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HON.
DMK KIOGORA
PATRON-TAS & MCA-ABOGETA WEST
During a trip to the United States of America, I was inspired by the stories of many Kenyans
who have achieved the American Dream. I later met Bob Mwiti and we agreed to
partner together to Airlift brilliant Kenyans who wish to study IT-related master’s programs
at select Universities in USA, regardless of their undergraduate concentrations. Due to the
high number of unemployed graduates in Kenya, it is my passion to assist young people
find alternative career pathways. Hence, I started The Airlift Sacco (TAS) to primarily help
in financing this program.
If you are qualified, I encourage you to take advantage of the program and join select
Universities in USA for IT-related master’s programs that will lead you to well-paying jobs in
America after graduation. You can come back to Kenya well-monied and empowered
to contribute to the technology sector with word-class skills and experiences. I have
received 2 awards so far for co-founding The Kenya Airlift Program: Mtumishi Bora Award
by KCPF in 2019 and Top under 35 MCA in Kenya- 2021 by Youth Agenda, an organization
affiliated to the Ministry of ICT and Youth Affairs as well as United Nations Development
Program (UNDP)
FOUNDERS &
PARTNERS
Bcom (Accounting & Finance)
MBA (Professional Accountancy)
BOB MWITI- MANAGING DIRECTOR, APPSTEC AMERICA

I am the managing director of Appstec America- A consulting company that helps
immigrants find education & IT job opportunities that are abundant in USA. After
graduating from university here in the US, I could not easily find a job just like most student
immigrants who come to study in the US. Through hard work and sheer determination, I
found a breakthrough after I trained on high income IT skills that are highly marketable
here in the US. I found a Job as a Systems Analyst/Consultant working for fortune 500
companies.
It’s because of the challenges that I faced as an international student here in America,
that I founded my organization to primarily help international students like you. Our goal
in this program is not just to bring you to USA to study, but also to help you acquire well-
paying jobs that can propel you to financial stability after graduation. I have received
various accolades for my role co-founding The Kenya Airlift Program an impacting
people’s lives. In 2021, I received The Global Impact Award by the International Council
of Educational Professionals (ICEP), In 2018, I was recognized by African Warrior Magazine
as one of the 40 most Inspiring Kenyan Men Living In USA.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................................................... 4
Acquiring Funding .................................................................................................................................. 4
Finding well-paying Jobs after graduation. ......................................................................................... 4
Acquiring permanent residency (green card) after graduation. ..................................................... 5
HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS ..................................................................................................................... 6
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................. 6
ENROLMENT STEPS.................................................................................................................................... 6
ROLE OF THE AIRLIFT SACCO (TAS) ............................................................................................................ 9
REGULAR OPTION SACCO CONTRIBUTION PACKAGE OPTIONS ....................................................... 10
PARALLEL OPTION CONTRIBUTION ....................................................................................................... 10
BREAKDOWN OF THE KENYA AIRLIFT PROGRAM FEATURES .................................................................. 11
SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE PROGRAM ....................................................................................... 13
South Dakota State University (SDSU) ................................................................................................. 14
Grand Valley State University (GVSU) ................................................................................................ 15
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) ................................................................................. 16
Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) ............................................................................................ 17
Illinois State University (ISU).................................................................................................................. 18
University of South Florida (USF) .......................................................................................................... 19
University Of Kentucky (UKY) ............................................................................................................... 20
Michigan Technological University (MTU) .......................................................................................... 21
Arizona State University (ASU) ............................................................................................................. 22
University Of Georgia (UGA)................................................................................................................ 23
Montclair State University (MSU) ......................................................................................................... 24
University of Wisconsin- Madison (UWM) ........................................................................................... 25
North Carolina State University (NCSU) .............................................................................................. 26
University of Delaware (UDEL).............................................................................................................. 27
Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST) ...................................................................... 28
University of Maine (UMaine) .............................................................................................................. 29
Rowan University ..................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Kansas State University ........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Elon University ........................................................................................................................................ 31
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa (UA) ............................................................................................. 33
Saint Leo University ............................................................................................................................... 34
OUR EXTERNAL LENDERS ........................................................................................................................... 35
MPOWER Financing- Official Partner .................................................................................................. 35
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Discover ................................................................................................................................................. 35
WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY ................................................................................................ 36
THE KAP GALLERY ...................................................................................................................................... 37
OUR LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS ............................................................................................... 38
OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS .......................................................................................................................... 39
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OVERVIEW
Every year, the United States absorbs close to 1 million international students from every corner of
the world who migrate to further their studies. On the other hand, thousands of brilliant Kenyans
and other Africans who wish to seek world-class education in USA, fail to do so, simply because
education in USA is too expensive for them and they have no access to any kind of funding that
would facilitate such an endeavor.
The Kenya airlift program seeks to help brilliant Kenyans achieve that dream of studying in USA
regardless of their financial background. We only accommodate ambitious, and incredibly
talented Kenyans who are willing to take a leap of faith in joining the tech industry in order to
make their American dream a reality. One does not need to have an IT bachelor’s degree to
pursue an IT -related master’s course in USA through the program.
This award-winning program is trying to fix 3 major challenges Kenyan students face in their quest
to study in America, namely:
• Acquiring funding.
• Finding well-paying Jobs after graduation.
• Acquiring permanent residency (green card) after graduation.
Acquiring Funding
In Kenya, currently there are no banks that offer international student loans for those wishing to
study abroad. Through this program, we are trying to emulate a country like India that offers such
loans to its citizens wishing to study abroad. We have taken it upon ourselves to find a way of
funding Kenyans who wish to pursue Master’s in IT in USA. We have officially partnered with US-
based lender MPOWER Financing who offer unsecured international student loans to facilitate
that, and we also formed The Airlift Sacco (TAS) to fund our beneficiaries with relocation expenses
loans. Additionally, Discover student loans are also available for students with cosigners who are
US permanent residents and have a good credit history.
Also, we understand that it’s quite challenging to find financial aid, and in this program, we assist
our beneficiaries in applying for graduate/teaching assistantships with the schools that we work
with. These assistantships usually pay at least half of the tuition cost and offer stipends to take care
of some of the living expenses.
Finding well-paying Jobs after graduation.

The US offers international students a chance to find Jobs in their field of study after graduation. In
fact, every year the US government, issues about 85,000 temporary work visas (H-1B visa) to those
immigrants with the skills that Americans mostly don’t have.
For an international student to get this kind of work visa, and transition from a student visa, they
must find an employer who is willing to sponsor them. This is where most Kenyan students in USA
find hard to navigate. Majority of Kenyans who migrate to USA to study, are often not able to
figure out how to find American employers willing to sponsor their work visas. Reason being, it’s
usually because majority of them do not have degrees and skills that are marketable enough for
an American employer to sponsor them, or simply lack the information about how to find such
employers.
It is a fact that majority of Kenyans in USA do not have good Jobs as compared to other immigrants
such as Indians who have the highest median household income by race- which is way more than
even the Americans!!
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Through this program, we are trying to fix that persistent problem, and through Appstec America
we can absorb our beneficiaries to work as IT consultants in corporate America.
Acquiring permanent residency (green card) after graduation.

About 30% of Kenyans living and working in USA are undocumented, meaning they live and work
without the legal immigration papers. Majority of those who have found themselves in this
situation, arrived as international students.
Immigration papers is one of the major challenges that faces anyone wishing to live and work in
USA, but the good news is that the US government issues about 140,000 employment-based green
cards to skilled workers who have skills that most Americans lack.
Unsurprisingly, 90% of employment-based green cards usually go to Indians and rarely do Kenyans
or Africans pursue them. Reason being, either most of them do not know how to or most of them
do not have the skills needed.
It is because of this challenge, that this program focuses solely on IT studies because IT skills are in
high demand in USA and therefore beneficiaries will be more likely to acquire employment based
green card to help them live and work in USA for as long as they wish. Through the program,
Appstec America trains the beneficiaries on the Job skills that are in high demand in USA, as they
pursue their masters. Appstec America training is offered on areas of Robotics Process Automation
(RPA) and Data science (Artificial Intelligence & Machine learning).
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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
The Kenya Airlift Program is divided into 2 options based on the
student’s academic and financial ability: REGULAR and PARALLEL.
Students in the regular option are entitled to Airlift relocation loans
while those in parallel are not. Specific differences between the
two options are outlined in the succeeding sections in this
handbook.
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR GPA
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Calculate the total number of As in
**Note**We DO NOT accept work experience as a substitute for your transcript.
academic qualifications. 2. Total number of B's
3. Total number of C's
Regular Option 4. Total number of D's
To qualify for the regular option, one must have at least B plain
Grade points
mean grade in KCSE with a B plain in Math/Physics, and at least a
strong second-class lower division (3.0 GPA) in an undergraduate A= 4
in IT, Business, Management, Engineering, Applied Sciences, or B= 3.7
C= 3
Natural Sciences, and a GMAT/GRE score of 550 and 310
D= 2
respectively.
For example,
Parallel Option If out of 50 subjects, you did you got: -
To qualify for the parallel option, one must have at least a C+ 12 As

mean grade in KCSE and at least a second-class lower division (2.8 25 Bs
12 Cs
GPA) in an undergraduate in IT, Business, Management,
1D
Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Natural Sciences. One does not Then,
have to sit for GMAT/GRE in the parallel program but shall have to As ---12x4=48
take care of all their relocation expenses as indicated in Bs ---25x3.7=92.5
Cs ---12x3=36
subsequent parts of this handbook.
D's --1x2=2
If you qualify and wish to join either program, follow the steps
(48+92.5+36+2) ÷ no. of subjects done.
below. 178.5÷50
ENROLMENT STEPS GPA=3.57

STEP 1: Joining the Airlift Network Round off to the nearest 0.05
• If you are a qualified candidate interested in the program, =3.55

please join our telegram group of prospective airlift students
Qualified interested candidates submit
using this QR code. https://t.me/+S_M5THJveq1lfymA their application at
www.kenyaairliftprogram.com
• This telegram group will help you interact with program

administrators and other prospective students where you
can ask any questions you may have about the program.
• If you do not have the telegram app, just download it on

your phone for FREE once you’ve scanned the code.
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STEP 2: Apply to The Program
• Visit www.kenyaairliftprogram.com and submit your application. Please note there is a

non-refundable application fee of $10 that is paid at the time of submitting the
application. You will receive a decision within 48 hours.
STEP 3: Making Relevant Program Contributions
• As part of your acceptance into the program, you will be sent a link to make payment
for your contribution depending on your chosen option:
➢ Qualified REGULAR students pay USD 100 SACCO non-refundable registration fees
and choose and purchase the different packages available that entitle you to
various relocation loan amounts as outlined on page 10 of this handbook. All
payments are made through our online system. Link to make payments will be
sent to you once you have been accepted into the program. Please refer to the
page 12 for financial implications of premature program withdrawal.
➢ Qualified PARALLEL students pay USD 100 SACCO non-refundable registration fees
plus a non-refundable upfront fee of USD 1000 and a further USD 500 once a
student visa is issued.
STEP 4: University Pre-enrolment
• For REGULAR students, after completing the first instalment payment, the onboarding
process begins whereby you will be given access to the training portal which contains all
the study materials for GMAT and GRE. GMAT training is MANDATORY for all regular
students once one has completed making full payments. We are also planning for the
introduction of GRE training for those who choose that option. You are required to
prepare for at least 3 months before taking the GMAT/GRE exams. Students will be
expected to score a minimum of 550 out of 800 in the GMAT or 310 in the GRE to
proceed to the next step.
• PARALLEL students proceed straight to school enrolment without the GMAT/GRE
prerequisite unless it is a requirement for their preferred course. Parallel students who wish
to take GMAT can buy the GMAT training package for an additional fee of $150. This can
be done inside the student’s portal account.
STEP 5: University Enrolment
• After passing your GMAT we evaluate your undergraduate background and apply to the
three universities that best fit your profile and needs. Our career advisory team will work
very closely with you to determine the best options for you.
STEP 6: Applying for Funding
• Once accepted, we guide you on how to apply for graduate assistantships with the
universities as well as apply for unsecured international student loans with our lenders
MPOWER Financing (official partner) or Discover Student Loans. The loan and/or
graduate assistantship will enable you to pay for your graduate studies in USA.
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STEP 7: Visa Application and Coaching
• Once you get approved for funding, we request your I-20 from the school to seek student
visa.
• Upon processing of your I-20, we start the student visa application process and train you
on how to pass the student visa interview.
STEP 8: Relocation to the US
• Once your visa is approved, we start the process of relocating you to the USA.
• At the time of relocation, The Airlift Sacco (TAS) disburses your loan to take care of the
relocation expenses.
STEP 9: Job Skills Training
• Once you relocate and join the university, we will train you on IT job skills as you pursue
your master’s degree. These are amazing high-income skill sets that will equip you with
the right job skills after graduation. Once you graduate, we will assist you with placement
into well-paying IT jobs in USA. These are jobs that will enable you to repay your student
loan comfortably and they will also come with employment-based work visa benefits
which will enable you to live and work in the United States long term.
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ROLE OF THE AIRLIFT SACCO (TAS)
• The Airlift Sacco (TAS) plays a critical role in the initial financing
of the Airlifting process.
• We acknowledge that the airlifting process is an expensive affair

hence the need for a source of funding for the student’s
relocation expenses.
• TAS together with our other lenders will provide visa financial Refund Policy
support letter to the US embassy to facilitate visa processing.
• To enroll into this airlift program, REGULAR students are required As a REGULAR student, if you DO
to choose from one of the 4 packages available and make their
NOT succeed in the program, TAS
2 instalments contributions using our online system.
will refund your contribution less
• To enroll into this airlift program, PARALLEL students are required the non-refundable fees and all
to make an upfront fee payment (including Sacco registration) other the expenses that you will
and a further fee upon issuance of the student visa. have incurred at the time of
withdrawal.
• REGULAR students must contribute the full amount for their
package by the time they join our mandatory GMAT training.
•
As a PARALLEL student, in case of
• There is a USD 30 late fee per month for any late payment of
your contribution. withdrawal, your upfront
contribution and the Sacco
• TAS will advance the student the amount as per chosen registration fees is non-refundable.
package to take care of all the relocation expenses to USA plus
other living expenses.
• The interest charged on the loan will be 1% per month on a

reducing balance.
• The student will start repaying the relocation loan 6 months after
the disbursement. Loan repayment period is 24 months.
• A student cannot change the package once they have

enrolled, so one must carefully choose the best package that
fits their needs.
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REGULAR OPTION SACCO CONTRIBUTION PACKAGE OPTIONS
Note: There is a non-refundable amount of $500 plus non-refundable SACCO registration fee of
$100 payable with the first instalment.
PACKAGE CONTRIBUTION MONTHLY LOAN

AMOUNT INSTALMENT AMOUNT
Bronze $1,000 $500 $4,500
Silver $2,000 $1000 $6,000
Gold $3,000 $1500 $8,500
Platinum $5,000 $2500 $12,000
* The different package options determine your level of liquidity when you arrive in the US*
Bronze only covers basic relocation expenses such as Passport application, School applications,
Air fare, Visa fees, GMATs/GRE fees, SEVIS fees, Immunizations, and initial rent and lease deposits as
per the relocation budget in subsequent pages of this handbook. With this package, you may have
to meet some expenses such as first month’s groceries, beddings, etc. out of your pocket.
Students who feel they may not have extra pocket money at the time of relocation are advised to
choose a higher package, such as silver.
The gold and platinum packages offer you significantly higher liquidity that could enable you to
purchase other wants, such as laptop, furniture or even a car.
PARALLEL OPTION CONTRIBUTION

Note: There is a non-refundable amount of $1000 plus non-refundable Sacco registration fee of
$100 payable with the initial contribution.
AMOUNT REMARKS
$1000 Initial contribution.
$500 Payable after visa issuance.
In addition to the above contribution, parallel students take care of all their relocation expenses.
These expenses are not required to be pre-paid upfront but rather as incurred. Such relocation
expenses include, Visa fees, SEVIS fees, Air fare, first month rent & lease deposits etc.
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BREAKDOWN OF THE KENYA AIRLIFT PROGRAM FEATURES
Regular Option Parallel Option

Installment 2 equal monthly Installment $1100 upfront & $500 after
payment installments based on payment getting visa
package chosen
Relocation 1 Year Relocation 6 Months
timeline timeline
All relocation Yes All relocation No
expenses expenses
covered by covered SACCO?
SACCO?
First month rent & Yes First month rent & No
lease lease
accommodation accommodation
deposit covered deposit covered
by SACCO? by SACCO?
Minimum KCSE B (Mean grade) with B in Minimum KCSE C+ Mean grade
requirement Math/Physics requirement
Minimum 3.0 Minimum 2.8
undergraduate undergraduate
GPA GPA requirement
requirement
Requires a loan No Requires a loan Yes (If GPA is less than 3.0)
co-signer? co-signer?
Full tuition fees & Yes Full tuition fees & Yes
living expenses living expenses
loan available? loan available?
Graduate Yes (Not guaranteed) Graduate Yes (Not guaranteed)
assistantship assistantship
available? available?
Non-refundable $500 plus SACCO Non-refundable $1,000 plus SACCO
fees registration fees registration
GMAT or GRE Yes GMAT or GRE No
required? required?
Minimum GMAT 550 Minimum GMAT N/A
score required score needed
Minimum GRE 310 Minimum GRE N/A
score required score needed
Access To FREE Yes Access To FREE Yes
undergraduate undergraduate
pre-requisite pre-requisite
training training
FREE GMAT self- Yes FREE GMAT self- Yes
study materials study materials
Airport arrival Yes Airport arrival Yes
pickup in USA pickup in USA
FREE IT job skills Yes FREE IT job skills Yes
training offered training offered
while studying in while studying in
USA? USA?
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FREE IT job Yes FREE IT job Yes
placement placement
services offered services offered
after after graduation
graduation?
Continued Yes Continued Yes
support while in support while in
USA USA
Availability of Yes Availability of Yes
internal jobs internal jobs within
within the the program?
program?
Master's study Only STEM Master's study STEM & Business Only
programs programs allowed
allowed
Total relocation Total relocation
cost incurred cost incurred
Passport Initial consultation 1,100
Application & Sacco Fees
Visa Fees Passport 50 (Estimate)
Application
SEVIS Fees Visa Fees 170
School SEVIS Fees 350
Application Fees
First Month Rent All costs borne by the School 130 (Estimate)
SACCO as a loan Application Fees
Lease First Month Rent 600 (Estimate)
Accommodatio
n Deposit
Air ticket Accommodation 600 (Estimate)
Deposit
Mandatory Optional GMAT 150
GMAT Training Training
Final consultation Air ticket 1,500 (Estimate)
Fees
GMAT/GRE Exam Final Consultation 500
Fees Fees
TOTAL 0 TOTAL 5,000
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SUMMARY OF UNIVERSITIES IN THE PROGRAM
We currently work with a select number of universities that offer IT-related STEM and non-STEM
Business programs, graduate assistantship awards and work with our external lenders who offer
international student loans. STEM programs provide up to 3 years of optional practical training
(OPT) after graduation, while non-STEM programs provide 1 year OPT. Non-STEM programs are
suitable for parallel students with little analytical and technical background.
All the beneficiaries of the program will be enrolled at any of the following PREFFERED universities.
1. South Dakota State University (SDSU) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)

2. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
3. The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
4. Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)
5. Illinois State University (ISU)
6. University of South Florida (USF)
7. University of Kentucky (UKY)
8. Michigan Technological University (MTU)
9. Arizona State University (ASU)
10. University of Georgia (UGA)
11. Montclair State University
12. University of Wisconsin, Madison (UWM)
13. North Carolina State University (NCSU)
14. University of Delaware (UDEL)
15. Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST)
16. University of Maine (UMaine)
17. Rowan University
18. Elon University
19. Saint Leo University
20. University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa
21. Kansas State University
*We keep expanding and updating the list as we find more good schools. Please note it takes on
average 1 year to prepare to migrate to USA as an international Student through the regular
option and 6 months through the parallel option, so please plan accordingly.
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South Dakota State University (SDSU)
Founded: 1881
Undergraduate Students: 9,843
Postgraduate Students: 1,198
Acceptance rate: 89%
Location: Brookings, South Dakota
Yearly Out of State Tuition Fees: $8,602
Lender: MPOWER Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at SDSU, you must be
willing to study the following programs:
Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Required
Master Of Science in STEM Optional • Supply Chain Manager
Operations Management • Logistics Manager
Master of Science in Non-STEM Optional • Budget Analyst

Economics • Market Researcher
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Market Research Analyst

Statistics • Operations Research Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Computer Scientist.

Computer Science • Computer Network Architect
Master of Engineering STEM Optional • Operations Manager

• Project Engineer
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Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
Founded: 1960
Undergraduate Students: 21,112
Acceptance rate: 87.5%
Location: Allendale & Grand Rapids,
Michigan
To qualify for the airlift program at GVSU, you must
be willing to study the following programs:

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Research
Applied Statistics Analyst
• Computer Scientist
Master of Science in Cyber STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect
Security • Cybersecurity Engineer
Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Big Data Engineer

Science & Analytics • Data Architect
Master of Science in Health STEM GMAT/GRE • Clinical Scientist

Informatics & Bioinformatics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Application/Full-stack
Applied Computer Science Developer
• IT Business Analyst
Master of Engineering STEM GMAT/GRE • Systems Analyst
• Electrical & Computer
Engineer
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Corporate Controller
• Financial Controller
MBA Non-STEM GMAT/GRE • Information Technology

Manager.
• Management Consultant
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The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
Founded: 1950
Total Students: 9,736
Postgraduate students: 2,065
Location: Huntsville, Alabama
Lender: Discover Finance
To qualify for the airlift program at UAH, you must

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
Management Science in • Data Business Analyst
Business Analytics
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Analyst
Cybersecurity Management • Security Auditor
Master of Science in Computer STEM Optional • Architectural Project
Science Manager
• Systems Analyst
Master of Science in Electrical STEM GRE • Network Engineer
and Computer Engineering • Circuits Engineer
MS Industrial & Systems STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
Engineering & Engineering • Operations Manager
Management
MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Operations
Manager
• Financial Manager
Master of Accountancy Non-STEM Optional • Accountant
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP)
Founded: 1875
Location: Indiana, Pennsylvania
Lender: Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at IUP, you must be
Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Examination
Master of Science in STEM None • Actuary
Applied Mathematics • Data Analyst
MBA Supply Chain STEM None • Supply Chain Director
Management • Senior Product Manager
MBA Non-STEM None • Information Technology
Manager.
• Management Consultant
MS Strategic Non-STEM None • Media Analyst
Communications • Marketing Analyst
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Illinois State University (ISU)
Founded: 1857
Location: Normal, Illinois
To qualify for the airlift program at ISU, you must

Required
Master of Technology in STEM GRE • Operations Manager
Quality Mgt & Analytics • Quality Control Manager
Master of Science In applied STEM GRE • Economist

Economics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in Financial STEM GRE • Management Analyst
Economics • Financial Analyst
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Financial Analyst

Quantitative Economics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Computer Systems Analyst
Information Systems • Data Analyst
Master of Technology in STEM GRE • Project Manager
Project Management • Project Coordinator
MBA Non-STEM GMAT • Project Manager
• Operations Manager
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University of South Florida (USF)
Founded: 1956
Undergraduates: 37,027
Location: Tampa, Florida
To qualify for the airlift program at USF, you must

Required
Master Of Science in STEM GRE • Chief Information Security
Cybersecurity Officer
• Information Security Analyst
Master Of Science in STEM GMAT/ GRE • Data Analyst
Business Analytics & • Business Analyst
Information Systems
Master Of Science in STEM GRE • IT Project Manager
Information Technology • Information Security
Manager
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Information Security
Computer Science Manager
• Computer & Information
Systems Manager
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
Engineering • Production Manager
MS Accounting Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Corporate Controller

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Process Manager

• Marketing Manager
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University Of Kentucky (UKY)
Founded: 1865
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Lender: Discover Finance
To qualify for the airlift program at UKY, you must be

Required
Master of Science in Data STEM GRE • Statistician
Science • Business Intelligence Analyst
Master of Science in STEM GMAT/GRE • Corporate Investment Banker

Finance • Financial Analyst
Master of Science in STEM GMAT/GRE • Logistician

Supply Chain • Business Operations Specialist
Management
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Computer Network Architects.
Computer Engineering • Database Engineer
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Systems Engineer

Electrical Engineering • Control Engineer
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Software Developer

Computer Science • Database Administrator
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Accounting Manager

• Senior Financial Analyst
MBA Non-STEM GMAT/GRE • Business Operations Manager

• Financial Manager.
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Michigan Technological University (MTU)
Founded: 1857
Location: Houghton, Michigan
To qualify for the airlift program at MTU, you must be

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Software Engineer
Cybersecurity • Cyber Security Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Manager
Computer Science • Project Engineer
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Marketing Research Analyst
Applied Statistics • Biostatistician
Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Data Analyst
Science • Database Administrator
Master of Science in Health STEM Optional • Bioinformatician
Informatics • Clinical Informaticist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Field Service Engineer
Electrical and Computer • Hardware Design Engineer
Engineering
Master of Engineering STEM Optional • Engineering Manager
Management • Product Development
Manager
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Tax Accountant
• Finance Manager
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Arizona State University (ASU)
Founded: 1857
Location: Tempe, Arizona.
To qualify for the airlift program at ASU, you must

Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • User Experience Specialist
Human Systems • User Interface Designer
Engineering
Master of Science in User STEM Optional • User Experience
Experience • Design Research
Master of Biological Data STEM Optional • Bioinformatics Data Scientist
Science • Chemical Biology Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Design Engineer
Robotics and Autonomous • Software Engineer
Systems
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Finance/ Taxation Analyst
Taxation and Data • Systems Analyst
Analytics
MS Information STEM Optional • Management Consultant
Technology • Marketing Manager
MS Computer Engineering STEM GRE • Programmer
• Hardware Engineering
MS Information Systems STEM Optional • IT Specialist
Management • Network Specialist
MSE Software Engineering STEM GRE • Embedded Systems Analyst
• Software Developer
MS Business Analytics STEM Optional • Database Administrator
• Project Manager
Master of Accountancy Non-STEM Optional • Senior Accountant
• Accounting Controller
MS Finance STEM Optional • Stock Broker
• Financial Advisor
MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Manager
• Business Analyst
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University Of Georgia (UGA)
Founded: 1785
Location: Athens, Georgia
To qualify for the airlift program at UGA, you must

Required
Master of Applied STEM GRE • Computational Analyst
Mathematical Sciences in • Data Analyst
Mathematics
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Systems Designer

Computer Science • Application Developer
Master of Science in Artificial STEM GRE • Artificial Intelligence

Intelligence Specialist/Developer
• Machine Learning Engineer
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Programmer Analysts
Bioinformatics • Bioinformatics Scientist
Master of Science in Business STEM GRE • Data Analysis Scientist

Analytics • Business Anayst
Master of Science in STEM GRE • Critical Infrastructure

Cybersecurity and Privacy Manager
• Network Security Manager
MS Engineering STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
• Engineering Supervisor
MS Statistics STEM GRE • Research Associate

• Technical Consultant
Master of Accountancy Non-STEM GMAT • Senior Accountant

• Accounting Controller

• Chief Executive Officer
MA Economics Non-STEM GRE • Financial Planner
• Economist
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Montclair State University (MSU)
Founded: 1908
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
To qualify for the airlift program at MSU, you must be
Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Examination
Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
Business Analytics • Data Business Analyst
Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Data Analyst
Science • Database Administrator
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Human Resource Analyst
Human Resource Analytics • Operations manager
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Marketing Management
Digital Marketing Analytics Analyst
• Digital Marketing Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Computer & Information
Computer Science Systems Manager
• Database Administrator
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect

Cybersecurity • Cybersecurity Engineer
Master of Science in STEM Optional • IT Project Manager
Information Technology • InformationSecurity
Manager
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Statistician
Mathematics • Data Scientist
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Statistician
Statistics • Analyst
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Operations Research
Applied Mathematics and Analyst
Statistics • Statistician
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University of Wisconsin- Madison (UWM)
Founded: 1848
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
To qualify for the airlift program at UWM, you must
Required
Master of Science in STEM Optional • Information architect.
Information • Database administrator.
MBA- Supply Chain STEM Optional • Enterprise Resource Planning.

Management • Global Trade.
MBA- Technology Strategy STEM Optional • Business Manager
and Product Management. • Operations Manager
M.Sc. Statistics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Analyst
M.Sc. Business - Finance, Non-STEM Optional • Financial Analyst
Investment and Banking • Investment Banker
M.Sc. Business - Non-STEM Optional • HR Manager
Management and Human • HR Consultant
Resources
M.Sc. Business – Marketing Non-STEM Optional • Marketing Manager
• Market Analyst
M.Sc. Business - Operations Non-STEM Optional • Operations Manager
and Technology • Business Process Analyst
Management
M.Sc. Business - Risk Non-STEM Optional • Risk Analyst
Management and • Risk Manager
Insurance
M.Sc. Economics Non-STEM Optional • Economist
• Financial Analyst
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North Carolina State University (NCSU)
Founded: 1887
Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
To qualify for the airlift program at NCSU, you must be

Required
Master of Bioinformatics STEM Optional • Bioinformatics Scientist
• Bioinformatics Analyst
Master of Applied STEM GRE • Actuarial Analyst
Mathematics • Computational Analyst
Master of Engineering STEM GRE • Project Engineer
Management • Architectural Project Manager
Master of Statistics STEM GRE • Statistician
Master of Financial STEM GRE • Financial Analyst
Mathematics • Financial Planner
Master of Mathematics STEM GRE • Statistician
• Data Scientist
Master of Accounting Non- STEM GMAT • Accountant
• Consultant
MBA Non- STEM GMAT • Business Manager
MS Economics STEM Optional • Economist
• Economic Analyst
Master of Technical Non-STEM GRE • Data Consultant
Communication • Project Manager
Master of Analytics STEM Optional • Quantitative Analyst
Master of Management STEM Optional • Marketing Scientist
Marketing Analytics • Consumer Insights Specialist
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University of Delaware (UDEL)
Founded: 1833
Location: Newark, Delaware
To qualify for the airlift program at UDEL, you must

Required
MS in Business Analytics STEM Optional • Information Security Analyst
and Information • IT Business Analyst
Management
MS Statistics STEM Optional • Market Research Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
MS Bioinformatics and STEM Optional • Biologist
Computational Biology • Clinical Systems Analyst
MS Robotics STEM GRE • Automation Expert
• Process Manager
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Software Developer
MS Data Science STEM Optional • Software Engineer
• Machine Learning Engineer
MBA in Business Analytics STEM GMAT • Business Analyst
• Business Consultant
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Financial Controller
• Senior Accountant
MS Finance STEM GMAT/GRE • Financial Officer
MS Economics and STEM GRE • Economist
Applied Econometrics • Financial Analyst
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Missouri University of Science and Technology (MST)
Founded: 1870
Location: Rolla, Missouri
To qualify for the airlift program at MST, you must

Required
MS Information Science STEM GMAT/ GRE • Data Analyst.
and Technology • Data Scientist
MS Systems Engineering STEM GMAT/ GRE • Systems Engineer
• Software Developer
MS Mathematics and STEM GMAT/ GRE • Data Scientist
Statistics • Statistician
MS Computer Engineering STEM GMAT/ GRE • Circuits Engineer
• Controls Engineer
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Computer Arcitect
• Design Engineer
MS Engineering STEM GRE • Product Development
Management Engineer
• Engineering Manager
MBA-Business and STEM GMAT/GRE • Business Manager
Information Technology • Business Analyst
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University of Maine (UMaine)
Founded: 1865
Location: Orono, Maine.
To qualify for the airlift program at UMaine, you must
Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career

Required Pathways
MS Information Systems STEM Optional • Business Analyst
• Information Scientist
MS Data Science and Engineering STEM Optional • Data Engineer
MS Computer Science STEM GRE • Architect Developer
• Application Developer
MS Computer Engineering STEM GRE • Circuits Engineer
• Controls Engineer
MS Spatial Information Science STEM GRE • Information &
and Engineering visualization Analyst
MS Financial Economics STEM GMAT/GRE • Financial Analyst
• Economist
MS Electrical Engineering STEM GRE • Engineering Manager
• Systems Engineer
MS Applied Mathematics STEM GRE • Operations Research
Analyst
MS Statistics STEM GMAT/ GRE • Statistician
• Data Scientist
MBA Non- STEM GMAT • Product Development
Manager
• Business Manager
MS Accounting Non- STEM Optional • Accountant
• Statistician
MS Finance STEM Optional • Financial Analyst
• Finance Manager
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Rowan University
Founded: 1923
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
To qualify for the airlift program at Rowan, you must be

Required
MS Cybersecurity STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect
• Cybersecurity Engineer
MS Data Science STEM Optional • Data Analyst
• Data Manager
MS Bioinformatics STEM Optional • Clinical Scientist/Analyst
• Data Scientist
MS in Electrical and STEM Optional • Systems Engineer/Control
Computer Engineering Engineer
• Computer Engineer
MS Computer Science STEM Optional • Software Developer
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Kansas State University
Founded: 1863
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
To qualify for the airlift program at KSU, you must be

Required
MS Data Analytics STEM Optional • Data Analyst
• Data Manager
MS Statistics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Data Scientist
MS Mathematics STEM Optional • Statistician
• Data Scientist
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Elon University
Founded: 1889
Total Students: 7117
Postgraduate Students: 826
Location: Elon, North Carolina
To qualify for the airlift program at Elon, you must be

Required
MS Business Analytics STEM Optional • Business Analyst Manager
• Data Business Analyst
MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Accountant
• Budget Analyst
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University of Alabama Tuscaloosa (UA)
Founded: 1820
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Lender: Mpower Financing, Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at UA, you must be

Required
MS Applied Statistics STEM GMAT/GRE • Data Analyst
• Data Engineer
MS Computer Science STEM Optional • Systems Developer
• Architecture Developer
MS Electrical Engineering STEM Optional • Control Engineer
• Systems Engineer
MS Management Information STEM GRE/GMAT • Programmer
Systems • Systems Analyst
MS Business Analytics STEM GRE/GMAT • Business Intelligence Analyst
• IT Analyst
MS Operations Management STEM GMAT/GRE • Operations Manager
• Strategy Manager
Master of Accounting Non- STEM GMAT • Accountant
MBA Non- STEM GMAT/GRE • Business Manager
MS Marketing Non- STEM GMAT/GRE • Marketing Consultant
• Market Analyst
MS Finance STEM GMAT/GRE • Financial Controller
MA Economics Non- STEM GMAT/GRE • Economist
• Data Analyst
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Saint Leo University
Founded: 1889
Location: Saint Leo, Florida.
Lender: Discover
To qualify for the airlift program at Saint Leo, you
must be willing to study the following programs:

Required
MS Cybersecurtiy STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Analyst
• Cryptoographer
MBA- Human Resource Non-STEM Optional • HR Manager
Management • HR Consultant
MBA- Supply Chain Global Non-STEM Optional • Supply Chain Manager
Integration Management • Logictics Manager
MBA Cybersecurity Non-STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Analyst
• Data Analyst
MBA Data Analytics Non-STEM Optional • Data Analyst
• Data Forensics Analyst
MBA Healthcare Non-STEM Optional • Healthcare Manager
Management • Statistician
MBA Marketing Non-STEM Optional • Marketing Analyst
• Marketing Manager
MBA Project Management Non-STEM Optional • Project Manager
• Project Consultant
MBA Social Media Non-STEM Optional • Social Media Analyst
Marketing • Marketing Manager
MBA Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Accountant
MBA Non-STEM Optional • Busness Manager
*Most science, math, and engineering programs require GRE while most business programs require
GMAT. In most cases, GRE can be a substitute for GMAT but not vice versa. Please review the specific
requirements for your chosen program. In cases where GMAT/GRE are not required, it is advisable to
sit the exams if you want to be more competitive for scholarships/ graduate assistantship at the
respective schools.
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OUR EXTERNAL LENDERS
MPOWER Financing- Official Partner
MPOWER is our official lending partner and offers ABOUT MPOWER FINANCING
UNSECURED international student loans of up to USD
100,000 (over 2 academic periods) to study in USA. For more information about MPOWER
Financing, please visit;
Discover https://www.mpowerfinancing.com/
Discover provides secured student loans to those
with a creditworthy cosigner who is a US permanent
ABOUT DISCOVER
resident or a US citizen.
For more information about Discover,
All loans are approved prior to seeking the student please visit;
visa and then directly disbursed to the select https://www.discover.com/student-
loans/
universities we are partnering with once the student
reports to the school.
***PLEASE NOTE***
MPOWER and Discover loans can be used for tuition and living expenses. It is also expected that
a student can work on campus to take care of some of his/her living expenses.
By Joining this program, students are NOT guaranteed all loans approvals or graduate assistantship
scholarships, as well as university acceptance and or post-graduation jobs.
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WHAT OUR BENEFICIARIES HAVE TO SAY
Kelvin Ongaga
“The Kenya Airlift gives the sons and Wilfred Mwiti
daughters of the hoi polloi a chance in
life. Being part of the program has The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
impacted me positively. I cannot wait to “I am honored to be one of the first beneficiaries of the Kenya
see how the coming years pan out.” Airlift Program. I sincerely thank the program for assisting me
throughout my journey and for offering me a job after
graduation. I cannot thank you enough. I want to give my
best in my role as the program manager to make sure that
those coming through the program succeed like I did.”
Elosy Kithinji
“Being part of the Kenya Airlift Program
has been the most rewarding experience Jackson Omushien
ever! They’ve held my hand since the first
day I moved to the US till now (1 year
later). They’ve continuously supported, “I had been struggling to find admission and moving abroad
advised, guided and walked with me in for close to four years but upon joining the Kenya Airlift
the pursuit of my American dream, Program, it took less than 6 months after my second GMAT
without which I wouldn’t be where I am exam. I completed my undergrad in 2015 and now I have
today.” managed to get a scholarship towards my graduate studies
in Applied Economics (A STEM Program with an
amalgamation of IT courses). It was a swift process which
made me got accepted to all the schools I applied.
Furthermore, there is visa coaching that tremendously
increases one's probability of getting a visa (more than 85%
visa approval rating). Thanks to the team for the assist even
after landing in America
Janet Mwangi
Grand Valley State University
(GVSU)
“The process is smooth and
straightforward, but you need to do your
part too as a student. Bob goes out of his . Alex Gichuki
way to ensure you get what you signed Grand Valley State University (GVSU)
up for - and more. I would recommend “Not only do they help you with your school application
the program for their professionalism and process but also prepare you for the visa interview to increase
excellent services! It is a hidden gem; I your chances of approval. I am forever grateful for the
hope more people realize this and take overwhelming support that I received through the program. I
advantage of the opportunity to would highly recommend The Kenya Airlift Program and
advance their careers in IT and ultimately Appstec America, anytime, all the time, to international
improve their lives.” students like me who wish to study IT related programs in the
USA.”
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THE KAP GALLERY
Beneficiaries of the program take a group picture Students dine and socialize at a past airlift luncheon
during a past airlift luncheon event. event.
A group of students listen Wilfred shares a hearty moment with his Bob together with Elosy and Wilfred
attentively to the proceedings of professors and KAP Director Bob Mwiti take a picture pose during Elosy’ s
a past airlift career event (right). graduation.
Felix and Bosco wave goodbyes

KAP director, Bob presents the car A group of GVSU students take a
to their families at JKIA, Nairobi.
keys to Wilfred who received this picture outside one of the
BMW as part of his employment beautiful buildings round the
benefits as a manager for the campus.
program!
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OUR LOCATION AND CONTACT DETAILS
In Kenya, please visit us at;
HEAD OFFICE
Muthaiga Square, Opposite Muthaiga Police Station, 3rd Floor, Ste 311.
P.O Box 49284, 00100, Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: 0721263977
For directions, you can locate the building via google maps by following this link.
https://goo.gl/maps/23VJxzKSTj1gaivg8
In The United States;
Wells Fargo Center.

100 S. Ashley Drive, Suite 600, Tampa, FL, 33602
Tel: +1 (813) 573 5619
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OUR OFFICIAL PARTNERS For any questions about this
amazing program, you can send
us an email at
airlift@kenyaairliftprogram.com
SOME OF OUR AWARDS
Hon DMK Kiogora
____________________________
Bob Mwiti
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HON.

BOB MWITI- MANAGING DIRECTOR, APPSTEC AMERICA

Finding well-paying Jobs after graduation.

Acquiring permanent residency (green card) after graduation.

To qualify for the parallel option, one must have at least a C+ 12 As

ENROLMENT STEPS GPA=3.57

• If you are a qualified candidate interested in the program, =3.55

• This telegram group will help you interact with program

• If you do not have the telegram app, just download it on

• Visit www.kenyaairliftprogram.com and submit your application. Please note there is a

STEP 3: Making Relevant Program Contributions

STEP 4: University Pre-enrolment

STEP 5: University Enrolment

STEP 6: Applying for Funding

STEP 8: Relocation to the US

STEP 9: Job Skills Training

• We acknowledge that the airlifting process is an expensive affair

• The interest charged on the loan will be 1% per month on a

• A student cannot change the package once they have

PACKAGE CONTRIBUTION MONTHLY LOAN

PARALLEL OPTION CONTRIBUTION

Regular Option Parallel Option

1. South Dakota State University (SDSU) – (OFFICIAL AIRLIFT PARTNER)

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science in Non-STEM Optional • Budget Analyst

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Market Research Analyst

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Computer Scientist.

Master of Engineering STEM Optional • Operations Manager

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science in Data STEM Optional • Big Data Engineer

Master of Science in Health STEM GMAT/GRE • Clinical Scientist

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/GRE • Information Technology

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science In applied STEM GRE • Economist

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Financial Analyst

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

MS Accounting Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Corporate Controller

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/ GRE • Process Manager

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science in STEM GMAT/GRE • Corporate Investment Banker

Master of Science in STEM GMAT/GRE • Logistician

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Systems Engineer

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Software Developer

MS Accounting Non-STEM Optional • Accounting Manager

MBA Non-STEM GMAT/GRE • Business Operations Manager

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Systems Designer

Master of Science in Artificial STEM GRE • Artificial Intelligence

Master of Science in Business STEM GRE • Data Analysis Scientist

Master of Science in STEM GRE • Critical Infrastructure

MS Statistics STEM GRE • Research Associate

Master of Accountancy Non-STEM GMAT • Senior Accountant

MBA Non-STEM Optional • Business Manager

Program Designation Entrance Examples of Career Pathways

Master of Science in STEM Optional • Cybersecurity Architect

MBA- Supply Chain STEM Optional • Enterprise Resource Planning.

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways

Program Designation Entrance Exam Examples of Career Pathways