Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology
{{Short description|Private college in Brunei}}
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{{Infobox university
| name = Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology
| native_name = {{lang|ms|Kolej Perdagangan dan Teknologi Cosmopolitan}} (Malay)
كوليج ڤرداڬڠن دان تيكنولوڬي چوسموڤوليتن (Jawi)
| caption = The campus in 2024
| motto = Furthering Your Employability Potential
| motto_lang = en
| established = {{start date|2004}}{{Cite web |title=June 5th Visit – Page 4 |url=https://ccct.edu.bn/june-5th-visit/4/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology |language=en-US}}
| type = Private vocational school
| chairman = Abdul Aziz Abdul Latip{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://ccct.edu.bn/about-us/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology |date=11 January 2021 |language=en-US}}
| principal = Nadirah Jambol{{Cite web |title=Welcome to COSMO, Learning Partners! |url=https://ccct.edu.bn/welcome-to-cosmo-learning-partners/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology |date=30 September 2023 |language=en-US}}
| director = Prabhu Sethuratnam
| head_label = Managing Director
| address = Unit 5 & 6, Jaya Square, Simpang 13, Kampong Jaya Setia, Berakas
| city = Bandar Seri Begawan
| postalcode = BB 2713
| coordinates = {{coord|4.9410452|N|114.9394698|E|source:kolossus-dewiki|display=inline, title}}
| campus_type = Metropolitan
| website = [https://ccct.edu.bn ccct.edu.bn]
| logo =
| native_name_lang = ms
| image = Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology 02.jpg
| academic_affiliations = BTEC, City and Guilds
}}
The Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology ({{Langx|ms|Kolej Perdagangan dan Teknologi Cosmopolitan}};{{Cite web |date=30 January 2024 |title=COSMO bantu pelajar capai impian |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/cosmo-bantu-pelajar-capai-impian/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Media Permata Online |language=ms}} abbreviated as COSMO or CCCT) is a private vocational school located at Kampong Jaya Setia, Brunei.{{Cite web |date=2023 |title=Laporan Wawasan Brunei 2035 |url=https://www.wawasanbrunei.gov.bn/Downloads%20Files/Laporan%20Wawasan%20Brunei%202035_2015-2022.pdf |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=www.wawasanbrunei.gov.bn |publisher=Jabatan Perdana Menteri |page=34 |language=ms}} It provides programs that develop both soft and technical skills in Bruneian students, aiming to prepare them for personal and professional success by enhancing their communication, collaboration, resilience, and adaptability to the evolving corporate landscape.
Background
In 2004, CCCT was founded with a mere 25 pupils. Since September 2011, 1,200 students have been awarded BPTV scholarships, enabling them to attend the institution. It offers eight courses that span from HND to LCCI. They are in the midst of initiating degree programs that have already received approval from the Ministry of Education (MoE) as well as informatics courses like the diploma and advance diploma in gaming and animation.
Programmes
CCCT provided a number of Pearson-BTEC business, IT, and creative media programs. The Level-1 Introductory Diploma in Business, Level-2 International Certificate in Business, Level-3 Diploma in Business, and Level-5 HND in Business are the programs offered in the field of business. Programs in IT include the Level-1 Introductory Diploma in Computing, the Level-2 International Certificate in Computing, the Level-3 Diploma in Computing, and the Level-5 HND in Computing. The following are programs in creative media: Level-1 Introductory Diploma in Digital Media; Level-2 International Certificate in Creative Media Production; Level-3 Diploma in Creative Media Production; and Level-5 HND in Creative Media Production (Visual Effects).{{Cite web |title=Courses |url=https://ccct.edu.bn/courses/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology |date=21 November 2020 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=April 2021 |title=Senarai kursus-kursus kelolaan CCCT yang diiktiraf oleh MKPK |url=https://www.moe.gov.bn/Shared%20Documents/Brunei%20Darussalam%20National%20Accreditation%20Council/4.%20CCCT%20(1).pdf |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Ministry of Education}}
CCCT educators and students have participated in a number of public programs and events to highlight their varied interests. Students enrolled in the multimedia program receive industrial training through Paperplane Media, where they arrange events to acquire expertise.{{Cite web |date=24 October 2023 |title=42 educators upskilled |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/42-educators-upskilled/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-US}} Furthermore, in order to improve their abilities, BTEC instructors completed a professional development course.{{Cite web |date=23 December 2023 |title=Passion Week |url=https://www.rtbnews.rtb.gov.bn/Lists/News%202018/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=39666 |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Radio Television Brunei}} Additionally, the organisation organised a learning tour to Cyber Security Brunei, offering an insight about the cybersecurity industry.{{Cite web |date=15 February 2023 |title=CSB Hosts Educational Visit from Cosmopolitan College |url=https://www.csb.gov.bn/csb-hosts-educational-visit-cosmopolitan-college |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cyber Security Brunei}} CCCT organised a drone-focused technology lecture in association with K-MAS Management with the goal of improving students' employability and equipping them for next industry advancements.{{Cite web |date=3 October 2017 |title=Kolej Cosmopolitan terokai teknologi dron |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/kolej-cosmopolitan-terokai-technology-dron/ |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830191519/https://mediapermata.com.bn/kolej-cosmopolitan-terokai-teknologi-dron/ |archive-date=30 August 2021 |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Media Permata Online |language=ms}} Additionally, students participated in a CV writing clinic hosted by the Brunei Institute of Islamic Leadership and Finance (BILIF), which aimed to increase their employability and alleviate unemployment in Brunei.{{Cite web |date=8 April 2021 |title=50 sertai klinik penulisan CV |url=https://mediapermata.com.bn/50-sertai-klinik-penulisan-cv/ |url-status=deviated |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230614023857/https://mediapermata.com.bn/50-sertai-klinik-penulisan-cv/ |archive-date=14 June 2023 |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Media Permata Online |language=ms}}
Student life
Over 4,149 students have graduated from CCCT overall since the school's founding as of 24 June 2023.{{Cite web |date=24 June 2023 |title=Over 300 Cosmopolitan College students graduate |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/over-300-cosmopolitan-college-students-graduate/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-US}} Adult people who want to continue their education but lack a basic certification are applying to the college.{{Cite web |title=Govt job not the only option: minister |url=https://business.mofe.gov.bn/Lists/Articles/NewDispForm.aspx?ID=372&ContentTypeId=0x010053D510AE9EDD3B40847D00F6105138E3 |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=business.mofe.gov.bn}}
Affiliations and collaborations
CCCT is a partner of several organisations consisting of Brunei Halal Foods,{{Cite web |last=Noor |first=Adib |date=11 June 2022 |title=Company, college ink agreement |url=https://borneobulletin.com.bn/company-college-ink-agreement/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Borneo Bulletin Online |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=9 June 2022 |title=MoU signing with Brunei Halal |url=https://ccct.edu.bn/mou-signing-with-brunei-halal/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology}} University of Technology Brunei,{{Cite web |title=Partner Universities {{!}} Universiti Teknologi Brunei |url=https://www.utb.edu.bn/external-and-industry-relations-eir/corporate-communications-office-cco/partnerships/partner-universities/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=www.utb.edu.bn}} Rizal Technological University,{{Cite web |date=8 August 2024 |title=Cosmopolitan College of Commerce and Technology and Perfect Proofreaders. com from Brunei Visited RTU for Global Qualifications |url=https://www.rtu.edu.ph/cosmopolitan-college-of-commerce-and-technology/ |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Rizal Technological University |language=en}} and HiTUNE.{{Cite web |title=COSMO – HiTUNE meterai MoU latihan kemahiran industri |url=https://www.pelitabrunei.gov.bn/Lists/Berita%202018/NewDisplayForm.aspx?ID=47535&ContentTypeId=0x0100A15AC32EE9717E478A995CCD9EFFA221 |access-date=13 August 2024 |website=Pelita Brunei |language=ms}}
References
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External links
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Category:Business schools in Brunei