Academic City partners Northern Kentucky University to offer STEM MBA

The Academic City University College has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern Kentucky University (NKU), USA, to offer a STEM-focused Master of Business Administration (MBA).

The programme, which is expected to commence next year, will include courses taught at both Academic City’s campus and NKU’s College of Business. 

MoU

The first year will take place at Academic City, after which students will complete their remaining credits at NKU. Upon completion, Academic City students will receive an MBA in STEM from NKU.

Commenting on the partnership, the President of NKU, Dr Cady Short-Thompson, remarked “This partnership with Academic City is pivotal in our commitment to expanding cross-cultural collaboration in the northern Kentucky region.

“This opportunity will allow us to enrich the learning experience for both students and educators and enhance our research capabilities at home and overseas,” she added.

For his part, the President of Academic City, Prof. Fred McBagonluri, speaking at the MoU signing ceremony noted, “Africa’s aspiration for industrialisation demands a new breed of leadership—one that excels in the effective management of resources, embraces informed decision-making and relies on data-driven insights.”

“This partnership with NKU to offer the STEM-MBA is groundbreaking, and the first of its kind in the sub-region. Academic City is excited to partner a world-class institution renowned for its quality education and innovative programmes, setting a new standard for leadership development in Africa,” he said.

International students

The Dean of the Haile College of Business, Dr Hassan R. HassabElnaby, said numerous studies had shown international students had a significant economic impact on their educational communities and the United States.

He said the Association of International Educators reported that international students studying at US colleges and universities contributed more than $40 billion and supported nearly 400,000 jobs to the US economy during the 2022-2023 academic year.

“The STEM-focused MBA partnership with Academic City is one of many international initiatives NKU maintains to deepen cross-cultural connections and broaden opportunities for students of all backgrounds.

“By bringing in new perspectives and skilled workers, we will continue to boost the northern Kentucky economic market and strengthen the workforce in our region,” he said.