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Environmental MBAs target business 100%
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.

New students go mobile 70%
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.

First students graduate from online ‘green’ MBA 70%
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.

Course profile: MSc in Environmental Design of Buildings, Welsh School of Architecture 70%
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.

Green MBAs 70%
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.

Course profile: Science and the public, University of Buffalo 35%
Scientific breakthroughs come thick and fast these days. As new developments across the scientific spectrum from medical research to climatology are made, ethical issues arise and public debate begins.

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.

Online inclusion for remote Philippines communities 35%
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 35%
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.

Asia on brink of distance learning boom 35%
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.

How an online degree can impress recruiters 35%
MBA graduates in the US are entering the most competitive talent pool for years, according to research from the Graduate Management Admissions Council.

What should I look for in a management course? 35%
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.

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.

Course profile: Online Masters in Agriculture and Life Science, Virginia Tech College 35%
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.

Walden award 35%
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.

Online education aids army managers 35%
In 2003 Newcastle Business School at Northumbria University joined forces with the British Army to offer soldiers from the rank of corporal upwards and officers the chance to study an online programme that helps them become more effective in the current role and ultimately prepare them for life on Civvy Street.

MBA pays off, GMAC finds 35%
Students who enrol in an online MBA degree programme to advance their career are making a wise investment that pays off in many ways. Graduates of MBA programmes who were surveyed by the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) at the end of 2006 indicated that they had received job offers with an average annual salary close to $100,000.

E-learning boost in US Midwest 35%
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.

Taking part in online discussions 35%
A major part of any online degree course, whether graduate or postgraduate, synchronous or asynchronous, is the discussion forum. Internet technology and faster connections mean that forums, along with live chat and email, are the main methods by which students communicate with each other and tutors.

MSc, Forest Industries Technology, Bangor University. 35%
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.

Non-profit sector booming for graduates 35%
There has never been a better time than the present for business graduates looking to move into the non-profit sector. According to the Independent Sector, a coalition of corporations, foundations, and private voluntary organisations that works to strengthen America's non-profit companies, the sector has grown to more than 1.2 million organisations with over $664 billion in revenues during the last decade.

What type of learner are you? 35%
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? 35%
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?

The future of e-learning in the UK 35%
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.

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?

Entrepreneur mums 35%
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.

How online learning works 35%
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? 35%
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.

University results:

The University of Liverpool 100%
Founded in 1881, the University of Liverpool is
internationally recognised for excellence in teaching,

Universidad de las Americas, Ecuador 70%
www.uamericas.edu.ec Universidad de las Americas, based in
Santiago, Chile, was established in 1988. The fully

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas 70%
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) 70%
www.ulacit.ac.pa Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y
Tecnología (ULACIT) was founded in 1991 and is

Universidad Interamericana de Panama 70%
www.uip.edu.pa Established in 1992, Universidad
Interamericana de Panama (UIP) programs are developed to

Institut Français de Gestion (IFG) 70%
www.ifgcnof.com In November 2004, IFG joined Laureate's
international network in Europe, Laureate's first entry in

Walden University 70%
Founded in 1970, Walden University is the leading provider
of quality higher education at a distance. With students

Program results:

MSc in Information Systems Management 100%
The overall aim of our Master of Science in Information
Systems Management (MSc in ISM) programme is to give you the

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) 100%
The Liverpool MBA programme offers a comprehensive
education and postgraduate qualification in all aspects of

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) 100%
The MPH programme gives you a thorough understanding of
all the main disciplines of public health, providing a

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

Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) 100%
By understanding the unique factors influencing public
health, you’ll be able to use your increased knowledge

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

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A.) 100%
Improving your community requires knowledge, confidence and
out-of-the-box thinking. Access an international community

Ph.D. in Public Policy and Administration 100%
For effective policy-making, service delivery and resource
management, you need a grounding in scientific inquiry and

Ph.D. in Applied Management and Decision Sciences 100%
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.) 100%
Walden’s online M.B.A. program provides a solid
grounding in leading-edge management, economics, and