The BBC ran an article on 20th July 2011.
Open University sets £5,000 tuition fees
When I made my presentation at ASLI I used the figure of approx £1000 per student.
Prices for a formal recognised degree are rising.
Interestingly, the article states that the OU is still the cheap alternative!
The Open University has announced tuition fees of £5,000 per year for the equivalent of a full-time place for students in England from next year.
This will mean that the Open University, which provides degree courses by distance learning, will have among the lowest fees in England.
Vice chancellor Martin Bean promised "high-quality, flexible and great value-for-money education for all".
Assuming most people are only doing half an academic year per calender year this comes to £2.5Billion revenue per year for one million global students at English OU prices.
According to the RHB figures for Proton Holdings
Proton revenue for 2010 was RM 8,232.9 million this is about £1.7 billion
Perhaps these figures are just a bit too much for Proton/Lotus to comprehend.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Monday, July 18, 2011
Business plan approval by Malaysian PM. Ebook for charity funding?
Today I approached my buddy Tilo to get his Dad to illustrate my Kids Book:
http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.blogspot.com/search?q=whitey
His Dad has a unique style. It might work. I have suggested he makes it into an Ebook and add it to his site. www.backpackingasia.com
Download the book and make a charitable contribution at the same time.
The Malaysian PM was in Hethel to visit Group Lotus recently. He gave his approval to their Five year plan.
How about http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.com/
Dany should share this page in particular: GLOBAL OVERVIEW
http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.com/index.php?id=29
Here is a Bloomberg video of Group Lotus and a few experts give their views on its likely success.
I have to say if they incorporated MUM it would definitely work. I am biased though!
http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.blogspot.com/search?q=whitey
His Dad has a unique style. It might work. I have suggested he makes it into an Ebook and add it to his site. www.backpackingasia.com
Download the book and make a charitable contribution at the same time.
The Malaysian PM was in Hethel to visit Group Lotus recently. He gave his approval to their Five year plan.
How about http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.com/
Dany should share this page in particular: GLOBAL OVERVIEW
http://motorsportuniversitymalaysia.com/index.php?id=29
Here is a Bloomberg video of Group Lotus and a few experts give their views on its likely success.
I have to say if they incorporated MUM it would definitely work. I am biased though!
Monday, July 4, 2011
Makerbot Video... I like this! BPP Ceo on the BBC
About 17 years ago I was contracted into a General Motors Tech centre in Flint Michigan. One day I passed by a multi head cutter producing a clay version of a door trim.
My thought then was "The end is in sight for clay modellers."
Now, a few grey hairs later we have Makerbot for about a thousand pound sterling.
Here is the video.
If I was in the Design office now, I would definitely buy a couple of these. Virtual is great, but it's so nice to be able to pick something up and feel it and look at it on your desk.
On the BBC yesterday Show me the Money aired episode 32. BPP CEO Carl Lygo appeared on it. It is available online in the UK for the next week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012jgjm
Private Universities are being accepted into many markets. The Apollo Group (BPP owners) are very successful.
My thought then was "The end is in sight for clay modellers."
Now, a few grey hairs later we have Makerbot for about a thousand pound sterling.
Here is the video.
If I was in the Design office now, I would definitely buy a couple of these. Virtual is great, but it's so nice to be able to pick something up and feel it and look at it on your desk.
On the BBC yesterday Show me the Money aired episode 32. BPP CEO Carl Lygo appeared on it. It is available online in the UK for the next week.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b012jgjm
Private Universities are being accepted into many markets. The Apollo Group (BPP owners) are very successful.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Burnley football College student promo video.
As Burnley FC have got themselves the support and funding to open up a college at their place of business, I thought I would add their promo video to attract students.
Good luck guys!
Good luck guys!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Those in favour... Please speak up!
Still waiting for the Green light for the project. I had no idea I could be this patient!
It is my hope that Tun Mahathir likes the idea and puts in on the Proton/Petronas table for discussion and financing.
It would be nice to think that my name would appear on the ensuing org chart.
I read on a blog (Lotusbuzz) that the old Group Lotus CEO is in hospital with a lung condition.
My only contact with him was by telephone. It was obvious that many people had spoken to him about me. Mostly in order to ensure that I was not hired!
One thing I would like to clear up. I do not have an axe to grind with anyone associated with the Hethel Engineering Centre. The previous head of engineering Dave Tait was instrumental in setting the centre up. I met the man once and shook his hand. He seemed to be very personable. End of story.
I don't intend to answer any other accusations or libelous statements. I do occasionally wonder what makes some people tick.
I'm sure that Tun Mahathir is his own Man and will see through the BullsDoody and make up his own mind.
It would be nice if those who see merit in this would speak up.
Once again for those of you who cannot envisage this, here is a link to the SkySports video on the Burnley football college... 'Why has nobody thought of it before?' -Brian Barwick FA Chief Executive 2005 - 2008
Formula1.com has an article on how a former F1 in schools student got a job at Red Bull F1 team. Adrian Newey is a patron of F1inschools. It reads like an adfomercial.
Here's the link: A dream realised - from F1 in Schools to Red Bull Racing
I read on the forums that Tony Fernandes was interested in buying Group Lotus at one point, pre Dany Bahar I imagine. I attended an ASLI Auto conference with Alex Yoong a couple of years ago. Alex told me he had met a Lotus Engineering Man on a plane who had suggested he do some work with Lotus Engineering Malaysia (Part of Group Lotus).
Alex now does Driver development for Team Lotus...
Here is his boss on CNN:
It is my hope that Tun Mahathir likes the idea and puts in on the Proton/Petronas table for discussion and financing.
It would be nice to think that my name would appear on the ensuing org chart.
I read on a blog (Lotusbuzz) that the old Group Lotus CEO is in hospital with a lung condition.
My only contact with him was by telephone. It was obvious that many people had spoken to him about me. Mostly in order to ensure that I was not hired!
One thing I would like to clear up. I do not have an axe to grind with anyone associated with the Hethel Engineering Centre. The previous head of engineering Dave Tait was instrumental in setting the centre up. I met the man once and shook his hand. He seemed to be very personable. End of story.
I don't intend to answer any other accusations or libelous statements. I do occasionally wonder what makes some people tick.
I'm sure that Tun Mahathir is his own Man and will see through the BullsDoody and make up his own mind.
It would be nice if those who see merit in this would speak up.
Once again for those of you who cannot envisage this, here is a link to the SkySports video on the Burnley football college... 'Why has nobody thought of it before?' -Brian Barwick FA Chief Executive 2005 - 2008
Formula1.com has an article on how a former F1 in schools student got a job at Red Bull F1 team. Adrian Newey is a patron of F1inschools. It reads like an adfomercial.
Here's the link: A dream realised - from F1 in Schools to Red Bull Racing
I read on the forums that Tony Fernandes was interested in buying Group Lotus at one point, pre Dany Bahar I imagine. I attended an ASLI Auto conference with Alex Yoong a couple of years ago. Alex told me he had met a Lotus Engineering Man on a plane who had suggested he do some work with Lotus Engineering Malaysia (Part of Group Lotus).
Alex now does Driver development for Team Lotus...
Here is his boss on CNN:
Monday, June 13, 2011
NAZA (Partners in Team Lotus) open Automotive college.
On the weekend, I emailed decision makers in Proton/Petronas and shared the following links:
http://bcove.me/4g0rrpsp SKYSports News
This video shows several high level people talk of their revolutionary Football College in Burnley.
It is worth viewing. I wish I could get like minded people to work with me.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13730531 BBC Audio Link
Maybe now that someone has actually done this, albeit in Football, some forward thinkers in Proton and Petronas will see the light.
The partners of Tony Fernandes are (NAZA) made some educational news too...
NAZA a car assembly and sales company in Malaysia, whose name you see emblazoned on the Team Lotus car are opening an Automotive college.
Here is the Bernama Link to the story.
Help, Naza To Jointly Establish Automotive College
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Help International Corporation Bhd and Naza Education Sdn Bhd have set up a joint venture company, Symphony Haven Sdn Bhd, to establish and operate a college that specialises in offering courses in automotive and transportation management.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia Friday, Help International Corporation said the focus would initially be in Malaysia with a view to expanding to Asean countries.
"The establishment of this automotive college is part of Help's diversification plans to offer technical and vocational training for the nation," it added.
http://bcove.me/4g0rrpsp SKYSports News
This video shows several high level people talk of their revolutionary Football College in Burnley.
It is worth viewing. I wish I could get like minded people to work with me.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-13730531 BBC Audio Link
Maybe now that someone has actually done this, albeit in Football, some forward thinkers in Proton and Petronas will see the light.
The partners of Tony Fernandes are (NAZA) made some educational news too...
NAZA a car assembly and sales company in Malaysia, whose name you see emblazoned on the Team Lotus car are opening an Automotive college.
Here is the Bernama Link to the story.
Help, Naza To Jointly Establish Automotive College
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Help International Corporation Bhd and Naza Education Sdn Bhd have set up a joint venture company, Symphony Haven Sdn Bhd, to establish and operate a college that specialises in offering courses in automotive and transportation management.
In a filing to Bursa Malaysia Friday, Help International Corporation said the focus would initially be in Malaysia with a view to expanding to Asean countries.
"The establishment of this automotive college is part of Help's diversification plans to offer technical and vocational training for the nation," it added.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Burnley University opens for business. If Football can do it... Why can't Motorsports?
UK university to offer only football business degrees -BBC Audio file link.
Today Sky sports (UK) showed an interview with Brian Barwick, the former FA chief asking him why no-one else has ever thought of this!
Sky Sports News Video link
He seemed to be quite proud that he and his partners were such ground breaking thinkers.
Burnley is charging £6000 per year for it's services. The degrees will be transferrable to other disciplines outside of football.
Sounds good to me!
Another site http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/ Has the following quote:
Brendan Flood, who sits on the board of directors at Burnley FC, is one of the chief investors in the new project, and he has put together a high profile board of advisors.
The non-executive board includes Brian Barwick, former chief executive of the Football Association, Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association, and Burnley fan and former Downing Street press advisor Alistair Campbell...
"Football involves more than just the game, off the pitch there is the media and marketing, supply chain management, logistics, business and finance and we want the UCFB graduates to leave with transferable skills that they could just as easily take to Mars or Deutsche Bank as a football club," Wilson (chief executive of UCFB) said.
The centre will offer three-year courses, accredited to a leading university:
BA (Hons) Football Business & Finance (three years)
BA (Hons) Football Business & Marketing (three years)
BA (Hons) Football Business & Media (three years)
Hopefully, one day I can get some high profile investors to join with me in a Motorsport University.
Obviously, I am hoping to combine physical campuses with online learning to target one million students.
Now that other people have started to do this maybe people will be less sceptical about the idea.
Time will tell. Enjoy the weekend.
Today Sky sports (UK) showed an interview with Brian Barwick, the former FA chief asking him why no-one else has ever thought of this!
Sky Sports News Video link
He seemed to be quite proud that he and his partners were such ground breaking thinkers.
Burnley is charging £6000 per year for it's services. The degrees will be transferrable to other disciplines outside of football.
Sounds good to me!
Another site http://www.freshbusinessthinking.com/ Has the following quote:
Brendan Flood, who sits on the board of directors at Burnley FC, is one of the chief investors in the new project, and he has put together a high profile board of advisors.
The non-executive board includes Brian Barwick, former chief executive of the Football Association, Gordon Taylor, chief executive of the Professional Footballers Association, and Burnley fan and former Downing Street press advisor Alistair Campbell...
"Football involves more than just the game, off the pitch there is the media and marketing, supply chain management, logistics, business and finance and we want the UCFB graduates to leave with transferable skills that they could just as easily take to Mars or Deutsche Bank as a football club," Wilson (chief executive of UCFB) said.
The centre will offer three-year courses, accredited to a leading university:
BA (Hons) Football Business & Finance (three years)
BA (Hons) Football Business & Marketing (three years)
BA (Hons) Football Business & Media (three years)
Hopefully, one day I can get some high profile investors to join with me in a Motorsport University.
Obviously, I am hoping to combine physical campuses with online learning to target one million students.
Now that other people have started to do this maybe people will be less sceptical about the idea.
Time will tell. Enjoy the weekend.
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