Introduction Modern technology is paving the way to an increasingly online world. Undeniably, education has, nonetheless, been part of this virtual shift, with physical libraries, teaching and research printouts and archives being replaced with e-books, online articles, e-libraries and e-archives. Covid-19 has accelerated this transition, revamping education, broadening teaching and research accessibility and essentially rendering online education and virtual classrooms the ‘new normal’. For the majority of universities, this shift happened ‘overnight’. However, unlike other institutions, Unicaf has been maintaining an online asynchronous teaching model since 2015. Unicaf’s pioneer experience in online education is reflected through its’ unique and diverse…
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One of Unicaf’s many priorities when it comes to social responsibility is to join forces with NGOs to actively support community based initiatives. For that reason Unicaf has teamed up with Strength of a Young Mother. STAYM is a platform for empowering, encouraging, and informing young mothers about issues they may face. One of those issues is the flexibility and availability of studying while balancing family and employment responsibilities. The objective of this exciting collaboration is to assist young single mothers reach their full educational potential. Studying online means…
At a special event for the press and media, Unicaf University announced that it has received the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) licence to operate in Uganda. The Press Conference was held on the 26th of October 2021 at the Serena Hotel in Kampala and was attended by more than fifty journalists, distinguished guests and Unicaf University students and graduates. Dorothy Mukimba, Senior Marketing Officer, opened the event by introducing the Vice-Chancellor of Unicaf University in Uganda, Professor George Nasinyama, who…
As part of its Environmental, Social and Governance policies and practices aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and the Africa 2063 aspirations, Unicaf University gives back to the community by offering quality education (SDG 4). Around 40 secondary school leavers of private and public schools in Malawi were invited to attend the free computer training session at the state-of-art campus of Unicaf University in Lilongwe. This successful initiative has been running since August 2018 and has benefitted more than 800 school graduates so far. …
Nairobi, Thursday, 1st October 2021: The Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf, the leading online platform, to increase access to quality higher education for its employees and members. MSK employees and members will be able to pursue an internationally recognised degree online with up to a 75% Scholarship. They can also benefit from Unicaf’s Professional Development short courses to boost their professional skills and knowledge. Through this partnership, interested individuals can earn a quality academic degree, learn from distinguished professors, and therefore expand their expertise in the field of their interest. Commenting on…
Kampala, Tuesday, 24th August 2021: Standard Chartered Bank Uganda has announced it has signed a partnership agreement with Unicaf to increase its clients’ access to quality higher education. With this partnership, the Bank’s clients and employees can earn up to a 75% Scholarship and take advantage of Unicaf’s Professional Development Short Courses designed to boost their skills and knowledge. The partnership offers employees and clients an opportunity to earn internationally recognised degrees and enhance their professional expertise. Subsequently, Standard Chartered Bank clients will enjoy exclusive scholarships on a range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as well as Professional Development short courses at Unicaf University…
Doing what you love is freedom; loving what you do is happiness. Are you tired of working for someone else? Do you want to be your own boss? Do you think that having your own business will make you rich? Do you have an original idea, or better yet, think you can take an existing idea/product/business and modify in such a way that it will give you a true competitive advantage? I am assuming you want both freedom AND happiness. Whether you are offering a product or a service, you need to be honest with yourself: why do you want…
The closure of university campuses around the globe due to the Covid-19 pandemic was a big shock for the world of higher education. The pandemic forced the majority – if not all higher education institutions – to shift to a virtual learning experience. This is when the concept of ‘distance learning’ became a reality for millions of students. Traditionally, distance learning was available only for students who could not be physically present at university. Nowadays, however, distance learning has evolved so all students can experience student life remotely. Students have the flexibility to fit their studies into their daily routines by…
The Ultimate Combo: Business with Management The combination of Business and Management has recently become a prominent career choice – especially for aspiring business leaders and entrepreneurs. These two disciplines focus on organisation, analysis, planning and business operations. If that sounds too general, it’s just because Business Management allows you to be flexible while exploring multiple interdisciplinary methods. Basics To Note: Business Management vs. Business Administration Before analysing in-depth business management, here’s a tip for you. Be careful and don’t confuse Business Management with Business Administration. There is a key difference between them. In Business…
Business is going international Are you considering a degree in business? You should bear in mind more, and more companies are going international. Globalisation has made multiple successful companies develop a universal perspective while operating on a global scale. International Business focuses on cross-border transactions of products, services, or resources, between two or more countries. If you have strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity and you are up for lots of travelling; then international business is for you! The perfect timing to study an Online MSc in International Business An important part of our lives is on…