The Sydney Graduate School of Management (SGSM) at the University of Western Sydney is pleased to announce a significant expansion of its program offerings. In addition to classes being offered in the popular Parramatta location, future classes are planned for the Hills and Penrith areas.

According to SGSM's Head of School, "The School is growing to meet the needs of current and future students who have indicated a desire to study close to their home or to their workplace. Western Sydney is a region populated with business professionals who don't necessarily want to travel to the city. This important move will benefit the entire Western Sydney region, as strategic management knowledge, and the management education that provides it, is becoming more of a necessity."

The delivery of classes in the Penrith area has been welcomed by the Mayor of Penrith City, Cr Greg Davies, who said, "The arrival of classes from the renowned Sydney Graduate School of Management in Penrith is recognition of the strength of our city's business environment. This outlet of academic excellence will bolster that strength even further and provide community benefits for now and future generations.

"Penrith City's population is aching for more educational opportunities and the arrival of SGSM is welcomed," he said.

The delivery of classes in the Hills area has been welcomed by the Mayor of Baulkham Hills Shire Council, Clr John Griffiths. "Our Shire generally has a high number of people who are seeking higher qualifications," the Mayor said. "I am sure that the option of studying closer to home will be welcomed by many tertiary students in the area. I congratulate SGSM on their new initiative."

"SGSM places great importance on engagement with our communities in which we work, and it is these collaborative relationships that indicate SGSM is the business school that is practising what it preaches".

Operating out of the University's campuses in Western Sydney, the Parramatta CBD and throughout Asia, SGSM has grown from strength to strength over the past few years. For further information regarding SGSM, or to register to attend an information session, visit www.sgsm.com.au or call 9685 9975.