Aston University Collaborates with Kaplan Singapore to Launch Global Hub for Postgraduate Programs
Aston University and Kaplan Singapore have announced a new partnership that will see a range of postgraduate degree programmes being offered to students in Singapore.
The collaboration also marks a milestone for Aston Business School as it establishes its first ever presence in Singapore.
The partnership was officially launched at a signing ceremony on Tuesday 19 March involving Dr Susie Khoo, President of Kaplan Singapore and Professor Zoe Radnor, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Executive Dean of Aston University’s College of Business and Social Sciences.
The programmes to be offered by Aston University in partnership with Kaplan Singapore starting in autumn 2024 include Doctor of Business Administration and Master of Science degrees in business analytics, digital marketing and strategy, engineering business management, financial management and supply chain management.
Professor Aleks Subic, Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of Aston University, said:
“Under the Aston 2030 Strategy, we are creating a worldwide network of hubs by forming strategic alliances. It’s with great pride that we inaugurate our partnership with Kaplan in Singapore, setting it up as one of our key educational hubs in Asia.
“This signifies the beginning of a strategic collaboration that holds vast possibilities for global cooperation, encompassing business and industry engagement, as well as workforce development in crucial growth sectors within this significant global area.”
Dr Susie Khoo, President of Kaplan Singapore, said:
“Kaplan Singapore is thrilled to embark on this momentous and transformative journey with Aston University, a highly reputable university ranked 25th in the UK and 106th in the world for business and management studies with triple-crown accreditation for its Aston Business School.
“More importantly, the programmes to be offered are aligned to the current and future knowledge needs of the evolving workforce landscape as identified by the SkillsFuture Singapore’s Skills Demand for the Future Economy report. This helps ensure that our students will be well-equipped and future-ready to thrive in the ever-changing environment.”