Universitas 21 Global - World-Class E-University Opens for Student Registration.Business Editors/Education Writers SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2003 Marks Paradigm Shift A dramatic change in methodology or practice. It often refers to a major change in thinking and planning, which ultimately changes the way projects are implemented. For example, accessing applications and data from the Web instead of from local servers is a paradigm shift. See paradigm. from Brick-and-Mortar Education Formula to Address an Estimated US$111 Billion Global Demand for Higher Education Universitas 21 Global Universitas 21 Global (U21Global) is an online graduate school owned by 20 affiliated universities of the Universitas 21 network and Thomson Learning. A separate external quality assurance body, U21pedagogica (U21p) monitors quality control. , Asia Pacific's premiere online university headquartered in Singapore, opens its doors today to MBA-aspirants in the region. A joint venture between Thomson Learning and Universitas 21, Universitas 21 Global is a consortium of 16 world-renowned universities. In 2002, five of Universitas 21's member universities were ranked among the top 20 MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration schools by Asia Inc., including the National University of Singapore The National University of Singapore (Abbreviation: NUS) is Singapore's oldest university. It is the largest university in the country in terms of student enrollment and curriculum offered. , University of New South Wales The University of New South Wales, also known as UNSW or colloquially as New South, is a university situated in Kensington, a suburb in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. , University of Queensland The University of Queensland (UQ) is the longest-established university in the state of Queensland, Australia, a member of Australia's Group of Eight, and the Sandstone Universities. It is also a founding member of the international Universitas 21 organisation. , University of Hong Kong The University of Hong Kong (commonly abbreviated as HKU, pronounced as "Hong Kong U") is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. Its motto is "Sapientia et Virtus" in Latin, and " and University of Melbourne
In 2006, Times Higher Education Supplement ranked the University of Melbourne 22nd in the world. Because of the drop in ranking, University of Melbourne is currently behind four Asian universities - Beijing University, . Other member universities were recognised as being among the top business schools ranked by The Financial Times, the Economist Intelligence Unit The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) is part of The Economist Group. It is a research and advisory company providing country, industry and management analysis worldwide and incorporates the former Business International Corporation, a U.S. and The Wall Street Journal. Universitas 21 Global expects to enroll 800 students at this initial registration and projects to grow six-fold to about 5,000 students by 2004. Most of these registrations are expected to be from the Asia Pacific region. In launching the online university for student registration, Dr. Mukesh Aghi, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Universitas 21 Global, said, "This is a momentous occasion for Universitas 21 Global. E-learning will fast gain momentum in this region with the current shift towards an increasingly knowledge-based and -driven economy. Corporate professionals and students are under pressure to keep up and they sense the urgency to continually upgrade their skills to stay competitive and relevant in a changing world economy. Universitas 21 Global is all set to deliver a first-class education programme in Asia and beyond. We are proud of strategically positioning our HQ in Singapore where the dynamism of its economy is indisputable and held up as one of the most wired and knowledge-driven economies." Dr. Mukesh added that the university aims to capture a largely unmet market for higher education and will address an estimated US$111 billion global demand for higher education. Best of two worlds Students from around the world can register with Universitas 21 Global which integrates the Internet to deliver a world-class education experience for its global students. A key offering for Universitas 21 Global students will be the challenge for them to demonstrate their analytical thinking and understanding of coursework through problem-based assignments that will be set in a virtual environment. Students will be able to engage in online discussions that connect them to counterparts across the world; they will be able to also access the Universitas 21 Global library for learning resources. Active interaction between students and lecturers will be through real-time Internet chat, threaded discussions and other Web-based communications tools. Other learning applications will be through Universitas 21 Global's proprietary Learning Management System to enhance the e-learning experience. This will include online announcement boards and special notepad functions for students to create their own lecture notes. In addition to academic programmes, Universitas 21 Global will also offer a holistic approach holistic approach A term used in alternative health for a philosophical approach to health care, in which the entire Pt is evaluated and treated. See Alternative medicine, Holistic medicine. to education online. Its varied student services will include academic counseling, career guidance and technical support. In his congratulatory message, Mr. Ron Dunn, President and CEO, Academic and International Group, Thomson Learning said, "Universitas 21 Global will transcend physical and geographical boundaries to provide world-class higher education that all students deserve. Universitas 21 Global students will benefit from sophisticated teaching methods and content developed by professors at some of the world's leading universities, while enjoying the conveniences of working in an online environment." Professor Alan Gilbert, founder of Universitas 21 Global, said, "Universitas 21 Global will be an important part of the future of higher education worldwide. Without high quality online solutions, many people in the developing world will be denied access the emerging global knowledge economy. By drawing on the strength, experience and reputation of some of the oldest and most distinguished universities around the world, and exploiting the unique opportunities that the online environment provides, Universitas 21 Global is creating new learning environments, modalities, pedagogies and technologies, and offering reputable, high quality professional qualifications. The result will combine the excellence of traditional on-campus higher education with innovative, convenient and affordable online solutions." Bridging the world Universitas 21 Global offers world-class quality education at a competitive price and the convenience of online connectivity. As an e-University, it offers flexibility in time and a vital curriculum for time-constrained working professionals wanting to pursue a higher degree. Prof. Shih Choon Fong Shih Choon Fong (Chinese: 施春风) is the President of National University of Singapore (NUS). He is also on the Board of Governors of the Institute of Policy Studies , President of the National University of Singapore (NUS), said, "The world's best universities continually produce the best crop of students by putting them through a challenging and stimulating curriculum. Borderless learning is indisputably, the way forward. Indeed, we are honoured to partner Universitas 21 Global in this new path-defining e-learning challenge that we have taken on in affiliation with many of the world's best universities." Mr. Kenneth Tan, Deputy Director of Services, Economic Development Board of Singapore said, "Students and professionals have to be equipped for a future that is unpredictable and learn to adapt quickly to changes. Building on its reputation as an education hub, Singapore is well-positioned to train, develop and cultivate the best brains in the region through quality and progressive educational institutions like Universitas 21 Global." Universitas 21 Global provides students with a global perspective and opportunity to network with peers from other parts of the world - a paradigm shift from the brick-and-mortar education formula. U21pedagogica, an international accreditation body formed by the member institutions in Universitas 21, reviews and approves the courses and subjects. All Universitas 21 Global programmes are required to undergo stringent quality assurance process and meet the standards set by U21pedagogica, which are consistent with those used in the Universitas 21 member universities. U21pedagogica monitors to ensure that standards are met in keeping with the integrity of admission, student examination and selection of adjunct faculty for the MBA programme. About Universitas 21 Global Universitas 21 Global, a leading collaboration between Universitas 21, a consortium of 16 prestigious universities and Thomson Learning, is a world-class accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. online University spanning the Americas, Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. A cutting-edge partnership between The Thomson Corporation, the world's largest provider of corporate and professional learning solutions (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : TOC; TSX TSX Toronto Stock Exchange (TSE before April, 2002) TSX Transfer from Stack Pointer to Index TSX True Space Extension : TOC), and Universitas 21, an international consortium of 17 renowned foreign universities, Universitas 21 Global is truly the leader of the world in the knowledge age of high learning and executive education, shaping the global leaders of tomorrow. Universitas 21 Global has been awarded "pioneer status" by the Economic Development Board of Singapore. About The Thomson Corporation The Thomson Corporation (www.thomson.com), with 2002 revenues of $7.8 billion, is a global leader in providing integrated information solutions to business and professional customers. The Corporation's common shares are listed on the Toronto and New York stock exchanges (TSX: TOC; NYSE: TOC). Its learning businesses and brands serve the needs of individuals, learning institutions, corporations and government agencies with products and services for both traditional and distributed learning. About Universitas 21 Universitas 21, incorporated in Guernsey, Channel Islands, is an international network of 17 research-intensive universities in Europe, North America and East Asia, including Southeast Asia and Oceania. It will bring high quality branding, robust quality assurance and multi-jurisdictional accreditation to the joint venture, having developed a global quality assurance capability in higher education via U21pedagogica, a wholly-owned subsidiary. Member Universities include: Europe: *University of Birmingham Due to Birmingham's role as a centre of light engineering, the university traditionally had a special focus on science, engineering and commerce, as well as coal mining. It now teaches a full range of academic subjects and has five-star rating for teaching and research in several , *University of Glasgow The University of Glasgow (Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Ghlaschu, Latin: Universitas Glasguensis) was founded in 1451, in Glasgow, Scotland. , *University of Nottingham The University of Nottingham is a leading research and teaching university in the city of Nottingham, in the East Midlands of England. It is a member of the Russell Group, and of Universitas 21, an international network of research-led universities. , *University of Edinburgh (body, education) University of Edinburgh - A university in the centre of Scotland's capital. The University of Edinburgh has been promoting and setting standards in education for over 400 years. , *Lund University, *Albert-Ludwigs University; North America: *McGill University, *University of British Columbia Locations Vancouver The Vancouver campus is located at Point Grey, a twenty-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. It is near several beaches and has views of the North Shore mountains. The 7. , *University of Virginia; Australia & New Zealand: *University of Melbourne, *University of New South Wales, *University of Queensland, *University of Auckland Not to be confused with Auckland University of Technology. The University of Auckland (Māori: Te Whare Wānanga o Tāmaki Makaurau) is New Zealand's largest university. ; East Asia: *National University of Singapore, *University of Hong Kong, Peking University, *Fudan University. |
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