Business and Community Education
The Faculty of Business and Community Education is committed to providing a focus on general education. This approach reinforces the belief that a broad educational element complements more specialised training, giving our graduates the flexibility required to take on the challenges of a demanding career. Four schools, each with a specific focus, are represented within the faculty:
School of Business and Information Technology
In today’s fast-paced business world, a solid grounding in information technology is essential. The School of Business and Information Technology provides the knowledge and skills - both technology and business-based - to equip students with relevant qualifications to help them reach their potential and career goals.
Courses in areas such as Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources, Information Technology, Management, Marketing and Project Management, are delivered in state-of-the art facilities.
- accounting
- business
- entrepreneurship
- information technology
- library
- marketing
- project management
- PRINCE2 training
- accelerated business and management evening courses
School of Communication and General Education
The courses offered by the School of Communication and General Education develop a student’s educational base to advance their opportunities in work and life. The school provides a range of programs that challenge and enable students to pursue their own personal and professional development, in a supportive and encouraging learning environment.
- adult tertiary preparation
- AUSLAN
- Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP)
- Workplace English Language and Literacy - WELL Program
- work access
School of Indigenous Australian Peoples
Courses are designed specifically to support and address the training needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This school is supported by the Indigenous community and operates in partnership with a Community Advisory Council, with representation from industry, government departments and organisations in the community, and support and advice from community Elders.
Central to the school’s mission is to provide an encouraging environment for students to reach their goals in vocational training and education. Programs are offered in areas of study such as Cultural Studies, Education, Community Services, Business Administration, Hospitality, Sport and Recreation, and Training and Assessment.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural arts
- business administration
- community services
- education
- government administration
- justice
- training and assessment
School of Language and Literacy
Southbank Institute of Technology, School of Language and Literacy aims to make a positive impact on the future of our students by providing the highest quality language programs, in a comfortable and supportive learning environment.
We offer innovative and challenging training courses in English language, literacy and numeracy. These courses provide important pathways to employment and further study. They cater for students with various English language, literacy or numeracy needs and for students who wish to work in the rewarding fields of adult literacy and migrant support through the following programs.
- AMEP (Adult Migrant English Program)
courses in English language training to help newly arrived migrants and refugees settle in Australia - Language Literacy and Numeracy Program (LLNP)
improve your language, literacy and numeracy skills for employment or to progress onto further training or study - English Language Teaching
courses to help improve English for Academic Purposes and English for Employment - Volunteer Tutor Program
training course to help volunteers develop tutoring skills - ELICOS (English language intensive programs for overseas students)
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
By studying with Southbank you will enjoy the benefits of learning from highly qualified and experienced staff in our new, world class learning facilities. These state of the art training facilities are equipped to provide you with an outstanding educational experience in purpose built learning areas.
Last updated 9 January, 2012





