When enrolling as an online student with the University of Abderdeen, you can be sponsored (i.e. have your course fees paid) by your employer or by a third party organisation that agrees to meet your financial responsibilities.
If you already have the agreement of an employer to sponsor you through your studies and want to know how to progress with enrolment and payment, email us at admissions-onlineidi@abdn.ac.uk and we’ll connect you with one of our admissions team.
When applying for your online programme, our Admissions team will be happy to help in organising your approach to your employer for sponsorship.
In the meantime, here are some quick tips:
Clarify your career goals – Firstly, you need to explain what your career goals are and match them to the needs and objectives of the business. You can do this by linking specific learnings from the MBA programme with the issues that need addressing in your organisation. For example, the international opportunities will expose you to important economies in the world, allowing you to gain a strategic perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by international markets. This knowledge could benefit your employer if they are looking to expand internationally in the future.
Identify your company policy – Before preparing your case, find out from your HR department if your employer has training opportunities or a formal sponsorship policy in place. The process should be more straightforward if there is a precedent. You should establish who needs to receive your business case (HR, your line manager or senior management) to tailor it appropriately
Speak to colleagues who have been sponsored – Investigate if any other employees in your organisation have been funded before. If so, you should include information on how previous sponsors have benefitted from the programme and how the business has benefited from that sponsorship.
Decide on the level of sponsorship you are asking for – Decide what level of commitment you want to ask from your employer and the level of commitment you’d be prepared to give in return. Students usually receive financial assistance from their organisations by means of full or part-sponsorship.
Invite your employer to learn more about the programme – A great way to gain the support of your employer is to put them in touch with your Admissions Advisor as your progress with your application. Together you can find out more about the programme and hear how current students and their employers are benefiting from the programme.
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