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We all know that relationships and positive connections underpin great business success. At UBIS, we are proud to call ourselves a truly international university, offering meaningful global connections and opportunities to our students, staff and community. We were recently awarded programmatic accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), recognising our commitment to excellence and continual improvement in

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Technology has proven to be a saving grace for many of us in the past year. We have video calls to stay connected with far-away friends and family. Small businesses have embraced new commercial functions on apps like Instagram. Companies of all sizes have benefited from the use of workflow management programmes and co-working platforms. The education sector is no different,

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At UBIS, we offer a range of degree programmes to suit everyone, no matter what stage of their academic or professional journey they are at. For students who have completed their Master’s and are considering their next steps, we have our IACBE-accredited Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA). To tell you a bit more about our DBA and the value it

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We are delighted to announce that UBIS has been awarded programmatic accreditation from the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). This accreditation recognises schools whose business programmes have met the IACBE’s elevated standards and is a reflection of our commitment to continuous improvement and dedication to student learning. IACBE: a collaborative approach to accreditation Founded in 1997, the IACBE

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While I’m sure the majority of us couldn’t wait to see the back of 2020, many in the business world have spent time at the end of last year reflecting on the events of the last twelve months. It is undeniable that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, not to mention other tumultuous world events, will be felt for years

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Earlier this year, we looked at some of the skills that will be most in demand in the business workplace by 2025. According to the Future of Jobs Report 2020, so-called ‘soft skills’ such as good communication, creative thinking and ideation, as well as personal resilience and flexibility will be just as highly sought after as technical know-how. One highly-rated

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As we come to the end of a turbulent and challenging year, we are sure you will be grateful for some time away from your studies and work to spend with your loved ones. Despite challenges of this year, we are so proud of you for continuing to pursue and achieve your academic goals. We know that this holiday period

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We are now well-versed in the immediate impact that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the higher education sector. From the rapid adoption of blended and distance learning models, to the changing skillset sought by employers, the current climate has accelerated the pace at which the business world is evolving. But what do the events of 2020 mean for the

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As the future of business continues to evolve, there are certain skills that remain highly sought-after by employers. While technical know-how will always be valued, interpersonal skills are predicted to be just as important for the future workplace. In an increasingly digital work and study space, how can you sure you are building your teamwork skills while working and studying

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With most of the world’s universities and colleges pulled online in a hurry, there has been something of a scramble to get everything working smoothly. Even when we’ve ironed out the technical hitches that will inevitably crop up, one question still looms for many; how do we prevent cheating in online exams? Formative testing can be done in a variety

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