Q. I keep hearing about "online schools/colleges." But what exactly are they?

A. Online schools/colleges are educational institutions that operate over the Internet. If you are a student of an online school/college, you participate in classes, discussions, and lectures by logging on to the Internet with your computer. There is no physical classroom that you need to visit. Instead, your instructor teaches and assigns schoolwork by using the Internet.

Q. What kinds of degrees are offered by online?

A. Courses offered:
1. ICT for Development Programmes (ICT4D)

* Certificate in ICT4D
* Diploma in ICT4D
* Masters in ICT4D
* PhD in ICT4D

2. Information Technology & Telecom Law Programmes (ITTL)

* Certificate in ITTL
* Diploma in ITTL
* Masters in ITTL (LLM)
* PhD in ITTL

Q. Do online college degree programs provide the same quality of education that is found in traditional college degree programs?

A. All evidence seems to indicate that the answer is "Yes." In terms of educational quality, most accredited online universities offer courses and degree programs that are equal to those offered by four-year universities and colleges. Studies show that for most students, distance learning is just as effective as traditional in-class learning.

Q. Are online university courses taught by real professors?

A. In most online universities, faculty members are required to have Masters and/or Doctorate degrees in order to teach courses. Online universities typically put their faculty through training programs in online instruction before they begin to teach courses online. Many times, the online instructor is teaching a course that they have personally developed or assisted in developing.
Often, online university instructors are recognized experts in their field. They may be successful CEOs, CFOs, managers, supervisors, business owners, and other professionals who can bring their "real world" expertise and experience to the online classroom for the benefit of the students.

Q. How fast can I earn an online degree?

A. The time needed to complete a degree varies among online universities and degree programs, but in general, an online degree can be earned much faster. Students at traditional colleges usually take four years to earn their Bachelors degree, but online university students can complete the same degree in an average of 2-3 years. This is possible because, unlike students at four-year colleges, most online students typically take only one course at a time. By taking a course online, the student can receive assignments and complete the work faster than they would be able to with a traditional in-class course.
Since online university students can complete their courses faster than traditional college students, they can take more courses and complete their degrees faster.

Q. Will a college degree really help me in meeting my career goals?

A. Yes, absolutely. In today's competitive job market, employers put a higher value on candidates with college degrees. The majority of high-paying, in-demand jobs on the market require at least a Bachelors degree. On the average, college graduates have far more successful careers and earn more money over the course of their lifetime than non-college graduates. Research had proved that that people with Bachelor’s degrees earn an average of 98% more income in their lifetime than non-college graduates. People with Masters degrees earn 170% more.

Q. Is a degree from an online university given the same credibility by potential employers as a degree from a four-year college?

A. Most employers will now consider a degree from an accredited online university with the credibility that they give to four-year college degrees. Some bias against online degrees still exists, but it is rapidly disappearing. Many companies are now encouraging their current employees to continue their education through online study, and some companies will even help to finance an employee's online education through corporate reimbursement or a third-party billing program.

Q. Is financial aid available?

A. Most of the financial aid options available to students of traditional universities are also available to students of online universities. See the Scholarship page for more information about financial aid options.