Sofia, Dec 02 (BTA/GNA) – The first double Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) programme in Bulgaria, created by the University of National and World Economy (UNWE) in Sofia and Northern Illinois University (NIU), was presented at the United States Embassy in Bulgaria, UNWE reported on Friday. The programme will be launched in February 2023 and the teaching staff will comprise US professors and UNWE educators.
The presentation was attended by US Ambassador to Bulgaria Herro Mustafa, UNWE Rector Dimitar Dimitrov, NIU Representative for Europe Ani Filipova, NIU College of Business Assistant Dean for Graduate Business Programmes Anthony Preston, UNWE Deputy Rector for Scientific Research and International Cooperation Mihail Musov, educators and guests from leading Bulgarian and international companies.
Ambassador Mustafa said the programme provides a wonderful opportunity for Bulgarian students to avail themselves of the experience of NIU and for US educators to familiarize themselves with Bulgarian good practices.
Ani Filipova presented the team who worked for the implementation of the programme and the opportunities it cfreates.
Anthony Preston discussed the advantages of the programme such as a double graduation diploma, the possibility to combine study and work, and a strong global network of graduates.
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