Griffith College and Griffith University celebrate 20 years of partnership

This year is the 20th anniversary of the successful partnership agreement between Griffith University and Griffith College (formerly QIBT). Navitas and Griffith University have successfully collaborated – through QIBT – since 1997 providing pathway courses for more than 14,000 domestic and international students.
The first intake of students at the University’s Mt Gravatt campus was in 1998 with 97 students enrolled in five programs. Many more programs were added to the original 5 over the ensuing years, and in 2012, the College added a second location and began delivering classes on the University’s Gold Coast campus.
The college was renamed in December 2015 as Griffith College in order to integrate more closely with the University and cement the notion of the College as the best pathway to Griffith University.
Griffith University Vice Chancellor and President Professor Ian O’Connor said Griffith College was a formidable extension to Griffith University and provided a key pathway

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Social impact key for MBA scholarship winner

Mahommed Tilly strives to provide positive social and financial outcomes for Aboriginal Australians.
As the Investment Manager for Indigenous Business Australia, he makes decisions creating value for Australian communities.
While he’s long wanted to undertake a Master of Business Administration, between work, family and financial commitments, he simply couldn’t take the next step – until now.
Mahommed is the winner of the 2017 QBM Griffith MBA Responsible Leadership scholarship, valued at $51,000.
“I’m very excited,” he said.  “It’s the best award I’ve ever received and opens a wonderful opportunity for me. I couldn’t be happier.”
The Griffith MBA core values align with Mohammed’s vision in his current role.
Miriam Carter
“Firstly, responsible leadership gives me the tools to deal with my internal team as well as engage more effectively with stakeholders and clients,” he explained.
“Sustainability enables me to learn about ways in which our investments can be tailored towards opportunities that can provide a sustainable

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