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Nexus International University, Uganda

Nexus International University (NIU), formerly Virtual University of Uganda (VUU) is a private university in Uganda. The institution is accredited and supervised by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education

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Programs

There is a high demand for competent and creative business leaders and managers with skills in the upstream, midstream and downstream management areas in order to take business practice in the Oil and Gas Industry to the next level!

About this program

In this program, you will cover upstream, midstream and downstream management areas which will prepare you to further develop your skills in the management of corporate issues, as well as ensure that you understand the range of management issues across the sector from stakeholder interests through to operational risks and opportunities.

We target this program at people who are working in oil and gas companies and their partners, contractors and suppliers.

As an employer, you will have renewed inquisitive employees that have an international network of lecturers, advisors and mentors to draw from. We have lecturers from Britain, Canada, Georgia, Uganda, Italy, China, Ireland, Nigeria, Tanzania and Iraq.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MBA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of Oil and Gas Management. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Oil and Gas Management Specialization).

Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the MBA in Oil and Gas Management program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

Strategic Leadership and Management

Managing People in Organization

Procurement and Contract Negotiations

Financial Management OR Financial Accounting

International Business

Oil and Gas Management Specialization Modules (Choose any three)

Environmental and Cultural Impact of Oil and Gas Production

Governance and the Application of ISO Standard Frameworks

Oil and Gas Risk Management

Refining and Distributing Networks.

Electives (Optional)

Governance, Ethics, and Integrity

Petroleum Economics

Financial Risk Analysis

MBA Dissertation on Oil and Gas Management (Mandatory)

Eligibility

We have designed our MBA (Oil and Gas Management Specialization) for:

  • Persons who have a technical or commercial background in engineering, earth sciences or business. You will be better equipped to tackle today’s oil and natural gas issues and prepare you to deal with the future challenges of the future of energy
  • Cost: $4100
  • Duration: Safe-Paced

Want to become a competent and creative business leader and manager with skills to take business practice to the next level? This program will transform you into a creative, and highly-trained business professional with the knowledge and skills necessary to bring about transformative change in existing business practices.

About this program

Want to become a competent and creative business leader and manager with skills to take business practice to the next level? Transforming existing business practices will not happen overnight but is possible when sufficient numbers of business professionals adhere to best business practices.

The overall aim of the program is to develop a cadre of dynamic, creative, and highly trained business professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to bring about a transformative change in the existing business practices. The program challenges students to develop professional skills, knowledge and networks in close collaboration with their surrounding society while integrating international best business practices that prepare them to convene successful and viable businesses of the future.

Graduates will be able to:

Experience a new standard of quality in executive learning

Display a strategic mindset and skill-set in business engagements

Competent critical thinkers and result oriented decision-makers.

Recognize their role of responsible stewardship to financial, social and natural capital

Bring about a transformative change, continual improvement and innovation in organizations

Value and take advantage of the benefits of collaborative learning.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 5 Credit Units and write a practicum report depicting an innovation in executive management worth 10 Credit Units. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised practicum and report writing in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Executive MBA. Therefore, this program provides flexibility that enables you to complete the Executive in 2 to 4 academic years depending on your desired pace devoted to learning.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

Creative Corporate Entrepreneurship

Strategic Human Resource Management

Procurement and Contract Management

Financial Management or Financial Accounting

Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices

Elective MBA Modules (Choose any three)

Environment and Sustainable Development

E-business Technology and Management

International Business

Governance Ethics and Integrity

Inspirational Leadership

Business Executive Practicum Report (Mandatory)

Eligibility

We have designed our EMBA program:

For individuals and executives seeking appropriate management and leadership skills

For individuals seeking competencies to better position themselves for future advancement and success.

For individuals who are looking to change their career direction or consolidate experiences then return and progress in a previous industry or job.

For graduates that expect to develop skills and critical thinking in business, management and administration.

For those looking to gain the entrepreneurial tools that will enable them to put their own business plan into practice.

Career Prospects

The Executive MBA is an open door for graduates to a wide range of enterprise-focused careers both in their local and international markets. Students will enroll in management and leadership positions in private agencies, consultancies, governments, NGOs and international organizations. The Executive MBA program will offer graduates a competitive edge despite the current competitive nature of the employment market.

Cost: USD 3600 

Duration: Safe-Paced 


Gain excellent capabilities on the use of digital innovation technologies to provide both theoretical and practical proficiency for international and social development!

About this program

In today’s digital era, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are the key driver of almost everything. From education, to health, governance, business, tourism and all other sectors of any economy, ICTs acts as a vehicle for change. We can apply ICT4D in various ways to assist both governmental and non-governmental organizations to improve socio-economic conditions in developing countries.

ICTs can provide a useful tool for sustainable development and an absolute need in emergency situations. However, there is a notable lack of capacity especially in developing countries to develop, maintain and use ICTs resources. This could be one cause of failure of ICTs projects.

Thus, the main purpose of this program is to train innovative ICTs leaders with a thorough knowledge of the theories and methods of ICTs for development who will think outside of the box to maximize the use of ICTs in different contexts. This postgraduate program encouraging our students to think outside of the traditional ICTs box while embedding ICTs in the whole area of development theory and praxis to: understand the contextual frameworks of development in all aspects understand how ICTs impact on development to link development theory with ICTs practice have the knowledge to engage critically with the role of ICTs in development be familiar with the key debates in ICTs for Development have a thorough insight into the application of ICTs in different sectors such as education, health and finance gain practical skills to handle ICTs for Development driven projects such as sound project planning and management and stakeholder analysis gain skills to adapt new upcoming ICT tech novation’s to local conditions.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write a MSc dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of ICTs for Development. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MSc in ICTs for Development.

Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the MSc in ICTs for Development Program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Foundational Modules (Mandatory)

Introduction to ICT4D

Introduction to Data Science

Core Modules (Mandatory)

Hardware and Networking for Development

Software and Database for Development

Information Systems Design and Implementation

New Internet-based Paradigms: Moving to the Cloud

Supportive (Optional)

ICT Policy and Regulation

Project Management

MSc Dissertation in ICTs for Development (Mandatory)

Eligibility

  • Graduates from departments that traditionally have links with development of ICTs.
  • The program is intended for University Degree graduates in the ICTs, and others who have an equivalent degree in the area.
  • Those with career trajectories in the NGO and public sectors, and in the private sector.
  • Graduates of any other degree who wish to understand how to apply ICTs in solving day-to-day problems such as project planning and management, stakeholder analysis, customer relationship management, communication, among others.

Cost: USD 3100

Duration: Safe-Paced


International Studies are at the heart of understanding and dealing with so many issues that regard relations within and among nations. If you wish to become an agent of change in the social transformation of communities and societies at the local, national, and international levels, or you want to progress to senior roles at either operational, policy or commissioning in your government, a private or public organization in your country or another country, our International Development program will help you develop skills and competences you need to enhance your career prospects.

About this program

Our MA in International Development provides a high quality, interdisciplinary, postgraduate qualification to professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of the core aspects of international development, policies and practice.

We have design the program to enable graduates become change-makers by equipping them with tools and expertise needed to generate a positive impact at the local and international scale. The course explores aspects of international development the following key thematic areas: International political economy; poverty and inequality; leadership, governance and management; and the environment

You will be able to

  • Critically understand the theory and practice of international development and analyze different perspectives in relation to international development.
  • Provide insights on key strategies, policies and practices designed to promote international development.
  • Develop skills for analyzing policies, planning and management of development and actions for reducing poverty, inequality, access to education and other issues that negatively affect the globe.
  • Join the VUU network of international experts and professionals that enables sharing of experiences, knowledge, and practices for you to engage in future career and job opportunities.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of International Development. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MA in International Development.

Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the MA in International Development Program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Foundational Modules (Mandatory)

Introduction to ICT4D

World Development Today

Core Modules (Mandatory)

Development Discourse

Gender, Women, and Development

Environment and Sustainable Development

International Human Rights

Supportive (Optional)

International Relations, Intervention, and Aid

Project Planning and Management

MA Dissertation in International Development (Mandatory)

Eligibility

  • We have design the program for people working in a wide range of development organizations both within developing economies and internationally.
  • The program is also open to recent graduates of social sciences intending to advance their professional career to promote sustainable social, economic and environmental prosperity worldwide.

Career Prospects

The International Development program opens doors for graduates to a wide range of development-related fields including policy, research and practice both locally and internationally. We will prepare the students for employment in specialist positions with Public Authorities, International Development agencies, NGOs, Charities, Consultancies, Project Management, Education and Human Resources among others. Graduates also enroll in PhD program and some to further continue into academic careers.

The program prepares our students to leap into a high impact career and work towards a sustainable future.

Cost: USD 3100

Duration: Safe-Paced

With the emerging growth of the Energy Sector, there is a need for professionals with a blend of engineering and management skills. This program is designed to produce an engineering manager with rounded capabilities.

About this program

It is recognized that in coming years there will be a worldwide growing workforce of managers with considerable oil and gas engineering operational experience.

Our PGD in Upstream Oil and Gas Management has for that matter been designed for oil and gas industry professionals who have considerable oil and gas engineering operational experience but have had little or no education in management responsibilities and methods.

The program is, therefore, a blend of engineering and management topics that will produce an engineering manager with rounded capabilities.

To allow these individuals to continue to practice as engineers, fundamental
knowledge of the industry will need to be refreshed and they will also need to be updated on the latest best practice and technology.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 8 modules each weighted at 5 Credit Units and write a PGD Research worth 5 Credit Units in the specific area of Oil and Gas management. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of a Research paper writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Oil and Gas Management Specialization).

Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the PGD in Upstream Oil and Gas Management program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methods

Core PGD Modules (Mandatory)

Upstream Oil and Gas Engineering Fundamentals

Governance and the Application of ISO Standard Frameworks

Upstream Oil and Gas Business Processes.

Oil and Gas Risk Management

Upstream Oil and Gas Project Planning and Management

Oil and Gas Environmental and Social Impact Assessment

PGD Minor Research paper on Upstream Oil and Gas Management (Mandatory) / Extended Essay

Eligibility

Students should be from a technical or commercial background in engineering, earth sciences or business. You will be better equipped to tackle today’s oil and natural gas issues and prepare you to deal with the future challenges of the future of energy.

Cost: USD 3100

Duration: Safe-Paced


Public Health research and practice is at the heart of tackling many of the current threats to health. If you wish to become an agent of change in health status for individuals or communities, or a public health leader and/or are aiming to progress to senior roles at either operational, policy or commissioning in your organization, our Public Health program will help you develop skills and competencies you need to enhance your career prospects.

About this program

The program addresses the determinants of health and the health concerns that affect our society the most: the epidemiological transition non-communicable and communicable diseases rapid international and intercontinental spread of diseases massive population movements and gatherings the lifestyle-related ill health diseases and illnesses closely related to poverty inadequate access to and utilization of preventive health care HIV/AIDS emergent and re-emergent diseases of epidemic potential diseases of nutrition pollution-related illnesses preventable diseases conflict-related ill health, water and sanitation occupational and maternal health neonatal, child, adolescent and youth health the health issues of ageing. It also addresses issues of health system performance and health service delivery.

What you will learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write a MA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of Public Health. You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MA (Public Health).

Therefore, this study model provides the flexibility that enables you to complete the MA of Public Health program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Core Modules (Mandatory)

Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Health Policy, Planning and Management

Primary Health Care and Community Health

Health Economics

Environment, Health and Development

Supportive/Electives (Optional)

Health Communication and Promotion

Population Studies and Reproductive Health

Key Issues in Public Health

MA Dissertation on Public Health (Mandatory)

Eligibility

  • Our Public Health program is for:
  • Graduates of health and biomedical sciences who wish to specialize in public health
  • Social sciences
  • Health advocates and those from other relevant disciplines interested in working in the health sector
  • Employees of NGOs, embassies, and/or health organizations, who wish to add public health skills to their list of core competencies or to advance their academic career.

Cost: USD 3100

Duration: Self Pace


With the increasing prices of commodities, the growing scarcity of production resources, and emergent scrutiny of business operations and their entire value chain by the public, it has become a strategic goal for businesses to develop and implement greater social and environmental efficiencies across the globe.

About this program

Our MBA in Environmental Management provides a high quality, interdisciplinary, postgraduate qualification to professionals wishing to deepen their understanding of environmental issues and learn about theoretical and methodological advances that are being deployed to tackle them.
The program is designed to enable graduates become change-makers by developing their ability to design, evaluate and implement management tools and policy responses to the myriad of sustainability challenges. It explores opportunities for creation of innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors to drive positive environmental change.

What you'll learn

In this program, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MBA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of Environmental Management . You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Environmental Management Specialization).

Therefore, this study model provides flexibility that enables you to complete the MBA in Environmental Management program in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

Critical Thinking and Decision Making

Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

Strategic Leadership and Management

Managing People in Organization

Procurement and Contract Negotiations

Financial Management OR Financial Accounting

Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices OR e-Business Technology Management

Environmental Management Specialization Modules (Choose any three)

Environment and Sustainable Development

Environmental Management and Auditing

Environmental Impact Assessment

Renewable Energy Management

MBA Dissertation on Environmental Management (Mandatory)

Eligibility

We have designed our MBA (Environmental Management Specialization) for:

  • Individuals and executives seeking appropriate management and leadership skills in Environmental Management and Sustainability.
  • Graduates that expect to develop skills and critical thinking in business, management and administration.
  • Individuals seeking competencies to a better position as change agents for sustainable business and future.
  • Those looking to gain the entrepreneurial tools that will enable them to put their own business plan into practice.

Career Prospects

The MBA in Environmental Management opens the doors for students to an array of environment-focused careers both locally and in the international market. Students will gain competencies to position themselves within private agencies, environmental consultancies, governments, NGOs and different environmental related international organizations. The MBA in Environmental Management enables our graduates to work at the nexus with all relevant disciplines to advance the sustainable environment agenda in business practices.


Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace


About this programme

This one-year Post Graduate Diploma in MEL (Health) is designed as a foundation stage for Monitoring and Evaluation Practitioners. This course is designed to help learners improve health programming through Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL). The program will provide intensive training in the concepts of program monitoring and evaluation, and the designs and techniques for monitoring and evaluating impact for health interventions. It is designed to build significant capacity of learners to practice the discipline of Monitoring and Evaluation in the field of health. 

MEL is increasingly recognized as the cornerstone for effective program management and is critical for
organisational sustainability. A continuously increasing need for suitably skilled MEL project managers
has been identified as a priority area by various stakeholders active in different sectors and industries,
such as globally- funded sponsorship often require evidence of effective monitoring and evaluation
systems prior to awarding funds. The objective is close the gap of lack of sufficient basic exposure to
concepts of MEL by the incoming students.

Upon completion of this programme, learners will be able to:

  1. Identify the basic purposes and scope of M&E and differentiate between monitoring functions and evaluation functions in health sector.
  2. Describe the functions of an M&E plan and identify the main components of an M&E plan for health programs -HIV/AIDS, MCH, FGP, etc.
  3. Identify and differentiate frameworks-conceptual frameworks, results frameworks, and logic models and describe how frameworks are used for health M&E planning. Identify criteria for the selection of indicators and describe how indicators are linked to frameworks.
  4. Identify types of data sources and describe how information can be used for decision making to improve health programming.

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

This program consists of a total of 35 Credit Units that are to be covered in one (1) full academic years of
9 months. Each Academic Year at NIU is made up of 3 terms of 14 weekseach (12 weeks of Learning, one Recollection Week and One Week of Examination). After each Term features a recess period ranging from 3 weeks to 1 month. During the Academic term, students shall be allowed to take a minimum of five (5) Credit Units and a maximum of Sixteen (15) Credit Units for each year of study. This translates into a minimum of one module and a maximum of three modules in each term. Each module will be conducted in inform of live classes for 2 hours each week, online materials will be made available to the students as well as online discussions between the facilitators and the students. Additionally, the students are obligated to propose a PGD project that will be supervised. At the end, the student submits a project report that is defended at a panel set by the School of Public Health and Health Sciences.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core courses

  1. Introduction to Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
  2. Designing and Managing a MEL system
  3. Learning, Documentation and Knowledge Management
  4. Principles and Practice of Public Health
  5. Monitoring and Evaluation for Healthcare Service Delivery Programs
  6. PGD Project

Learning System Requirement

Every student on the program will be required to possess or have access to a device with an internet connection such as a Personal Computer (PC), a laptop or a tablet, students online learning experience will be dependent on their device. Once s/he is connected to the internet, they will have access to our study portal, which is NIU’s virtual classroom. When logged in, students can access all the tools and resources they need to study their chosen module online. From study materials and schedules, to careers support and chat forums. There may be no need to buy books and other traditional study materials. Instead, everything they could possibly need to succeed in their studies can be found conveniently in one place.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

In this fast-developing digital era, there is no doubt that ICT is the key driver towards achieving either of
the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ICTs also play a key role in financial inclusion, especially in economies of developing countries. Many organizations have adopted ICT and integrated it into their business processes to improve productivity and service delivery and this requires well trained ICT professionals manage this ICT adoption.

 

This Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analytics programme focuses on building a capacity of ICT professionals who can plan, design and develop data systems as well as providing the technical support required for such systems to operate in organizations. Large amounts of data are being generated through business processes in organizations. Using ICTs to management the processing and storage of such data is a common practice and it is important that such organizations have the right capacity to manage this data. This programme thus, is very important as it helps to build the capacity of professionals who can specify, design, develop and manage data and as well managing the applications required to support such data analytics.

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are expected to:

  1. Understand issues associated with data collection, management, provenance, storage, sharing, and preparation.
  2. Use critical thinking skills to translate substantive questions into well-defined computational problems and choose appropriate computational techniques for a given problem.
  3. Use critical thinking skills to translate substantive questions into well-defined statistical or probability problems and choose the appropriate (graphical or numerical) descriptive and/or inferential statistical techniques for a given problem.
  4. Have a firm grasp of the mathematical tools underlying statistical and computational methods.
  5. Clearly justify and communicate study results to a non-technical audience.

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes
through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Data Analysis programme has 7 taught course units where 5 are core courses, and 2 are institutional requirements. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a research paper with a topic related to information systems discipline.

 

You will study:

NIU Institutional Requirements

  1. Research Methodology
  2. Critical Thinking and Decision Making

PGD Core courses

  1. Data Mining for Business Intelligence
  2. Programming for Data Analytics
  3. Fundamentals of Data Analytics
  4. Data Visualization and Analysis
  5. Machine Learning Algorithms and Applications
  6. PGD Project in Data Analytics

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

In this fast-developing digital era, there is no doubt that ICT is the key driver towards achieving either of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). ICTs also play a key role in financial inclusion, especially in economies of developing countries. Many organizations have adopted ICT and integrated it into their business processes to improve productivity and service delivery and this requires well trained ICT professionals manage this ICT adoption. This Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology programme focuses on building a capacity of ICT professionals who can plan, design and develop information systems as well as providing the technical support required for such Information systems to operate in organizations. 

Large amounts of data are being generated through business processes in orgaizations. Using ICTs to management the processing and storage of such data is a common practice and it is important that such organizations have the right capacity to manage this data. This programme thus is important as it helps to build the capacity of professionals who can specify, design, develop and manage information systems and as well managing the technologies required to support such information systems. 

Upon successful completion of the programme, learners are expected to:

  1. Demonstrate competence in specification, design, development and management of information systems in organizations.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to systematically advise executing management team of an organization on how to use ICT to increase productivity and improve service delivery.
  3. Apply the knowledge gained to formulate and implement ICT policies in their organizations that can be followed to increase productivity in the organization’s service delivery.

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology programme has 10 taught course units where 6 are core courses, 2 are institutional requirements and 2 are elective/optional courses. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a research paper with a topic related to information systems discipline.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core courses

  1. Database Systems
  2. Information Systems Security
  3. ICT Policy Formulation and Implementation
  4. Information Systems Analysis and Design
  5. Information Systems Modelling and Simulation
  6. Information Systems Project Management 

Elective/Optional Courses

  1. Intellectual Property Management
  2. Emerging Trends in Information Systems and Technology

Programme Career Paths

Graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems and Technology can work in organizations as Information Systems Managers, System Analysts, Data Analysts, ICT Consultants, among others. They can also be prospective candidates for Master of Information Systems and Technology and other ICT- related postgraduate programmes.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

The BBAM Program of Nexus International University is a three-year program of 129 credit units, which admits Advanced level holders (for the 3-year programme), Diploma and Higher Diploma level graduates (for the 2-year programme) who have work experience in business enterprise. The programme aims at building on the competences attained at work and/or the Diploma and Higher Diploma levels, which are career-centric or vocational in nature into the Bachelor’s level where the graduate’s theoretical context, critical thinking and conceptual frames are essentially broadened and applied to refine and enhance their professional practices in business development and management.

What You Will Study

The program features a challenging variety of core modules such as Economics for Business, Financial Accounting & Reporting, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Taxation management and many others intended to give students the theoretical basis, technological awareness and social responsibility needed for developing, operating and advancing a business. At this Bachelor’s level, the learners shall be facilitated to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and communication skills that are essential in advancing to leadership roles in a variety of settings and businesses.

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Research Methodology
  • Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Foundational Modules (Mandatory)


    • Economics for Business
    • Business Management
    • ICT for Business
    • Financial Accounting & Reporting
    • Marketing Principles
    • Human Resource & Organizational Development
    • Quantitative Techniques for Business
    • Business Ethics & Human Rights
    • Business Finance
    • Procurement Management
    • Business and Customer Communications
    • Operations Management
    • Cost & Management Accounting
    • Strategic Management
    • Taxation Management
    • Business law


  • Cost: USD 3600

    Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

Want to become a competent and creative business leader and manager with skills to take business practice to the next level? Transforming existing business practices will not happen overnight but is possible when sufficient numbers of business professionals adhere to best business practices.

The overall aim of the programme is to develop a cadre of dynamic, creative, and highly trained business professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to bring about a transformative change in the existing business practices. The program challenges students to develop professional skills, knowledge and networks in close collaboration with their surrounding society while integrating international best business practices that prepare them to convene successful and viable businesses of the future.

Graduates will be able to:

  • Experience a new standard of quality in executive learning
  • Display a strategic mindset and skill-set in business engagements
  • Competent critical thinkers and result oriented decision-makers.
  • Recognize their role of responsible stewardship to financial, social and natural capital
  • Bring about a transformative change, continual improvement and innovation in organizations
  • Value and take advantage of the benefits of collaborative learning.

What you’ll learn

In this programme, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MBA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units . You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Generic). Therefore, this study model provides flexibility that enables you to complete the MBA (Generic) programme in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

  1. Strategic Leadership and Management
  2. Managing People in Organisation
  3. Strategic Operations and Procurement Management
  4. Financial Management
  5. Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices

Elective MBA Modules (Choose any three)

  1. e-business Technology and Management
  2. International Business
  3. Choose any module from other MBA specializations

MBA Dissertation (Mandatory)

Target students

We have designed our MBA programme:

  • For individuals and executives seeking appropriate management and leadership skills
  • For individuals seeking competencies to better position themselves for future advancement and success.
  • For individuals who are looking to change their career direction or consolidate experiences then return and progress in a previous industry or job.
  • For graduates that expect to develop skills and critical thinking in business, management and administration.
  • For those looking to gain the entrepreneurial tools that will enable them to put their own business plan into practice.

Career Prospects

The Executive MBA is an open door for graduates to a wide range of enterprise-focused careers both in their local and international markets. Students will enrol in management and leadership positions in private agencies, consultancies, governments, NGOs and international organizations. The Executive MBA programme will offer graduates a competitive edge despite the current competitive nature of the employment market.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

Our MBA (Women in Finance) aims at developing and equipping women with the balance of academic knowledge and technical skills for high value-added positions available in the Financial Services industry locally and globally. The financial management skills acquired will prepare our students to succeed as investors, entrepreneurs and consumers of financial products and services.
We have partnered with the Women in Finance Network (The Network) of the Graça Machel Trust to offer this programme. The Network, founded in 2010, is a pan-African advocacy organization aiming to position women in leadership positions of financial institutions, with a presence in 17 African Countries. It is a driver of social and economic change for women across the African continent.

You will be able to:

  • apply theories and frameworks to evaluate options to innovate, adjust and execute the financial strategy
  • measure and manage financial risk at both an individual and organisational level and to appreciate the dynamic linkages between “risk appetite” and return performance.
  • advise of the important financial decisions on investment, financing and divided decisions using modern financial management ratio
  • critically analyse contemporary issues in financial services and take part in their organisations’ strategic management
  • appreciate the broader macro-environmental factors, such as austerity and stimulus, interest rates, and exchange rates. impact on global and domestic economic activity and influence the financial services industry and its customers
  • become finance leaders at institutional, local, regional, sector, national and international levels.

Women with this academic training will enjoy the benefits of greater employability in their professional career, besides better opportunities for professional promotion and greater sustainability of personal business ventures.

What you’ll learn

In this programme, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write a dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of Women in Finance . You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Women in Finance Specialisation).
Therefore, this study model provides flexibility that enables you to complete the MBA (Women in Finance) programme in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

  1. Strategic Leadership and Management OR Creative Corporate Entrepreneurship
  2. Managing People in Organisation
  3. Procurement and Contract Negotiations OR Strategic Operations and Procurement Management
  4. Financial Accounting
  5. Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices OR e-Business Technology Management

Women in Finance Specialisation Modules

  1. Gender in Finance and Development
  2. Financial Management
  3. Financial Investment Analysis

MBA Dissertation on Women in Finance (Mandatory)

Target students

We have designed this programme for women in finance positions in financial institutions such as banks, micro-finance organisations, and those interested in taking on a career as women financial advisors and those who would like to become active actors in the finance sector.
The programme is also open to recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree, intending to achieve an MBA to advance their professional career.
Also suitable for those intending to pursue a PhD in Finance Management in future

Career Prospects

Graduates of the MBA Women in finance will break into traditional fields; break through the glass ceiling in industries that are still male-dominated and equipped with strong leadership skills at their helm, hence proving their mastery of hard skills, like the ability to crunch numbers, interpret data, and manage operations.
Graduates can also enrol in PhD programmes to further continue into academic careers.

Entry requirements

To be eligible, you must have completed a bachelor’s degree with an honours class (at least 2nd Class Lower), granted by a recognised university in Finance or related disciplines.
Having knowledge in the fields of economics and basic quantitative subjects is an added advantage

Women in finance Scholarship

Our Women in Finance scholarship scheme aims to inspire talented female candidates who may require financial Aid to enable them to advance their career. We are pleased to offer scholarships of up 75% to exceptional female candidates who show outstanding academic achievement and career potential. Please apply early, for consideration for Women in Finance scholarship.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme 

Digital The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resources concentrates on the broad area of human resource management, plus employment policy and practice, industrial relations, organizational psychology and organizational analysis, with choices to focus on both the local and international level. It is designed to encourage students to gain a critical awareness of how people are managed in organisations. It examines the impact of corporate and business strategy on human resources management. It stresses the importance of aligning human resources management policies and practices with organizational strategy. A strategic human resources planning model is introduced. 

Human resource management (HRM) skills are now essential to businesses and organisations, and this course will equip students with both the theoretical understanding and practical knowledge to progress to a range of human resource management careers. The Postgraduate Diploma is both vocationally and academically oriented to provide opportunities for professionals and general business practitioners to upgrade their knowledge and skills in HRM to cope with the challenges and dynamics of the changing market as well as to articulate to the Master’s degree programmes with credit exemption.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Apply effective HRM tools and strategies to build businesses and organisations.
  2. Critically analyse, evaluate and make judgments about the psychological, social, cultural, technological and economic factors influencing organisational behavior and management decision making.
  3. Apply HRM concepts and theories to analyse the influence and effect on productivity.
  4. Explore, discuss and evaluate the full potential of the various HRM components.
  5. Discuss and critically analyse issues in change management and organisational behavior.

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management programme has 7 taught course units where 5 are core courses, and 2 are institutional requirements. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a project report with a topic related to Human Resource Management discipline.

You will study: 

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core courses

  1. Human Resource Planning and Management
  2. Employee Benefits and Compensation
  3. Labour Laws and Employment
  4. Recruitment and Talent Management
  5. Industrial Psychology and Relations
  6. PGD Project 

Programme Career Paths

Graduates of the Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management will often move into professional-level roles, such as recruiting manager, payroll manager, staffing manager, administrator or human resources manager.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

Supply chain management has significant implications for every industry due to competition and the globalization of supply markets. These two factors are redefining the way modern supply chains and logistics are managed. Companies who outsource need flexible and responsive supply chain and logistical operations which deliver added value to their customers with an increasing focus on protecting the environment.

The NIU PGD in Supply Chain Management will explore contemporary and exciting issues in the field of Supply Chain Management, including the latest thinking and developments in management, international business and supply chain management. Students will develop a critical insight into how organisations operate in the global environment. This programme will develop students’ ability to use digital tools necessary for implementation of supply chain management strategies.

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. Apply effective supply chain management tools and strategies.
  2. Critically analyse, evaluate and make judgments about the psychological, social, cultural, technological and economic factors influencing supplier behavior and decision making.
  3. Apply concepts and theories to analyse the influence and effect of supply chain management in business operations.
  4. Discuss and evaluate the full potential of the various components of the supply chain. 

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain Management has 7 taught course units where 5 are core courses, and 2 are institutional requirements. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a research paper with a topic related to supply chain management.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core courses

  1. Strategic Supply Chain Management
  2. Global Sourcing Strategy
  3. Supply Chain Systems and Modelling
  4. Strategic Procurement Management
  5. Logistics for Retail and Manufacturing
  6. PGD Project

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

Digital techniques are more important than ever in marketing. And with the growing use of digital techniques comes a growing demand for employees who have the skills to employ these technologies strategically. The NIU PGD in Digital Marketing will provide students with specialized knowledge and skills through a rigorous academic study of marketing in the digital landscape. Students will discover how businesses use digital marketing and explore a range of topics such as digital strategy, brand management, social media, neuromarketing and marketing analytics. It offers a complete introduction to digital marketing, and takes a close look at a variety of practices and techniques involved with the use of online media and digital tools.

The course will develop students’ ability to use digital tools necessary for Implementation of marketing strategies. Hands-on sessions will encourage students to apply taught methods within a company, boosting the client base through the use of social media marketing, SEO and other digital marketing techniques. 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:

  1. Examine critically the discipline of project management, manage the selection and initiation of individual projects and of portfolios of projects in the organization.
  2. Conduct project planning, design, preparation, and appraisal techniques for projects, forecast project costs, timelines, and quality.
  3. Implement processes for successful resource, communication, and risk and change management.
  4. Demonstrate effective organizational leadership and change skills for managing projects, project teams, and stakeholders, focusing particularly on ‘hard’ and soft’ skills for successful project implementation.

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management programme has 7 taught course units where 5 are core courses, and 2 are institutional requirements. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a project report with a topic related to project management. The table below provides the structure for the Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core courses

  1. Project Management Principles
  2. Procurement and Contract Management
  3. Construction Project Management
  4. ICT Project Management
  5. Fundamentals of Data Analysis
  6. PGD Project

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

About this programme

Digital techniques are more important than ever in marketing. And with the growing use of digital techniques comes a growing demand for employees who have the skills to employ these technologies strategically. The NIU PGD in Digital Marketing will provide students with specialized knowledge and skills through a rigorous academic study of marketing in the digital landscape. Students will discover how businesses use digital marketing and explore a range of topics such as digital strategy, brand management, social media, neuromarketing and marketing analytics. It offers a complete introduction to digital marketing, and takes a close look at a variety of practices and techniques involved with the use of online media and digital tools. The course will develop students’ ability to use digital tools necessary for implementation of marketing strategies. Hands-on sessions will encourage students to apply taught methods within a company, boosting the client base through the use of social media marketing, SEO and other digital marketing techniques. Digital skills are now essential to the marketing profession, and this course will equip students with both the theoretical understanding and practical knowledge to progress to a range of digital marketing careers. This Postgraduate Diploma is both vocationally and academically oriented to provide opportunities for marketing professionals and general business practitioners to upgrade their knowledge and skills in digital and social media marketing to cope with the challenges and dynamics of the changing market as well as to articulate to Master’s degree programmes with credit exemption. 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to

  1. Apply effective marketing communication tools and strategies to build a brand
  2. Critically analyse, evaluate and make judgments about the psychological, social, cultural, technological and economic factors influencing buyer behavior and buyer decision making.
  3. Apply concepts and theories to analyse the influence and effect of advertising.
  4. Implement social media strategies effectively in marketing programmes.
  5. Explore, discuss and evaluate the full potential of the various components of the digital marketing channels including social, mobile, email, microsites, and search engine marketing.
  6. Discuss and critically analyse issues in luxury services, or luxury branding, or fashion retailing, or fashion marketing, or content marketing and corporate communication. 

How you will learn

Being a virtual university, the NIU will run this programme purely online by using online live classes through video conferencing, online weekly quizzes and tutorials posted on the courses’ e-learning platform, online simulation tools for practical demonstrations, individual reading assignments, among others.

What you will learn

The Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing programme has 7 taught course units where 5 are core courses, and 2 are institutional requirements. Upon successfully passing of the core courses and institutional requirements, the student must write a project report with a topic related to digital marketing discipline.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology 

Core courses

  1. Marketing Principles
  2. Digital Marketing Essentials
  3. Planning Marketing Campaigns
  4. Principles of Digital and Social Media Marketing
  5. Web Marketing and Analytics
  6. PGD Project 

Programme Career Paths

Graduates of Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing can work in organizations as digital marketing executive, digital marketing manager, SEO executive, social media marketing expert, conversion rate optimizer, SEM specialist and content marketing manager, among others. They can also be prospective candidates for Master of of Digital Marketing and other ICT-related postgraduate programmes.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace


About this programme

Our MBA in Tourism and Hospitality Management aims to prepare future leaders and professionals of the hospitality and tourism sector, equipped to convene identify and manage sustainable business prospects in the sector at the highest level. It is also a conversion programme – tailored in a way to suit students who have not studied the subject previously.
The Master’s will provide you with an advanced understanding of the tourism and hospitality industry, with a managerial perspective of how to run such organisations.
The programme broadens the understanding of the contemporary dynamics of the tourism, hospitality, and events sectors while equipping them with tools and competencies to operate in an increasingly globalizing world

You will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking, multitasking, and problem-solving skills in demand by the
    hospitality industry.
  • Identify and engage with specialisms such as consumer behavior, marketing, international human resource management, revenue management and international market trends.
  • Create strategies for supervising, motivating employees, and work as a team to achieve the goals and objectives of the hospitality workplace.
  • Access to a wide range of extra curricular activities, such as our visiting speakers programme with speakers who hold management positions in hotels, airlines, tour operators and travel agencies, the cruise industry, government tourism ministries and universities around the world.

What you’ll learn

In this programme, you will take 10 modules each weighted at 4 or 5 Credit Units and write an MBA dissertation worth 12 Credit Units in the specific area of Tourism and Hospitality Management . You are free to take a minimum of 1 module to a maximum of three modules in a term. A term is made up of 3 months of study and one week of final module examination. Each student shall spend an additional 6 to 9 months of supervised dissertation writing to fulfill the requirements for the MBA (Tourism and Hospitality Specialization).
Therefore, this study model provides flexibility that enables you to complete the MBA in Tourism and Hospitality programme in 2 to 4 academic years depending on the pace that suits your schedule and learning goals.

You will study:

Institutional Requirements (Mandatory)

  1. Critical Thinking and Decision Making
  2. Research Methodology

Core MBA Modules (Mandatory)

  1. Strategic Leadership and Management
  2. Managing People in Organisation
  3. Procurement and Contract Negotiations
  4. Financial Management OR Financial Accounting
  5. Contemporary Marketing Strategies and Practices OR e-Business Technology Management

Specialisation Modules on Tourism and Hospitality Management (Choose any three)

  1. Tourism and Hospitality Management: Principles and Practicalities
  2. Hotel and Guest House Management
  3. International Business
  4. Hotel Services Management

MBA Dissertation on Tourism and Hospitality Management (Mandatory)

Target students

This programme is uniquely designed for people working in the tourism and hospitality industry, e.g. hotels, conference centers, restaurants and other hospitality and tourism venues. The programme is also open to recent graduates with a Bachelor’s degree, intending to achieve an MBA to advance their professional career. It is also ideal for graduates who would like to change subjects or career direction.

Career Prospects

A graduate of the MBA tourism and Hospitality will enroll in a broad range of managerial and leadership roles in tourism, hospitality, events organizations operating in the public and private sectors both locally and internationally.
Graduates also enroll in PhD programmes and some to further continue into academic careers.

Cost: USD 3600

Duration: Self Pace

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