Bisk Education and CCL Kgolagano Business School Reach Agreement

March 7, 2019

Online Executive Education Programs from Michigan State University Reach Businesses in Botswana

TAMPA, Fla., March 7, 2019 — Bisk, a global leader in digital learning, and CCL Kgolagano Business School (CCLK) announce a strategic relationship for the delivery of executive education certificate programs from the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University (MSU), programs to businesses and professionals in Botswana. The first phase of launches in Botswana will focus on supply chain management and business analytics certificate courses, two subject areas where MSU is recognized as a global leader.

“Our international strategy is very deliberate,” said Mike Bisk, CEO of Bisk. “It’s important to us to form relationships with companies committed to making an impact in their country and in countries where growth is fueled by an exciting business and education environment. Botswana is a great example of this.”

“Michigan State has a long history in Africa,” said Dr. David Frayer, Assistant Dean at the Broad College of Business, Michigan State University. “We are excited about this relationship, as it is one of our first steps in bringing our online business certificate programs to Africa. Botswana is a model for the entire Southern Africa region and is a country that aspires to rapid growth. They recognize education as a key to their continued development.”

“Botswana is proud of its reputation as having a stable and vibrant economy,” added Ben Raletsatsi, Managing Director, CCL Kgolagano Business School. “We cannot rest, however. We want to learn from the leaders, and Michigan State University is a global leader in fields that are critical to industry in Botswana, such as supply chain management. There is a great deal of market enthusiasm for this initiative.”

As part of a global online program, participants enrolled through CCLK will benefit from not only being able to engage live with MSU faculty in the U.S. but also through engagement with participants from other markets. Bisk has worked alongside MSU to enable a program that allows for true global collaboration.

The programs being launched in Botswana through CCLK are the Global Master Certificate in Integrated Supply Chain Management and the Global Master Certificate in Business Analytics. Each program will comprise three courses and is designed not only for industry professionals to enhance and expand their knowledge of each field, but also contribute to the ongoing reskilling and upskilling needs of the markets. The first eight-week course in each of these programs will launch April 1, 2019.

About Bisk
Bisk partners with leading institutions to deliver online degree and certificate programs to learners around the world. We provide the resources, expertise and technology to help institutions grow and students thrive. Through our online program management services, we have supported more than one million enrollments for universities such as Villanova University, Michigan State University and the University of Notre Dame. Our mission is to amplify potential through transformational learning experiences. To learn more, visit bisk.com.

About Michigan State University
One of the top research universities in the world, Michigan State University pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

CCL Kgolagano Business School 
CCL Kgolagano Business School is a joint venture between CCL Consulting and the Kgolagano College of Theological Education.  The school is a new ground-breaking concept in the leadership, management and entrepreneurial landscapes in Botswana.  It offers Botswana Qualifications Authority (BQA) accredited courses that seek to improve performance of individuals for improved delivery at personal, business and corporate levels; making them value adding and impactful members of their teams and communities at all levels.