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University of Derby 34,000 students, 3,000 employees. Based in a city renowned for technological innovation and industry. £270m annual contribution to the economy. £150m investment in facilities in the last ten years. No. 1 university in the East Midlands for graduate employment (HESA 2016). Top 20 university for teaching quality (The Times and Sunday Times University League Table 2017).

Pedagogy underpinned by research. Overview of UDOL University of Derby established in 1851 as a teacher training college. University of Derby offered distance learning since 2001. UDOL established in 2011 as its specialist centre for distance learning programmes. Pedagogy underpinned by research. Taught students from over 100 countries at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Distance learning specific courses. Distance learning specialist tutors and support staff.

Where do we operate and what are key markets? Over 5,000 students from 115 countries. Over 30 partnerships across 5 continents. 2 main partners in the Caribbean and Malta.

Accounting and Finance Business and Management Environmental Sciences Our portfolio areas Accounting and Finance Business and Management Computing and IT Ergonomics Environmental Sciences Health and Social Care Hospitality Engineering Psychology MOOCs Short Courses Education Law

What makes us different? Portfolio of over 50 programmes Extensive student support network 250 associate academics 94% in-year retention rate 50 Derby based academics No travel or overseas living costs Ability to study on mobile devices (iPad, iPhone, Android, Kindle, Laptop) 3 intakes (Sept, Jan and May) Rigorous quality standards

Course accreditation Course Accreditation MBA Chartered Management Institute (CMI) BSc (Hons) Nursing Studies top-up Royal College of Nursing MSc Ergonomics Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (IEHF) MSc Environmental Health Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) MSc Environmental Management Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) Institute of Environmental Services (IES) Committee of Heads of Environmental Services (CHES) MSc Professional Engineering The Engineering Council BA (Hons) International Hospitality Business Management top-up Institute of Hospitality

Benefits of studying online for employers and students in work No loss of work hours. Globally recognised qualifications. Increased credibility for employers and learners. Opportunity for immediate application of new knowledge. Broadening professional networks.

Student Support Academic team and Online Tutors. Dedicated Online Learner Advisors. Careers and Employment service. Study Skills Advisory Scheme. eLibrary and Resource Centre. Student Wellbeing. IT Service Centre.

Current partners Germany Ireland Spain Lebanon Malta Bangladesh USA Saudi Arabia UAE Hong Kong Pakistan India Nigeria Uganda Kenya

Partnership Engagement 89% of our existing partners want to deepen their collaboration with UDOL 100% of our partner’s rated their relationship with UDOL ‘good’ to ‘excellent’ Good 33% Excellent 67% Our partners said: I would like to offer more existing UDOL programmes 83% I would like to offer new programmes 83% I would like a dedicated Agent Portal 78% I would like to offer short courses 72%

Business Models Agent Progression agreement Articulation agreement Study Centre Offer pastoral support Face to face study Increased commission rate Promote UDOL Recruit students Percentage commission Grants students entry to programmes Possible credit exemptions Done on an individual basis Grants students entry to programmes Possible credit exemptions Done on a group/cohort basis

Student Feedback (2016 Survey) Summary Fifty plus programme portfolio across undergraduate and postgraduate. Independent infrastructure focused solely on online provision. Virtual campus to support students online. Total flexibility. Student Feedback (2016 Survey) 91% believe the programme has developed their knowledge and skills. 85% feel they are satisfied with the overall quality of their programme. 85% believe teaching on their programme has been good. 89% feel their programme is suitably challenging.

Business Development & Sales Manager Contact us Rosy Banwait Business Development & Sales Manager R.Banwait@derby.ac.uk 00 44 (0) 1332 594281 www.derby.ac.uk/online