California Metropolitan University (CMU) has been approved as an educational member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). With this membership, CMU adds to its reputation as it attempts to grow throughout the country and internationally. CMU is listed at https://iacbe.org/accreditation/member-status-information/.
“Our goal is to be at the top tier of higher education. This membership is an assurance that we are one step ahead in executing this,” said Sailesraj Bala Murali, President of California Metropolitan University.
The IACBE has accredited over 2000 business and accounting programs worldwide, providing a benevolent environment for the members to evolve in high-quality advanced business programs. IACBE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA) as a programmatic accrediting agency. Accreditation frames a set of standards for higher education that sustains reliance among the public and private sectors. It makes the credit transfer process easier. Primarily, accreditation is proof that guarantees candidates of the great value they will possibly gain when attending a school.
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CMU continues its development through True Digital Park’s Startup Booster Program
California Metropolitan University (CMU) today announced that it had become the first US-based professional learning institution to join True Digital Park’s Startup Booster Program. This innovative membership will allow CMU to access business connections throughout Southeast Asia and expand its mission in the region.
“By joining the Startup Booster Program at True Digital Park, we are providing our stakeholders the exposure they need to compete in the global business environment,” CMU Founder and President Sailesraj Bala Murali said. “We believe in giving our students the knowledge to compete through an innovative education experience. This is the next step in accomplishing that mission.”
Through membership with True Digital Park’s Startup Booster Program, CMU will gain access to various educational and business opportunities in Thailand and the region. Now, CMU educational activities can be conducted at True Digital Park and Partners’ ten-plus locations throughout the country. They will also have access to consultations with industry experts, monthly networking events, access to on-demand materials to help their business succeed, recruitment assistance, and professional development opportunities.
The Startup Booster program by True Digital Park is a startup incubator program that provides startups and entrepreneurs with the knowledge and expertise needed to drive their business capabilities. Students can build connections with top mentors and business experts from True Digital Park and their partners.
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The new technology offers CMU students the opportunity to participate in innovative learning to practice what they will do in the workplace before stepping into the real world.
California Metropolitan University (CMU) today announced the integration of virtual reality learning for soft skills training and development for their students. The practice-based learning program will provide students with autonomous real-life communication training in a fun and engaging fashion.
“Technology has been at the forefront of our school from the beginning, and this is the next step in utilizing the next phase of it to provide a more innovative learning experience for our students,” CMU Founder and President Sailesraj Bala Murali said. “This new tool at our disposal will enable our students to enhance their communication and other soft skills through virtual reality and give them feedback in real-time on real-world situations.”
Through virtual reality training, students can focus on personal development and transformation. Virtual reality learning drives engagement and retention through fun, immersive activities. The simulators provide students with active practice opportunities that reflect realistic workplace contexts, while the program provides feedback in real-time using automated behavioral data. Finally, since each experience is unique, teachers can use their students’ training in peer discussion and group learning.
CMU will begin to roll out virtual reality headsets in November 2023 at their learning hubs in Bangkok, Thailand, and Athens, Greece. Students visiting these global learning hubs for training and workshops will access the new VR soft skills technology. More information will be released on all communication channels.
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The University’s newest membership opens the door for new professional development conferences and networking geared specifically for continuing adult education.
California Metropolitan University (CMU) today announced that they have joined the California Council for Adult Education (CCAE) effective immediately. The membership provides CMU with additional professional development conferences and networking specifically designed for adult education.
“When we consider our membership with these organizations, we always look at how each organization will benefit our students or our staff,” CMU Founder and President Sailesraj Bala Murali said. “With the CCAE, their mission aligns perfectly with ours. We are both specifically geared toward adult education, more specifically, adult business education. It’s a natural fit for our two organizations to be aligned, and we cannot wait to see the benefits this brings to our students.”
As an Institutional Member of the CCAE, CMU joins over 70 adult schools, school districts, or institutions to join CCAE in 2022. Their membership provides access to resources for staff in the areas of professional development, advocacy, network enrichment, recognition, and additional perks through CCAE network partners and members. In addition, all CCAE Members receive complimentary membership to the Coalition on Adult Basic Education, a national adult education affiliate with a national focus.
CMU is listed as a CCAE member at https://www.ccaestate.org/institutional-membership1.html.
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CMU cites environmental and security benefits to the new credentialing procedure
California Metropolitan University (CMU) announced that all awards would use verifiable blockchain as a digital credential beginning June 2022. CMU is joining the initiative to utilize blockchain technology for their course completion documentation.
California Metropolitan University Co-Founder & Vice President, International Sailesraj Bala Murali said “By embracing blockchain technology, we can ensure that our awards will remain immutable and instantly verifiable from anywhere globally.”
CMU’s use of blockchain technology provides an additional benefit to its students. Awards issued on blockchain technology are easily verifiable by anyone clicking on a verification link or scanning a QR code. The technology allows those who have completed a course to access their records immediately. Secondly, the blockchain eliminates the need for paper products as paper files can be lost, destroyed, or stolen. In addition, the blockchain significantly decreases the ability to promote forged certificates as they are not verifiable in the same way as an original award. Lastly, digital credentials are shareable as often as the student needs to in all formats (social networks and professional settings). The authenticity of blockchain technology makes it a significant enhancement for students at CMU.
CMU offers its courses to the membership of TEFL International only. The classes are available online and are self-study, allowing students to learn at their own pace.
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CMU and CMI’s new partnership provides CMU students with leadership and management content through CMI.
California Metropolitan University (CMU) announced a new strategic, student-centered partnership with Chartered Management Institute (CMI), UK. The new collaboration provides IABP members at CMU with the opportunity to become CMI members, giving them access to different management skills, leadership development, and office productivity resources throughout their study at CMU.
“This partnership will provide another great resource for our learners at CMU to continue developing their management skills, enhancing their office productivity, and becoming better team players through teamwork,” CMU Co-Founder Silesraj Bala Murali said. “We are always looking for ways to add value for IABP members at CMU. CMI, UK is a great partner for us to work with who can provide tangible, real-world advantages.”
All full-time IABP members studying at CMU are eligible for a membership subscription to CMI. Subscription is effective for one year from their enrollment. CMI membership provides CMU students with access to CMI’s Management Direct, CMI’s online resource portal, which includes more than 20,000 pieces of management and leadership content, and CMI’s Career Development Centre, providing students with tools to help launch or enhance their job prospects. Membership also includes CMI’s events and webinars for continuous education on the trends in business and management, along with CMI’s job search engine.
CMI works with businesses and education to inspire people to become skilled, confident, and booming managers and leaders. Their thought leadership, research, and online resources provide practical insight for today’s learners and the next generation. They boast a membership of over 170,000, which they represent when speaking with policy members.
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For more information on CMU – CMI collaboration, visit https://cmu.ac/overview. For updates, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/school/cmuinternational
Leaders from different parts of the world came together at TAJ Dubai, UAE at the “Shaping the Future of Education” conference hosted by The Abrahamic Business Circle on 29th May 2021.
Prominent individuals from government agencies, investment firms, and educational institutions attended the conference. They discussed the importance of Education Technology, Intercultural Behavior, the Future of Education, Transhumanism, Luxury Education, Immigration on Education, and Education & Investment.
The global health pandemic has shined a harsh light on the vulnerabilities and challenges faced by humanity. It has provided a clear picture of what steps forward we need to take; among them is the need for education for more than 1 billion students whose learning has been hampered due to school closures. The Abrahamic Business Circle Education Conference provided momentous round table discussions most notably on How Investing in Education Stimulates the Economy & How Literacy on Intercultural Behaviors Affect Economic Outcomes and The Future of Hybrid/Blended Learning in Edu-Tech and the Impact of Immigration on Education.
Several diplomats were present including Her Excellency Hjayceelyn M Quintana-Ambassador of Philippines to the UAE, Her Excellency Rose-Ann Benjamin-Consul General of Grenada, His Excellency Franz Michael Skjold Mellbin-Ambassador of Denmark to the UAE, His Excellency Lalit Perera-Consul General of Sri Lanka, His Excellency Ahmed Elmetwally, His Excellency Albino Malungo-Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the UAE, and His Excellency Bahodur Sharifi-Ambassador of Tajikistan to the UAE.
H.E. Dr. Raphael Nagel, the Founder and Chairman of The Abrahamic Business Circle gracefully awarded ten academic full scholarships for Filipino students to the Embassy of the Philippines in UAE under the leadership of Her Excellency Ambassador Hjayceelyn M. Quintana. The recipients of the scholarship will study at the California Metropolitan University (CMU), U.S.
The organization also awarded and recognized notable individuals for their significant contribution to the Circle and society. Among these were Mitch Lowe who received Distinguished Mentor Award 2021 and David Arkless who also received recognition for Outstanding Global Contribution in Labor Migration.
CMU (California Metropolitan University) hosts various industry experts in an effort to share their knowledge and experience at the University. The University is becoming well known for hosting prominent figures in various professional sectors. CMU conducts webinars that showcases the guest’s skill set and achievements.
One recent webinar event hosted Ryan Patel, board member of Drucker School of Management, Claremont Graduate University, and news contributor for CNN, BBC, CNBC, and FOX Business. Ryan also received the U.S. Senate Certificate of Commendation and U.S. Special Congressional recognition.
Ryan has worked with, and consulted multinational corporations and organizations such as Mastercard, Hewlett Packard (HP), World Economic Forum, London School of Economics, Wharton Business School and NASDAQ. Ryan’s business expertise has helped the employees associated with these organizations excel at their jobs; and also enabled them to contribute to their companies in the most meaningful way.
During the 1 hour and a half webinar at CMU, Ryan spoke about various aspects of entrepreneurship such as maintaining a balance between quantity and quality, necessary skills to be developed by an entrepreneur, branding, finance, and the importance of social media for an entrepreneur.
This event was organized by California Metropolitan University, and sponsored by Origin Academy, Malaysia. The attendees were California Metropolitan University and California Trinity University students.
Beau Berman, investigative reporter, and news anchor joined California Metropolitan
University’s first graduation ceremony. The university awarded Berman with the CMU Icon
for Journalism and Communications.
Berman started his professional career in 2008, as a reporter and anchor for KOSA-TV. He also
served as an adjunct professor of journalism at Quinnipiac University, while continuing his work
as a reporter and anchor for WTIC-TV.
Berman has built up an impressive resume during his time as a reporter. Most notably, Berman
was awarded an Emmy for his investigative report on the hidden dangers of soccer goals. All of
his investigative reports including his Emmy-winning one are available on his website.
He has also won a number of other award recognitions throughout his career, including from the
likes of the RTDNA Murrow Awards, Mid-Atlantic NATAS Emmy Awards, Mid-Atlantic NATAS
Emmy Award Nominations, and the New England NATAS Emmy Award Nominations. More
about his specific award recognitions is available here.
Aside from investigative reporting, you can find Berman working on several other things within
his field, including general assignment reports, anchoring, live shots, and sports reports.
During his speech at the California Metropolitan University Graduation Ceremony, Berman
discussed how persistence and perseverance have helped him throughout his journey. During
his career, a couple of his investigative reports were nominated for Emmys, but to no avail. He
didn’t let this keep him down, but rather kept working hard at what he loved.
Berman has now started his own podcast, called the RPRTR podcast. The podcast interviews
local news reporters to learn more about their strategies, experiences and trials. Berman’s goal
is for the podcast to be a source for stories from the front lines of local reporting.
Rick Sittig displays an inert ability to grow brands, and entice consumers through his expertise and award-winning marketing tactics.
He has worked with the likes of Jack in the Box, Honda, and Princeton Racquet. Perhaps his most recognized career accomplishment is his fast-food commercial campaign with Jack in the Box. After proposing his idea to the company and producing his first advertisement for them, the campaign continued for 400 commercials, making it the longest fast food advertisement campaign.
Before Sittig earned his recognition with the “Jack” campaign, he started by offering advertising services to a small agency for free. Following this, he worked his way to a position as creative director at Della Femina, Travisano & Partners. During this time, he was a creative director for the Joe Isuzu campaign. The International Advertising Film Festival in 1987 awarded this campaign a first-prize Gold Lion, catapulting Sittig’s rise to prominence.
The recognition that Sittig garnered earned him a spot at Chait / Day, where he worked his way up the ladder to ultimately become an executive director. It was at this advertising agency where Sittig pitched his idea to Jack in the Box. When the contract between Jack in the Box and Chait / Day expired, Sittig created his marketing agency under the name Secret Weapon Marketing.
With his new advertising company, Sittig continued to work with Jack in the Box for the following 15 years. Secret Weapon Marketing expanded its portfolio, working with the likes of well-respected companies such as Activision, IKEA, and Uber.
The California Metropolitan University had the pleasure of organizing a live webinar featuring Rick Sittig. During the live webinar, Sittig discussed some of his experience in marketing and went over specific advertisements he has created for brands. Students then had the opportunity to ask Sittig questions directly. The webinar was open to several universities, including California State University Long Beach, Mt San Antonio College, California Trinity University, and Humphrey’s University
Webinars help universities enrich the student experience, providing them with an engaging experience with experts in different areas of studies. Students can access webinars on a variety of devices, resulting in a wider reach and added convenience for those who want to access events from anywhere.
