‘We’re proud of you’ says Manly MP James Griffin to ICMS Graduates
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Aleksandra Shcherbakova
Master of Management
“I have met some truly impressive talents and kind personalities among our lecturers."
Angelica Balajadia
Master of Management
“I have found my people here, I have networked here. I am open to doors opening and so many doors are opening already."
Wiranpatchara (Sandy) Wongchanapai
Master of International Business
"Whilst studying at ICMS, I was able to have a strong work/study life balance".
Cameron Colvin
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"My work experience boosted my confidence and allowed me to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings."
Taylor McLeod
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
“The small, intimate environment in my lectures makes me feel like I am being heard and that I am getting the most out of my studies."
Julie Williams
Bachelor of Business (Fashion and Global Brand Management)
"I chose ICMS because they have provided me with the opportunity to kickstart my career through their many industry partners".
Keegan Du Preez
Bachelor of Business Management (Accounting)
"ICMS is realistic. They understand the realistic expectations of various markets. It’s not just textbook knowledge, especially compared to every other competitor".
Michaela Mayes
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"ICMS' Work Integrated Learning gave me the ability to gain real life experience before I even graduated".
Alana Williams
Bachelor of Business (Accounting)
“I worked full time whilst studying, with ICMS allowing for such a great work to study ratio and balance, where I was flexibly allowed to do both.”
Juliette Wilson
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
"I think the biggest thing is that you get a personalised experience, and you’ll be treated like a person, not a number".
Calum McKnight
Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
“Very quickly, ICMS gave me a circle of friends who are pretty driven – but who also like to have fun – and when I see where they are now it’s pretty exciting and it drives me further.”
Ewan Metcalfe
Bachelor of Business (Sports Management)
"Through being at this college and the geographical location, it always reminded me to stay grounded, keep working hard to further improve my life and stay happy".
A message of support and congratulations was delivered to recent graduates by Manly MP James Griffin – with a special shout-out given to those graduating offshore.
To celebrate and recognise students who have successfully completed their degrees in extraordinary circumstances amid a global pandemic – the International College of Management, Sydney (ICMS), Aspire Institute and International Sport College Australia (ISCA) held three multimodal (virtual and on-campus) graduation ceremonies on Friday, 16 April.
To make allowances for Covid-19 restrictions and to ensure the safety of graduands, guests and staff, three ceremonies were held at ICMS’ main campus in Northern Beaches, Sydney, NSW. Due to COVID restrictions on capacity in the Chapel, parents and family watched live ceremonies in the Great Hall before joining their graduand for a celebratory reception.
This is all very different to previous years where the ICMS Great Hall is packed with graduands and proud parents, academic faculty in full regalia and invited guests from ICMS’ valued industry partners.
However, a thread woven throughout the ceremonies – watched from around the world via livestream – was that ICMS is proud of the graduands, acknowledging the challenges that have come with completing studies in a pandemic, and that off-shore students are missed but will always be a part of the ICMS community.
This was underlined by a message of support and congratulations delivered by Manly MP James Griffin.
“I want to acknowledge the fact that your graduation today is particularly impressive considering the challenges many of you faced during the final year of your studies. Someday you’ll look back and think, ‘Wow, I managed to complete my studies at the strangest time ever…’ and you will be as proud of yourself as we are of you today,” Griffin said.
“Everyone who is graduating today transitioned successfully to online studies when it was needed – and many of you had to return to your home countries. To those graduating off-shore today, hopefully you are celebrating today at home with your families and friends. Of course, we wish you could have been here in person,” Griffin said.
185 Undergraduates were awarded (113 on campus, 58 online, 14 in absentia) and 108 (68 on campus, 14 online, 26 in absentia) Postgraduates were awarded, with 293 graduating in total.
“To all graduands, remember that you will always be a part of our Manly community. The memories of your time at ICMS, the connections you’ve made and the education you have received are something that I know you will value for the rest of your life.”
To watch the livestream recording of the three ceremonies, click here:
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