https://degreeforum.net/mybb/ Thu, 22 Oct 2026 09:34:05 +0000 MyBB https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Studying-at-a-UK-University-with-a-Unicaf-Scholarship-Up-to-90 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:32:25 +0000 artem]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Studying-at-a-UK-University-with-a-Unicaf-Scholarship-Up-to-90 I decided to create this thread to share my experience. I will update it as I continue my studies.

Scholarship of up to 90%.

I first learned about Unicaf last year when I was looking for affordable master's degree programs.

Unicaf is a Cyprus-based online education company that works with different universities. Most of its partner universities are in Africa, but there are also some interesting options in the UK, including University of East London, Liverpool John Moores University, and University of Suffolk. There is also an American option, the University of California, Riverside.

Graduates receive an official degree from the partner university. There is also an option to attend a graduation ceremony and receive the diploma in person.

Last year, I was interested in the MSc in Computing and Information Systems at Liverpool John Moores University. I was offered a scholarship that reduced the total tuition fee to just £1,850. I did not enroll at that time.

This year, after my disappointing experience with the MBA program at University of the People, I decided to look at Unicaf again. My experience with UoPeople was terrible. Poor student support, administrative problems, wasted time, and wasted money. I decided that I did not want to continue dealing with these problems.

My educational and professional background is mostly in IT. This time, I wanted to study something different. I decided to add a humanities-related degree to my technical background, mainly for personal development and to learn something new.

I chose MSc International Relations at the University of East London. I find this subject interesting. In the future, I may also consider an MBA or even an LLM.

Now,  about the scholarship and tuition fees.

Unicaf scholarships are offered on a case-by-case basis. The amount depends on your application and individual circumstances.
After reviewing my application, I received an official offer letter and an 89% scholarship. My total tuition fee was approximately £2,250 for the entire master's program.
I think this is an excellent price for a degree from a British university, so I accepted the offer.

There are different payment options. You do not have to pay everything at once. It is possible to arrange a payment plan and spread the cost over the study period.
Payments are added to your student account. When you register for a module, its tuition fee is deducted from your balance. Different modules may have different prices.

The program is 100% online. Study materials are available through the LMS. There are written materials, videos, and assignments.
My program consists of six modules, each worth 30 UK credits. The total is 180 UK credits, equivalent to 90 ECTS or 45 US semester credits.

There are no exams. Assessment is based on written assignments. 

The standard duration of the program is two years, but students have up to 48 months to complete it. You must complete at least two modules per year.

There is also an option to accelerate. Students can take up to 60 credits every three months.
This means that, I could complete my entire master's degree in just nine months by taking two modules every three months. I think this is a great option, especially if you have enough time to study.


Courses are available for registration every month, and some even every week. You do not have to wait for the beginning of a traditional semester.

The program also offers early exit qualifications. After completing two modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Certificate. After four modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Diploma.

At the moment, I have registered for the introductory course. It is mandatory but does not carry academic credits. 
So far, I cannot say much about the quality of teaching, assignments, or academic support because I have only just started.
I will continue updating this thread as I progress through the program. 


For anyone interested, I am leaving my Unicaf referral link here:

https://apply.unicaf.org/refer-a-friend/...wwZPYrBoI9

You can use it to apply for a scholarship. The exact scholarship amount depends on your application. If you enroll through my link, I will also receive a small referral reward that I can use toward my own tuition fees.

Unicaf offers programs at different levels, from certificates and bachelor's degrees to master's and doctoral degrees, including PhD, DBA, and EdD programs. Depending on the program, studies are available in English or French.]]> I decided to create this thread to share my experience. I will update it as I continue my studies.

Scholarship of up to 90%.

I first learned about Unicaf last year when I was looking for affordable master's degree programs.

Unicaf is a Cyprus-based online education company that works with different universities. Most of its partner universities are in Africa, but there are also some interesting options in the UK, including University of East London, Liverpool John Moores University, and University of Suffolk. There is also an American option, the University of California, Riverside.

Graduates receive an official degree from the partner university. There is also an option to attend a graduation ceremony and receive the diploma in person.

Last year, I was interested in the MSc in Computing and Information Systems at Liverpool John Moores University. I was offered a scholarship that reduced the total tuition fee to just £1,850. I did not enroll at that time.

This year, after my disappointing experience with the MBA program at University of the People, I decided to look at Unicaf again. My experience with UoPeople was terrible. Poor student support, administrative problems, wasted time, and wasted money. I decided that I did not want to continue dealing with these problems.

My educational and professional background is mostly in IT. This time, I wanted to study something different. I decided to add a humanities-related degree to my technical background, mainly for personal development and to learn something new.

I chose MSc International Relations at the University of East London. I find this subject interesting. In the future, I may also consider an MBA or even an LLM.

Now,  about the scholarship and tuition fees.

Unicaf scholarships are offered on a case-by-case basis. The amount depends on your application and individual circumstances.
After reviewing my application, I received an official offer letter and an 89% scholarship. My total tuition fee was approximately £2,250 for the entire master's program.
I think this is an excellent price for a degree from a British university, so I accepted the offer.

There are different payment options. You do not have to pay everything at once. It is possible to arrange a payment plan and spread the cost over the study period.
Payments are added to your student account. When you register for a module, its tuition fee is deducted from your balance. Different modules may have different prices.

The program is 100% online. Study materials are available through the LMS. There are written materials, videos, and assignments.
My program consists of six modules, each worth 30 UK credits. The total is 180 UK credits, equivalent to 90 ECTS or 45 US semester credits.

There are no exams. Assessment is based on written assignments. 

The standard duration of the program is two years, but students have up to 48 months to complete it. You must complete at least two modules per year.

There is also an option to accelerate. Students can take up to 60 credits every three months.
This means that, I could complete my entire master's degree in just nine months by taking two modules every three months. I think this is a great option, especially if you have enough time to study.


Courses are available for registration every month, and some even every week. You do not have to wait for the beginning of a traditional semester.

The program also offers early exit qualifications. After completing two modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Certificate. After four modules, you can receive a Postgraduate Diploma.

At the moment, I have registered for the introductory course. It is mandatory but does not carry academic credits. 
So far, I cannot say much about the quality of teaching, assignments, or academic support because I have only just started.
I will continue updating this thread as I progress through the program. 


For anyone interested, I am leaving my Unicaf referral link here:

https://apply.unicaf.org/refer-a-friend/...wwZPYrBoI9

You can use it to apply for a scholarship. The exact scholarship amount depends on your application. If you enroll through my link, I will also receive a small referral reward that I can use toward my own tuition fees.

Unicaf offers programs at different levels, from certificates and bachelor's degrees to master's and doctoral degrees, including PhD, DBA, and EdD programs. Depending on the program, studies are available in English or French.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Georgia-Tech-Announces-New-Online-Master%E2%80%99s-Degree-in-Artificial-Intelligence Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:23:59 +0000 LevelUP]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Georgia-Tech-Announces-New-Online-Master%E2%80%99s-Degree-in-Artificial-Intelligence https://news.gatech.edu/news/2026/10/06/...telligence]]> https://news.gatech.edu/news/2026/10/06/...telligence]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-VESI-Graduate-Certificate-We-Hardly-Knew-You Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:38:20 +0000 eriehiker]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-VESI-Graduate-Certificate-We-Hardly-Knew-You
https://www.virtualeduc.com/


PD credits for teachers are somewhat problematic.  Despite being classified as "graduate" credits, they are often discounted as not real graduate credits because they are frequently prefixed as EDU or EDUC credits outside of specific subject areas and they mostly are not part of degree programs at the colleges/universities that transcript them.

There have been many ideas about how to make these credits useful and transfer them into degree programs.

A couple of years ago, I read through the partner universities lists with a fine-toothed comb and found a program via Trine University that probably set the high water mark for these credits.  Note that this program no longer exists.

Basically, the Indiana branch of the AFT had an agreement with Trine in which teachers could take these VESI courses for a flat fee and then earn an actual graduate certificate with certain groupings of these courses.  You can see this within Trine's archived 2025 catalog:

https://www.trine.edu/resources/registra...g2025a.pdf

The complicating factor is that a person seems to have had to have been a member of the Indiana AFT to do this.  In any case, AFT Indiana has now shifted the transcripting to Gannon University and this graduate certificate program seems to have ended.  Still, one could argue that taking these sets of courses could be considered equivalent to a graduate certificate if one is inclined to want to do this.

Copy/Paste from Trine catalog:

Graduate Certificates:

Classroom Behavior and Management (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete all 13 credits in the following: EDUV 5002 Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents (K-12) 2 EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5082 Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools (K-12) 2 EDUV 5203 Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom (P-12) 3 EDUV 5303 Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies (P-12) 3 

Early Childhood Education (EC) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete all 13 credits in the following: EDUV 5013 Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment (EC) 3 EDUV 5023 Early Childhood: Program Planning (EC) 3 EDUV 5033 Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development (EC) 3 EDUV 5062 Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services (EC) 2 EDUV 5102 Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators (EC) 2 

English Language Arts Instruction (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 17 credits available EDUV 5073 Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment (K-12) 3 EDUV 5103 Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program (K-12) 3 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5302 Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research (K-6) 2 EDUV 5402 Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction (K-6) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5502 Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing (P-12) 2 

English Language Learners (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 19 credits available EDUV 5043 English Language Learner: Language Acquisition (K-12) 3 EDUV 5053 English Language Learner: Methods & Materials (K-12) 3 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5503 English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment (K-12) 3 EDUV 5603 English Language Learner: Linguistics (K-12) 3 EDUV 5702 Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom (K-12) 2 

Instructional Design (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 28 credits available EDUV 5002 Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents (K-12) 2 EDUV 5032 Build School Communities: Brain Smart Classroom Management (K-12) 2 EDUV 5072 Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom (K-12) 2 EDUV 5083 Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5092 Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms (K2 Graduate Programs| 289 12) EDUV 5093 Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually: Meeting Mathematics Standards (5-12) 3 EDUV 5103 Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program (K-12) 3 EDUV 5112 Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards (K-12) 2 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5802 Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm (K-6) 2 EDUV 5602 Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers (K-6) 2 

Special Education: Mild Interventions (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 19 credits available EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5012 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching (K-6) 2 EDUV 5022 Autism & Asperger’s Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies (K-12) 2 EDUV 5062 Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services (EC) 2 EDUV 5063 Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5083 Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5092 Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms (K12) 2 EDUV 5902 Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning (P12) 2 

Trauma-Informed Instruction (P-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 17 credits available EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5042 Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children (P-12) 2 EDUV 5052 Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse (5-12) 2 EDUV 5102 Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators (EC) 2 EDUV 5203 Understanding Aggression: Coping with 3 290| Trine University Spring 2025 Trine Course Catalog Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom (P-12) EDUV 5303 Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies (P-12) 3 EDUV 5902 Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning (P12) 2]]>
https://www.virtualeduc.com/


PD credits for teachers are somewhat problematic.  Despite being classified as "graduate" credits, they are often discounted as not real graduate credits because they are frequently prefixed as EDU or EDUC credits outside of specific subject areas and they mostly are not part of degree programs at the colleges/universities that transcript them.

There have been many ideas about how to make these credits useful and transfer them into degree programs.

A couple of years ago, I read through the partner universities lists with a fine-toothed comb and found a program via Trine University that probably set the high water mark for these credits.  Note that this program no longer exists.

Basically, the Indiana branch of the AFT had an agreement with Trine in which teachers could take these VESI courses for a flat fee and then earn an actual graduate certificate with certain groupings of these courses.  You can see this within Trine's archived 2025 catalog:

https://www.trine.edu/resources/registra...g2025a.pdf

The complicating factor is that a person seems to have had to have been a member of the Indiana AFT to do this.  In any case, AFT Indiana has now shifted the transcripting to Gannon University and this graduate certificate program seems to have ended.  Still, one could argue that taking these sets of courses could be considered equivalent to a graduate certificate if one is inclined to want to do this.

Copy/Paste from Trine catalog:

Graduate Certificates:

Classroom Behavior and Management (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete all 13 credits in the following: EDUV 5002 Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents (K-12) 2 EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5082 Harassment, Bullying & Cyber-Intimidation in Schools (K-12) 2 EDUV 5203 Understanding Aggression: Coping with Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom (P-12) 3 EDUV 5303 Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies (P-12) 3 

Early Childhood Education (EC) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete all 13 credits in the following: EDUV 5013 Early Childhood: Observation & Assessment (EC) 3 EDUV 5023 Early Childhood: Program Planning (EC) 3 EDUV 5033 Early Childhood: Typical & Atypical Development (EC) 3 EDUV 5062 Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services (EC) 2 EDUV 5102 Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators (EC) 2 

English Language Arts Instruction (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 17 credits available EDUV 5073 Reading Fundamentals #3: The Elements of Effective Reading Instruction & Assessment (K-12) 3 EDUV 5103 Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program (K-12) 3 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5302 Reading Fundamentals #1: An Introduction to Scientifically-based Research (K-6) 2 EDUV 5402 Reading Fundamentals #2: Laying the Foundation for Effective Reading Instruction (K-6) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5502 Six Traits of Writing Model: Teaching & Assessing (P-12) 2 

English Language Learners (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 19 credits available EDUV 5043 English Language Learner: Language Acquisition (K-12) 3 EDUV 5053 English Language Learner: Methods & Materials (K-12) 3 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5503 English Language Learner: Evaluation & Assessment (K-12) 3 EDUV 5603 English Language Learner: Linguistics (K-12) 3 EDUV 5702 Teaching Diversity: Influences & Issues in the Classroom (K-12) 2 

Instructional Design (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 28 credits available EDUV 5002 Advanced Classroom Management: Children as Change Agents (K-12) 2 EDUV 5032 Build School Communities: Brain Smart Classroom Management (K-12) 2 EDUV 5072 Educational Assessment: Assessing Student Learning in the Classroom (K-12) 2 EDUV 5083 Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5092 Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms (K2 Graduate Programs| 289 12) EDUV 5093 Teaching Secondary Math Conceptually: Meeting Mathematics Standards (5-12) 3 EDUV 5103 Try DI!: Planning & Preparing a Differentiated Instruction Program (K-12) 3 EDUV 5112 Understanding & Implementing Common Core Standards (K-12) 2 EDUV 5202 Reading & Writing in Content Area (5-12) 2 EDUV 5403 Why DI?: An Introduction to Differentiated Instruction (K-8) 3 EDUV 5802 Teaching Elementary Math Conceptually: A New Paradigm (K-6) 2 EDUV 5602 Talented & Gifted: Working with High Achievers (K-6) 2 

Special Education: Mild Interventions (K-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 19 credits available EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5012 Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Information & Interventions for Effective Teaching (K-6) 2 EDUV 5022 Autism & Asperger’s Disorder: Information & Effective Intervention Strategies (K-12) 2 EDUV 5062 Early Childhood: Family-Centered Services (EC) 2 EDUV 5063 Learning Disabilities: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5083 Response to Intervention: Practical Information for the Classroom Teacher (K-12) 3 EDUV 5092 Inclusion: Working with Students with Special Needs in General Education Classrooms (K12) 2 EDUV 5902 Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning (P12) 2 

Trauma-Informed Instruction (P-12) 
Degree Requirements 
Requirements List - Need to complete 12 of 17 credits available EDUV 5003 Behavior is Language: Strategies for Managing Disruptive Behavior (5-12) 3 EDUV 5042 Child Abuse: Working with Abused & Neglected Children (P-12) 2 EDUV 5052 Drugs & Alcohol in Schools: Understanding Substance Use & Abuse (5-12) 2 EDUV 5102 Infant & Toddler Mental Health: Issues & Information for Educators (EC) 2 EDUV 5203 Understanding Aggression: Coping with 3 290| Trine University Spring 2025 Trine Course Catalog Aggressive Behavior in the Classroom (P-12) EDUV 5303 Violence in Schools: Identification, Prevention & Intervention Strategies (P-12) 3 EDUV 5902 Traumatized Child: The Effects of Stress, Trauma & Violence on Student Learning (P12) 2]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-University-of-Kansas-KU-Jayhawk-Flex-HOPE-MS Tue, 06 Oct 2026 19:04:43 +0000 CT_Bodega_Cat]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-University-of-Kansas-KU-Jayhawk-Flex-HOPE-MS After doing work in 2-3 of the competencies, I wondered if it was actually a good fit for me because the program seemed very pro-organization and not so much emphasis was placed on listening to the actual employees of an organization, so I reached out to the school and told them I want to withdraw without penalty before the 9/7 deadline.  They said wait!  We have other classes you might like better!  So instead of dropping I enrolled in different competencies.  (This I regret now).  The next set was with a different instructor.  Projects required you to interview people at an organization to do research on their culture.  But you can't do the one you work in, and you can't do one if you're unable to speak to people on all different levels, and apparently you can't do a company where you know people.  This has proven to be quite a challenge being able to find an organization to use.  In addition, it feels like the lines are redrawn and the goalposts moved.  I know this is a new program and they need to iron out the kinks but for that project I mentioned, the instructor decided to add an extra caveat that wasn't there in the original module, that they need to approve of the interview questions too, and on another class assignment they decided it should be done a certain way (subject headings on paper) even though the other assignments were all done another way.  
If you are able to work on this without having other obligations/ jobs, it could be useful, but I have found it to be frustrating.  When I requested to withdraw shortly after the full refund date - since they convinced me to switch classes instead of drop - they wouldn't allow it even though there was nowhere for this first cohort to get any information from other people about what the program is like so it would have been nice to have some flexibility in their policy.]]> After doing work in 2-3 of the competencies, I wondered if it was actually a good fit for me because the program seemed very pro-organization and not so much emphasis was placed on listening to the actual employees of an organization, so I reached out to the school and told them I want to withdraw without penalty before the 9/7 deadline.  They said wait!  We have other classes you might like better!  So instead of dropping I enrolled in different competencies.  (This I regret now).  The next set was with a different instructor.  Projects required you to interview people at an organization to do research on their culture.  But you can't do the one you work in, and you can't do one if you're unable to speak to people on all different levels, and apparently you can't do a company where you know people.  This has proven to be quite a challenge being able to find an organization to use.  In addition, it feels like the lines are redrawn and the goalposts moved.  I know this is a new program and they need to iron out the kinks but for that project I mentioned, the instructor decided to add an extra caveat that wasn't there in the original module, that they need to approve of the interview questions too, and on another class assignment they decided it should be done a certain way (subject headings on paper) even though the other assignments were all done another way.  
If you are able to work on this without having other obligations/ jobs, it could be useful, but I have found it to be frustrating.  When I requested to withdraw shortly after the full refund date - since they convinced me to switch classes instead of drop - they wouldn't allow it even though there was nowhere for this first cohort to get any information from other people about what the program is like so it would have been nice to have some flexibility in their policy.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Random-Musings-About-What-Next-Degree-To-Do Sat, 03 Oct 2026 02:03:25 +0000 DegreeNerd]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Random-Musings-About-What-Next-Degree-To-Do
Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Saylor University 
Absolutely insanely good value, at only $5/exam! (essentially making the degree "free") Saylor University is probably going to rise up the relevancy charts in the long run too, first Florida, next the world. 
https://degrees.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=20140 (I should keep an eye out on what extra degrees they offer in the future, hopefully they bring out a STEM Bachelors degree one day: https://degrees.saylor.org/ )  

Master of Computer Science (or maybe Master of AI, or maybe Data Science) at University of Texas at Austin
US$10K at a Top 10 university is very appealing, but it would also be by far the toughest and most difficult degree here to get. 
https://cdso.utexas.edu/mscs

Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Queensland
Sub AU$20K for an online STEM Masters from a "local" (well... same country! Not same city) university is quite appealing. Maybe I can get credit too, from prior studies, which could bring down the cost by as much as half?
https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...sq-sms-mas
https://www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees-a...of-science
https://handbook-guide.unisq.edu.au/aos/...?year=2027 
(or this: https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...sq-aim-mas Or even one of these other ones: https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...li-aid-mas , https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...rf-mit-mas , https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...rf-iai-mas )

Master of Applied Management at Southern Institute of Technology
Can't beat "Free"! (I think it applies to Aussies too?)
https://www.sit.ac.nz/programme/course/M...T%20Online 

Master of AI from Udacity / Woolf College
Of course it lacks the prestige of UT at Austin, can't even hold up a candle to that! But it is a lot cheaper, and would be a lot less painful to complete as well. 
https://www.udacity.com/masters-artificial-intelligence

Master in Fintech and Blockchain from ENEB
Probably done far too much via ENEB already.... but Fintech/Blockchain would be right up my alley!
https://eneb.com/training-programs/maste...lockchain/

Or even... some random German degree?

https://www.hochschulkompass.de/en/degre...schaft%5D= (original source: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-615789 )

Or Finnish: https://www.arcada.fi/en/study-arcada/co...-analytics (source: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...el-30-ECTS )]]>
Master's in Entrepreneurship & Innovation at Saylor University 
Absolutely insanely good value, at only $5/exam! (essentially making the degree "free") Saylor University is probably going to rise up the relevancy charts in the long run too, first Florida, next the world. 
https://degrees.saylor.org/mod/page/view.php?id=20140 (I should keep an eye out on what extra degrees they offer in the future, hopefully they bring out a STEM Bachelors degree one day: https://degrees.saylor.org/ )  

Master of Computer Science (or maybe Master of AI, or maybe Data Science) at University of Texas at Austin
US$10K at a Top 10 university is very appealing, but it would also be by far the toughest and most difficult degree here to get. 
https://cdso.utexas.edu/mscs

Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of South Queensland
Sub AU$20K for an online STEM Masters from a "local" (well... same country! Not same city) university is quite appealing. Maybe I can get credit too, from prior studies, which could bring down the cost by as much as half?
https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...sq-sms-mas
https://www.unisq.edu.au/study/degrees-a...of-science
https://handbook-guide.unisq.edu.au/aos/...?year=2027 
(or this: https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...sq-aim-mas Or even one of these other ones: https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...li-aid-mas , https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...rf-mit-mas , https://www.open.edu.au/degrees/master-o...rf-iai-mas )

Master of Applied Management at Southern Institute of Technology
Can't beat "Free"! (I think it applies to Aussies too?)
https://www.sit.ac.nz/programme/course/M...T%20Online 

Master of AI from Udacity / Woolf College
Of course it lacks the prestige of UT at Austin, can't even hold up a candle to that! But it is a lot cheaper, and would be a lot less painful to complete as well. 
https://www.udacity.com/masters-artificial-intelligence

Master in Fintech and Blockchain from ENEB
Probably done far too much via ENEB already.... but Fintech/Blockchain would be right up my alley!
https://eneb.com/training-programs/maste...lockchain/

Or even... some random German degree?

https://www.hochschulkompass.de/en/degre...schaft%5D= (original source: https://www.degreeinfo.com/index.php?thr...ost-615789 )

Or Finnish: https://www.arcada.fi/en/study-arcada/co...-analytics (source: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...el-30-ECTS )]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ETAMU-Master-s-in-Organizational-Leadership Thu, 01 Oct 2026 17:02:31 +0000 VanillaBean]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ETAMU-Master-s-in-Organizational-Leadership ETAMU's Master's in Organizational Leadership degree?

If so, what area of emphasis?  And would you mind sharing your experience please.]]> ETAMU's Master's in Organizational Leadership degree?

If so, what area of emphasis?  And would you mind sharing your experience please.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Conversion-transfer-options-from-ENEB-into-another-uni-to-be-awarded-their-Masters Sat, 26 Sep 2026 05:49:49 +0000 DegreeNerd]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Conversion-transfer-options-from-ENEB-into-another-uni-to-be-awarded-their-Masters
Master in AI for Business
Master in Big Data and Business Intelligence
MBA + Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (this is their double Masters offering, the first two are being done each as a single Masters degree)

My natural concern is that having four degrees all from ENEB on my LinkedIn and CV might look just a little "odd" to say the least. 

How can I "spread around" the credits/qualifications I'm getting from ENEB at a minimal-ish cost? 
Am thinking I might instead have them listed as something like this instead:

Master in AI from ABC
Master in Big Data from XYZ
MBA + Master in SCM from ENEB 

As that would look 100% better!

I know that ENEB has arrangements with the University of Isabella and UniMarconi? But it's a bit opaque in understanding exactly the processes and costs involved in this. 

Can any one of my Masters go to any one of Isabella or Marconi? Or do each only accept certain specific degrees from ENEB? (Edit: seems like Isabella at least can take any degree whatsoever from ENEB and convert it over: https://iseb.es/programas-formativos-uniseb/ ?)

Are there other universities I could use my credits/qualifications from ENEB that I'm not aware of? 

Extra details if this happens to help:
My Location: Australia 
My Age: late 40's
What kind of degree do I want?: Masters
Budget: am very flexible, but preferable as cheap as possible! (if it is over US$5K I won't even consider it for a second, hopefully it's just a few hundreds of dollars? But if I must, I'll go higher)
Dedicated time to study: very motivated, will work hard 24/7 if that is what it takes!
Timeline: sooner rather than later?]]>
Master in AI for Business
Master in Big Data and Business Intelligence
MBA + Master in Logistics and Supply Chain Management (this is their double Masters offering, the first two are being done each as a single Masters degree)

My natural concern is that having four degrees all from ENEB on my LinkedIn and CV might look just a little "odd" to say the least. 

How can I "spread around" the credits/qualifications I'm getting from ENEB at a minimal-ish cost? 
Am thinking I might instead have them listed as something like this instead:

Master in AI from ABC
Master in Big Data from XYZ
MBA + Master in SCM from ENEB 

As that would look 100% better!

I know that ENEB has arrangements with the University of Isabella and UniMarconi? But it's a bit opaque in understanding exactly the processes and costs involved in this. 

Can any one of my Masters go to any one of Isabella or Marconi? Or do each only accept certain specific degrees from ENEB? (Edit: seems like Isabella at least can take any degree whatsoever from ENEB and convert it over: https://iseb.es/programas-formativos-uniseb/ ?)

Are there other universities I could use my credits/qualifications from ENEB that I'm not aware of? 

Extra details if this happens to help:
My Location: Australia 
My Age: late 40's
What kind of degree do I want?: Masters
Budget: am very flexible, but preferable as cheap as possible! (if it is over US$5K I won't even consider it for a second, hopefully it's just a few hundreds of dollars? But if I must, I'll go higher)
Dedicated time to study: very motivated, will work hard 24/7 if that is what it takes!
Timeline: sooner rather than later?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Newlane-s-Master-in-Philosophy Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:50:33 +0000 marcelor78]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Newlane-s-Master-in-Philosophy https://newlane.edu/ma-philosophy/):


The Master's is here!
A New Milestone for Newlane University
Dear Newlane Community,
We are thrilled to share exciting news with our university community: Newlane University's first master's degree program—the Master of Arts in Philosophy—has officially received accreditation and is now open for enrollment to students who have earned a bachelor's degree.
This achievement represents an important milestone in Newlane's history and reflects our continued commitment to providing high-quality, academic programs that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in the world.
For our current students, this accomplishment demonstrates the university's ongoing growth and investment in expanding educational opportunities. As Newlane continues to evolve, we remain dedicated to creating pathways for lifelong learning and advanced scholarship.
Whether you are considering graduate study in the future or simply taking pride in being part of a university on the rise, we hope you will join us in celebrating this exciting moment.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Newlane community. We look forward to continuing this journey together and sharing many more milestones in the years ahead.
With appreciation,
Ben Blair and Josh Stanley
Co-Founders, Newlane University
]]> https://newlane.edu/ma-philosophy/):


The Master's is here!
A New Milestone for Newlane University
Dear Newlane Community,
We are thrilled to share exciting news with our university community: Newlane University's first master's degree program—the Master of Arts in Philosophy—has officially received accreditation and is now open for enrollment to students who have earned a bachelor's degree.
This achievement represents an important milestone in Newlane's history and reflects our continued commitment to providing high-quality, academic programs that prepare students to make a meaningful impact in the world.
For our current students, this accomplishment demonstrates the university's ongoing growth and investment in expanding educational opportunities. As Newlane continues to evolve, we remain dedicated to creating pathways for lifelong learning and advanced scholarship.
Whether you are considering graduate study in the future or simply taking pride in being part of a university on the rise, we hope you will join us in celebrating this exciting moment.

Thank you for being an essential part of the Newlane community. We look forward to continuing this journey together and sharing many more milestones in the years ahead.
With appreciation,
Ben Blair and Josh Stanley
Co-Founders, Newlane University
]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Graduate-Degree-in-Math-What-is-the-best-route-for-one-course-at-a-time Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:15:08 +0000 udi]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Graduate-Degree-in-Math-What-is-the-best-route-for-one-course-at-a-time
The biggest issue is the cost. To take one course at a time is probably the most expensive way to do it. 

I know that Emporia and Northwest Missouri State University are usually recommended here, but I wasn't sure if anything has changed. I don't want an education degree. The University of Texas Permian Basin also has a math program now at the graduate level. 

Between all three, the cost isn't that different from what I saw.

Curious about what other people are doing.]]>
The biggest issue is the cost. To take one course at a time is probably the most expensive way to do it. 

I know that Emporia and Northwest Missouri State University are usually recommended here, but I wasn't sure if anything has changed. I don't want an education degree. The University of Texas Permian Basin also has a math program now at the graduate level. 

Between all three, the cost isn't that different from what I saw.

Curious about what other people are doing.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-NEW-Fordham-Online-Masters-in-International-Humanitarian-Action Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:50:14 +0000 smartdegree]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-NEW-Fordham-Online-Masters-in-International-Humanitarian-Action https://www.fordham.edu/academics/center...an-action/

Interesting curriculum.  Like a hybrid between a Master in International Affairs and a Master in Disaster Management.  
  
Credit hours: 30 credits
Cost: $19,500
Duration: Two years

Fordham has a good reputation in NYC, frequently known as the 3rd best school next to Columbia and NYU.  Because of their location, they probably have good links with the UN and other humanitarian and international organizations.  Also, a certain US President studied at Fordham.  

This cost is suprisingly low for a NYC university so this would be considered a good deal for New Yorkers.]]> https://www.fordham.edu/academics/center...an-action/

Interesting curriculum.  Like a hybrid between a Master in International Affairs and a Master in Disaster Management.  
  
Credit hours: 30 credits
Cost: $19,500
Duration: Two years

Fordham has a good reputation in NYC, frequently known as the 3rd best school next to Columbia and NYU.  Because of their location, they probably have good links with the UN and other humanitarian and international organizations.  Also, a certain US President studied at Fordham.  

This cost is suprisingly low for a NYC university so this would be considered a good deal for New Yorkers.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Master-of-Science-in-Finance Mon, 17 Aug 2026 22:23:41 +0000 Mint Berry Crunch]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Master-of-Science-in-Finance https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-Fully-Online-MS-in-Quantum-Computing-Fei-Tian-College-20k Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:30:23 +0000 truthfulness]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-New-Fully-Online-MS-in-Quantum-Computing-Fei-Tian-College-20k
I recently received an admissions email about a new fully online Master of Science in Quantum Computing program starting in Fall 2026, and I thought it might be of interest to those here looking for flexible, affordable STEM grad programs.

The program is offered by Fei Tian College Middletown (which holds regional accreditation from NECHE). Here is a quick rundown of the details they shared:

• Format: 100% online.
  
• Pacing: Geared toward working professionals. You can take just 1–2 courses per semester.
  
• Curriculum & Faculty: Covers quantum theory, algorithms, hardware, and software. The faculty roster is very impressive for a new program, featuring professors with PhDs from top institutions (like Princeton and Rutgers) and deep real-world R&D experience (including a former Bell Labs senior scientist).
  
• No Thesis: It culminates in a hands-on capstone project instead of a traditional thesis (which is always a plus for working adults!).
  
• Admissions: Designed for students/professionals who already hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  
• Tuition & Funding: This is the best part—they are offering an Inaugural Scholarship for the first cohort, which brings the full Master's program tuition to a flat $20,000.
  

The application deadline for their inaugural cohort is September 1, 2026.
If anyone is looking to pivot into deep tech or upskill in the quantum space without leaving their current job and without breaking the bank, this looks like a solid option.
Link: https://qc.northernonline.org/ 
Email: online@mt.feitian.edu 
Phone: +1 (845) 779-0998]]>
I recently received an admissions email about a new fully online Master of Science in Quantum Computing program starting in Fall 2026, and I thought it might be of interest to those here looking for flexible, affordable STEM grad programs.

The program is offered by Fei Tian College Middletown (which holds regional accreditation from NECHE). Here is a quick rundown of the details they shared:

• Format: 100% online.
  
• Pacing: Geared toward working professionals. You can take just 1–2 courses per semester.
  
• Curriculum & Faculty: Covers quantum theory, algorithms, hardware, and software. The faculty roster is very impressive for a new program, featuring professors with PhDs from top institutions (like Princeton and Rutgers) and deep real-world R&D experience (including a former Bell Labs senior scientist).
  
• No Thesis: It culminates in a hands-on capstone project instead of a traditional thesis (which is always a plus for working adults!).
  
• Admissions: Designed for students/professionals who already hold a bachelor's degree in a STEM field.
  
• Tuition & Funding: This is the best part—they are offering an Inaugural Scholarship for the first cohort, which brings the full Master's program tuition to a flat $20,000.
  

The application deadline for their inaugural cohort is September 1, 2026.
If anyone is looking to pivot into deep tech or upskill in the quantum space without leaving their current job and without breaking the bank, this looks like a solid option.
Link: https://qc.northernonline.org/ 
Email: online@mt.feitian.edu 
Phone: +1 (845) 779-0998]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-NEW-Univ-of-Virginia-Master-of-Change-Management Fri, 07 Aug 2026 20:43:14 +0000 smartdegree]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-NEW-Univ-of-Virginia-Master-of-Change-Management https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/o...ent-degree

https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/o...-questions


Estimated cost: $19,830 for 10 courses.  They also accept up to 6 transfer credits.  

The course requirements are like a general management degree.  

Great price for a masters from a top-tier university.]]> https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/o...ent-degree

https://www.scps.virginia.edu/programs/o...-questions


Estimated cost: $19,830 for 10 courses.  They also accept up to 6 transfer credits.  

The course requirements are like a general management degree.  

Great price for a masters from a top-tier university.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-How-a-Racist-Whistleblower-Unknowingly-Exposed-Academia-s-Structural-Flaws Fri, 07 Aug 2026 13:51:37 +0000 Charles Fout]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-How-a-Racist-Whistleblower-Unknowingly-Exposed-Academia-s-Structural-Flaws
This story is all over the UK broadsheets this A. M.

"When a globally celebrated professor—acclaimed as Cambridge’s youngest Black scholar—was forced to resign, it revealed not just an 11-year web of deception, but a systemic failure that allowed fraud to thrive. The man who pulled the thread was a known racist academic."

"n 2023, the academic world celebrated a landmark moment. Professor Jason Arday was appointed as the youngest Black professor in the 800-year history of the University of Cambridge. His story was one of profound inspiration—a man who could not read until the age of 18 due to autism and a global development delay had risen to the pinnacle of British academia. He was a symbol of resilience, diversity, and institutional progress."

"The unraveling began with Nathan Cofnas, a controversial researcher who had been fired from his own role at Cambridge in 2024 following an uproar over a blog post in which he argued that under systemic meritocracy, Black people would be underrepresented in higher education. Cofnas, who has openly described himself as a "race realist," was the first to publicly expose Arday's plagiarism.

“
This was not a three-year scandal; it was an 11-year deception that the system actively enabled. And it was exposed by a man whose views on race are widely condemned as racist."

https://emeraldbook.org/news/aug-0626-2/

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https://youtu.be/3_tWj0Dl6bI?si=jJCKu59Hf_u9BE1-]]>
This story is all over the UK broadsheets this A. M.

"When a globally celebrated professor—acclaimed as Cambridge’s youngest Black scholar—was forced to resign, it revealed not just an 11-year web of deception, but a systemic failure that allowed fraud to thrive. The man who pulled the thread was a known racist academic."

"n 2023, the academic world celebrated a landmark moment. Professor Jason Arday was appointed as the youngest Black professor in the 800-year history of the University of Cambridge. His story was one of profound inspiration—a man who could not read until the age of 18 due to autism and a global development delay had risen to the pinnacle of British academia. He was a symbol of resilience, diversity, and institutional progress."

"The unraveling began with Nathan Cofnas, a controversial researcher who had been fired from his own role at Cambridge in 2024 following an uproar over a blog post in which he argued that under systemic meritocracy, Black people would be underrepresented in higher education. Cofnas, who has openly described himself as a "race realist," was the first to publicly expose Arday's plagiarism.

“
This was not a three-year scandal; it was an 11-year deception that the system actively enabled. And it was exposed by a man whose views on race are widely condemned as racist."

https://emeraldbook.org/news/aug-0626-2/

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https://youtu.be/3_tWj0Dl6bI?si=jJCKu59Hf_u9BE1-]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-UGC-Opens-Door-to-One-Year-Online-Master%E2%80%99s-from-India Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:57:15 +0000 Jonathan Whatley]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-UGC-Opens-Door-to-One-Year-Online-Master%E2%80%99s-from-India
Now, the University Grants Commission will permit Indian universities to offer more postgraduate programs including master’s degrees in one year to students with a four-year bachelor’s degree, titled an Honours degree in India. One hopes permission will extend to holders of four-year bachelor’s from other countries deemed equivalent.

Universities will need specific approvals to convert each program to a one-year format.

UGC Approves One-Year PG Courses in Online and Distance Mode; Check Eligibility, Rules and Universities (Himanshi Srivastava, Business League, July 30, 2026)

Online PG course fuels quality worry after UGC clears one-year online master's move: Universities prepare flexible postgraduate admissions while academics remain divided on academic rigour and learning outcomes for four-year undergraduate students (Basant Kumar Mohanty, The Telegraph (Kolkata), August 4, 2026)]]>
Now, the University Grants Commission will permit Indian universities to offer more postgraduate programs including master’s degrees in one year to students with a four-year bachelor’s degree, titled an Honours degree in India. One hopes permission will extend to holders of four-year bachelor’s from other countries deemed equivalent.

Universities will need specific approvals to convert each program to a one-year format.

UGC Approves One-Year PG Courses in Online and Distance Mode; Check Eligibility, Rules and Universities (Himanshi Srivastava, Business League, July 30, 2026)

Online PG course fuels quality worry after UGC clears one-year online master's move: Universities prepare flexible postgraduate admissions while academics remain divided on academic rigour and learning outcomes for four-year undergraduate students (Basant Kumar Mohanty, The Telegraph (Kolkata), August 4, 2026)]]>