(openPR) - India December 8, 2008 -- Bangalore, Karnataka - The Bangalore Management Academy, commonly known as BMA in India, has just celebrated its convocation ceremony for MBA 2008 batch.

Bangalore Management Academy proudly presented the first batch of students to graduate from The School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University at the Convocation Ceremony held on the morning of 26th Nov at the Hotel Chancery Pavillion on Residency Road.

The Vice Chancellor of Edith Cowan University, Australia Prof. Kerry O. Cox presided over the function as the Chief Guest. The function was also well attended by eminent academicians. Prof Dr. N. Jayasankaran, Academic Dean and Director of BMA, Mr. Robert Donison, Managing Director of BMA, Mr Ajith Thacholi, Director – Operations, Dr. Amir Ulla Khan and Mr. Romie Malhotra, former CEO of DELL graced the occasion.

Having finished their course with flying colours, 106 young men and women of the batch of 2008 received their degrees in Business and Law. The event was followed by a colourful cultural performance, which was appreciated by the audience.

General information about ECU

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and a significant cohort of international students.

Awarded university status in 1991, ECU has since developed innovative and practical courses across a wide range of disciplines, established a vibrant research culture and attracted a growing range of quality research partners and researchers, many working at the cutting edge of their fields.

ECU has more than 20,000 students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Approximately 4,000 of these are international students originating from around 91 countries.

More than 400 courses are offered through four faculties:

* Business and Law
* Computing, Health and Science
* Arts and Education, which includes the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA)
* Regional Professional Studies in the south-west of Western Australia

ECU works closely with private and public sector organisations, locally and overseas, in designing its study programs. Research is undertaken that is improving the quality of life for Australians and people around the world.

ECU is committed to breaking down barriers to education and is considered a pioneer in the development of alternative entry pathways to higher education, helping West Australians reach their potential.

For more information about the event, visit the website - www.bmaindia.com

Management school based in Bangalore, India, offers International MBA Programs, Master and Bachelor degree programs. The college is associated with Edith Cowan University (ECU), Northern Consortium UK, University Of Aberdeen and many other renowned Institutions. Bangalore Management Academy is a private, coeducational institution affiliated with some of the renowned Universities worldwide. BMA is fully committed to its mission to meet the highest standards for educating the minds, hearts and spirits of young men and women. Additional information about BMA can be found on the Web site at www.bmaindia.com

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