MALIBU, Calif. and LANHAM, Md., Dec. 8,
2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pepperdine Graziadio
Business School announced the launch of its first two
intensive online training programs in financial technology
(fintech) and digital marketing in partnership with 2U,
Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU), a global leader in education technology.
Geared toward adult learners and working professionals, the
Pepperdine Graziadio FinTech Boot Camp and Pepperdine Graziadio
Digital Marketing Boot Camp will teach students the technical
skills critical to landing highly-competitive tech roles in the
financial and marketing sectors.
Both part-time online programs begin in April 2021. Enrollment for the 24-week Pepperdine
Graziadio FinTech Boot Camp is now open at
bootcamps.pepperdine.edu/fintech/, and enrollment for the 18-week
Pepperdine Graziadio Digital Marketing Boot Camp is open at
bootcamps.pepperdine.edu/digitalmarketing/.
"Since the launch of our partnership in 2017, 2U and Pepperdine
Graziadio have developed a strong track record of delivering
high-quality online degree programs—and through this expanded
partnership, we can now meet the growing demand from adult learners
for intensive, market-relevant programs that teach the skills most
sought after by the modern employer," said Deryck van Rensburg, dean of Pepperdine
Graziadio Business School. "The Pepperdine Graziadio Fintech and
Digital Marketing Boot Camps will provide working professionals in
Southern California with an
industry-aligned education that provides the necessary tools to
succeed in cutting-edge industries, from Python and machine
learning, to SEO and digital advertising."
Three Southern California
counties have ranked among the nation's top hubs for tech talent,
according to a CBRE report. And a recent survey by the
Consumer Technology Association found both large and small
companies in the U.S. are seeking more employees with technical
skills, despite the workforce disruption resulting from the
pandemic.
"COVID-19 has accelerated the rise of the digital economy and
transformed how consumers interact with businesses across every
industry," said Andrew Hermalyn, 2U
president of global partnerships. "We are excited to expand our
partnership with Pepperdine Graziadio and help equip adult learners
in Southern California with
essential, in-demand skills necessary to advance their careers in
today's workplace."
Participants in the Pepperdine Graziadio FinTech Boot Camp will
learn how to use cutting-edge tools and technologies in the
financial services sector, including but not limited to programming
languages Python and Solidity, financial libraries, machine
learning algorithms, Ethereum system software, and blockchain.
Participants in the Pepperdine Graziadio Digital Marketing Boot
Camp will learn in-demand digital marketing skills, including but
not limited to marketing strategy and campaign development, user
acquisition, digital advertising, content marketing, retention
strategy, SEO, and optimization.
Both boot camps are powered by 2U, Inc. brand Trilogy Education
and will be offered through a dynamic virtual classroom experience,
including live instruction with industry professionals, webinars
with employers, and asynchronous coursework with tutoring
assistance. Participants will benefit from a wide range of
career-planning services, including access to trained coaches and
recruiters, recruiting assistance, portfolio reviews, and employer
events. Graduates will receive a Certificate of Completion from the
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School at the end of the
program.
Pepperdine University has partnered
with 2U since 2017 to offer a variety of online master's degree
programs in business, law, and psychology. These are the
university's first boot camp programs in partnership with
2U.
Apply Now
To learn more about the Pepperdine Graziadio
FinTech Boot Camp, visit bootcamps.pepperdine.edu/fintech/. You can
apply online or by calling 310-361-2680.
To learn more about the Pepperdine Graziadio Digital Marketing
Boot Camp, visit bootcamps.pepperdine.edu/digitalmarketing/. You
can apply online or by calling 310-361-2680.
About Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Founded in
1969, the Graziadio Business School is anchored in the core values
of integrity and innovation, and is dedicated to developing Best
for the World leaders that drive meaningful, positive change in
their global organizations and communities. We offer a wide
continuum of full-time and part-time MBA programs, as well as
executive doctorate, master's, bachelor's, and joint degree
programs online and across five California campuses, including Malibu and Silicon Beach.
About 2U, Inc.
Eliminating the back row in higher
education is not just a metaphor—it's our mission. For more than a
decade, 2U, Inc., a global leader in education technology, has been
a trusted partner and brand steward of great universities. We
build, deliver, and support more than 475 digital and in-person
educational offerings, including undergraduate and graduate
degrees, professional certificates, Trilogy-powered boot camps, and
GetSmarter short courses. Together with our partners, 2U has
positively transformed the lives of more than 275,000 students and
lifelong learners. To learn more, visit 2U.com. #NoBackRow
Media Contacts
Pepperdine Graziadio Business School
Name:
Hillary Doran
Email: Hillary.doran@pepperdine.edu
2U, Inc.
Name: Krista
Celentano
Email: media@2u.com
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