Our Vision, Mission & Core Values

Port Moresby Business College’s mission is to provide quality, competency-based education and training that equips students with practical skills for employment and lifelong learning. The College upholds strong values of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and respect, fostering a culture of excellence and ethical conduct. POMBC is distinguished by its commitment to student success, industry relevance, and the development of competent, work-ready graduates.

Our Vision

To be a Dynamic and an Innovative institution delivering excellence in Education.

Our Mission

To foster academic excellence, industry relevance, and lifelong learning through innovative academic program and partnership

Our Core Values

A delicious meal is the product of best RECIPES...Our Core Values are defined by "RECIPES"

R - RESPECT

We do respect each other and value inclusiveness and diversity of people, authority, culture and ideas within the POMBC community.

E - EXCELLENCE

Through our expertise, innovation and creativity, we work together to excel in all that we do achieving quality outcomes collaboratively as a college community.

C - COLLEGIALITY

We practice in collaboration and cooperation for the departments (or college’s) needs and value individual contributions through effective communications.

I - INTEGRITY

In all we do, we apply and expect the highest personal, professional and ethical standards. Together we practice good governance with accountability, transparency, consistency, honesty and fairness.

P - PROFESSIONALISM

We uphold our conduct, behaviour and attitude towards positive, proactive, productive and workplace etiquette.

E - ENGAGEMENT

We dedicate everything we do with affection for the job, continuance for result, and sense of obligation.

S - SERVICE

We do active contribution to support the growth and development of community and the business sector. Through partnerships, consultancy, and community engagement, the college serves as a catalyst for innovation, workforce readiness, and sustainable business practices.

Graduate Attributes: "D E V I C E"

Every student and graduate is unique as a responsible social “DEVICE”. They each have their own experiences, learning attributes, and way of approaching life. The development of graduate attributes forms an integral part of Port Moresby Business College (POMBC) students’ centred teaching and learning strategy.

D - Dynamic Professional

Individuals value and display self-discipline. They uphold professional standards (duty, appearance, attitude and behaviour) at workplace; accept constructive criticism and are willing to help others accomplish their duties and responsibilities. Uphold a positive outlook in life’; is reliable and performs to make a positive and meaningful difference at the workplace – an agent of change.

E - Ethical and Socially Responsible Practitioner

Individuals understand and uphold professional code of conduct. They are enabled to act consistently with the organization’s ethical standards and practices in interacting with other employees and supervisors. They gain public trust and display the values of honesty, expertise, independence, loyalty and fairness at the workplace or when in public.

V - Versatile Individual

Individuals who have mastered the required skills and knowledge to enable them to adapt to the diverse workplace environment, and perform competently with honesty, integrity and minimal supervision. Students possess good sense of judgement to make good decisions and strive to excel in work performance and career.

I - Intellectual Rigour

Individuals have acquired the intellectual ability to think carefully and deeply when faced with new content or concepts. They are able to reason constructively and methodically when exploring ideas, theories and philosophies. They are self-starters and have gained the ability to approach future learning tasks confidently. They promote intellectual engagement and self-awareness.

C - Competent Communicator

Graduates possess sound communication skills (listening, speaking, comprehension) to provide timely information and to make accurate decisions, pursue job satisfaction and be able to work well with other employees. Having an open mind to accommodate others and desirous of knowing how a decision was arrived at is an important process in helping them communicate better with their colleagues or peers.

E - Entrepreneurial and Resourceful Mindset

Graduates demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities, take initiative, and apply innovative thinking to create value in diverse business and community contexts. They are adaptable and resilient, using limited resources effectively to solve problems and achieve goals. This mindset enables them to contribute to entrepreneurship, organizational growth, and sustainable development in Papua New Guinea and beyond.