Prestigious and versatile International Degree Transfer Programmes
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Over the last three decades, the Gateway Group, has achieved its unique position within the education sector in Sri Lanka as one of the largest and highly trusted establishments. Gateway Graduate School, the higher education and professional development division, sustains the overall ethos of the Gateway Group in terms of providing innovative and quality international learning solutions that keep up with the requirements and changes of the 21st century education space.
The Rising Need for International Degree Transfer (Twinning) Programmes
In an increasingly globalizing era, international education plays an important part in preparing the youth for employability that necessitates dynamism, open mindset, innovation, creativity, entrepreneurship, leadership, emotional intelligence and cross-cultural competence.In addition to these advantages, by joining an International Degree Transfer programme that can be partially studied in Sri Lanka, both students and parents will gain significant financial benefits in terms of saving on tuition fees and cost of livingotherwise incurred by following full degree studies abroad.
The ‘One plus Two’ Model – Open to Students Who Have Just Completed Their Advanced Levels
Gateway Graduate School offers its International Degree Transfer programmes under the ‘One plus Two’ model: First year degree studies in Sri Lanka followed by the second and third year degree studies at a prestigious university abroad. This approach accommodates the requirements of those interested in immigration opportunities as countries such as Australia stipulate that students applying for their Post-Study Work scheme must have studied locally at least for a period of two years.
The International Degree Transfer programmes of Gateway Graduate School are open to students who have successfully completed their Advanced Level studies (British/local) with at least two subjects. Students without Advanced Levels or those who have just completed their IGCSEs or local Ordinary Levels can pursue their International Foundation Diploma studies at Gateway Graduate School to gain admission for the International Degree Transfer programmes. Option 1: International Degree Transfer Programme Leading to a
Broad Range of Degrees Related to Computing
Students complete the NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing at Gateway Graduate School in Sri Lanka before transferring to universities in Australia, UK or Ireland. Given the comprehensive nature of the Diploma in Computing, students have multiple transfer options to varied degree programmes related to general Computing and Computer Science as well as pathway programmes in diverse fields such as Business Information Technology, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Networks and Security, Software Development, Mobile Application Development, Games and Entertainment Design, Web Development, Digital Media Technology, Forensic Computing and so on.
Option 2: International Degree Transfer Programme Leading to a
Broad Range of Degrees Related to Business
As with Computing, students complete the NCC Level 4 Diploma in Business at Gateway Graduate School in Sri Lanka and then transfer to a university in Australia, UK, Ireland or Malaysia. The Diploma in Business provides a thorough preparation to students such that they will be able to progress onto a diverse range of programmes. These include general Business Management degrees as well as specialist pathways such as International Business Management, Finance and Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, International Tourism Management, International Hospitality Management, International Hotel Management, Sport and Recreation Management and Business Information Technology.
Option 3: International Degree Transfer Programme Leading to a
Degree in Business and Music
The University of Adelaide, a prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) university in Australia, has joined hands with Gateway Graduate School and the Soul Sounds Academy, to offer a pathway for earning a Bachelor of Business (Major) and Music (Minor) degree. The first year of the degree will be jointly delivered in Sri Lanka by Gateway Graduate School and the Soul Sounds Academy. Upon successful completion of the first year, students will receive an international Diploma in Business (awarded by UK’s NCC Education) and a Diploma in Music (jointly awarded by Gateway Graduate School and the Soul Sounds Academy). They will also qualify to go onto the second year of undergraduate studies at the University of Adelaide to complete a degree in Business and Music.
Option 4: Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Dual Enrollment Program
In addition to the above standard ‘One plus Two’ options, Gateway Graduate School has entered into a groundbreaking partnership Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the largest university worldwide for Aviation and Aerospace studies with leadership positions in Engineering, Science and Technology, to offer the Dual Enrollment Program. This is the first time the program has been launched outside of the United States. Students who are interested in earning university credits in Sri Lanka as per the North American framework in fields related to Aeronautics and Flight Training, Aviation Business Administration as well as general Engineering and Technology, will immensely benefit from the Dual Enrollment Program as they will be able to savetime and costs. Students can enroll for the Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment Program in parallel to their Advanced Level or International Foundation Diploma studies or immediately after their British or local Advanced Level examinations and earn credits which are equivalent to the first year of degree studies at Embry-Riddle and other North American universities.
Prestigious Partnerships for Progression
One of the exclusive advantages of studying at Gateway Graduate School for an International Degree Transfer programme is the opportunity that students have to progress onto top universities such as the University of Adelaide, Australia and the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. These are institutions placed within the top 1% of the universities worldwide. Likewise, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is the most prestigious institution worldwide for Aviation and Aerospace studies worldwide. In addition, there are special arrangements with institutions with international reputation for their subject disciplines e.g. the AACSB accredited Deakin Business School of Deakin University, Australia. It total, there are more than thirty (30) universities across the world that recognise the NCC Level 4 Diplomas in Computing and Business.
Possibility of Completing Full Degree Studies in Sri Lanka
The Gateway organisation takes a comprehensive approach to education. As such, there are options available for those students who will not be able to transfer to a foreign university after the completion of their first year studies due to changes in their personal circumstances or plans. These students will be able to complete their full British degrees within a period of two years in their respective fields (Computing or Business) at Gateway Graduate School in Sri Lanka. These degrees are awarded by the University of Central Lancashire and the University of Worcester. Those who pursue the Embry-Riddle Dual Enrollment Program also have the option of completing their full degree studies in Sri Lanka with credit exemptions in many fields ranging from Aeronautics to Aviation Business Administration. This arrangement is made through Embry-Riddle Worldwide & Online. All of these institutions are recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC) of Sri Lanka.
Additional Benefits
Students will also enjoy a range of additional benefits when they study at Gateway Graduate School: World-class learning infrastructure; workshops by renowned academics from partner universities; guest lectures by professionals from the industry; internship opportunities with top corporate organisations before transferring abroad for the second part of studies; expert counselling and guidance to ensure international university progression as per the individual requirements of students; sports facilities for basketball, cricket, football, swimming, badminton, table tennis, squash, tennis and netball; recreational opportunities; and friendly environment to support student life.
The next academic intake for the International Degree Transfer programmes commences on the 29th of January 2019. Further details can be obtained by calling Thilina (Colombo) – 0777060157, 0112695103, 0112695107 or Limali (Kandy) – 0777687673, 0812203377 or by writing toinfo@gatewaygraduateschool.com.