WCMT now offers industry-focused programmes from the prestigious University of Bolton, which is ranked highly by the UK Government’s Quality Assurance Agency for the quality of it’s teaching in the UK. They have earned the reputation of having study courses designed to reflect global market trends that attract the most talented and ambitious candidates from many countries worldwide. The University works together with its corporate partners to develop programmes structured with an up-to-date and international perspective in mind.
The partnership with WCMT is in line with the University of Bolton’s ethos that of providing students with a world-class, top quality education alongside globally recognized professional qualifications and a wealth of career opportunities.
WCMT which recently had it’s inaugural campus opening in February this year, commenced its semester this March, with the introduction of their well renowned MBA programme from the University of Bolton which is a comprehensive programme that blends theoretical and practical learning and includes specialist pathways. The degree is jointly delivered by WCMT and the University of Bolton, with visiting professors from the University of Bolton who will conduct teaching and learning and assessments for the programme.
Dr. Mathew Shafaghi, from the University of Bolton commented “As a professional University and committed to academic excellence, we are delighted to have joined hands with WCMT and we will work very closely with them as our academic partner to make sure our students have access not just to first-class global education, but also to opportunities to further their careers worldwide.
He went on to say “As a part of our processes, the courses are regularly updated with the latest developments in academia, industry and professional practices. With the job market becoming increasingly competitive and globalised, the University of Bolton works hard to give all its students an edge over others by putting international professional development and career support at the heart of all its programmes.”
Speaking on the MBA programme Dr. Shafaghi stated “The MBA of University of Bolton is designed with a key focus on enabling students to understand the practical elements of business and supporting students in gaining a critical understanding of the challenging business and management concepts and frameworks that will allow them to contribute to business success. The programmes are designed to enhance their awareness of the many different perspectives relating to the study and practice of management and will give them the knowledge, skills, competences, and detailed understanding that will enable them to develop as a visionary, dynamic, and creative business leader – and make a positive and valuable contribution to business performance in whatever roles they undertake and whatever industry or business sector they work in. Students will have unlimited access to practice case studies, exams and assessments. Students will also be challenged to analyse and examine the business environment; understand business models; and will provide them with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to organizational settings by examining many of the challenges that businesses face on a day-to-day basis. The emphasis is on enterprise and entrepreneurial skills including: critical analysis skills; high level presentation skills; business collaboration and consensus and team working skills. They will be assessed by the use of essays, case studies, reports and presentations as well as carrying out a practically-based dissertation.
He further added “All lectures are taught by some of the top tutors with years of academic and industrial experience, and knowledge of how to guide and support students for success. We are geared up to respond with innovation and speed to changing needs and expectations around teaching and learning. We develop new ways of ensuring that academic content is delivered in a way appropriate to a changing global market. Therefore what you gain by studying our MBA is relevant academic and professional learning, combined with strong career development opportunities – the best possible offer for both students and employers”.
Dr. Shafaghi who will lead the MBA Programme Unit at WCMT, coming from industry he has over ten years of experience in education, as a leader and innovator in training and tuition provision. He is a graduate from the University of Salford and also holds a Masters from the University of Sheffield in “Just in Time” Management. He brings with him the many years of experience he has had in the industry, in fields such as Engineering, IT, Manufacturing, Tourism, Construction, Health and working in some of the leading government departments in the UK. He is supported by a team of experienced professionals and academics from the University of Bolton.
The WCMT Campus is located at No. 54, Galle Road Mount Lavinia and is a state of the art facility housing multiple lecture halls, a library, computer and other labs, administrative space, student discussion rooms as well as ample parking space. WCMT is part of the KES Group of Institutions, which owns and operates schools and colleges in the UAE and a University in India. The group has many years of experience in delivering internationally accredited programmes in partnership with premier universities worldwide. For further details please visit our website www.wcmtedu.net or call us on 0777727106. |
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