Edith Cowan University

We are inclusive and enrich society by reducing inequalities through high-quality teaching and research that matters. The four key elements of the School’s mission have been expanded as follows: Inclusive: • Our staff and students are diverse, with many from countries outside of Australia. • We value the unique life experiences and ideas that diverse individuals offer. • We foster an inclusive environment where all feel welcomed, respected, and supported. • We aim for all stakeholders to have access to opportunities and resources to fully participate in, and contribute meaningfully to, social and economic life. Enrich Society by reducing inequalities: • We support a unique student profile by providing opportunities for education to all. • We accommodate our students’ diverse needs by providing alternative entry pathways, flexible study and course options, and supportive student experiences. • We cultivate socially responsible business graduates with the knowledge, skills, and industry insights essential for success in a global job market. • We collaborate with industry and government on research projects and activities which aim to progressively achieve equal opportunities in the workplace, the community, and overall well-being. High Quality Teaching: • We empower students to participate, innovate and succeed by using active learning and student-centred pedagogy to create dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. • We deliver high-quality curriculum aligned with industry needs and emerging trends through robust feedback, review, and assurance processes. • We embed ethical decision-making, responsible management, and diverse perspectives in all our courses. • We facilitate work-integrated learning opportunities to apply theory to real-world situations, engaging with industry and community through projects, placements, consultancies, and internships. • We cultivate international partnerships to provide global learning opportunities, such as collaborative online learning, exchange programs, and study tours. Research that matters: • We collaborate with stakeholders to produce high-quality, impactful, and innovative research with significant real-world value practical value in the real world. • We nurture the next generation of scholars by providing training and support to our Higher Degrees by Research students and early to mid-career academics, building their capabilities to set them up for career success. • We generate meaningful and translatable knowledge by engaging with strategic partners to solve business challenges and address inequalities positively impacting the lives and futures of others.