The decision means Malaysian graduates of CSU’s Bachelor of Applied Science (Food Science) degree may apply for employment in the Malaysian public service, opening additional career opportunities.

Food science course coordinator Associate Professor Terry Harden explained Malaysian students study the first two years of the three-year degree in their own country through a twinning program with Sedaya International College and travel to CSU for their final year. 

“This accreditation firmly establishes CSU’s reputation as a recognised provider of food science education both in Australia and overseas,” Professor Harden said.

The first group of Malaysian food science students arrived in Australia this year, with 21 students currently completing third year subjects on the Wagga Wagga Campus.

In another development in Malaysia, CSU has signed an agreement with the Sedaya International College to enable graduates from its Diploma of Science to complete a degree in medical and applied biotechnology on the Wagga Wagga Campus. 

The first students will arrive at the University in July 2003 to complete the last 18 months of their course.

Head of the School of Biomedical Sciences Lyn Angel said the University anticipates that the course will also achieve accreditation from the Malaysian Government.

Through its partner institutions in Malaysia, HELP IRI and the Institute of Advertising Communication Training (IACT), Charles Sturt University also offers courses in information technology, business and advertising.