AIU London Announces Dual MBA Programme with Buckinghamshire New University

August 24, 2012

American InterContinental University (AIU) London, in collaboration with Buckinghamshire (Bucks) New University, is pleased to announce the creation of a dual MBA programme. This will enable students to enrol on a one year MBA programme at AIU London and earn two degrees – a British Master of Business Administration from Bucks and an American MBA in International Management from AIU London.

The MBA programme follows on from the success of AIU London’s dual UK and US undergraduate business degree programme, launched last year.

Randolf Cooper, Campus Director and Vice President of Academic Affairs for AIU London, said:

"There has been an increasing emphasis placed on the globalisation of education during the past year. Many higher education providers are investing their precious resources in satellite campuses abroad as the United Kingdom Border Agency’s Tier Four regulations impact student recruitment. But there is more to the globalisation of this sector than the mere export of education. If we are really talking seriously about ‘students at the heart of the system’, as echoed in last year’s white paper, then we must acknowledge that the globalisation of education has a great deal to do with how we bring international education opportunities to the UK. As globally-aware students in this country look towards ‘value for money’ education propositions, they will soon see that there are advantages in considering the option of attaining a truly international dual MBA without having to leave the UK. The dual MBA from AIU London and Bucks New University offers just such an opportunity."

Professor Derek Godfrey, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University, said:

"At Bucks we believe in the benefits of collaboration and its role in helping to create the best opportunities for students at what is an evolving time for higher education. Our continued work with AIU London in validating the new dual MBA programme, enabling students to gain an American MBA from AIU London and a British MBA from Bucks, will not only help to prepare them for professional and creative careers but will also open doors for graduates on a new level."

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Notes to Editors

AIU London has four key faculties: Business, Fashion, Interior Design and Visual Communication and offers US and UK bachelor's degrees, as well as a Master’s in Business Administration. Students can study one course and earn two degrees, one British and one American. AIU London design programmes are validated by the University for the Creative Arts www.ucreative.ac.uk to award BA (Hons) degrees in Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Marketing and Design, Interior Design and Visual Communication. The AIU London BA (Hons) and MBA business programmes are validated by Buckinghamshire New University www.bucks.ac.uk to award BA (Hons) and MBA degrees.

American InterContinental University

Founded in 1970, American InterContinental University offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs in fashion, interior design, international business, accounting and visual communication. AIU offers a blend of online and on campus learning, and has campuses in London and in the United States in Atlanta, and Houston; and an online campus headquartered in suburban Chicago. AIU is a member of the Career Education Corporation (NASDAQ:CECO) network of universities, colleges and schools. For more information visit www.AIUniv.edu/London.

AIU London - Registered in England No: 1373237 Registered Office: 66 Chiltern Street London W1U 4TJ. AIU is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, a regional accreditor in the United States. For more information visit www.ncahlc.org. AIU cannot guarantee employment or salary. Find disclosures on graduation rates, student financial obligations and more at www.aiuniv.edu/disclosures.

Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University has enjoyed a long and successful history since it was founded in 1893. The University now offers an extensive portfolio of courses spanning the creative and cultural industries, the management and information management sectors, and the public sector. It also offers services to industry including contract research, consultancy and the opportunity to employ graduates.

The University has completed a major campus re-development programme, which has seen the opening of: a new building in High Wycombe known as the Gateway; new student accommodation in High Wycombe; and a new base for nursing students and applied healthcare research in Uxbridge, West London. Website: www.bucks.ac.uk  

For press information, interviews and images regarding Buckinghamshire New University, please contact Dean Valler on 01494 601636 / dean.valler@bucks.ac.uk