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Massey aims for Asia learning top spot 100%
A New Zealand university aims to become the foremost provider of distance learning in the Asia Pacific region. Massey University has appointed Associate Professor Mark Brown as its new distance learning director.

Think tank calls for wider online learning 100%
An influential UK think tank has called for more universities to provide access to course materials through distance learning. In a paper written for the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), educational researcher Leo Pollack says Britain’s universities should be doing more to provide degree-level programmes online, to a wider audience.

Asia on brink of distance learning boom 100%
Asian economies are expected to thrive in the next year in spite of the expected global economic slowdown. Independent economic data provider Standard & Poor’s has forecast that GDP growth in India and China will be around 8.5 per cent.

Drexel offers online learning to hospital staff 100%
Drexel University Online, a subsidiary of the Philadelphia technical university, has begun providing special-rate distance learning services to Montgomery Hospital Medical Center, a 210-bed hospital serving the state’s central Montgomery County.

Attitudes to distance learning 100%
The Campaign for Learning has teamed up with professional services firm KPMG to explore attitudes to distance learning among providers and consumers. The survey, carried out with individual learners, providers of online learning and organisational users of e-Learning, found that employers may be underestimating how positive online learners are about their experiences.

Distance learners turn to sponsorship 100%
It may bring attractive cost benefits in the end, but there’s no denying that studying for an MBA is expensive. Traditionally, this has been one of the selling points for distance and online degrees, which tend to be far less costly – sometimes less than half the price of a full-time programme.

The future of e-learning in the UK 100%
E-learning has come a long way in Britain since the rise and untimely demise of the Government’s flagship online education project, UKeU. It was launched in 2000 with the aim of attracting overseas students to study online with UK universities, but despite £62m of public funding, the project was abandoned after it attracted just 900 students. A 2005 Government report into the fiasco found that the main causes of failure were that the project was driven by supply rather than demand, too ambitious and too narrow in focus, in terms of the style of learning on offer to students.

How online learning works 100%
You’ve already decided you want to give your career a shot in the arm – and that you’re going to do it by studying for a postgraduate qualification. You’ve chosen to continue working and get your degree via distance learning. Everything’s going to plan. But what exactly are you letting yourself in for when you enter the world of e-learning?

What is online learning? 100%
Online education, distance learning, e-learning. No matter what you call it, there is no doubt that technological and educational innovations in education over the last decade have opened up study to thousands of students, adult learners and professionals who may otherwise have missed out on opportunities for career advancement.

Distance Learning nurses walk into jobs 95%
Almost all of The Open University’s first nursing graduates in Northern Ireland have gone straight into employment as registered nurses.

Distance learning goes nuclear 80%
To help meet a growing demand for nuclear engineers, a group of universities has teamed up to sponsor online courses and swap information about the students taking them. The Big 12 Nuclear Engineering Consortium will start the online education effort this spring using an information sharing system called ExpanSIS, which has been developed by Kansas State University.

University pioneers online science experiments 80%
The Open University has developed an innovative way of enabling distance learners to participate in scientific experiments remotely. Interactive screen experiments (ISEs) use Flash technology to allow students to carry out a real experiment using a standard home computer and web browser.

College goes online to stem student exodus 80%
A decision to increase the minimum pay for agricultural workers under the age of 17 in Scotland has led to a college turning to distance education to stem a decline in student numbers.

Film degree for future Bollywood business stars 80%
Aspiring entrants to the Indian film business are to benefit from a two-year distance learning MBA. The new degree – the first of its kind in the country – is to be offered by Manipal University and Whistling Woods International, an institution set up by Indian film maker Subhash Ghai to teach skills in film, television and animation.

Course profile: Master of Music, Boston University 80%
Music education is a subject that seems strangely well suited to distance learning, given the often solitary nature of learning an instrument. One of the most prestigious online degrees in the field is offered by Boston University School of Music.

Online inclusion for remote Philippines communities 80%
One of the oldest universities in Asia is to continue using distance learning to improve access to higher education among remote indigenous peoples. The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines has announced it will carry on with a pilot project that began in 1999 to give students from the Aetas community a chance to improve their lives through learning.

Malaysia and UK join forces to offer healthcare courses 80%
sterskill College of Nursing and Health has launched a joint collaboration with Liverpool John Moores University in the UK to offer programmes at degree level. Masterskill and LJMU will jointly offer BSc (Hons) programmes in nursing, environmental health and health care management, which will give students at the college the option of doing more semesters in Malaysia before going to LJMU.

More interest in online MBAs as sponsorship dries up 80%
The Financial Times has published its latest ‘ranking of rankings’ of European Business Schools – and the research shows a surge in interest in distance learning. The new tables give a comprehensive snapshot of the best in business education throughout the continent, as they are based on five sets of school rankings published by the FT throughout the year.

Sloan reveals further growth in e-learning 80%
New research shows that learning online is proving an attractive option for more students than ever. The study by the Sloan Foundation, titled Online Nation: Five Years of Growth in Online Learning, is based on responses from more than 2,500 colleges and universities and aims to answer fundamental questions about the popularity of the online education sector and the challenges it faces.

Course profile: Masters in International Human Rights Law, University of Oxford. 80%
This is a part-time degree programme offered over two academic years. It involves several periods of distance learning via the internet as well as two summer sessions held at New College, Oxford.

Online learning – try before you buy 80%
Enrolling in a distance learning degree is a big commitment. To succeed, students must accept that studying in this way will have a significant impact on their lives, both financially and in terms of the time they have to devote to it.

Older learners returning to college 80%
Phyllis Turner is living proof that it’s never too late to return to education. Turner, a 94-year-old great-great-grandmother who left school at the age of 12, recently gained a master’s degree in medical science from the University of Adelaide in Australia. According to Guinness World Records, this makes her the world’s oldest recipient of an MSc.

Dementia Studies MSc/PGDip, University of Stirling 80%
Dementia is becoming a more common problem as life expectancy in the West lengthens. Now there’s a distance learning Masters degree for those wishing to specialise. Stirling’s Department of Applied Social Science’s course is the first online MSc in Dementia Studies in the UK.

Course profile: MSc in Environmental Design of Buildings, Welsh School of Architecture 80%
The Welsh School of Architecture has an outstanding reputation for architectural education and research. It was judged the top UK department of architecture in the 2001 Research Assessment Exercise, and consistently appears at the top of published rankings for teaching. Classes are small.

Scholarships aim to get more women into business school 80%
Students wishing to enrol for MBA degrees at Tanaka Business School at Imperial College in London can now take advantage of a range of new scholarships. Launched with the objective of attracting top female and international candidates to the school’s programmes, the scholarships are also a celebration of Imperial College’s centenary.

Wikis become learning tools 80%
Distance learners are perhaps more familiar with the wide range of virtual learning tools at their disposal than their peers at bricks and mortar universities. From virtual libraries, to open source coursework provided by the likes of the Open University and MIT, and internet resources such as Wikipedia, there is a wealth of material that can be used to back up course materials.

Dental and medical professionals learn online 80%
Among the more surprising recent developments in online learning has been the growth of distance training available to professionals who operate at the frontline of medical care, such as dentists and doctors.

MSc, Forest Industries Technology, Bangor University. 80%
Bangor’s relatively new MSc for those wishing to work in the Forestry industry is further proof of the surprising range of subjects that can be studied online. The efficient utilisation of forest resources requires an ever-widening range of academic and technological knowledge.

International cultures 80%
Distance learning knocks down business borders. The flexibility and cost benefits offered by learning online are helping to make enterprise and business education more globalised than ever.

E-learning on your Blackberry 80%
Business graduates and investment bankers are set to receive training on the move, thanks to a new development in e-learning: courses delivered to handheld email devices. According to The Times, Merrill Lynch is one of three investment banks that have signed up to use a system that will provide training and testing over Blackberries.

Alumni 80%
Going to business school gives you the opportunity not only to advance your management skills, but also to tap into an instant network of contacts who could stand you in good stead in the future. So it makes sense, when considering whether to study at a particular school, to look at the quality of its alumni scheme.

Demand surges for MBAs in India 80%
Surging economic growth in India is driving a huge increase in applications to UK business schools from the subcontinent. A recent report from Standard & Poors stated that the India has grown by an average of 8% a year over the last three years, making it the world’s second fastest growing economy.

MBA gender gap 80%
Women may have come along way in the workplace, but they still lag woefully behind men in terms of pay and promotion. According to the Equal Opportunities Commission, UK women working full-time earn 19% less than men and hold less than 10% of the top positions in FTSE 100 companies, the police, the judiciary and trade unions.

Environmental MBAs target business 80%
The most stark warning yet on climate change was sounded earlier this month with the publication of the Stern Report, commissioned by the UK government, which warned that global warming poses the greatest threat faced by mankind. But it was the economic price of ignoring the problem – £3.68 trillion worldwide each year – that grabbed headlines.

Distance learning perceptions 80%
The most common fallacy about employees who work from home is that they spend half their time making cups of tea and all their time in their pyjamas. A similar perception surrounds the distance learner, a new study shows.

New mums benefit from e-Learning 70%
Being a new mother is stressful enough. For women who want to continue or advance their career, being stuck at home with baby can mean a frustrating end to their ambitions. Online universities, one of the fastest growing sectors of post-secondary education, are providing women with an opportunity to further their education.

Future of learning 70%
Business and finance professionals from across the UK believe that online learning will form the single, largest part of their organisations’ future training delivery. Senior managers from organisations including Deloitte, BT and LloydsTSB took part in a live poll during ‘The Future of Learning’, an event sponsored by the online learning provider SkillSoft.

New students go mobile 55%
A US university says it will be the first school in the country to give iPhones and iPods to all new students. The 900 students who will start at the private Abilene Christian University in Texas later this year will be given the choice of an iPhone or an iPod Touch which can connect to the internet via wireless networks but does not function as a cellphone.

Online learning helps entrepreneurs in developing countries 55%
Wharton University has launched a distance learning initiative to help women entrepreneurs in developing countries. The school’s Aresty Institute for Executive Education has developed the programme as part of the ‘10,000 Women’ initiative from Goldman Sachs.

Course profile: Foundation degree in Fashion Marketing and Promotion, London College of Fashion. 55%
Students preparing for Graduate Fashion Week, to be held in London in June, are hoping a leading fashion label will snap them up. Those designers who are successful will be embarking on a career in the fourth largest fashion market in the world, worth more than £1bn annually.

How an online degree can impress recruiters 55%
MBA graduates in the US are entering the most competitive talent pool for years, according to research from the Graduate Management Admissions Council.

Online vs. Traditional Learning 55%
While considering PhD programs, you may want to look outside the “bricks and mortar” box to see if online options could meet your needs. Online higher education—meaning, courses in which the majority of content is delivered online and there are little to no on-campus requirements—has become an increasingly popular alternative to traditional face-to-face programs.

Course profile: Online Masters in Agriculture and Life Science, Virginia Tech College 55%
Agriculture and agribusiness seem unlikely subjects for online study. But many universities, particularly those situated outside major towns and cities, now offer qualifications covering the likes of agricultural engineering, agronomy, dairy science, agricultural education and animal science.

e-Learning continues to grow in UK 55%
The UK e-Learning market is growing at 18% a year, according to new research. A study commissioned by e-Learning company Epic shows steady growth and improving productivity in the industry.Researchers looked at 157 companies providing e-Learning product and services in the UK, and examined in detail the financial performance of 34 major e-Learning suppliers over a three-year period.

Coping with stress 55%
There’s no doubt that studying for a degree online is a huge undertaking that involves a great deal of hard work – particularly for students who opt to continue working while taking a part-time or distance degree. The rewards may be great, but the effort required is too.

Right blend for future e-learners 55%
Anyone looking into studying for a Masters degree by distance learning will sooner or later come across the term ‘blended learning’. It’s touted as the future of e-Learning by some experts – but what does it mean in practise for the students who use it? And where does that leave fully online programmes?

Learner support 55%
Any online degree course worth its salt offers students a number of resources for keeping touch with tutors and colleagues: email, discussion boards and even videoconferencing are among the most popular methods of encouraging interactivity.

Entrepreneur mums 55%
Raising a family and studying for an MBA used to be mutually exclusive. E-learning has gone a long way to change that, offering flexible learning options for the stay-home parent. Though there is still a gender gap in terms of pay and career expectations, more women than ever are interested in studying for a business degrees – a recent study found that the qualification appealed to 90% of women. Clearly, having children is no longer seen as a barrier to continuing a career, or even starting a new one.

Open University Open Source 55%
Sharing and receiving information electronically is the lifeblood of online education, as any distance learner knows. Now one of the world’s oldest and most respected providers of e-learning, the Open University, has made study materials and modules from many of its courses available to everyone, free of charge.

Demand still high for MBA graduates 50%
Every passing week brings more gloom for the US economy. But the latest snapshot of application trends from business schools finds that the demand for MBAs is still bullish. The latest Corporate Recruiters Survey from the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) found that 70 percent of recruiters worldwide are looking for new recruits with an MBA, compared with 64 percent last year.

Flexibility attracts students to online learning 50%
In the first comprehensive survey of consumer attitudes towards online education, Eduventures found that 77 per cent of prospective college students would consider enrolling in an online distance education programme. The study identified convenience, flexibility, affordability, and accelerated degree completion as the key factors that drive consumer interest in online programmes.

Online learning has role to play in emergencies 50%
Studying online already offers access to education to many sectors of society who otherwise would be excluded: people with disabilities, learners living in remote areas, those whose lives are simply too busy to allow them to attend university full-time.

E-learning boost in US Midwest 50%
More college students are taking online courses at college and universities in the US Midwest than ever before. According to a new report from the Sloan Consortium and the Midwestern Higher Education Compact (MHEC), 460,000 students in MHEC’s 11-member states took at least one online course in the autumn of 2005, which represents a one-year growth rate of 35 per cent – roughly in line with nationwide rises.

What type of learner are you? 50%
Online learning programmes come in all shapes and sizes. While some are conducted asynchronously and without human contact – where the student accesses course materials at his or her time of choosing - others offer regular seminars, videoconferencing and a greater degree of collaboration.

What makes a successful online student? 50%
A common misperception about online learning is that it is somehow “easier” than attending a traditional institution. Students can underestimate the time commitment and academic rigour involved in online learning. Without the right expectations, they can quickly feel overwhelmed. So what makes a successful online student?

Tips for e-learners 50%
If you have decided that you are ready to take an online course, there are a number of practical strategies you will have to adopt if you are to succeed.

‘Phenomenal’ growth in online education 50%
The largest study yet undertaken into online education has revealed ‘phenomenal’ growth in the sector, with a huge rise in the number of students opting for e-learning.

Cultural Leadership 50%
One of the UK’s leading business schools has launched a unique postgraduate programme that aims to create more female high-fliers in arts management.

Should you be in synch? 50%
The phrase ‘e-Learning’ conjures up the idea of a virtual classroom, with information and feedback zipping through the ether between tutor and class. This is only half the story. The way online courses are taught can be broken down into two distinct methods: synchronous and asynchronous. Though the jargon sounds complex, the concepts are very simple.

FBI embraces online learning 40%
Police Academy just went online. Northcentral University, a leader in online college degree programs and education, has partnered with the FBI National Academy alumni in the US to provide law enforcement professional with continuing education.

Online sports management degree launched 35%
Sport and business have never been more connected. In the US, baseball and football have long been professional concerns, and in recent years soccer and rugby in Europe and Asia have followed suit.

What makes a successful online learner? 35%
An academic study has given a valuable insight into the traits that make for a successful distance learner. Shawna Strickland, clinical assistant professor at the University of Missouri Columbia School of Health Professions, studied the demographics and personality types of distance learners.

First students graduate from online ‘green’ MBA 35%
Green Mountain College is celebrating its first class of graduates from the online masters degree programme in sustainable business. The Vermont school’s MBA was the first accredited distance education programme in the US to have the concept of sustainable business at its heart.

Online university boosts free course programme 35%
Ten more units of courseware have been added to the Open University of Hong Kong’s suite of free courseware.

Courses for horses 35%
Watching Black Beauty and asking for a pony each Christmas is as close as many people get to working with or owning a horse. But for those who want to make a career in the equine industry, the opportunities are huge.

Postgraduate Certificate in Conflict Resolution Skills, Coventry University 35%
There’s a small but growing trend of academic studies of conflict resolution – no doubt mirroring an increase in dug-in conflict situations across the globe.

Course profile: MA Islamic Studies, University of Wales at Lampeter 35%
The MA Islamic Studies is appropriate for all those seeking to further their knowledge in the multidisciplinary academic fields associated with the study of Islam.

Course profile: Diploma and MSc Forensic Computing and Cybercrime Investigation, University College Dublin. 35%
Cybercrime is on the rise across the globe. In the US last year fraud conducted via the internet rose by 20 per cent, according to the Federal Internet Crime Complaint Center. Last year there were almost 80,000 cases of reported identity fraud in the UK, according to figures compiled by Cifas, a national fraud prevention service.

Discipline ‘biggest obstacle to success’ 35%
When it comes to studying, the solitary nature of taking a degree online requires discipline almost as much as academic capability. The importance of self-motivation has been highlighted by the recent report into online learning from The Sloan Foundation.

Is one better than two? 35%
The Forbes ranking is eagerly awaited both by business schools and graduates choosing which programmes to apply to. It looks at the net long-term value of an MBA programme for alumni five years after graduation – in other words, whether the (sometimes enormous) financial outlay involved in studying for a management degree reaps the post-graduation rewards of a corking salary and mouth-watering perks.

Finding the Right Fit 35%
When it comes to the doctoral experience that’s right for you, not all programs are created equal. Once you determine what you want to study, a number of factors will affect the schools to which you decide to apply.

Nuts & Bolts: Hands-On Advice 35%
In addition to what you want to study and the characteristics of the various departments to which you’re applying there are a number of other considerations to take into account when deciding to pursue a doctorate.

What accreditation? 35%
Not all degrees are equal. Aside from differing standards in teaching in online learning, there are many different levels of accreditation. Once you’ve earned a certificate or degree, your options depend to a large extent on what kind of accreditation your school was granted.

Kentucky offers online fire safety degree 35%
It may seem unlikely, but firefighting has joined the ever-widening range of disciplines being taught to students via distance learning. Eastern Kentucky University has turned to online learning to deliver its expertise in fire and safety education to students around the country via its Bachelor of Science in Fire and Safety Engineering Technology degree

Paying for your PhD 35%
Don’t let cost keep you from applying to the school of your dreams. Many doctorates are partially funded by the university. An expensive school may be able to offer more money in the form of scholarships or assistantships than a less expensive program can, so that your costs are equal or even less.

Google tops graduate employer wish-list 35%
It’s the most popular starting point when searching for anything on the internet, Now Google is the most popular end result of management graduates’ search for employment. According to a new survey of students, the US search engine company has eclipsed McKinsey as the most desirable company to work for.

Course profile: eLLM (Masters in Law), University of Staffordshire 35%
Staffordshire’s online LLM offers an advanced knowledge of Legal Theory, Law and Legal Practice, with the intention of encouraging the development in students of a sophisticated and critically informed approach to the issues that inform these disciplines. It is supported by established LLM programmes already offered in the UK and in Malaysia.

Best online programmes for entrepreneurs 35%
Britain is still a nation of budding entrepreneurs, despite economic troubles in the US. London Business School’s Global Entrepreneurship Monitor, the largest single study of its kind in the world, has found that although entrepreneurial activity declined substantially in other G8 countries, in the UK the decline was statistically insignificant 0.4 per cent (from 6.2 per cent to 5.8 per cent). This is compared to bigger drops in the US, Canada, France and Germany.

African students get access to MBA programmes 35%
Distance learning has failed to make much of an impact in Africa. Generally online education is hampered in the region by insufficient internet bandwidth, caused by high costs and lack of digital circuits. This results in slow connections throughout the continent when compared with developed countries.

How to evaluate online programmes 35%
Online learning is coming of age. Enrolment in US distance learning programmes increased from 1.98m in 2003 to 2.35m a year later, a growth rate more than 10 times that predicted by the National Center for Education Statistics for the general post-secondary student population.

Right time to return to education? 35%
An estimated 1.5 million students were enrolled in online college courses in the US in 2006. Many of these learners are adults returning to education, attracted by the flexibility and cost benefits of online education.

Is there a quality gap with online degrees? 35%
One of the problems the online education sector has suffered in the past is how its programmes are perceived in terms of quality, particularly by recruiters. The raft of innovations now available means that e-learning tools make distance learning a viable – and for some a preferable – alternative to more traditional face-to-face, classroom-based learning.

Virtual teamworking 35%
One of the main criticisms levelled at online and distance learning MBAs is that students can’t learn ‘soft skills’ such as teamwork as effectively as they would in a full-time, face-to-face degree.

Military in Iraq soldier on with studies 35%
One of the key advantages of fully online degree courses is the access to education they provide to people who want to study but can’t – in particular, stay-at-home mothers, people with physical disabilities and those who live in remote areas. But another group is benefiting from e-Learning – military personnel deployed overseas.

Coming to a lecture near you - podcasting 35%
Online learning programmes already make extensive use of cutting-edge technology. Whether it is the software platform that underpins virtual universities, multimedia collaborative software, videoconferencing or use of the internet and email, technological advances have been taken rapidly on board by learning institutions and used to deliver teaching programmes.

MBAs without borders 35%
Most business school graduates beat a path to the worlds of management consultancy and investment banking. But where do you go if you want to use your business skills outside the corporate sphere – in the voluntary sector, for example?

Green MBAs 35%
Rising corporate interest in the environment and sustainability issues is being reflected in the numbers of business schools offering MBA programmes that cover this subject area.

MBA tours 35%
Researching which business school to apply to can take up a lot of time and effort, particularly if you want to physically visit the institutions you are interested in – which is important even if you’re thinking of taking an online or distance learning degree.

How online learners can cut costs 25%
Many adults in full-time work, as well as mothers who wish to return to employment, are drawn to online education by the fact that is generally works out to be less expensive than taking a full-time programme.

Rise in ‘quality’ online degrees 25%
The Online University Consortium (OUC) has reported a substantial increase in the number of quality programmes on offer since it was founded over four years ago. The OUC, an independent organisation that aims to help adult learners and corporations identify the best online degree programmes, has noted a steady rise in the standards expected by both students and institutions. It says there are almost 25 per cent more quality courses on offer now than there were in 2004.

The truth about part-time study 25%
Studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification is a proven way to further a career and increase earnings over a lifetime. But for many people, life gets in the way of achieving this ambition. Obstacles to further education such as family commitments and lack of funding mean they often have to postpone study until later in life, or indefinitely.

What should I look for in a management course? 25%
The MBA is the world’s most popular business qualification. That popularity means there is a huge array of courses to choose from, all offering a range of specialities, options for study and varying reputations. The choice can be bewildering.

Accreditation 25%
For your doctoral degree to be recognized by employers and universities, and for your credits to be transferable to another accredited institution, accreditation is virtually a necessity.

Application Process 25%
There are a lot of moving parts in the application process. For campus-based programs, allow one-and-a-half to two years before the program starts for the entire process. For a program that begins in the fall, the application deadline will likely be sometime between December and February. If a school has a rolling admissions policy,then apply as early as possible.

Academic Requirements 25%
Before you begin the application process, make sure you have the appropriate academic prerequisites. If a school’s literature isn’t sufficient to give you an idea of the standards for admission (often the median GPAs and test scores of typical students are higher than the minimums listed), you can contact the department directly.

Why Earn a PhD? 25%
Perhaps you’ve considered the benefits of earning a PhD, but are daunted by the investment of time, energy, and money required. You wonder if the doctorate would really be worth it. To help you make a decision, consider these ways a PhD can make a difference in your life:

Protecting your online profile 25%
Stacy Snyder couldn’t have foreseen the consequences of dressing up as a pirate. But, in an increasingly digitised world, where people are more willing than ever to share details of their personal life on the internet, her story is an object lesson in how important it is to carefully manage how others view your online persona.

Public v Private, which to choose? 25%
Trying to choose a university to study at is hard enough as it is. In researching which programme is the best fit for you, there are considerations of cost and academic standards. For distance learners, there are also questions of how the institution is perceived and the method of delivery.

Walden award 25%
Walden University has been recognised for best practices in online student services by The Center for Transforming Student Services. Walden’s signature online concierge service, which offers personalised support for students from the time of enrolment until graduation, was highlighted as a model for other institutions to emulate.

Japan education goes online 25%
It seems hard to believe that a country such as Japan lags so far behind other countries in the rolling out of online education. But the country’s very first internet-based university opened its virtual doors at the beginning of April, offering degrees to older students in a country whose model of lifetime company jobs is changing.

Making the most of your time 25%
Whatever course you’re studying online, the greater emphasis on self-discipline means that you’re going to have to master one aspect of your life extremely carefully – your time.

Funding your course 25%
Once you’ve decided on where to do your course, your attention will turn very quickly to financing it. There are four main options: persuading your employer to sponsor you; taking out a personal loan or remortaging; borrowing money from a government loan scheme and winning a scholarship.

University results:

Walden University 100%
Founded in 1970, Walden University is the leading provider
of quality higher education at a distance. With students

The University of Liverpool 75%
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is
internationally recognised for excellence in teaching,

Universidad de las Americas, Ecuador 50%
www.uamericas.edu.ec Universidad de las Americas, based in
Santiago, Chile, was established in 1988. The fully

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas 50%
www.upc.edu.pe Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas
(UPC) is one of the most prestigious private post-secondary

Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología (ULACIT) 50%
www.ulacit.ac.pa Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y
Tecnología (ULACIT) was founded in 1991 and is

Universidad Interamericana de Panama 50%
www.uip.edu.pa Established in 1992, Universidad
Interamericana de Panama (UIP) programs are developed to

Institut Français de Gestion (IFG) 50%
www.ifgcnof.com In November 2004, IFG joined Laureate's
international network in Europe, Laureate's first entry in

Program results:

Ph.D. in Human Services 100%
With a Ph.D. in Human Services, you'll be recognized as an
expert in public service settings. This reasearch-intensive

Ph.D. in Health Services 100%
The Ph.D. in Health Services online degree program prepares
you to serve at the forefront of the health services in the

Ph.D. in Education 100%
The Ph.D. in Education online degree program produces
leaders who can address the nation's most pressing

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) 75%
By understanding the unique factors influencing public
health, you’ll be able to use your increased knowledge

M.S. in Mental Health Counseling 75%
Through a mix of research, practical application, and
coursework, Walden’s M.S. in Mental Health Counseling

M.S. in Psychology 75%
With a graduate degree in psychology, you’ll learn to
think critically about psychological theory and conduct

Ph.D. in Psychology 75%
Making a positive impact within your community, organization
and profession requires an ability to integrate theories,

M.S. in Education 75%
The M.S. in Education online degree program is designed to
enhance your skills, improve your students' achievement and

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) 75%
As a Doctor of Education, you will broaden your sphere of
influence so that you can shape the future of education in

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) 75%
Improving your community requires knowledge, confidence and
out-of-the-box thinking. Access an international community

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration 75%
For effective policy-making, service delivery and resource
management, you need a grounding in scientific inquiry and

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 75%
Advancing your business management career in today's
organizations requires a solid grounding in the fundamentals

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences 75%
This business management program uses applied-research to
prepare you to be the go-to expert in your area. This online

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 75%
Walden’s online M.B.A. program provides a solid
grounding in leading-edge management, economics, and