering opportunities for learning beyond simply accessing digital resources and creating a platform to foster collaboration with peers and develop life-learning networks,” added Dr Muir.