Asian International Academy (AIA), a new generation institute which focuses on innovation, equality and contemporary study programmes, is launching two new educational products. The first is an online IELTS course which is to the benefit of students and professionals who have to show proof of language competency to a university or an immigration authority. Second is a Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme of DeVry University's Keller Graduate School of Management. DeVry University is a well established university in the U.S. serving more than 40,000 students.
Shanil Jayasekera - a seasoned professional in the education industry, who is the Managing Director of Asian International Academy outlining the importance of the online IELTS programme said, “IELTS is an international standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English speakers. Students who want to enroll in a foreign university generally will have to show proof of their language competency and IELTS is one of the most popular choices among students. In addition to fulfilling the university requirements, certain immigration authorities require the students to read for a standardized English test. We wanted to offer a comprehensive IELTS programme online as we saw a disparity in quality of the IELTS programmes offered in Sri Lanka”.
IELTS programme offered by Asian International Academy is designed and presented by well trained qualified foreign faculty who are native English speakers. The online programme covers all four areas of IELTS which are reading, writing, speaking and listening. This programme consists of lectures, academic tips, question and answer section and activities.
“Our IELTS online platform has an option which enables you to test your language ability before you start the course. We test the students on all areas of IELTS including speaking, using online tools. This will be a good option for working professionals who are required to pass IELTS for studying or migration purposes but having a busy schedule which makes it difficult to attend a class room teaching session.
Asian International Academy will be also launching an MBA programme from DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management.
This partnership will enable Sri Lankan students to obtain an MBA with a concentration in one of the 12 specific areas and take a mix of electives and concentration courses that matches ones career interests and goals. Asian International Academy is set to bring in a strong value add to MBA through Sri Lankan industry professionals covering a variety of specializations including Finance, General Management, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Information Systems Management, International Business, Marketing, Project Management, and Sustainability Management delivered through the Keller Graduate School of Management in the U.S.
R. Muralidharan Chairman of Asian International Academy commenting of the partnership reiterated, “Students have the option of completing a U.S. MBA in Sri Lanka or travelling to the U.S. and completing one year in a DeVry University campus based in global commercial hubs such as New York City, Chicago and Los Angeles. This option enables students to apply for U.S. Optional Practical Training (OPT) of 12 months work eligibility in the U.S. after completing one year of studies. OPT provides students with the much needed international business exposure. Students who read their final year of the MBA in the U.S. can make use of the career services at DeVry University to seek and progress in a career of their choice. We encourage students to choose this option ".
