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Want to earn a first-class degree? That’s no mean feat but where there’s a will there’s a way! Follow our tips for earning top marks and you may find yourself a step closer to earning that coveted first class honours. Here are five of the most practical tips you’ll need, from balancing your commitments to keeping track of your study notes and assignments. Make Time For Study & Balance Your Commitments Balancing study, social and work commitments is not easy. It may mean having fewer social outings, cutting back your work shifts or spending weekends studying. But remember that balance…

Following Unicaf’s successful networking event on Saturday 25th April at the UNICAF Learning Center, Lagos, Nigeria focusing on the benefits of Online Learning for Human Capacity Development, we are pleased to see continuing press coverage in the African press. Here are two press clippings and a link to follow…. http://tribuneonlineng.com/content/unicaf-south-wales-varsity-launch-online-courses-nigeria If you are interested in applying for a Unicaf scholarship, please click here.

Unicaf is pleased to inform prospective students about the opportunity to apply for our renowned Intercollege Professional Training Certificate in Marketing Management. This challenging course exposes students to all areas of marketing and to the best practises currently employed in the market. The objective is to provide the students with a comprehensive understanding of the Marketing Concept, Philosophy, Practice and Processes. Major emphasis is placed on the elements of the Marketing mix. The certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course. Take advantage of a 90% UNICAF Scholarship and pursue a verified certificate to highlight the knowledge and skills you gain.

On Saturday 25th April, Unicaf hosted a special networking event focusing on the benefits of Online Learning for Human Capacity Development. The event which took place at the UNICAF Learning Center, Lagos, Nigeria introduced the benefits of Online Learning on the University of South Wales Online programmes for prospective new students and provided the opportunity for all the attendees to network with other students and lecturers. The event was hosted by Professor Abiola Awosika, an e-Learning expert and Managing Director of OASIS. Potential students learned more about the Unicaf/USW partnership and its online MBA and Top Up BA programmes for…

Studying for an an MBA while working is no mean feat. It will almost certainly be a juggling act, but it is not impossible. Here are several tips to help you cope with both your work life and your MBA responsibilities. 1. Choose Your Program Carefully Consider all the options when looking for the right MBA program. There are many programs available that have been created for business people such as part time, evening or online programs (see below). 2. Consider Studying For An Online MBA Studying for an online MBA program will give you more flexibility and control over your…

Every year hundreds of thousands of adults around the world take the opportunity to develop their careers by means of higher education….and the good news is that higher education is for everyone regardless of age. There really is no such thing as a ‘typical’ mature student although they tend to be defined as students aged 21 or over when they begin their studies. As far as we can generalise, around half the world’s students are aged between 21 and 24, 38% between 25 and 39 and 10% over 40 when they commence their courses. There are many different reasons for…

Many students wishing to study for a degree may be put off by the high costs involved and those who dream about earning a degree in the U.S., are often deterred as it is amongst the most expensive choices in the world. HSBC’s 2014 report on the costs of studying abroad in different locations revealed that the U.S. is the third most expensive option overall, behind Australia and Singapore. HSBC calculated that the average annual cost of study in the U.S., including tuition fees and living expenses, is US$36,564. If you multiply this figure by four for most undergraduate courses…

Although distance learning may seem like a fairly new phenomenon which arrived with the advent of the internet, people have in reality been taking courses offered by distance instructors for hundreds of years. Some of the earliest distance learning on record dates as far back as 1728, offering to teach students how to write in shorthand through lessons sent to their home weekly. However, it was the development of postal systems both in the U.S. and abroad that brought about the true beginnings of distance learning as we know it today. The pioneers of distance education used the postal system,…

Online degrees are one of the success stories of business education as more and more students choose to pursue a distance degree from the comfort of their home. Thankfully, these days a new breed of degree programs from prestigious business schools are now entering the market, allowing online students the chance to study for a degree at leading institutions steeped in tradition, such as the University of South Wales. The Rt Revd and Rt Hon Lord Williams of Oystermouth is the Chancellor of the University of South Wales and was installed in a major ceremony on 14 April 2014. He…

For many working adults, the decision to return to higher education and pursue an advanced degree is an opportunity to refocus their career, develop their skills and increase their earning potential. It is also a decision that will impact on their families and other personal commitments. Online education is a flexible solution for working adults who are keen to earn their degree without the need to compromise work or family commitments. Unicaf offers students the following tips for a successful online learning experience: Involve your family in your success. Tell your family about what you hope to achieve and how your…