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SMC UniversitySMC University


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Founded in 1985 as an corporate training center, since 2004 focus on providing online degree programs for working professionalsCurrently: > 2000 students enrolled in various programsFrom > 100 countriesHeadquartered in Zug/ SwitzerlandLearning centers in Zürich/ Switzerland and Vienna/ Austria, supported by residencies in various cities around the world

SMC – Some FactsSMC – Some Facts



Maximizes the benefits of your online studying with SMCAcademic content designed for direct application at your workplaceMaximum flexibility for the studentRenowned international facultyFocussed range of high quality business degreesState-of-the-art learning environment Deliver high quality education at affordable costs

SMC – Cornerstones for Successful Studies!SMC – Cornerstones for Successful Studies!



Build and sustain your career through continuing educationPublic university system cannot support those that need to balance career and familiyThe SMC model of online learning is designed to specifically suit the needs working professional Students profile:

Middle to upper management, Entrepreneurs30- 50 years of age

SMC – Focus on Working Professionals!SMC – Focus on Working Professionals!



All required learning materials available online24/7 access to your learning platformStudent needs a laptop and Internet accessLearning 2.0 at your fingertips – communicate and collaborate with all avaiable tools/ channels.At SMC you can study whenever YOU are ready, not when class is on; at SMC you can spend your valuable time on studies –not on the road to the campus.

SMC – Maximum Flexibility for the StudentSMC – Maximum Flexibility for the Student



Residency: Students and professor meet personally to cover 1 classTypically takes a week (additionally required: time for preparation and final assignment)

SMC offers this class based system on a complementary basis.

At an additional costThis is typically of interest for students

Who look for personal exchange with their classmates and professorsWho want to finish a course in a compact mode

SMC Residency – Fast Track your Success!SMC Residency – Fast Track your Success!



SMC currently works with > 70 professorsBroad academic network: access to distinguished, world-class economists (e.g. Alvin Rabushka, Jose Pinera, Kurt Leube, Hardy Bouillon, Juan Carlos Cachanosky, etc.)

All faculty applicants participate in a rigorous selection and training process.

faculty member must have earned a master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution or international equivalent and have recent professional or scientific experience in a field related to the relevant course.

SMC Faculty – Strong Competence – SMC Faculty – Strong Competence – Accessible to StudentsAccessible to Students



Bachelor of Business Administrationbased on 240 ECTS, 3 years min, 4 yrs. avg.

Master programs Executive degrees, based on 90+30 ECTS, 2 years min, 3 years avg.Master of Business Administration, MSc. in Finance, MSc. in Human Resources Management

Doctorate programs180+ ECTSDoctorate of Business Administration, Doctorate of Finance, Doctorate of Political Economy, Doctorate of Management

SMCU Distance Learning ProgramsSMCU Distance Learning Programs



Based on the latest version of Blackboard Learning Suite 9.1., customized to SMC requirementsOffers state-of-the-art integration of all possible online learning tools

Your one-stop learning/education center: All materials available onlineCan be complemented with video, streamed classes, case studies, virtual synchronous classes if requiredIncludes a breadth of tools to support classes

Access to online textbook library to support your readingsAccess to EBSCO – the premier online research database to support your research projects

SMC - TechnologySMC - Technology



SMC University is accredited by Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) (www.acbsp.org), recognized by CHEA/ USEuropean Council for Business Education (www.ecbe.eu), affiliated with ENQA/ EU.

SMC holds accreditations for All Master programsAll Doctorate programs

SMC - AccreditationSMC - Accreditation

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http://www.acbsp.org/

http://www.ecbe.eu/



Apart from its own degrees, SMC University offers joint programs with international partner universities:

USA: Dual degree MBA/ MIB withFlorida International University

Chile: Dual degree MBA withUniversidad Finis Terrae

SMC – international partnerships SMC – international partnerships



SMCs core competencies include:Transfer academic content into a online learning experienceProvide unique feature-rich interactive course elementsEstablish and manage online presenceEffective student life-cycle management from inquiry to graduation

Experience of brick & mortar universities often focused on presence based programs with limited online resources. SMC also cooperates with universities worldwide to provide online learning solutions.SMC also acts a full service provider for other universities and companies.

Implement others academic content into online environmentRun online presence for other universities/ companies.

SMC – turn-key solution for universities!SMC – turn-key solution for universities!



Selected companies where students of SMC work in Ghana:Join the growing SMC network in Ghana!Join the growing SMC network in Ghana!

AB & David Law Gestro co-op. Credit union International Finance Corporation Prudential Bank LimitedAccra Polytechnic Ghana Airports Company Limited International Water Management Institute Public Services CommissionAdwumapa Buyers Limited Ghana Cocoa Board Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital Redeemed Christian Church Of GodAfrican Peer Review Mechanism Secretariat Ghana Commercial Bank Ltd. Korle Bu Teaching Hospital

Regent University College of Science and Technology

Agricultural Development Bank Ghana Community Network Services KPMG Republic of Zambia High CommissionAhantaman Rural Bank LTD. Ghana Education Service Kumasi Polytechnic SIC Financial Services Limited

Akoti Rural Bank Ltd Ghana Health ServiceKwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology SIC Insurance Company ltd.

Alive Vision Consult Ltd Ghana Highway Authority Lincoln Community School SNV Ghana - Northern Portfolio TeamAmalgamated Bank GIMPA Mantrac Ghana Limited Stanbic Bank Ghana Limited

Anglogold AshantiGhana Interbank Payments and Settlement Systems Ltd. (GhIPSS) Mark Short Constructions Standard Chartered Bank Ghana Ltd

Armajaro Ghana Limited Ghana Manganese Company Meaty Foods Limited Tamale PolytechnicBank of Ghana Ghana Maritime Authority Meridian Pre-University Tema Oil Refinery, MOP/WWTBarclays Bank Ghana Limited Ghana National Service Scheme Methodist University College Ghana Terabyte Consult LimitedBharti Airtel Nigeria Ghana Police Service Michael Stevens Consulting Ghana Ltd. Thrive BookshopCatholic University College Of Ghana Ghana Post Company Ltd, HQ Military Hospital Toyota Ghana Company Ltd.Central University College Ghana Prisons Service Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning Twifo oil Palm Plantation LTDChrist the King Cathedral Ghana Red Cross Society Ministry of Food and Agriculture UNICEF GhanaChristian Service University College Ghana Reinsurance Company MTN Ghana Limited United for Africa Ghana LtdCocoa Processing Company Ghana Rubber Estates Ltd Municipal Hospital University College of Management Studies

Dizengoff Ghana LtdGlobal Environment facility Small Grants Program NABS Aviation Business Consulting University of Education

Dormaa Presbyterian Hospital Gold Fields Ghana Limited National Health Insurance Company Valley View UniversityEaton Towers Ghana Golden Star Bogoso Ltd. National Identification Authority Value Added Tax ServiceEcobank Burundi Guaranty Trust Bank (Gh.) Ltd National Lottery Authority Vanguard Assurance Company LimitedEcobank Ghana Ltd Havilah Oil Ghana Limited National Service Scheme Vodafone GhanaFirst Capital Plus Health Systems Development Nestle Central and West Africa Volta River AuthorityGalaxy Oil Ghana Limited Ho Polytechnic Pentecost University College Water Resources CommissionGarden City University College IBS Consulting Alliance Presbyterian Health Service West African Gas Pipeline Company Ltd.Gateway Services Limited ILGS Presbyterian University College West African Monetary InstituteGemini Life Insurance Co. Ltd. Institute of Professional Studies, Legon Provident Insurance Co. Ltd. World Health Organization



I am available for any enquiries!Maxwell Dela Gakpo

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