Michael University Agreements
Michael University's recognition is built on a series of formal articulation agreements with leading institutions and education authorities, alongside approval from professional bodies in The Bahamas.
Formal agreements
Havana University, Cuba
Articulation Agreement between Michael University and Havana University, Cuba dated August 2006.
Higher Technical University “Jose Antonino Echevarria”
Articulation Agreement between Michael University and Higher Technical University “Jose Antonino Echevarria”, dated August 30th, 2006.
Ministry of Higher Education, Cuba
Articulation Agreement between Michael University and the Ministry of Higher Education, Cuba dated September 7th, 2006, which is a revised version of the first agreement dated May 5th, 2003.
Recognized and accredited
Besides, it's important to state that in accordance with Article 3 of the Articulation Agreement signed by and between Michael University and Cuban Ministry of Higher Education (MES, in Spanish) on September 13, 2005, “MES recognizes and accredits all of the certificates, diplomas and degree programmes and courses offered by Michael University in accordance with the standards of Cuban Superior Education in fulfilment with the standards of the internal legislation as certificates, diplomas and degrees that are in the Republic of Cuba”.
Michael University is approved and recognized by the Bahamas Pharmacy Council, Nassau, Bahamas.
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Philosophy & History
Michael University is a unique private learning organization of higher education for adults based in Nassau, Bahamas, on New Providence Island. The philosophy of Michael University (MU) is to promote a better world through educational and cultural encounters.
Michael University is registered with the Bahamas Ministry of Education, and is also an Executive Member of the Association of Tertiary Institutions in The Bahamas, which is the body responsible for promoting acceptable standards in tertiary institutions. The College was founded in 1979 by The Honorable Dr. Justice Nicholas Liverpool, former Appeal Court Judge in Belize and now President of Dominica; and the late Sir Leonard Knowles, first Chief Justice of The Bahamas.
Michael University offers courses leading to certificates, diplomas, and vocational as well as academic programs. In 1999, the Michael University offered the Associate's, Bachelor's and Master's Degree Programs in International Trust Administration as well as the Master's Degree Program in Investment Management as part of its mission to make education affordable and convenient for all students locally and internationally. Since then, Michael University has increased its course offerings to include other degree programs, namely, but not limited to:
In addition, the University offers courses and workshops in adult education and worldwide seminars. In short, our educational efforts are relevant to people of all ages and backgrounds, stressing a multicultural, ethical, and environmental approach. The University is particularly suitable for the 'Global Village'. A central concept in our educational philosophy is that people of the world have the fundamental right to know what is going on. The University is also very concerned with ethics and the environment in all of our endeavors. Therefore, courses in all of these areas are offered to foster a common base of understanding and operation amongst our community.
Michael University has formed an internal Quality Assurance Committee to assist in the provision of outstanding education in certificate, diploma, undergraduate, graduate and professional areas by fostering the improvement of quality in education and all related services provided. This internal Quality Assurance Committee reports to the Board of Governors of the University, who oversees the Committee's operations. This Committee aims to ensure that there are appropriate procedures for the assurance of quality within the University and for the promotion of quality improvement in both teaching and non-teaching areas for the benefit of students, locally and globally.
Michael University is a part of the new global community, and is, as noted, multicultural in outlook. The University sees itself as being part of the frontiers of the new international information age. The selection of texts and other international literature to accompany our curricula, our methods including audio and visual aids, tele-courses, on-site seminars, social media and our immense efforts to bring together students from diverse cultures all over the world are all part of our multicultural philosophy.
Part of our goals is to help develop a world of peaceful existence and environmental sustenance, while calling all cultures to unite.
Michael University entered into Articulation Agreements with the Ministry of Higher Education (May 5, 2003), Havana University (August 24, 2006) and The Higher Technical University “Jose Antonio Echeverria” (Cujae) (August 30, 2006), all in the Republic of Cuba. By virtue of these agreements the students at Michael University have access to all of the universities' libraries, scientific and technical materials. The Ministry of Higher Education, Havana University and The Higher Technical University “Jose Antonio Echeverria” will also facilitate its infrastructure for the developing of all the courses, events, conferences, seminars and workshops in the scientific or academic fields agreed by all parties. Note that the universities' libraries are also online and may be accessed by students while in the Republic of Cuba.
In 2006, Michael University established a School of Pharmacy and currently has students registered in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Pharmacy and the Master of Science Degree Program in Clinical Pharmacy. The lecturers and professors for the Pharmacy Programs travel from the Republic of Cuba to facilitate these programs in fulfillment of the Articulation Agreements signed. All of the lecturers and professors for the pharmacy programs possess medical degrees and specialize in pharmacy, which is historic. Students also travel to the Republic of Cuba for their internship.
In 2007 Michael University established a School of Facility Management and currently has students registered in the Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Facility Management.
In summary, Michael University is rapidly entering a new era in which our economy, our institutions, and our societal structures –indeed, the very bedrock of our lives – are shifting at an accelerating pace. This new era promises to change learning dramatically, affecting the ways education prepares learners and the reasons individuals pursue learning in the first place.
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