June 4, 2019

UOW Global Enterprises wins international business award

Winner of Consumer Services Award for business excellence

UOW Global Enterprises won the Westpac AustCham Australia-China Business Excellence Award for Consumer Services on 28 May for its work in Hong Kong.

There were nearly 200 nominations for eight awards. UOW Global Enterprises triumphed over industry-leading finalists including the AFL, SWISSE, Ego Pharmaceuticals and Port Adelaide Football Club.

 At the business awards, UOW College Hong Kong was acknowledged for delivering an exceptional Australian student experience across its programs.

“The award recognised the value of the services UOW College Hong Kong has been delivering to its 6000 students and its consistent and sustained business excellence, program growth and expansion into China,” UOW Global Enterprises CEO Marisa Mastroianni said.

“Thank you to our wonderful and dedicated teams in Australia and Hong Kong”

Since acquiring the College in Hong Kong, the college has gone from strength to strength.

From left, Kath McCollim (Executive Director Business Transformation UOW Global Enterprises), Marisa Mastroianni (Group Chief Executive Officer, UOW Global Enterprises), and Vanessa Bourne (Chief of Staff, UOW College Hong Kong).

UOW College Hong Kong has grown its market share from 12 to 17 per cent, been awarded a land grant for a new campus and successfully achieved CAP 320 accreditation that will facilitate the vision of transitioning the college to a private university in Hong Kong.

The College now delivers 28 locally accredited associate degrees, one diploma and four UOW degrees. 78 per cent of graduates continue to further studies in degree programs, while the remaining 22 per cent enter the job market after completing associate degrees. Additionally UOW College Hong Kong are very excited to be launching six new bachelor degree programs in September 2019.

“This prestigious awards program is one of the greatest platforms to showcase innovation, perseverance and success among Australian businesses in Greater China,” Westpac’s Asia Pacific General Manager Michael Correa said.

“As a sponsor, Westpac is proud to continue its support for businesses who are leading the way in the important Australia-China corridor.”
About AustCham Hong Kong

The Australian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is the largest international Australian Chamber and one of the largest and most influential international business organisations in Hong Kong.

Established more than 30 years ago, the chamber represents about 500 companies and 1400 members.

About UOW College Hong Kong

In July 2015 UOWGE acquired the Community College of City University in Hong Kong from the City University of Hong Kong. This deal was the first of its kind for an Australian and a Hong Kong university. It was renamed as UOW College Hong Kong and has become part of the UOW global network of higher education institutions.