Are you an African mid-career professional with English proficiency and a degree in an IT-related area? Apply for the Next African Global IT Leaders Program by APRIL 9 to study at higher educational institutions in Korea.
The African Development Institute of the African Development Bank is implementing the next African Global IT Leaders Programme under the aegis of the Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Knowledge Sharing Programme (KSP). The objective of the programme is to create across the African continent a critical mass of global IT experts: highly trained professionals in ICT.
The secondary objective of the programme is to expose mid-career professionals in African countries to the latest techniques and knowledge available through graduate studies at higher educational institutions in Korea. Upon completion of their studies, the scholars are expected to return to their home countries to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills to enhance the development of their countries.
This two-year Masters degree programme in Information Technology provides integrated courses focused on the IT technologies and Korean business strategies. It also offers opportunities for networking with Korean IT industrial companies through classes and seminars; field trips to traditional sites to experience Korean culture and history; and on-site workshops at IT companies.
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AfDB Next African Global IT Leaders Program Eligibility.
The rigorous student selection focuses on employees working in the field of ICT in public and private sector in the Bank’s regional member countries. Applicants should additionally have the following qualifications:
- A certified Bachelors degree in an IT-related area
- A certificate of English proficiency: TOEFL (iBT 83, PBT 560, CBT 220), IELTS 6.5, TEPS 599, TOEIC 720 or higher). These should have been taken at most two years before the deadline of the application
- A public official, employee of public institutions or senior-level researcher at national research institutes working in IT fields (employees from private companies will not be considered)
- Korean citizens are excluded – this also applies to Korean citizens with dual citizenship.
How to Apply for AfDB Next African Global IT Leaders Program.
Interested candidates who meet the criteria listed above should apply by clicking on the “Apply” button below before 1700 hrs on 9th April, 2019 (Seoul time).:
Apply Here Learn More – https://www.afdb.org/fileadmin/uploads/afdb/Documents/Generic-Documents/KAIST_FallRegular2019_Guideline_GraduateAdmission.pdf
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