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The University of Liverpool together with its eLearning partner
K.I.T today announced the 1000th student to enrol on its innovative
online MBA and MSc programmes, less than two years since their launch.
Students from over 50 countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe, are
now actively studying in one of the only truly international masters
degree programmes. Over half of the students currently participating
in the programmes are based outside of the UK.
The MBA and MSc in technology programmes are taught entirely online
and have attracted high levels of interest from busy professionals
looking to combine work and study. Within the last year alone the
number of students enrolling has doubled from one quarter to the
next.
Professor Drummond Bone, Vice Chancellor of The University of Liverpool,
commented: “We have seen our online masters programmes really
take-off in a very short space of time and firmly believe that they
are among the most successful offered by any UK university.
He continued: “There is tremendous demand from professionals
for high-quality masters degrees with an international focus that
can be completed without interrupting an individual’s career
path.”
The programmes have received praise from students for the quality
of tuition offered and relevance of the content to their careers.
An indication of their popularity is that 87% of current students
would recommend the programme to a colleague¹.
“I was attracted by the flexibility and quality of the online
programmes offered by the University of Liverpool,“ said Ewen
Campbell, a UK student on the MBA programme. “I’ve be
considering working towards an MBA for some time, but knew that
traditional campus-based study simply wasn’t realistic given
work and family commitments. With an online degree I can study wherever
and whenever I want. I’ve been surprised at how easy I’ve
found integrating study time into my schedule.”
It takes a great deal of discipline to complete a masters degree
online, however students gain support from like-minded professionals
also completing the programmes. Students are required to interact
continuously with their fellow classmates, helping to provide a
sense of community, and encouraging them to succeed in their studies.
As classes consist of students from several different countries,
there is the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with professionals
from varying backgrounds from across the world.
Ultimately and perhaps most importantly those who study for the
online MBA or MSc will improve their knowledge and skills and enhance
their career prospects. Surveys have shown that those who complete
a managerial postgraduate qualification tend to experience a dramatic
increase in income as a result.
Shai Reshef, Chairman of K.I.T., the eLearning partner of the University
said: “In today’s increasingly uncertain world it has
become critical for professionals to develop a wide range of skills
and in-depth understanding of international business practices.
The online MBA and MSc in information technology programmes offered
by the University of Liverpool do exactly that.”
In addition, the programmes have a number of benefits for companies
looking for a flexible solution to increase and develop the skills
of their workforce. Course content has been developed in partnership
with industry experts and corporations to ensure that it is entirely
focused on providing the practical skills required in today’s
fast-paced business environment.
Currently, approximately 75% of students on the programmes are
funded by their employers. Among those companies that have opted
to make the programmes available to their employees are Motorola,
Philips, Cap Gemini, GlaxoSmithKline and EDS.
Qualified working adults from around the world can apply for the
programmes at www.kitcampus.com
About The University of Liverpool
Established in 1881, The University of Liverpool is an international
centre of excellence in teaching and research. In the course of
its history the University has been associated with no less than
eight Nobel Laureates and numerous research and academic achievements.
It has over 25,000 students and offers studies in variety of disciplines
including Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Law, and Medicine.
See also www.liv.ac.uk
About K.I.T. eLearning
K.I.T. eLearning, located in The Netherlands, provides online study
solutions specifically designed for active professionals. K.I.T.
partners with the University of Liverpool to deliver its Masters
of Business Administration and Masters of Science in Information
Technology programmes worldwide. The programmes, a result of 5 years
research into career knowledge needs, are in their second year of
operation. See also www.kitcampus.com
For further press information, please contact:
Nicola Garrett Claire Culshaw
Golin/Harris International Golin/Harris International
Direct tel: 0207 898 3427 Direct tel: 0207 898 3411
Email: ngarrett@golinharris.com Email: cculshaw@golinharris.com
¹Results from recent student satisfaction survey
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