Andrew Weckman
Study Abroad as an Online Student – Study Now, Travel Later
Education changes at a rapid pace and technology open up new avenues for teaching. The percentage of graduate students taking entirely online degree programs has risen from 6.1% in 2008 to 27.3% in 2016. This number continues to grow year over year. In this way, from anywhere in the world, students and teachers are able to connect in a virtual
4 Online Network Tips for Graduate Students
UBIS – Networking Across the World Did you know that 70% of hires are the result of good networking? Today, one of the secrets to professional progress and success consists of having a good network of contacts. In a world where job-creation difficulties in the labor market have been increasing, the ability to create a strong online network of contacts
Growth Mindset: Why Students and Universities Should Adopt One
At UBIS, real-world experience and an international perspective are part of our DNA. Our collaborative, outward-looking approach to learning is what drives the way we do things. This growth mindset is an attitude that we hope to instill in our students too, to serve them from their first class through to their graduation day. In a world with an increasingly
The Life-Long Benefits of Business Studies
At UBIS, we want our students to get the very most out of their time with us. Across our degree programs, we enable our students to develop as international leaders, preparing them for a global business environment. As an accredited and globally recognised institution, UBIS is well-equipped to help our students succeed. We support students with one-to-one teaching, small class
Benefits of Work Experience for Students
At UBIS, we are committed to improving the quality, affordability, and accessibility of higher business education around the globe. As an IACBE accredited institution, we enrich our student’s learning experience in a way that will benefit them for a long time beyond their graduation. This commitment to excellence is in our DNA. A key factor that makes up our UBIS
Closing the Gender Gap in Business Schools
The workplace gender gap is now widely known and widely discussed. While improvements are being made, the disparity between men and women in leadership roles persists. For every 100 men working in managerial positions, only 85 women are promoted to the same roles. This is despite the fact that women are consistently more likely to hold bachelor’s degree qualifications. This
Climate Crisis On Campus: How Universities Can Play Their Part
2021 is the year in which Glasgow is set to host the re-scheduled United Nations Climate Change Conference. The conference will bring together leading global powers ‘to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement and the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’. From the launch of the 1.5°C Business Playbook in 2020, to companies like Microsoft making investments
How Learning Management Systems Can Enhance Students’ Experience
Learning Management Systems (LMSs) have been used by organisations from businesses to educational institutions for several decades now. As the use of the internet has grown and evolved in the workplace and education, so have LMSs, what they look like and how they are used. From a simple folder of documents on a shared Google Drive, to a fully integrated
Academics or content creators? Changing roles in the online learning environment
Digital content has played a valuable part in supporting universities’ teaching and learning for several years now. From supporting students to catch up after an absence, to improving access through distance learning, online learning has become an asset for higher education institutions. Across the board, students and academic staff have had to adapt to the increasing prevalence of the online
Why UBIS Could Be The Right Fit For Your Academic Future
Choosing the university and the course that is right for you can seem like a daunting task. There are several aspects that students must take into consideration when making their choice. Location, cost, required grades or qualifications, size of the student population, even the choices of their peers can all influence students’ decisions. In 2019, there were around 10.2 million
