APEC University Uses the Oxford Tutorial Learning Method

Oxford University is the oldest English language, and most prestigious university in the world, and dates from 1096.

Oxford University’s old students include 5 kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 25 British Prime Ministers, 9 current holders of the Order of Merit, plus 3 Saints, 85 Archbishops and 18 Cardinals.

At APEC, like Oxford, other British, Australian and New Zealand Universities students are empowered and encouraged to do more research through student-centred learning, and to submit their work findings as assignments. They are taught to take responsibility, think critically, and ponder the question and research program, then to communicate their thoughts in understandable English, clearly and in writing.

British universities are not members of an association of universities. They are independent institutions. As they do not have an association of schools and universities attempting to control the curricula and teaching methods they tend to offer more innovative programs than their American counterpart universities.

APEC’s program characteristics are different to American universities. These differences include: -

• Student-centred-learning is emphasised more than teaching.
• A student’s learning is done through research and writing instead of study for examination.
• APEC is highly decentralised and individual.
• The student is treated as person.
• Professors, and tutors are approachable.
• Degree programs are more specialised.

APEC, like Oxford University, offers research degrees at the Master, and Doctoral levels and these degrees can be awarded entirely on the basis of a student's research projects, with no exam required. Student-centred-learning programs do not force students to study what they already know or do not need to know. Rather the program allows the student to choose an area of research that is relevant to their work, or company.

APEC programs are based on this model of educational relevance and excellence.

APEC does not require GMAT, GRE, IELTS or TOEFL exams, or prior studies in business, to be enrolled, and accepts students without a Bachelor's degree. APEC believes that anyone who has the potential to do graduate business studies should have the opportunity to do so.

The Oxford tutorial learning method has been used successfully for over 500 years. It’s an accurate, personally oriented teaching and learning methodology. An Oxford student has an academic advisor. An APEC student has a Program Supervisor, or Professor.

APEC, emphasises the student learning to think critically, through conduct of his / her research and writing. The student is responsible to plan and manage their time to ensure the necessary work gets done and assignments are submitted on time.

The Oxford student meets generally for an hour a week with their tutor. Lectures do not have to be attended. At APEC you meet with your supervisor, professor online, or by phone, as needed. Thereby, providing you with flexibility, support, and ongoing discussion and interaction with your supervising professor.

APEC students, like those in the Oxford system learn to present, consider, accept constructive advice, and to defend their theories and opinions. Undertaking student-centred-learning on topics, and writing assignment papers hones their thinking, writing and presentation skills. Students are given individual attention. All APEC students enjoy the benefits of our Oxford's tutorial learning methods.

• APEC’s Oxford tutorial learning system supports student development and skills such as: -
• Personal organisation.
• Time management - the ability to work productively while under pressure.
• Thinking – logically and clearly.
• Debate – the ability to present a reasoned argument.
• Criticism – see objectively by not responding to subjective red herrings (side tracks).
• Truth - the ability to assimilate the truth and respond to it.
• Praise – appreciate the truth in other points of view.
• English Writing – convey arguments – conclusions and recommendations in easy to understand English.

The APEC, Oxford tutorial, learning system supports each student to work independently with a professor as a facilitator and guide. It is recognised that the tutorial system is the best, fastest, and the best value-for-money way to acquire the skills to see students critically evaluate research material, organise thoughts, and be able to present them in a winning manner in English.

APEC uses the Oxford tutorial learning system because it is the recognised world leader in student-centred-learning.