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Online inclusion for remote Philippines communities 100%
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.

Course profile: Masters in International Human Rights Law, University of Oxford. 40%
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.

Downturn ups stakes for MBA applicants 30%
The US economy may not yet be officially in recession, but it’s fair to say that things aren’t looking good. Along with a drop off in business for bespoke tailors near financial centres, rising MBA applications are an anecdotal early sign of economic woe. True to form, more people are seeking refuge in an MBA.

Course profile: Science and the public, University of Buffalo 30%
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? 30%
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 30%
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.

Future counsellors learn online 30%
A new master’s programme aims to widen access to students who wish to train as rehabilitation counsellors. The University of Buffalo programme is the first counselling course at the university to be offered completely online, allowing the school to target non-traditional students throughout the state, country and the world.

Online university boosts free course programme 30%
Ten more units of courseware have been added to the Open University of Hong Kong’s suite of free courseware.

Courses for horses 30%
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.

Course profile: MA Islamic Studies, University of Wales at Lampeter 30%
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.

Asia on brink of distance learning boom 30%
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.

Discipline ‘biggest obstacle to success’ 30%
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.

Sloan reveals further growth in e-learning 30%
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.

Online learning – try before you buy 30%
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.

The truth about part-time study 30%
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.

Older learners returning to college 30%
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.

How I did it: Tanisha Harding, Master of Public Health, Walden University 30%
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 because of work commitments.

Applying to business school - how to make your application stand out. 30%
If you want to get into your first choice business school, it’s crucial that you know what not to do when you’re applying. But it’s equally important that you are aware of what makes a really good application:

Applying to business school – what not to do 30%
Getting into a good MBA programme can be tough. As well as filling out lengthy application forms, you’re expected to provide fantastic references and come up with a dazzling personal statement.

How an online degree can impress recruiters 30%
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 30%
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.

Why Earn a PhD? 30%
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:

Dementia Studies MSc/PGDip, University of Stirling 30%
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.

Protecting your online profile 30%
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.

Course profile: Online Masters in Agriculture and Life Science, Virginia Tech College 30%
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.

What accreditation? 30%
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.

GMAT scholarships 30%
Applying for the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT), which is required by many business school admissions offices, is a costly and time-consuming process. Now potential management students across the world are being offered the chance to compete for a scholarship that offers not only money towards applying for the test, but also invaluable advice on how to pass it.

e-Learning continues to grow in UK 30%
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.

Online education aids army managers 30%
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.

Japan education goes online 30%
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.

Online learning has role to play in emergencies 30%
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.

MBA pays off, GMAC finds 30%
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.

Wikis become learning tools 30%
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.

Best online programmes for entrepreneurs 30%
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.

Taking part in online discussions 30%
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.

Is there a quality gap with online degrees? 30%
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.

Broadening your social network 30%
One of the most important added extras offered by taking a business degree is the opportunity to form an instant network of fellow professionals across a range of professions. The key is to keep those connections live once school is over.

MSc, Forest Industries Technology, Bangor University. 30%
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.

Making the most of your time 30%
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.

Coping with stress 30%
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.

Non-profit sector booming for graduates 30%
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? 30%
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.

Right blend for future e-learners 30%
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?

Military in Iraq soldier on with studies 30%
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 30%
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.

Tips for e-learners 30%
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.

International cultures 30%
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.

How to market yourself 30%
Aleksey Vayner is now infamous as the Yale graduate who made a video CV to support his application for a job at UBS, the investment bank. Titled ‘Impossible Is Nothing’, the video features the hyper-confident Vayner expounding on his personal philosophies on personal development, success, and recounting his many, many triumphs in the realm of sport, personal fitness and Latin dance.

MBAs without borders 30%
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?

Sports management. 30%
The once parallel worlds of sport and business have converged in recent years, and as sports such as rugby and football have become increasingly professionalised they have been transformed into large-scale – and often high-risk – business concerns.

Magazine offers MBA 30%
Newsweek magazine has teamed up with Kaplan University to offer an online business degree that uses current affairs as part of its core curriculum.

‘Phenomenal’ growth in online education 30%
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 30%
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.

Environmental MBAs target business 30%
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.

Should you be in synch? 30%
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.

What is online learning? 30%
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:

Universidad de las Americas, Ecuador 100%
www.uamericas.edu.ec Universidad de las Americas, based in
Santiago, Chile, was established in 1988. The fully

Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas 100%
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) 100%
www.ulacit.ac.pa Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y
Tecnología (ULACIT) was founded in 1991 and is

Universidad Interamericana de Panama 100%
www.uip.edu.pa Established in 1992, Universidad
Interamericana de Panama (UIP) programs are developed to

Institut Français de Gestion (IFG) 100%
www.ifgcnof.com In November 2004, IFG joined Laureate's
international network in Europe, Laureate's first entry in

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

Walden University 100%
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

M.S. in Psychology 100%
With a graduate degree in psychology, you’ll learn to
think critically about psychological theory and conduct

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