Student Services KWU
KWU strives to support students in achieving their personal and career goals. Read further to explore the key services and benefits we offer to students and alumni.
Personal Learning Advisors
The academic and professional success of our students is our top priority! All KWU students are assigned a Personal Learning Advisor (PLA) who is responsible for supporting and assisting students throughout their educational journey. We believe online learning does not have to be a lonely endeavor and we provide a supportive learning environment.
- To ensure that students adjust rapidly to learning in an online environment, all KWU students benefit from support and assistance from a Personal Learning Advisor (PLA). Few online universities offer this uniquely personalized service to students. At KWU, the role of the Personal Learning Advisor is core to our philosophy that the academic and professional success of our students is our No. 1 priority. It also supports our belief that online learning doesn’t have to be a lonely endeavor!
- Students first meet with their Personal Learning Advisor (PLAs) upon acceptance into a KWU program of study. Together, they create an Individualized Learning Plan. The plan aligns the student’s career goals and academic interests. It takes into consideration other life priorities including work, family, friends, hobbies, etc. This document is used to record the student’s progress and achievement throughout their program of study at KWU.
- Personal Learning Advisors motivate students to stay on task, address challenges, and complete their educational journey in a timely way. PLAs frequently reach out to students to advise on how to effectively manage or overcome organizational issues or personal time constraints that could prevent them from successfully completing their degree program.
Career Services
- KWU staff is dedicated to helping students attain their career goals. Career planning services and employment skills assistance are provided to all enrolled students and graduates without additional charge. Career planning sessions, in addition to online resume writing workshops, mock-interviews and seminars on job search techniques help prepare KWU students to accelerate their professional growth in the workforce.
- Universities, including KWU, cannot guarantee job placement for students and alumni. Successful job placement is dependent on many factors, including the motivational level of the individual, and economic conditions in the geographic area(s) where the student is seeking employment.
Student Testimonials
Oumer Hussein Oba. Minister, Ministry of Agriculture for Ethiopia
The reason why I chose to study DBA at esteemed KWU has two folds. One, since the University aims to reconnect the world business thinking innovations via the internet so that it aspires to me the part of the idea. And the second, I want to be the international business management consultant professional of which KWU visioned to pave the way through.
Doctor of Business Administration
Radovan Vitosevic, Regional Director of South Balkan — myWorld International
I chose KWU’s DBA program because I wanted to combine my studies while staying with my current job. I particularly liked the possibility to study online at a U.S based institution and learn from some of the best professionals in the field.
Doctor of Business Administration
Guylain De Decker, Owner and CEO of IGIPRO SPRL
As a DBA student at KWU, I am able to combine my studies with my professional work and business. The structure of the coursework is good and I can access coursebooks online. Also, the instructors answer questions without a problem. KWU is one of the best online universities and has a strong reputation. I feel very satisfied and fulfilled as a KWU student and I am thankful for this great opportunity!
Doctor of Business Administration
Ilona, Real Estate
As an MBA student at KWU, I am acquiring a more complex and strategic view of organizations. Even after my first trimester of study, my understanding of my company’s structure and operations are clearer and more comprehensive. Instructors are very responsive, helpful and supportive!
The whole program is very practical and I can absolutely apply what I am learning to my job. I’m sure that finishing the MBA program will bring me one step closer to achieving the career I’m dreaming of!
Master of Business Administration
Rodrigo Henrique, Consultant of Business at Caixa Economica Federal
As a KWU student, I feel confident about my preparation. I enjoy the good books and resources used in the courses, and the supportive instructors and staff. It’s an awesome and valuable experience learning from professors with industry experience and knowledge in business areas that interest me. The cost of tuition is also very affordable and easy for me to budget.
Master of Business Administration
Kristina Novoselova, Head of Legal at Moscow University of Finance and Law
I chose the MBA program at KWU because I believe the program is a step towards my future career as a professional who can manage complicated projects not only as a lawyer, but as an effective manager and leader.
I believe KWU is an excellent school for international students. The coursework integrates modern technology to provide a high-quality, online learning experience for students all over the world without leaving their countries. I’m happy to be part of the KWU student body!
Master of Business Administration
Nikita, Student
I chose KWU because I am always interested in learning and doing something new. American education is respected all around the world. I believe the KWU Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies degree will prepare me for an opportunity to work in an international organization as a Corporate Legal Advisor and allow me to use my English language skills. I am very pleased with all the professors at KWU. They are kind and always available to help. I am glad that I chose KWU!
Bachelor of Legal Studies
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Welcome to Key West University
Are you ready to take the next step in your education? Key West University offers flexible, affordable and quality education completely online. Online education means you can study from anywhere in the world! Our highly qualified instructors provide personalized attention and detailed feedback on your assignments. KWU Personal Learning Advisors are available to support you in achieving your academic and career goals.
Get the personalized learning experience that you deserve at KWU!
Organizational Behavior and Human Resources Management
Instructor: Dr. Kimberly Scott
Course Overview
This course aims to introduce students to the contemporary principles, techniques, and practices related to organizational behavior that are driving high performance and continuous improvement in global business. Key concepts explored in this course include individual trait theory, motivational theories, team building and group dynamics, organizational culture, change and conflict management, leadership theories and organizational structure, process and design.
Digital Marketing
Instructor: Dr. Chris Laney, EdD, MBA
Course Overview
The aim of this course is to examine the role of digital media in marketing. Throughout the course, students will explore how companies utilize e-mail, search engine optimization, social media networks, blogs, podcasts, video content and other internet tools in their overall marketing and advertising campaigns. Additionally, students will consider how the internet is impacting the way organizations communicate, price and distribute their products to customers. By the end of the course, students should be able to explain the tools and techniques that contemporary companies use to interact with their customers in a digital environment, assess online pricing options and implications, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of managing one’s brand in an online context.
Strategic Management and Decision-making
Instructor: Dr. Natalia Raksha
Course Overview
This course introduces the key concepts, tools, and principles of strategy formulation and competitive analysis. It is concerned with managerial decisions and actions that affect the performance and survival of business enterprises. The course is focused on the information, analyses, organizational processes, and skills and business judgment managers must use to devise strategies, position their businesses, define firm boundaries and maximize long-term profits in the face of uncertainty and competition. By the end of the course, students should be able to analyze the main structural features of an industry, and develop strategies that position the firm most favorably in relation to industry. Additionally, students should be able to appraise the resources and capabilities of the firm in terms of their ability to confer sustainable competitive advantage and formulate strategies that leverage a firm’s core competencies.
Additional Services
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Housing
Key West University offers 100% online degree programs. Residential classes are not offered as part of our curriculum, therefore, KWU does not offer student housing or any accommodation services.
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Financial Aid
- KWU does understand the desire many students have to improve their future. This is exactly why we work hard to make higher education affordable for everyone. Tuition for KWU degree programs are competitively priced to meet the financial needs of a broad range of students. All KWU students who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents are eligible to enroll in tuition payment plans administered by TFC Tuition Financing. Currently, international students are not eligible to enroll in tuition payment plans.
- Currently, Key West University does not participate in national, state or local financial aid programs for students, including Title IV loans.
- For additional information, please refer to the Tuition and Financial Information section of our website or contact a KWU Admissions Representative.
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Alumni Community
KWU graduates are automatically accepted into Key West University’s Alumni Community. Participating in alumni activities and events is a great way to stay connected to classmates and instructors while expanding your professional and social networks. KWU alumni have access to a variety of benefits including: career services, auditing of selected courses, and invitations to social and professional networking events.