UPGRAD, CALIFORNIA'S GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY PARTNER FOR CONTINUED GLOBAL EXPANSION

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- upGrad, Asia’s higher EdTech leader in a most recent development, has joined forces with Golden Gate University - one of California's oldest private universities to launch eight new online programmes in the areas of Management and Law as a part of its initial expansion phase.

For the fourth consecutive year, Washington Monthly ranked Golden Gate University as America's #1 School for Adult Learners at 4-Year Colleges, in its annual College Guide and Rankings. GGU is also ranked amongst the Top 10 per cent US Colleges by multiple publications.

The partnership will unlock and deepen upGrad’s accessibility into the local American markets while also expanding its international programme portfolio for learners who are based out of diverse geographies. The curriculum will offer an in-depth subject understanding along with industry projects which shall remain at par with the international market and industry requirements.

Other career service value additions like 1:1 mentorship and coaching and masterclasses have also been incorporated into the programme curriculum to offer wholesome and outcome-driven learning.

Furthering its ambition, the global EdTech company and Golden Gate University are jointly awarding more than US$100 million scholarships; 5000+ students will be given a 70 per cent scholarship on the tuition fee for these Bachelors, Masters & Doctorate programmes. (US$1 = RM4.350)

A power-pack of eight online programmes in phase 1, upGrad and the Golden Gate University also aim to take a diversified route to create a mark with its learning content that is expected to be rolled out in foreign languages like Arabic, Vietnamese, Bahasa, and Spanish in the near future.

“Golden Gate University has a 120+ years legacy of helping working adults achieve their career aspirations. With this alignment in vision, we are really excited to partner with GGU to offer globally accredited, high quality, low cost degree programmes to thousands of learners globally,” said Phalgun Kompalli, Co-Founder of upGrad in a statement.

Meanwhile, Golden Gate University Provost & VP Academic Affairs, Prof Brent White added: “upGrad was a natural partner of choice and we are excited to make a global impact with a strong portfolio of programmes and with US$100 million+ scholarships on offer.”

-- BERNAMA