The Open Learning Institute develops, manages and administers a range of fee paying educational and professional courses. The Open Learning Institiute can provide the middle link between the academic and the client to ensure a program is designed to meet specific client needs. Fee paying non-award programs are available to anyone who wishes to undertake a limited number of undergraduate or postgraduate subjects.
Students enrol in single subjects without any requirement to complete a degree or whole course.
Students who successfully complete subjects in the Non-award program may apply for credit when seeking entry to degree courses at Charles Sturt University or any other universities in Australia or overseas. Business Studies, Professional Studies, Professional Upgrade Programs, the Associate Student Program and the Psychology Update Program are all OLI non-award programs administered through the Program Management Unit of the Open Learning Institute. Short courses Short courses are specially designed for students who wish to study at home and at their own pace. Students are sent extensive course materials including textbooks, videos and study notes. Students receive a Certificate of Completion once the assessment requirements have been fulfilled satisfactorily.