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Countries Need Coherent Action Plans to Drive Competitive Educational Systems - Dayo Abinusawa
Nigeria needs a coherent action plan to drive a globally competitive educational system that develops the skills and capabilities of the youth. Dr. Dayo Abinusawa the Founder, Awa Business School said this in a recent discussion on socio-economic developments in Nigeria as it concerns "Human Capital Development".
He was of the view that Nigeria as a country would have to be clear on what its key challenges are in the educational sector, and the opportunities based on the human capital it has.
The scholar noted that for Nigeria to reposition its tertiary education, it must have a plan that determines the direction in which it would like to go in the area of skills development and capabilities.
He stressed that if Nigeria is to achieve global competitiveness as a nation, it must align its tertiary education curriculum with its national development goals and strategy.
Speaking on the key nexus between investment in human capital and national competitiveness and development for nations like Nigeria, he emphasized the fact that countries that have been able to succeed and continue to thrive have invested significantly in developing the skills of their people so that they can be creative and innovative to develop the right products and services that have a positive impact on the economy.
Some of the Countries according to him include; the United Kingdom, the United States, and China, which have leveraged education to support industrialization through skills development, research, and innovation.
Giving an example of his experience as a Deputy Director Centre for Innovation Management, London, he mentioned that one of the interesting things he observed was how initiatives that helped to translate research outputs into products and services were eventually embarked upon.
He advocated for a clear link between research conducted in universities and the value addition it can provide to businesses and the government.
According to him "The nexus between the knowledge created and the application of knowledge is very critical for education and economic development".
On the Triple Helix adopted by Nigeria which is designed to bring synergy between University, Industry, and Government, Dr. Abinusawa noted that as a community it was important to have a clear vision, on the direction of the country in terms of skills development.
"Initiatives that would help to ensure that the government achieves its aims and objectives should be set up and formulated, also such initiatives should be refined as things progress to ensure corrective actions are implemented", Abinusawa said.
Speaking further, he said the focus of Awa Business School was to make education accessible removing the impediments of finance through competitive prices
Reflecting on the COVID-19 pandemic, Abinusawa highlighted the fact that when most countries went into lockdown; Awa Business School was at the forefront of moving to online degree programmes with systems in place which only had to be refined with existing technologies to facilitate the process.
However, he noted that technology can serve as an impediment to education delivery as the absence of high-quality internet can be challenging, but he mentioned that sessions from Awa Business School could be accessed offline with curated physical material.
He added, "The program at Awa Business school creates a significant opportunity for individuals who are willing to save money and aspire to build a career in the UK within a short time".
From a historical perspective, Abinusawa said the UK has maintained its fundamental guiding principles of tertiary education which is to serve the public interest.
Providing insight into the policy approach, he said the UK government plays a key role in regulating higher education institutions, setting a threshold requirement that the institution must meet.
He mentioned that the UK government is proactive when it comes to supporting, encouraging, and facilitating institutions that could add value to the economy.
He mentioned two things that drive program delivery in Awa Business School as;
Quality in terms of academic standards and
Practicality in terms of knowledge that is being shared within the classroom.
Culled from the December 2020 Edition of the Proshare WebTV
Studying in the UK: A Step by Step Guide
The UK welcomes nearly 270,000 new students every year, offering world-class teaching, and a great place to live, preparing you for the global workplace.
You’ve got dreams, and Awa Business School is here to bring it to life. Gain skills, experience and confidence to fulfil your potential with a UK qualification. It’s a pretty straight forward process and we’ll guide through it step by step.
Awa Business School’s Diploma in Business provides an affordable tuition fee pathway to university and further study or supervisory/management roles. They’re flexible, so you can pay as you go, and fit your studies around work and other commitments. This means you can pay for what you plan to study each year at the point of registration rather than paying the whole fee upfront.
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Choosing the right course
Studying in the UK is your opportunity to gain skills, experience and confidence to fulfil your potential. To begin, choose your course from the Awa Business School homepage. These are designed to be flexible for each student, whether it’s a Certificate or Diploma. Or you can choose to study for a custom course by submitting a request through the enquiry form. You can choose courses from the certificate and diploma programmes.
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You could study for a certificate or diploma.
Undergraduates
Applying for an undergraduate course in the UK is simple. You can either register and apply to the school directly or through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).
To apply now for our undergraduate courses, complete your application form.
Accept your offer
We will contact you (usually via email) to tell you whether or not you have received an offer to study. If you applied via UCAS it's easy to track the status of your application on their website.
If you are accepted with an unconditional offer, then congratulations! You have a place and you can accept straightaway.
If you are accepted with a conditional offer, the place is yours as long as you meet a few extra requirements. This could be achieving certain exam grades or English language test scores.
For some courses, you may be asked to come for an interview before you receive your offer, either on the phone or sometimes in person. Check the course information before you apply to find out whether this is required.Arrange funding
It’s never too early to arrange funding. You may be eligible for a scholarship at Awa Business School to help with the cost of your studies.
Applying for a visa
As an international student, you are likely to need a visa to take up your study place in the UK.
However, you don’t need a visa to take up your study place at Awa Business School as our courses are online. Learners can study in their own country before progressing onto universities in the UK. This option can be a cost effective route to studying abroad and achieving a degree at an international Higher Education Institution.
Preparing for your study
Once you have your offer, it's time to prepare for studies.
Whether you own a PC, a laptop or a tablet, once you’re connected to the internet, you will have access to our online study portal (your virtual classroom). You’re now a step closer to gaining the skills, experience and confidence to fulfil your potential with a UK qualification.
To find out more details about our undergraduate applications, contact us.
About Awa Business School
Awa Business School helps working adults accelerate their careers while gaining the knowledge and skills they need to be employable upon graduation. Flexibility to study where and when you want; practical, engaging and interactive learning can help students effectively progress into employment and further study while getting good value for money and balancing busy lives. As a provider of higher education, Awa Business School aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background or ability are supported to access, succeed in and progress from higher education. Offering diploma to degree programs from UK learning centres as well as online to students across the world, Awa Business School fulfils its mission of making education accessible.
The academic team have supported more than 13,000 students, including the UK and international students. Since launching its enterprise and innovation programme in March 2018, the school has been supported by the Mayor of London’s Business Growth Programme, Business Legacies: East London Business Place, and the European Commission’s Enterprise Europe Network.
Accreditation
Under Scottish Government legislation, Awa Business School received full accreditation and approval in September 2020. Our Advanced Diploma in Business is accredited under the Education (Scotland) Act 1996 as amended by the Scottish Qualifications Authority Act 2002.
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