The event attracted over 200 high profile delegates and members of the press from across the region. Warren Harrison, Associate Dean International, Teesside University Business School addressed a press conference, and told an interviewer from Myanmar International Radio:
"Teesside University partners with Kaplan because we share the same mission and vision, where we provide society with high quality education, and empower students so they are equipped with the skills needed to be career-ready. We are helping the regional companies to grow and prosper."
From September 2018, students in Myanmar will be able to enrol onto the Teesside University MSc International Management (Engineering) degree, delivered at the Kaplan Myanmar University College campus. This will be the first of a series of Teesside University degrees to be delivered for Kaplan Myanmar.
Associate Professor Rhys Johnson, Provost of Kaplan Myanmar University College said "At Kaplan, it is our commitment to offer students a great learning experience and qualifications that will allow them to move forward in their careers. Priority is given to working with renowned university partners who share the same vision and is able to offer quality programmes to our students. We are pleased that Teesside University has partnered with us to offer exactly this in Myanmar.”
At Kaplan, it is our commitment to offer students a great learning experience and qualifications that will allow them to move forward in their careers. Priority is given to working with renowned university partners who share the same vision and is able to offer quality programmes to our students. We are pleased that Teesside University has partnered with us to offer exactly this in Myanmar.
Dr David Bell, Pro-Vice Chancellor International at Teesside University, also said:
"Teesside University is delighted to be working with Kaplan Myanmar University College in the delivery of our degree programmes. As an international university, we are continually working to engage with high-quality partners around the world. This is our first partnership in Myanmar, and another step forward in our continued commitment to creating first-class global study opportunities."