GlobalNxt University
University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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GlobalNxt University—formerly known as Manipal GlobalNxt University and earlier as Universitas 21 Global or U21Global —is a fully accredited university with its academic headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The University is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), Malaysia and the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
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| Motto | Inspired by Learning |
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| Type | Private, For-profit |
| Established | June 2001 |
| Location | Lot 10-01A, Level 10 Menara HLX, No.3 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur , |
| Website | www |
The university specialises primarily in business management and leadership studies at bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programmes.
History
U21Global was formed in June 2001 in Singapore as a joint venture between Universitas 21 and Thomson Learning (which later became Cengage Learning). Universitas 21 consists of a network of universities including University of Melbourne, University of Nottingham, University of Virginia and the National University of Singapore.
In late 2007, Cengage Learning sold its entire 50% in U21Global share to Mauritius-based Manipal Universal Learning International for an undisclosed sum.[1] In 2010, the Universitas 21 shareholding was diluted to 25 per cent, with only 10 universities continuing to hold equity.[2]
In 2012, U21Global was invited by the Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education to re-establish itself in Malaysia as part of the country's strategic drive to become a global educational hub. U21Global was re-established as GlobalNxt University, an accredited university in Malaysia with offices now based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[citation needed]
Programmes
GlobalNxt University offers courses in Master of Business Administration (MBA), Postgraduate Diploma of Business Administration, Master of Science in Information Technology Management, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)[3] and PhD Education. In Malaysia, all degree programmes must pass a rigorous external review before being granted full accreditation by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency.
In addition, the university operates executive programmes in conjunction with industry partners.
- Women's Leadership Programme (WLP)
- Certificate in Global Business Leadership (CGBL)
- Building Business Partnerships (BBP)
- Sales Excellence Programme (SEP)