Singaporeis the first in Asia for the launch of MSc Data Science for Business

SINGAPORE- Media OutReach - 3 October 2018 - University of Stirling and Amity Global Institute Singapore, partof the leading world-wide Amity Education Group is coming together in anexciting partnership to deliver five of Stirling's undergraduate and postgraduate-leveldegree courses to students of Singapore. The partnership was announced on 3 October 2018 at The Pod @ National Library. Academic direction for the coursesare provided by University of Stirling, an institution with a global reputationfor high-quality teaching and research. Foundedby Royal Charter in 1967, the University of Stirling was the first newuniversity in Scotland for over 400 years. It retains its pioneering spirit anda passion for innovation and excellence in all it does.

The partnership will allow students to undertake one offive of Stirling's undergraduate and postgraduate-level degree courses inSingapore. From September 2018, students will be able to sign up for: BA (Hons)Accounting and Finance; Master of Business Administration; and BSc Management.From February 2019, students can enrol in: MSc Banking and Finance or MSc DataScience for Business. The courses are delivered in English for Singaporeans andinternational students. The prestigious degrees will be awarded by theUniversity of Stirling.

Professor Gerry McCormac, Principaland Vice-Chancellor of the University of Stirling, said: "Our agreement withAmity Global Institute will allow students in Singapore to enrol on a range ofhigh-quality undergraduate and postgraduate-level Stirling degree courses."

"These courses are designed to equipour students with the knowledge and skills to thrive as global citizens and tomake a difference in the world."

Dr Aseem Chauhan, Chancellor of AmityGlobal Institute, welcomed the launch of the MSC Data Science for Businesscourse in particular, as part of Singapore'sdrive to become a 'Smart Nation', where technology is harnessed to improvepeople's lives. He said: "It is with great honour that we are working withUniversity of Stirling to deliver this course, providing a learning platformfor young people in Singapore to develop one of the most sought-after skillsfor employment in this digital age.

"Forging arelationship with such a prestigious university aligns our mission and visiontogether as an institution that promotes a holistic educational experience forall students. We look forward to our new batch of students joining us for thesenew courses."

The University of Stirling is awarded 5 QS Stars forteaching, employability and internationalisation (QS World University Rankings2018). With University of Stirling consistently ranking top 3 in Scotland forits business studies, economics, marketing, accounting and finance courses inrecent years, the collaboration is magnificent news. The strategic partnershipwill support the success of Singaporean students pursuing further education,especially in the field of Data Science.

For more information on the undergraduate and postgraduate-leveldegree courses offered, please visit: https://www.amitysingapore.sg/Programs_University_of_stirling.asp

About University ofStirling

Founded by Royal Charter in 1967, the University ofStirling was the first new university in Scotland for over 400 years. Theinstitution retains their pioneering spirit and a passion for innovation anddistinction in all they do. University of Stirling is an agent for change,connecting people, innovating and transforming lives of students, staff and theglobal community.

The University of Stirling is an international university,based in the UK, recognised across the globe for addressing the needs ofsociety through innovative interdisciplinary research; learning and teaching ofthe highest quality; and for sharing our knowledge with the world. TheUniversity has over 120 nationalities represented on campus, over 14,000students (undergraduate students and postgraduate students, 1,500 distinguishedfaculty and offer 170 courses with a range of disciplines. More than 97% of undergraduatestudents and 96% of postgraduate leavers go on to work or further study withinsix months (Destination of Leavers from Higher Education Survey, 2016/17).

The University of Stirling is ranked as one of the world's top 400universities by Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2019.

The high standing of University of Stirling's qualifications isvalued and recognised by universities, employers and specific professional andstatutory bodies. For more information, please visit: https://www.stir.ac.uk/

About Amity GlobalInstitute

Amity Education Group is a leading education provider inAsia with around 170,000 students, 6,000 distinguished faculty and offering 300courses in a range of disciplines. Besides Singapore, Amity is also present inLondon, New York, California, Abu Dhabi, Romania, Mauritius, Paris, Amsterdam,Nanjing and Beijing. At Amity, we benchmark only against the best institutionsaround the world and striving to be an institute of excellence that providesaffordable education for both local and international students.

Amity Global Institute in Singapore offersindustry-oriented management programmes designed by leading academicians andcorporate world members. Benchmarking with the latest content and teachingmethodologies across the world, the Programmes are an ideal platform for thelaunch of one's career or getting on to the Fast-track. Backed by professionalswith decades of experience in the corporate world and in the education field,Amity provides the best mix of practice and theory to ensure your success.

Amity's Main Campus (Tanglin) is located in Kay SiangRoad, situated along 'Embassy Row', the diplomatic centre of Singapore andnestled at the fringe of the city with proximity and accessibility to keybusiness districts. There is also a City Campus (NLB) located right in theNational Library Building, a knowledge icon located in the heart of the arts,cultural, entertainment and civic district of Singapore. For more information,please visit:

https://amitysingapore.sg/Default.aspx.