Open Institute of Technology to welcome students from Africa
OPEN Institute of Technology ( OPIT), an esteemed EU- accredited online institution, renowned for its expertise in IT education, has announced its plans to increase enrolment from African countries, including Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana, for the academic year 2024.
Since its inception in 2023, OPIT has been dedicated to providing world- class education in information technology, and now, it is expanding its global reach to welcome students from diverse backgrounds across Africa.
In its inaugural year, OPIT attracted a diverse cohort of 100 students from 38 different nations, with a notable representation from Africa. A proportion of both Bachelor's ( 9%) and Master's ( 7%) students originated from African countries, demonstrating OPIT'S commitment to fostering diversity and inclusivity within its student body.
Also, a substantial 40 per cent of Master's students hailed from non- STEM backgrounds, underscoring OPIT'S dedication to providing educational opportunities to individuals from diverse professional domains.
OPIT'S first cohort boasted students from a wide array of industries, including Consulting, Tech, gaming, energy, government, financial services, agriculture, oil and gas, and education, among others. This diverse mix of backgrounds contributes to a rich and vibrant learning environment at OPIT.
In anticipation of its upcoming student intake, OPIT has implemented several enhancements to its programs, faculty, and support services: new and enhanced programs. OPIT has introduced four specialised tracks for its BSC in Computer Science program for 2024, including Cybersecurity, Data Science & AI, Software Development & Cloud Computing, and Metaverse & Gaming. Additionally, a new BSC in Digital Business has been launched, catering to students interested in blending digital business with core computer science principles.
In addition to the existing MSC Applied Data Science and Artificial Intelligence ( AI) prog ram, OPIT now offers other Masters Degree options: MSC Enterprise Cybersecurity, MSC Applied Digital Business, MSC Responsible Artificial Intelligence ( AI).
Concerning its revamped Bachelors and Masters programs, Professor Francesco Profumo, Rector of OPIT ( and former Minister of Education, University and Research of Italy) said: “In an era marked by an inevitable acceleration towards the most urgent transitions impacting society in the digital age, OPIT’S mission is to focus on quality online education in Technology. The starting point is the awareness of the misalignment in the labour market, between what is taught in most universities and what companies are looking for today.