Queensland Institute of Business and Technology

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Queensland Institute of Business and Technology


Established:	1997
Type:	Public
Principal:	Heather Tinsley
Dean:	Ann Poiner
Staff:	80 (including sessional teaching staff)
Students:	1,600
Location:	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Campus:	Mt Gravatt
Affiliations:	Griffith University, Navitas
Website:	http://www.qibt.qld.edu.au/

1 Mission Statement
2 Programs
3 Student Services
4 Our Location and Facilities
5 References
6 External links

The Queensland Institute of Business and Technology (QIBT)^[1] is a higher education institution delivering programs as a registered Higher Education Provider approved by the Australian Government’s Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. QIBT is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS Provider Code 07137F) as required by the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000.

QIBT is located on Griffith University's Mt Gravatt campus, just fifteen minutes from Brisbane's central business district. The Mt Gravatt campus connects with Brisbane city through the extensive Busway network and M3 motorway.

Over 1,600 students are currently enrolled at QIBT. International students make-up 85% of the student population whilst Australian students make up the remaining 15%.

QIBT provides university level Diploma programs in the areas of Biosciences, Commerce, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Engineering, Graphic Design, Hotel Management and Information Technology.

QIBT also delivers Griffith University’s Mixed English and Academic Program, university Foundation program (Certificate IV) and Postgraduate Qualifying Program. These programs are offered in partnership with Griffith University, and are recognised by many other well known universities throughout Australia for the purpose of entry with advanced standing.

[edit] Mission Statement

QIBT exists to provide quality education in a supportive learning environment for a diverse body of domestic and international students in order to ensure the highest level of graduate outcomes so that graduates can successfully undertake further study or enter the workforce.

[edit] Programs

QIBT lecture centre on the Mt Gravatt campus of Griffith University

Pre-University
Mixed English and Academic Program (Griffith University CRICOS code 00233E)
Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies (Griffith University CRICOS code 026092K)
University level
Diploma of Biosciences (Griffith University CRICOS code 058859C)
Diploma of Commerce (CRICOS code 026674K)
Diploma of Criminology & Criminal Justice (Griffith University CRICOS code 058861J)
Diploma of Engineering (Griffith University CRICOS code 058860K)
Diploma of Graphic Design (CRICOS code 056514M)
Diploma of Hotel Management (CRICOS code 052593F)
Diploma of Information Technology (CRICOS code 026675J)
Postgraduate
Postgraduate Qualifying Program (Griffith University CRICOS code 024987J)

[edit] Student Services

At QIBT, we understand that the transition to university level study can be difficult for some students. A range of support services are made available to students during their studies at QIBT. The Welfare Advisor and Academic Advisor are readily available to handle enquiries of both an academic or personal nature including accommodation, airport pick-up, health, cultural support services, student mentoring program, student welfare, disability support, organised student activities, learning support, employment services and services specific to students who are under the age of 18.

[edit] Our Location and Facilities

QIBT is located on Griffith University's Mt Gravatt campus, high atop Mt Gravatt amidst native Australian bushland. QIBT students have full access to all of the university facilities and services including libraries, computer laboratories, sporting facilities, on-campus accommodation and employment services.