Organization

The Founding of the College

The Philips College is a private, non-sectarian, independent, international institution which offers one-year, two-year, threeyear and four-year programmes of study. The College aims to meet the needs of young men and women preparing for careers in industry, commerce, the professions and the public service. The language of instruction at the Philips College is English, except in Pre-primary Education and Infant Child Care Studies which are taught in Greek.

Early in 1978 the founders of the Philips College, cognizant of the needs of tertiary education in Cyprus, decided to embark on an ambitious plan to further its cause.

The founders dreamt of an institution which would achieve the highest possible standards of education. The founders operated in line with the following statement:

"The College will be founded on the principle of providing the highest possible quality education in Cyprus aiming to help those seeking further educational opportunities to meet their potential"

The College’s current mission statement reads as follows:

"To provide the highest possible quality education in Cyprus based on the principles set out by the broader European educational and academic fraternity"

The College long ago established itself as an integral and respected part of the broader Cyprus community. Since its founding, the College has enjoyed respect from the community and reciprocated by responding positively and constructively.

The College and its Objectives

The Philips College aims to provide educational services to the people of Cyprus and the international community, and is committed to helping students achieve their potential.

The educational tasks of the Philips College are threefold:

• to provide students with the requisite analytical skills within the fields of existing knowledge;
• to help students apply knowledge to practical situations in a meaningful and tangible way.
• to engender in students positive attitudes.

The College strives to meet its goals by providing students with a balanced education coupled with specialised training in the fields of Business and Management Studies, Information Technology, Accounting and Finance, Public Relations, Law, Social Studies, Education and Office Communication with Languages.

The College has always strived to excel:

• in teaching and research and
• in the application of knowledge to solving practical community problems.

The curricula of the College recognise the need to provide students with a meaningful education that can help students act meaningful roles in society. The College places emphasis on the moral and spiritual context of education and structures its programmes in a way that can help students understand better these issues. The overall educational culture of the College is one which supports learning and encourages students to commit themselves to life-long learning.

The College believes in creating a climate which fosters learning. The College's commitment is not limitted to providing educational opportunities for the young; this extends to helping the working professional as well.

The College is committed to assisting students, faculty and administrative staff, alumni and other members of society in their development and growth. In striving to meet its commitments the College is dedicated to applying the most effective methods and programmes of study.