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September 13, 2021 —HIGHLAND HEIGHTS, KY- 91ߣ����Ƶ has signed a partnership with Nahda University in Beni-Suef (NUB) in Egypt. The memorandum of understanding, signed on August 2^nd, allows NKU to offer an online MBA degree to eligible students enrolled in NUB and will also provide NUB undergraduates a pathway to earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree through NKU.

Under the agreement, students will enroll at NUB for two to three years in a pre-approved, accelerated series of courses that mirror the lower level BSBA courses offered by NKU. Once completed, students will be able to apply, transfer and enroll at NKU for the completion of the BSBA degree.

"Graduates need to understand and navigate different cultures and markets in our inter-connected global economy, and this partnership advances this work," said NKU President Ashish Vaidya. "We believe that experiential education, such as study abroad, are critical to student learning and engagement, and we are pleased to have such a strong collaborator in Nahda University in Beni-Suef."

This partnership supports the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region’s global aspirations. In an increasingly global world, these partnerships are greatly needed and are critical for a thriving economy.

“This partnership highlights a shared vision between both universities,” said Haile College of Business Dean Hassan R. HassabElnaby. “Both of our schools have an ambitious plan to help and equip future business leaders and entrepreneurs with the tools they need for success.”

Attendees who were at the signing ceremony included Haile College of Business Dean HassabElnaby, Governor of Beni Suef Mohammed Hany Ghoneim, Mohamed Al Rashidi Chairman of the NUB Board of Trustees and NUB President Hossam El-Malahy.

The Haile College of Business MBA program offers challenging academic programs and collaborative experiences for students as well as professional skills and competencies for their chosen career. To learn more about NKU’s MBA Program, visit its��website. ��

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91ߣ����Ƶ the Haile College of Business:��With more than 2,000 students, the Haile College of Business’ goal is to educate and connect with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati business community by delivering globally relevant, innovative and sustainable programs and practices. The college offers 12 undergraduate degrees and three master’s level programs. For more information, visit its��website.��

91ߣ����Ƶ NKU:����Founded in 1968, NKU is an entrepreneurial state university of over 16,000 students served by more than 2,000 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus nestled between Highland Heights, Kentucky and bustling downtown Cincinnati. We are a regionally engaged university committed to empowering our students to have fulfilling careers and meaningful lives. While we are one of the fastest-growing universities in Kentucky, our professors still know our students' names. For more information, visit��nku.edu.

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