The global economy has increasingly become a knowledge economy, and as such, the bar has been raised for every researcher, advanced professional and academic. PhD programmes are preparing the next generation of researchers in both academic and business fields. Because of the importance of research, a disciplined approach and guidance are required to drive intellectual search. A Doctorate of Philosophy programme is a training ground for developing that discipline and unique approach to intellectual search and solutions.

The first free workshop organized by Unicaf in Kenya on the 22nd of August 2019 focused on ‘Successful CV and Cover Letter Writing’. Around 40 students, graduates and professionals attended the morning and afternoon sessions at the Unicaf Kenya offices in Nairobi.

A good degree can pave the way for a great career, good earning and stability in life. A good degree programme not only helps you find a job but fulfilment in your career as well. It is estimated that you will spend a third of your life working, make sure it is something that challenges and stimulates you. You should also make sure that your choice of a career has high adaptability to changing economic and technological dynamics. These days some skills are becoming obsolete in the face of technological advancement. You certainly don’t want to be replaced by a machine. Here are 5 courses that will stand the test of time and technology.

A Doctorate degree in Business Administration (DBA) holds immense value for a candidate’s professional profile. It is much coveted by top-level executives who desire career advancement opportunities within their field of work. The programme gives professional executives an edge in the marketplace and business. This includes enormous career enhancements such as rapid promotions, increased remunerations, including better job offers. Of course, proficiency on the job is the primary benefit of all other benefits the degree brings. 

The business world is evolving. This has always been the case but the speed of the change has increased exponentially. Part of the reason for this phenomenon is that the world is becoming progressively interconnected, thus suddenly having competitors on one’s doorstep that previously only served distant markets. Another part is that maximised productivity is no longer optional but essential for the survival of a business.

August 21, 2019Leave a commentNews & EventsBy UNICAF Unicaf and Unicaf University participated in the Career Fair, organized by the Nation Media Group on the 3rd of August 2019 at the Kenya International Convention Centre in Nairobi. The Fair was for high school students and form four leavers, looking at options for higher education. The objective of the Fair was to present major institutions of higher education to potential students, as well as the range of career choices open to them. The Fair was visited by more than 2000 people, including students, school leavers, parents, guardians and teachers.

A Bachelor of Laws is a high-ticket investment, for your career but also for your personal development. Those who are interested in upholding the highest standard of justice in their societies should consider an LLB.

The English language has played a major role in the harmonisation of society’s progress through mutual understanding, collaboration, and productivity. It provided a platform for effective inter-personal and corporate communication which are the main ingredients of any functional work system. Because of the dire importance to many productive outcomes, a specialised or in-depth study of the language is necessary today.