Asian International Academy (AIA), a new generation institute which focuses on innovation, equality and contemporary study programmes, has partnered with DeVry University to enable Sri Lankan students to read a Master of Business Administration programme. This MBA programme is offered by Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University and Sri Lankan students have the option of selecting from 12 specializations which include accounting, customer experience management, finance, general management, hospitality management, human resources, information systems management, international business, marketing, project management, sustainability management and entrepreneurship.
Mr. R. Muralidharan - Chairman Asian International Academy said, "The Master of Business Administration program delivered by Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University blends management theory with real-world applications, emphasizing practical skills and concepts businesses demand from management professionals in the current era. Our organization has a vision in providing a cohesive business education, and this program enables students to develop management expertise and advance their knowledge. Further the unique MBA offering enables students to interact with hundreds of students reading this programme in the U.S. and elsewhere through the mandatory discussions related to their learning areas which are conducted online”.
Mr. Shanil Jayasekera - Managing Director of Asian International Academy opined, “It is important that our Sri Lankan students read a MBA from a recognized, accredited university. Over 250,000 students have graduated from DeVry University since 1975 and graduates of DeVry University have been hired by some of the largest corporations in the U.S. Students have the option of completing the MBA in Sri Lanka or transferring to a DeVry University campus in the U.S. (pending visa approval) We encourage students to transfer to a DeVry University campus in the second year of the MBA as completing one year of study in the U.S. make our students eligible to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) for one year, after graduating. 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”.
Asian International Academy is conducting an event on 20 October to make students aware of the MBA programme of DeVry University. Representatives of DeVry University and corporate personalities will be present at this event to educate students on the true meaning of reading a MBA. Further two students whom are interested in pursuing the MBA programme will be awarded with a fully paid trip to visit two campuses of DeVry University in the U.S. Interested students can register for this event by visiting www.aia.lk/devry or contacting AIA on 0117-555255.
