[Chapter-delegates] Fwd: [SPAM] ISOC Collaboration Opportunity – Distance Learning MSc

[babu at isoc.org.np]

Yes, certainly it is marketing.  If the email is collected in bulk, it is serious. 


Sent from my iPhone

> On Nov 21, 2015, at 7:02 AM, Winthrop Yu <w.yu at gmx.net> wrote:
> 
>  Well, it's certainly not "collaboration". It's marketing. So yes, in my book it's spam.
> 
> WYn
> [wonders where they're harvesting email addys from]
> 
> 
> 
>> On 11/21/2015 9:14 AM, babu at isoc.org.np wrote:
>> Yes, Win
>> We also received the mail. Is it a spam ?
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Nov 21, 2015, at 4:07 AM, Winthrop Yu <w.yu at gmx.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>>  Has anyone else received similar (so called) "ISOC Collaboration Opportunity" emails recently? ...
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>>> Subject: ISOC Collaboration Opportunity – Distance Learning MSc
>>> Date:    Fri, 20 Nov 2015 15:32:27 +0000
>>> From:    Richard Heeks <richard.heeks at manchester.ac.uk>
>>> To:    w.yu at gmx.net <w.yu at gmx.net>
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Dear Sir/Madam
>>> 
>>> I write to introduce a distance learning opportunity for study of a master’s
>>> course in Management and Information Systems with The University of Manchester.
>>> I would like to invite your ISOC Chapter to enter a collaboration agreement in
>>> relation to our distance learning MSc programme.
>>> 
>>> Starting in February each year, our *MSc in Management & Information Systems*
>>> develops the "hybrid" mix of management and information systems skills that are
>>> essential to the successful and strategic application of ICTs. The course is
>>> ideal for those interested in leading the successful development and
>>> implementation of new information systems within their organisations. Visit our
>>> website for full course details: _http://bit.ly/ManMISDL_
>>> 
>>> For interested members of your Chapter, we would be happy to enter an MoU to
>>> offer a *10% discount* on current fees for cohorts of five or more students, and a *15% discount* for cohorts of ten or more students. Please share with your members; this year’s application deadline is 15^th Jan 2016.
>>> 
>>> For any further details, or to arrange a Skype or telephone conversation, please send me an email: _richard.heeks at manchester.ac.uk_
>>> <mailto:richard.heeks at manchester.ac.uk>.
>>> 
>>> With thanks
>>> Richard Heeks
>>> Director
>>> Centre for Development Informatics
>>> University of Manchester, UK
>>> _http://www.cdi.manchester.ac.uk_
>>> 
>>> _______________________________________________
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