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Online degrees fast catching on in Dubai

Khaleej Times
 
 
20 October 2007
DUBAI -- Online degrees are expected to become increasingly popular in Dubai as the city's busy professionals combine work and study, according to online degree experts.

Ali Ghannadan, who handles two jobs as an English teacher and as owner of a travel agency said that by studying online he can maximise his time.

"It's much better than sitting in class, you learn a lot more," he said. "You have access to books, magazines, databases more than a normal university would."

Public Relations Director Riham Osama said the flexibility and convenience of studying online meant she was able to complete assignments and had access to resources while she was travelling.

Universitas 21 Global is an online university in Dubai supported by 20 parent universities which must approve every component of the degree.

The university, which currently offers an MBA programme and business management, has plans to launch further online degrees including hospitality and tourism, after programmes were received well in India and in Dubai.

U21 Global Assistant Professor and Co-director Dr Kanishka Bedi was in Dubai recently and discussed the potential of online degrees.

"Professionals find it difficult to go for a normal campus-based degree," he said. "Gone are the days when people had to spend time on campus. It allows people to continue their job and study." Bedi said he saw reason for the success of online degrees in the UAE because of the presence of professionals and large corporate companies.

By Zoe Sinclair

© Khaleej Times 2007

 
 
 
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get experience degree for diploma holder by subir kanti biswas, site engineer, E.T.A - 16-Aug-08
i have 12yrs experience in construction field & i am a dip in civil engineer. i want a work experience civil degree from U.A.E so that i can take my position up. i believe i deserve it. [Report Abuse | Email to a Friend | Reply to this Comment]
 
 
by Wael Fouad - 25-Jul-08
Can i get more info about online colleges that i can apply to in dubai , i hope i get a quick reply cause im planning on traveling to dubai very soon , thank you

Have a good day [Report Abuse | Email to a Friend | Reply to this Comment]
 
 
Online Universities by Mohd Sajjad Hossain, sales representative, al futtaim - 27-Mar-08
Online universities are very important these days ....but I could not actually find any proper information regarding online universities in the UAE.

I thought this facility is not in this country yet ...but now I am happy. Please send me more detail on joining the process. How would it work out and also the the other universities it is linked to. [Report Abuse | Email to a Friend | Reply to this Comment]
 
 
 
 
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