The tie-up enables students in the UAE to finance their MBAs with loans from meUNIVERSITY, meBANK's tailored banking package for university students.
In addition, students of Universitas 21 Global and staff based in the UAE will also be eligible for meUNIVERSITY's range of retail products at special rates for students. This includes car loans, credit cards and accounts.
Commenting on the new venture, Vikram Tah, Regional Manager, Universitas 21 Global Middle East and Africa said: "Partnering with a pioneer in online and retail banking like meBANK adds immense value to our online MBA program. With the bank's reliable and flexible online banking options, more students in the UAE will now be able to invest in an MBA."
Louis Scotto, General Manager Retail Banking Emirates Bank, explained the significance of this particular agreement: "Universitas 21 Global is the first online institution to be included in the meUNIVERSITY portfolio, and their impressive record made them a natural choice. We are delighted to partner with Universitas 21 Global in helping to make MBAs more accessible to aspiring postgraduates in the UAE."
The announcement complements Universitas 21 Global's strategy to develop ties with leading corporates to help enhance employee productivity. The Universitas 21 Global online MBA allows employees to pursue higher education and study while still on the job.
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- United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 30 - 2004 at 14:46
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Universitas 21 Global, the world's premier online graduate Business School today announced an agreement with meBANK, the UAE's leading retail bank.
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About Universitas 21 GlobalUniversitas 21 Global was established in 2001 as the world's premier online graduate Business School in answer to the worldwide demand for higher educational qualifications. Universitas 21 Global's MBA program draws upon the best practice in education excellence and is internationally accredited by U21pedagogica, an independent quality assurance body which ensures that the curriculum meets the rigorous academic standards of all 16 member universities. The program delivers courses directly to corporate clients and individuals worldwide.
Universitas 21 Global's member universities include: North America: University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Virginia; Europe: University of Glasgow, University of Birmingham, University of Edinburgh, University of Nottingham, Lund University, Albert-Ludwigs Universitat Freiburg; East Asia: Fudan University, University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore; Australia & New Zealand: University of Queensland, University of New South Wales, University of Melbourne, University of Auckland.
Universitas 21 Global entered the Middle East in 2003, with a regional office in Dubai's Knowledge Village, to provide an on the ground contact for the region.
About meUNIVERSITY
meUNIVERSITY is a tailored banking package from meBANK designed to increase financial awareness and provide university students with the experience of managing their own finances. meUNIVERSITY has been formulated in order to give students access to superior banking products that are tailored with their financial needs in mind.
The meUNIVERSITY package offers a selection of banking products that all students will need to use at some point during their studies. A Student Current Account filled with benefits, Tuition Loans developed with the UAE top universities, Car Loans for that dream set of wheels, and Credit Cards for any unanticipated expenses.
To find out more about meUNIVERSITY visit www.me.ae
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorTuesday, November 30 - 2004 at 14:46 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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