The Futureof Learning

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Distinguished academic heritageGlobalNxt University achieved university status in 2012, a decade after u21Global was established as one of the first truly global online graduate schools. Founded in 2001, U21Global began as a pioneering academic partnership that involved 21 prestigious universities internationally renowned for their teaching and research.

Leader in learning innovationThe university is recognized as a pioneer in online education. It is one of the first online universities to establish an academic headquarters in Asia and the Global MBA programme is regarded by the Financial Times as one of the leading distance MBA programmes.

World-class, academic standardsThe programmes are designed by a panel of expert professors to be academically rigorous. Our quality assurance processes involve extensive reviews, surveys and evaluations by both internal and external experts. Academic standards are comparable to those found at the best, traditional campus-based universities.

Cutting-edge learning modelOur innovative global classroom model provides all the traditional benefits of professor-led, interactive learning but in a modern and flexible technology-enabled format. Instructional courseware, virtual teamwork, class discussions, videos, case-studies, action learning projects, an extensive elibrary...it’s all there.!

Engage with distinguished professors from across the globeThe faculty is at the heart of any university. Our global model lets you interact with a distinguished faculty of subject experts and thought leaders from across the globe.

Producing entrepreneurial, globally-minded graduatesThe university produces graduates that stand out rather than follow the pack. We develop not only subject knowledge but also the softer people and collaborative skills and the entrepreneurial mindset required to excel in today’s environment.

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With GlobalNxt University, a new institution has been created that is well placed to transform the traditional model of university education. Dr. Wing LamVice-Chancellor and Chief Executive, Globalnxt university

A distinguished academic heritageGlobalNxt University achieved university status in 2012, a decade after u21Global was established as one of the first truly global online graduate schools. Founded in 2001, U21Global began as a pioneering academic partnership that originally involved up to 21 prestigious universities internationally renowned for their teaching and research. U21Global was one of the first online schools to establish an academic headquarter in Asia and was regarded by the Financial Times as one of the leading online MBA programmes.

A leader in learning innovationStudents are never short of meaningful, contextualised, constructive learning activities. At GlobalNxt University, careful and deliberate consideration is employed in the planning and designing of the learning events so that the various sub-environments are integrated and blended for a meaningful and memorable learning experience.

World-class, academic standardsThe programmes are designed by a panel of expert professors to be academically rigorous. Our quality assurance processes involve extensive reviews, surveys and evaluations by both internal and external experts.

Cutting-edge learning modelOur innovative global classroom model provides all the traditional benefits of professor-led, interactive learning but in a modern and flexible technology-enabled format. Instructional courseware, virtual teamwork, class discussions, videos, case-studies, action learning projects, an extensive e-library...it’s all there!

Engage with distinguished professors from across the globeThe faculty is at the heart of any university. Our global model lets you interact with a distinguished faculty of subject experts and thought leaders from across the globe.

Producing entrepreneurial, globally-minded graduatesThe university produces graduates that stand out rather than follow the pack. We develop not only subject knowledge but also collaborative skills and the entrepreneurial mindset required to excel in today’s environment.

University PartnershipsMOUs have been signed with leading Universities across the world including MOD’SPE Paris, De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Philippines, the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus and LH Martin Institute, University of Melbourne.

Welcome to GlobalNxt University, a truly ground-breaking forward-looking university that offers world-class education from some of the best professors across the globe.

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The university of the future is here today

WELCOME

The emergence of GlobalNxt University is a testament to the quality and rigor of the online programmes that originated from U21 Global. Professor Christine EnnewPro-Vice Chancellor for Internationalisation and Europe,University of Nottingham

We are delighted that GlobalNxt University is able to take forward U21Global’s original vision of global, borderless education to the next level.Ian MarshmanSenior Vice-Principal, university of Melbourne

Learn at your own paceYou can complete your programme more quickly or more slowly depending how frequently you enroll in classes. An annual class schedule tells students which classes will run, and when, so that they can fit their studies around their personal schedules. Classes normally run over a 14 week period and students can take up to 3 classes at any given time.

Leading-edge online learning platformWe conduct all our classes through a robust, easy-to-use online learning platform that runs from the web browser. Students gain access to all their learning materials and class interactions through a single point – learning has never been so convenient!

Highly Interactive Learning is most effective when it is a collaborative, social experience. In each class, you will engage with other learners from across the globe and with the professor facilitating the class. Our class size is typically between 15 - 40 students. You will interact in online discussions, team projects and other learning activities.

Learn anytime, anywhereYou can learn from any location so long as you have a connection to the internet, so you won’t miss classes even if you are travelling. Our students reside in different time-zones, so there is no formal requirement to be online at a particular time. Even if a live lecture is given by a professor, it will be recorded so that students can view it later at their convenience.

Extensive Learning materials We provide you with most of the learning materials you will require. This includes the online courseware for each class, videos, case-studies and class readings. You also get full access to an extensive e-library with over 40,000 journals and 75,000 e-books – all at your fingertips!

AssessmentStudents are assessed in a number of different ways including their participation in online discussions, project work and a final exam. We are less interested in your ability to remember facts and information than in your ability to apply knowledge to authentic problems and in real-life situations.

Our interactive online learning environment engages students and encourages ongoing communications between students and their professors that stimulates learning and ensures a high quality educationalexperience in all our graduate school courses.Jason Fitzsimmons Professor of Finance and Entrepreneurship

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Learn anytime, anywhere through a global classroomTruly Flexible Learning that brings rigorous, international education to your desk!

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Interact with a Distinguished Global Faculty of Subject Experts and Thought LeadersOur professors actively publish in academic journals, author books, contribute to editorial review boards and consult with some of the world’s leading organisations.

A recognised authority on development and ASEAN economics, he has consulted widely with international organisations like World Bank, and United Nations-ESCAP.

Serial entrepreneur who has been involved in several successful startups. His core expertise is entrepreneurship and strategy where he can share his academic insights.

Held senior consulting roles at Accenture, and Logica assisting major clients with business solutions based around large-scale technology systems. Has 80 articles published to date.

Habibullah KHAN Jason FITZSIMMONS Wing LAMProfessor of Economics Professor of Finance and

EntrepreneurshipProfessor of Information Technology Leadership

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Formerly Co-Director of the Management Programme for Entrepreneurs and Family Businesses, jointly with N. S. Raghavan Center for Entrepreneurial Learning.

An author of three books and an IT industry veteran who held key roles in IT management, she advises those in industry how to better manage IT projects and develop value from IT assets.

An active member of Association of Consumer Research, who has published extensively in relationship marketing, services marketing and consumer behaviour.

Kanishka Bedi Kamna MALIK Amy WONGProfessor of Operations Management

Professor of Information Systems Strategy

Professor of Services Marketing and Dean of Faculty Affairs

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Founding director of the Lab-Center for Competitiveness, a think-tank affiliated with Harvard Business School. He is also an author and co-author of eight books and over 20 case studies.

She researches on dynamics between industrial relations and competitive performance, including examining the impact of the National Minimum Wage within the UK.

Mark ESPOSITOAlexandra GRAYProfessor of Strategy and Sustainability

Professor of Organisations and Human Resources

A finance expert, who spends his time interacting with CFOs, finance professionals and students, advising on financial decision-making at both strategic and tactical levels.

Chinmoy SAHUProfessor of Finance

Has over 23 years of international work experience across multiple industries like human resources management, account consulting, which shapes her research.

Evelyn GULLETProfessor of Organisational Behaviour and Leadership

Faculty Members

Centre for Emerging EconomiesResearch at the centre examines a broad spectrum of complex and often inter-connected issues that directly concern emerging economies such as employment, economic wealth, sustainability, business enterprise, education and human capital.

Centre for Service Excellencein service industries, or industries where there is a strong service element, service quality plays an important role in acquiring and retaining customers. The centre conducts research that is designed to help organisations improve their service standards.

CIO InstituteIn today’s technology-enabled business environment, the CIO (Chief Information Officer) Institute addresses through research the kind of challenges faced by top IT leaders such as IT strategy, business and IT alignment, outsourcing and knowledge management.

Centre for Learning InnovationThe centre plays a key role in helping the university remain at the forefront of learning. The centre’s research includes learning assessment, problem-based learning, collaboration technology and content authoring tools.

Research that mattersOur research is not about creating abstract theory. We conduct research that can be applied to solve real-world problems, that cuts across traditional discipline boundaries and silos, and encourages new perspectives.

Knowledge networkingResearch should not be confined to the lab – it is a knowledge-based activity that benefits from collaborative thinking. This is why the university’s Centres of Excellence are modelled along knowledge networks that connect together researchers across the globe.

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Research that makes a real-world impactOur multi-disciplinary research centres bring ivory-tower theory closer to real-world reality.

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Recent selection of research activities and contributions

1 Professor Kanishka Bedi is elected as the president of the indian ocean Comparative Education Society (IOCES) in 2013.

2 in october 2012, the faculty at the university jointly organised VCOBAM 12, the 3rd Virtual Conference on Social Media Applications for Business, Learning and Society with the IMT-Centre for Distance Learning.

3 Professor Habib Khan’s Working Paper, “The Impact of Globalization on Islamic Countries” was listed on the Top Ten Social Science Research Network (SSRN) in 2011.

4 Professor Kamna Malik’s paper ‘Inception to Dissolution: Elearning Initiative at an Indian Institute’ was published in the Journal of Cases on Information Technology. 14(3), 2012.

5Professor Wing Lam joins the editorial board of the Journal of Economic and Administrative Sciences, Emerald Publishing, in 2012.

6 In Jan 2011, Professor Evelyn Gullett takes up a 3-year appointment as an Editorial Review Board Member for the International Journal of Communications and Information Technology Education (IJICTE).

7 In November 2010, Professor Mark Esposito’s co-authored book ‘Sustaining the (dis)integrated systems: Which future for mankind?: A reflective journey on today’s sustainability dilemmas’, was published by LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing.

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A transformational experienceOur MBA is not just about earning a qualification. It’s about helping individuals undertake a journey of transformation and development. It’s about helping them reach their potential.

360 Degree MBA CurriculumOur MBA is designed to develop a well-rounded set of managerial competencies including hard, functional skills and soft, people skills.

Authentic applied learningReal-world case studies, action learning projects and peer sharing form an integral part of the learning process.

Typical MBA student profileOur MBA students are typically working professionals with over 10 years of work experience of which at least 3 years have been at a management or supervisory level.

AdmissionsApplicants must have a first degree, in any discipline, from a recognized institution and at least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience. However, we consider every applicant on individual merits, including those with extensive work experience.

Postgraduate Diploma in Business AdministrationThe Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBA) is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in core management subjects. Here, students are required to complete 6 core subjects and 2 elective subjects. It can be used as a stepping stone to the Global MBA.

School of BusinessMaster of Business AdministrationThe Master of Business Adminstration is about transforming capable managers into exceptional leaders.

Core Subjects (4 credits each) Students must complete all the following subjects:- Global leadership- Financial reporting and statement analysis- Finance- Marketing management- Entrepreneurship- Global and regional economics- Corporate social responsibility- Strategic management

Electives Subjects (4 credits each) Students select any two electives from an extensive list which includes but is not limited to the following: - Managing international business- Operations management- Managerial economics- Organizational behavior- Data analysis for managers- Project management- Performance measurement and control systems- Financial management for decision-making- International finance- Marketing strategy- Human resource management- Enterprise knowledge management- Management of services- Information technology systems for business- Information systems strategy- Supply chain management- IS project management

Management Research Project (8 credits) Students undertake a project in their area of management interest

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Course Code:Master of Business Administration (N/340/7/0205)

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I relished the experience of learning from a global and diverse group of extremely intelligent and talented peers from a wide range of business, specializations, and cultural backgrounds.Thomas FitzMBA Graduate

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Our programme is aimed at those who want to move to the top of the IT career ladder.Mamata Bhandarprofessor of Information Systems

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Climbing the IT Career LadderMost IT professionals begin their IT career doing technical work. However, as they climb up the career ladder towards more senior roles such as IT project manager, solutions manager or IT director, a broader set of management skills become more important. In short, these individuals need skills that will help them bridge the gap between IT and business.

Technology Management SkillsThe curriculum develops management skills in the IT domain rather than purely technical skills.

MBA Double DegreeUpon successful completion of the MSc in Information Technology Management, qualified students have the opportunity to articulate directly to the MBA programme with appropriate transfer of credit.

AdmissionsIn general, applicants must have a first degree, preferably in IT or engineering, from a recognized institution, and a minimum of 2 years of IT work experience.

School of Information TechnologyMSc in Information Technology ManagementThe MSc in Information Technology Management is designed to develop leaders who can align IT strategy with business goals.

Core Subjects (4 credits each) Students must complete all the following subjects:- Information technology systems for business- IS project management- Enterprise systems development- Business process management - Enterprise architecture- Research methods- Database Management and Applications

Electives Subjects (4 credits each) Students select any three electives from an extensive list which includes but is not limited to the following:- Management of services- Enterprise knowledge management- Supply chain management- Entrepreneurship- Information systems strategy- Corporate social responsibility- IS Security

Management Research Project (8 credits) Students undertake a project in their area of management interest

Course Code:Master of Science in Information Technology Management (N/482/7/0044)

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Growth in online educationInterest in online education is at an all-time high as universities and academic institutions across the world seek to develop rigorous, high-quality programmes that are delivered fully online or in a blended mode.

Developing skills in online teachingWhile many educators are familiar with teaching face-to-face in a traditional classroom setting, many are new to online education.

Faculty Certificate in Online TeachingThis is a 6-week fully online programme designed to develop a foundation of online teaching skills for those with little or no prior experience of online teaching. Aimed primarily at faculty members teaching at tertiary institutions, the programme immerses participants in the online experience as online students. Upon successful completion, participants of this professional, non-credit programme are awarded a certificate of completion.

AdmissionsThe programme operates an open admission policy. However, those that benefit most from the programme are generally degree-holders with teaching experience in the education sector.

School of Digital EducationFaculty Certificate in Online TeachingMaximising educational opportunities and outcomes through technology.

Week 1 – Learning Theory- Learning theories- Blooms Taxonomy- Kolb’s Theory of experiential learning

Week 2 – Learning Design- Adult learning principles- Learning and thinking styles- Learning objectives and strategies

Week 3 – Learning Tools and Technology- Learning management systems- Learning content and presentation- Collaborative and communication tools

Week 4 – Online Facilitation and Interaction- Role of the facilitator- Online presence and communication- Synchronous vs asynchronous communication

Week 5 – Assessment- Assessment instruments- Self and peer assessment - Online examinations

Week 6 – Academic Integrity- Academic dishonesty and plagiarism- Policy, Codes and Guides- Detection tools and methods

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The most important factor in adapting to online education from traditional classroom teaching is an open mind.Professor Amy WongDean of Faculty Affairs

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Seizing the Learning OpportunityYou want to study further but your busy job, travel and family commitments mean that traditional campus-based programmes do not fit your needs.The programmes at GlobalNxt University offer a compelling alternative for those with a modern lifestyle – high-quality education with incredible flexibility.

Career DevelopmentAre you seeking the next level of promotion in your career? Perhaps you have been stuck at the same position for some time while your peers are moving up in the career ladder. The last thing you want is to put your career on hold while you take time off to study further. A GlobalNxt degree will give you a much-needed career boost and you can study while you are working.

Knowledge Gain and EnrichmentWe live in a knowledge economy where the life span of knowledge is getting shorter and shorter. What you learned only 10 years ago might now be mostly out-of-date. Furthermore, if you are simply hungry for knowledge, there are always new and emerging areas of knowledge that can be immensely satisfying for personal development. What better way to enrich yourself by learning from leading professors and subject experts from across the world.

Starting Your Own BusinessHave you been thinking of starting your own business but are not sure you have the skills to succeed? The programmes at GlobalNxt are designed not only to build up your knowledge base, but also to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. Why not ask the professors for their advice on your business plans?

Expand Your Global NetworkAs a student, you will be joining a worldwide community of learners. There are ample opportunities to enrich your network of friends and business associates. You never know when you might need some advice from a contact in another part of the world. Our alumni also organize get together events in major locations such as Singapore, Bangalore, Dubai and Kuala Lumpur. Make the faculty members part of your global network too!

Education is what makes an individual who they are and might be the best investment you ever make.

Fulfill your aspirations and create your own life story

Your Own Life Story

Centre for Executive EducationThe university’s Centre for Executive Education has a dedicated team of experts with a proven track-record of working with organisations to deliver effective learning solutions.

Customised Learning SolutionsEvery organization is unique and has distinct learning needs. We partner with them to understand their learning needs and develop learning solutions and programmes that specifically meet those needs. We customize every aspect of the learning solution such as the content, case-studies, programme duration, projects and assessment.

Alignment with Business GoalsAny learning solution has to be aligned with the business goals of an organization whether it is to develop specific skills, raise competency levels or develop leadership talent.

Superior Return-on-Learning-Investment As with any kind of investment, an organization needs to ensure that the money spent on education generates a positive return-on-investment. We do this by ensuring the learning solution is aligned with business goals, and carefully monitoring the solution as it is delivered and rolled out.

Online and blended learning optionsWe provide a fully online learning solution for organizations or one that involves a blend of online and face-to-face workshops depending on their specific needs.

We partner with some of the world’s fastest growing organisations to develop innovative, technology-enabled learning solutions.

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Enabling companies to excel through talent transformation and executive education

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ABsA BAnK, south AfricaACER COMPUTERS, uAEADITYA BIRLA GROUP, indiaA. P. MOLLER MAERSK, SingaporeAPEEJAY GROUP, indiaAUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION OF NATIONALADVERTISERS, AustraliaBHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION, indiaBRISTLECONE, indiaCITIBANK, indiaDE LA SALLE – COLLEGE OF SAINT BENILDE, PhilippinesDMAILER SA, FranceEMIRATES NBD, uAEEUROMED MARSEILLE ECOLE DEMAnAGEMEnt, FranceFEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION, indiaFRONTLINE TECHNOLOGIES, SingaporeGODREJ INDUSTRIES, indiaHERO HONDA, indiaiBM, GlobalIDS LOGISTICS, SingaporeINDIAN OIL CORPORATION, indiaING ASIA PACIFIC, ChinaJOLLIBEE FOOD CORPORATION, PhilippinesKEPPEL CORPORATION, SingaporeINDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPENUNIVERSITY (IGNOU), indiaLH MARTIN INSTITUTE FOR HIGHEREDUCATION LEADERSHIP ANDMAnAGEMEnt, AustraliaLOYOLA INSTITUTE OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION, indiaMAHINDRA & MAHINDRA GROUP, indiaMERALCO, PhillippinesMONTPELLIER BUSINESS SCHOOL, FranceMuruGAppA Group, indiaPATNI COMPUTER SYSTEMS, india

PIDILITE INDUSTRIES, indiaRUGBY UNION PLAYERS ASSOCIATION,AustraliasAn MiGuEl, PhilippinesSINGAPORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE,Hong KongSTARHUB, SingaporesuZlon EnErGY, indiaTAJ HOTELS, indiaTATA CONSULTANCY SERVICES, indiaTATA CHEMICALS, indiaTATA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, indiatAtA Motors, indiaTATA TECHNOLOGIES, indiaTECOM INVESTMENTS, uAETHOMAS COOK, indiaTHOMSON CORPORATION, usAVODACOM, CongoWIPRO TECHNOLOGIES, india

We have, throughout our history as U21Global and now GlobalNxt University, developed diverse partnerships with leading corporations and universities.

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To stay contemporary is one of the most difficult things to be able to do both for companies and individuals. But it is critical. The solution is continuous learning.Kumar Managalam BirlaChairman, Aditya Birla Group,At the induction of the new Globalnxt MBA cohort at ABG

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Financial assistance – making education an affordable investment

The university offers study grants to make education affordable.

The amount of study grant offered is automatically calculated when an application for admission is received and is based on the applicant’s level of income at that time.

As a general guide, there are 3-tiers of study grants

We will inform you of the actual level of financial assistance available to you in the offer letter and the fee payable.

Fees are payable over 6 month installments with the first installment on acceptance of the offer.

You can find full details of our financial assistance schemes and current fees on our website at www.globalnxt.edu.my.

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