Singapore, 07 May 2003

All You Need to Know About Salem International University, West Virginia, USA

What is Salem International University? Why should I choose Salem over other universities? Is the campus full of exciting activities? Can I get a US degree without having to travel overseas? If these and more are some of the questions that revolve in your mind when making your choice of higher education study, then, at Informatics, we provide the answers and more right at your fingertips.

Salem International University (SIU) is a private, independent, liberal arts college based in West Virginia, founded in 1888 as Salem College. In July 2001, SIU entered into a partnership with Informatics Holdings Ltd and seeks to provide students with an international, intercultural educational experience through the offers of Baccalaureate degrees and degrees at the Masters level. SIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Currently, the Salem International University offers two degree-programme majors and a post-graduate degree via Purpletrain.com, the e-learning service provider of Informatics Group:

* Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Computer Science (IT Major)
* Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Business Management (Management or International Business)
* Master of Business Administration

For students who are contemplating doing a US degree programme, your choice on Salem International University study is obvious:

Q. How do I know if SIU is "Accredited"?

There are six regional accrediting agencies in the United States. Depending on the location of the institution, it should be accredited by one of the regional accreditation boards. In addition to the regional accrediting boards, there are also professional accrediting boards for professional degrees such as engineering, medical and law. You should always check with your home country to see if such professional accreditation is necessary in order to practice professionally in that country. SIU is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission, one of the six established regional accrediting agencies in the United States.

Q. Why Choose SIU

SIU is featured in the USNEWS 2003 Best US Colleges & Universities

SIU is an Accredited US University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools

SIU is a Private University that specifically caters to individual learning development with individual attention for each student as student to faculty ratio is 14:1

SIU is not only regionally accredited but is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) accredits all the business programmes including the MBA

A US education gives an enriching, and worldly view on-top of normal academia

Programmes on-campus, online and via executive learning are taught by the actual SIU faculty members- 78% of faculty members have doctorate degrees

3 Modes of learning to suit your individual learning needs via e-Learning, On-Campus and Executive Learning

And more…

“Initially, I didn’t know about Salem International University and how recognized it is. Now, I find that most of my queries and concerns about the university and the programmes it offers, have been answered, “ said Desmond Tan, a current SIU student. “Now, I have more confident in my degree award and am proud to be an undergraduate of SIU,“ added Derrick.

Visit our SIU website at http://www.informaticsgroup.com/siu today and have all your questions answered!