Port Harcourt, Nigeria – Franklin International Business School (FIBS) is proud to announce a significant new international academic partnership with UBIS Global (University of Business Innovation and Sustainability), marking another major milestone in the institution’s commitment to delivering world-class, globally recognized business education.
The strategic collaboration brings together two institutions that share a common vision of providing innovative, flexible, and internationally focused education for professionals, entrepreneurs, executives, and aspiring business leaders across the globe. Through this partnership, students will gain access to internationally oriented Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) programmes designed to meet the evolving demands of today’s global business environment.
The newly launched programmes combine the academic expertise and international learning approach of UBIS Global with the regional excellence, student support, and professional development framework of Franklin International Business School. The collaboration reflects both institutions’ commitment to preparing graduates with practical leadership skills, research competence, and strategic decision-making abilities required in modern organizations.
Expanding Global Educational Opportunities
Speaking on the partnership, the management of Franklin International Business School described the collaboration as a transformative step toward strengthening international academic cooperation and expanding educational opportunities for students across Africa and beyond.
The partnership is expected to provide learners with:
- Internationally focused MBA and DBA programmes
- Flexible online and blended learning opportunities
- Access to experienced international faculty
- Global networking and collaboration with professionals from different countries
- Industry-driven curriculum aligned with contemporary business challenges
- Opportunities for international academic exposure and graduation experiences where applicable
This initiative reinforces FIBS’ mission of making quality global education more accessible without geographical limitations while maintaining academic excellence and professional relevance.
MBA Programme Designed for Future Business Leaders
As part of the partnership, the Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme has been carefully structured to equip students with advanced business knowledge and practical leadership competencies.
The programme features core courses including:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
- Technology and Operations Management
- Leadership and Organizational Behaviour
- Statistics and Data Analysis
- Supply Chain Management
- Strategic Thinking
- Marketing Strategy
- Business Leadership and Strategy
- Ethical Issues for Managers
Students will also benefit from concentration options that allow them to specialize according to their professional interests while building analytical, communication, technological, and strategic management skills.
Graduates of the MBA programme will be prepared for executive positions in finance, operations, marketing, entrepreneurship, consulting, project management, and organizational leadership.
Executive Doctorate for Experienced Professionals
The partnership also introduces an internationally oriented Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA) programme developed specifically for senior professionals, executives, consultants, researchers, entrepreneurs, and organizational leaders seeking advanced research and executive expertise.
The Executive DBA emphasizes:
- Advanced research methodology
- Applied business research
- Leadership development
- Organizational transformation
- Strategic management
- Innovation
- Evidence-based decision-making
Students will progress through structured research stages culminating in a dissertation and viva voce examination, enabling them to produce practical research capable of addressing real-world business challenges.
The doctoral programme is designed to bridge academic scholarship with executive practice, allowing professionals to solve complex organizational problems while contributing meaningful research to the global business community.
A Shared Vision for Global Excellence
The collaboration between Franklin International Business School and UBIS Global reflects a shared dedication to innovation, internationalization, and academic quality.
Both institutions believe that modern business education must go beyond traditional classroom instruction by integrating international perspectives, multicultural collaboration, digital learning technologies, and practical business applications.
By combining their strengths, the institutions aim to produce graduates capable of leading organizations in an increasingly interconnected global economy.
Strengthening Franklin International Business School’s International Network
This partnership further expands Franklin International Business School’s growing portfolio of international academic collaborations and reinforces its position as an institution committed to global engagement, professional excellence, and lifelong learning. FIBS highlights UBIS Global among its international academic partners, and both institutions present joint MBA and DBA offerings through this collaboration.
As globalization continues to reshape business and leadership, collaborations of this nature create valuable opportunities for students to earn internationally oriented qualifications while remaining connected to their local communities and professional careers.
Looking Ahead
The partnership between Franklin International Business School and UBIS Global represents more than a new academic agreement—it is a long-term commitment to developing globally competitive leaders equipped with the knowledge, skills, research capability, and ethical leadership required to make meaningful contributions in business, government, entrepreneurship, and society.
With admissions now open for the MBA and Executive DBA programmes, both institutions look forward to welcoming a new generation of professionals ready to embrace international learning, innovation, and leadership in a rapidly changing global economy.