ATU launches Business School, urges stronger industry-academia partnership

The launch of the ATU Business School forms part of the university’s broader strategy to promote practical education, entrepreneurship, innovation and stronger partnerships between academia and industry.

The launch brought together academics, industry leaders and stakeholders, who stressed the need for tertiary institutions to complement classroom learning with practical skills and real-world experience.

Chief Executive Officer of the McDan Group of Companies, Daniel McKorley, also called on tertiary institutions to prioritise practical training and industry exposure before students enter the job market.