The future of executive education is here with MasterStart and USB-ED

Jessamy Amic

Posted: January 10, 2019

Recognising the growing demand for flexible, online learning opportunities, MasterStart has partnered with University of Stellenbosch Business School Executive Development (USB-ED) to build and deliver premium online short courses in executive education for the future leaders of Africa.

“This relationship will allow USB-ED to harness the skills and experience that the MasterStart’s executive team have developed over the last fifteen years in the eLearning industry. We plan to work side by side with USB-ED to formulate an online course offering that will fulfill USB-ED’s mandate to upskill leaders and managers throughout Africa.” says Andrew Johnston, Former CEO. Now Ben Pike, MasterStart CEO.

This forward-thinking partnership promises to provide expert-driven learning experiences and give rise to positive change throughout Africa.

“In the current environment of Executive Education, it is critical for organisations like USB-ED to stay up to date with the latest delivery methods within the digital space. MasterStart has shown and proven to us that their online mindset in the space of executive education is well-aligned with our vision of growing this channel. We will always treat our face-to-face customised executive education as priority but will move more and more into the space of blended approaches and this is where MasterStart gives us that edge.” states Dr. Tienie Ehlers, Chief Learning Officer at USB-ED

Designed for the busy professional these fully supported, online short courses provide participants with the opportunity to develop and build on new skills while working.