100 % online postgraduate degree programmes
Inspiring you to discover what s next
Contents Welcome to the University of Roehampton, London Online 4 Rich heritage 5 Successful partnership 6 Accreditation 6 The Roehampton Online experience 7 What can you expect? 8 Expert Faculty 8 Who is studying with Roehampton Online? 9 Programmes 10 Master of Business Administration (MBA) 11 MSc in Project Management 12 MSc in Information Systems Management 13 Online learning at an accessible price 14 Discover what s next! 15
4 Welcome to the University of Roehampton, London Online The Roehampton Online programmes have been specially designed and tailored to allow people to fit part-time study into a busy work life. The opportunity to study within a network of students from different parts of the world is an incredibly rich and inspirational experience, one that will prepare and empower our students to be successful in their chosen careers. I invite you to be part of this success story. Professor Paul O Prey Vice-Chancellor, University of Roehampton
5 Rich heritage The University of Roehampton has been providing education through its four colleges for over 170 years. Set on a beautiful campus in the vibrant capital city of London, the University has a rich heritage of progressive thinking and student diversity attracting students from over 130 countries. The University is committed to a strong research culture. It also prides itself on the quality of its teaching and on being very international and accessible.
6 Successful partnership Today, in addition to its on-campus programmes, the University offers 100% online MBA and master s degree programmes. This is made possible through an exciting partnership with Laureate Online Education, part of Laureate International Universities, a trusted global leader in providing access to high quality, innovative institutions of higher education. Roehampton assures academic quality and also awards the final degrees while Laureate e-learning experts with more than 10 years experience have developed a rich online learning experience and will support you every step of the way. Accreditation Study online for a UK-accredited master s degree. All degrees including the online degrees awarded by the University of Roehampton meet or exceed all UK academic quality standards as defined by The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. See www.qaa.ac.uk
7 The Roehampton Online experience Enjoy a powerful learning experience whether you choose to study with Roehampton Online for an MBA, an MSc in Project Management or an MSc in Information Systems Management. (See pages 11 13 for details). Our online environment offers you the benefits of an interactive classroom combined with the networking and community building features of social media. You won t be studying alone; you will be part of the University s online community.
8 What can you expect? Personal support from enquiry through to graduation there will always be someone you can talk to, from our support staff to Faculty and fellow students A unique way of connecting Inspirenet is your social gateway to the online campus, connecting you to students, faculty and staff in the Roehampton Online community University life one click away - with a single sign-on to Inspirenet, you will be able to access all aspects of student life, including your classroom A user friendly learning platform enjoy easy access to the academic classroom where you participate in each of your programme modules Expert Faculty Our professional Faculty instructors have diverse backgrounds in academia, industry practice and research. They engage with students throughout each master s programme, providing feedback and guidance. See www.roehampton-online.com/about-us/faculty I am proud to be part of Roehampton Online! The use of the latest technology in our University is transforming higher education into a valuable collaborative learning experience. Dr. Dimitrios Koufopoulos Faculty Instructor University of Roehampton Online All the learning materials you need access to case studies, journals, articles and rich media, as well as the Roehampton Online campus library; all included in your tuition fee
Who is studying with Roehampton Online? 9 Over 200 adult learners are already studying with Roehampton Online and more will be starting throughout the year. We encourage them to join in the online community, challenge themselves and to be curious, open, proactive, confident and fearless. I ve already changed significantly both personally and professionally through my Roehampton Online experience. Others noticed: I was promoted before the end of Module One! Armstrong Amowa ah Student, Online MSc in Project Management, Manager, Thepnaree Bilingual School, Phra Luang, Thailand
10 Programmes Choose one of three programmes all fully online. Stay in your job and study from start to finish online for a UKaccredited master s degree!
11 Master of Business Administration (MBA) Our online MBA seeks to equip you with the skills to become an exceptional leader in today s dynamic global business environment. Highlights Gain a critical understanding of contemporary management theory and concepts, and learn how to apply these in your professional life Enhance your leadership skills and your ability to reflect on your own performance Network with a diverse range of professionals through collaborative learning and classroom debate Learn to present your point of view through interactive discussions among peers and faculty
12 MSc in Project Management Go beyond traditional project management tools and techniques and learn to employ soft skills and creative thinking to see the big picture. You should emerge with the knowledge, skills and confidence to successfully manage large scale global projects. Highlights Gain the essential knowledge and key skills required to drive projects from concept to conclusion Learn to hone your communication, people and planning skills Gain an in-depth understanding of the key resources that go into successful project management Benefit from the experience of your classmates through interactive classroom discussions
13 MSc in Information Systems Management Today s dynamic business environments are increasingly dependent on the effective exploitation of Information Systems (IS) technologies. You should gain the new management competencies you need for success in dealing with IS challenges. Highlights Learn to understand the key role Information Systems play in business innovation and business development Hone your project management skills and learn how to drive successful IS projects Learn to critically evaluate abstract concepts and data to frame business problems and identify a range of solutions Engage in networking and debate with peers through structured, faculty led, discussion
14 Online learning at an accessible price We have one tuition fee $10,000 (USD) and it s the same whichever master s degree programme you choose. It covers everything you need to be successful as an online student, including: all your study materials access to the University online community one-click access to your academic classroom instruction by expert faculty guidance from support staff
15 Discover what s next! To learn more about the Roehampton Online experience: Go to our website: www.roehampton-online.com and Request Information An Enrolment Advisor will contact you to discuss your study and payment options. Stay connected with the University of Roehampton Online Find us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/roehamptononline
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