Welcome from the Director
Welcome to SMART — the School of Murtaza Academic Research & Training. I founded this institution because high-quality, research-informed higher education should be accessible to everyone who wants it — not just those who can attend traditional universities or rearrange their professional lives around fixed schedules.
I have spent more than fifteen years in UK and international higher education — as a lecturer, module leader, head of department, and researcher. SMART is my commitment to making that difference available more widely. Every programme at SMART reflects my genuine scholarly and professional expertise.
Masum Murtaza, FHEA PGCHE MCMI CMBE — Founder & Director, SMART
About the Institution
SMART — the School of Murtaza Academic Research & Training — is a UK-registered higher education institution based in Sheffield. Registered with Companies House, listed on UKRLP, and registered with the ICO, we operate in accordance with UK educational governance frameworks and professional standards.
- UK-registered educational institution (England & Wales)
- UKRLP listed — UK Register of Learning Providers
- ICO registered — Information Commissioner's Office
- Led by FHEA-credentialed academic with PGCHE, MCMI, and CMBE designations
- Active delivery partner with UK universities through Fairfield School of Business
- Research-active — ORCID 0000-0001-9851-4277
- Based in Sheffield, delivering globally via online platform
Our Programmes
SMART currently offers five accredited programmes delivered 100% online through smart.masummurtaza.com/learn. All are self-paced, free to enrol, and lead to a SMART Certificate of Completion on passing the 70% threshold assessment.
Six modules: Organisational Behaviour, Strategic Management, Financial Management, Marketing, HRM, Entrepreneurship.
Full Programme Details →Leadership theory, emotional intelligence, organisational culture, team dynamics, change management.
Full Programme Details →SEO, social media, email, analytics, PPC advertising, and consumer behaviour online.
Full Programme Details →Research philosophy, design, quantitative methods, SEM, SPSS, qualitative approaches.
Full Programme Details →Academic writing, report structure, critical argumentation, presentations, professional digital communication.
Full Programme Details →Fees & Enrolment
All SMART programmes are currently free to enrol. There are no application fees, tuition fees, or hidden charges. Create a free account on the student portal, self-enrol on your chosen programme, and begin studying immediately.
- Zero cost to enrol on any programme
- No application process — immediate self-enrolment
- No intake dates — start any time
- Certificates available immediately on successful completion
How to Apply
- Step 1: Go to smart.masummurtaza.com/login/signup.php and create your free student account.
- Step 2: Browse the catalogue at smart.masummurtaza.com/course/index.php and click Enrol on your chosen programme.
- Step 3: Begin studying immediately at your own pace and complete the final assessment when you are ready.
Questions? Contact us at smart@masummurtaza.com
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