With unprecedented demand for its 'flex'
degree model, 2U plans to launch at least 80 new degrees with
university partners in 2024
LANHAM,
Md., Nov. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 2U, Inc.
(Nasdaq: TWOU), the company behind global online learning platform
edX, today announced it has signed contracts with six universities
to launch 50 new degree programs under the company's 'flex' degree
partnership model, with the majority launching in 2024. The new
online degrees will be offered by four new 2U partners–Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
(ACPHS), Hawai'i Pacific University
(HPU), King's College London, and Maryville
University–and two existing 2U partners, Emerson College and University of Cape Town (UCT).
Today's announcement underscores the significant demand for 2U's
'flex' degree model and follows seven previously-announced degree
contracts set to launch in 2024, including those from UC Davis
and UNC Chapel-Hill. This continued
momentum builds toward 2U's plan to launch at least 80 new degree
programs in 2024.
"We have unprecedented demand for our flexible partnership
model," said Andrew Hermalyn,
President of Partnerships at 2U, the company behind edX. "This
sharp increase highlights the appetite for continued digital
innovation among universities and is a testament to the
transformative power of public-private higher education
partnerships. With our partners, we'll continue to provide greater
and more equitable pathways to the world's best higher
education."
Albany College of Pharmacy and
Health Sciences, a new 2U partner, will launch its first online
degrees, a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences and a Master of
Science in Biomanufacturing and Bioprocessing, on edX. The MS in
Biomedical Sciences is designed to provide students the opportunity
to strengthen their academic record for entrance into health
professions programs such as medicine, dentistry, optometry,
physician assistant, and pharmacy. The MS in Biomanufacturing and
Bioprocessing aims to meet the expanding workforce needs in
biomanufacturing and bioprocessing by preparing the next generation
of life science professionals, including those already working
within the industry, to operate effectively in this evolving
industrial setting.
Hawai'i Pacific University, a
private, nonprofit institution on O'ahu renowned for its
exceptional cultural diversity, is expanding its online program
portfolio by introducing four master's degrees on edX. HPU will
continue to meet the growing demand for programs and practitioners
in education, data, and health sciences, launching a Master of
Science in Data Science, a Master of Science in Cybersecurity, a
Master of Social Work (MSW), and a Master of Education in
Educational Leadership. HPU will also utilize 2U's clinical
placement support for students enrolled in the online MSW
program.
King's College London, a new 2U partner, will launch a
Master's in Professional Studies on edX– a first of its kind for
the university. Created with a 'build-your-own' learning approach,
students will be able to choose from over 100 existing King's
Online courses from across all nine of King's individual schools to
help complete their degree across a wide variety of
specializations, ranging from mental health policy to business.
King's will also offer 12 Professional Certificate programs on edX
in fields including law, technology, business, and healthcare.
Maryville University, a new
2U partner, will launch 47 online education programs on edX,
including 28 undergraduate degrees, 11 graduate degrees, five
undergraduate certificates, and three graduate certificates.
Maryville is committed to creating
affordable pathways to higher education, with many of its online
graduate degrees on edX disruptively priced at or under
$27,000, including an MBA and Master
of Science degrees in cutting-edge fields such as artificial
intelligence, healthcare care management, and cybersecurity.
Emerson College, renowned for
its emphasis on the art of storytelling and the science of
marketing analytics, will build on its existing partnership
with 2U to launch an online Master of Marketing degree. As a media
and communications-focused institution, Emerson is uniquely
positioned to deliver a program that not only fosters creativity
and storytelling but also harnesses the power of data and analytics
to drive marketing innovation.
University of Cape Town
will build on its existing partnership with 2U to launch three
online postgraduate diplomas – one-year graduate level programs –
on edX in marketing, public sector accounting, and sports
management. Additionally, UCT will be offering a stackable credit
pathway where learners who have completed UCT short courses on
relevant topics can apply those courses to the full postgraduate
diploma.
2U and its partners continue to invest in high-quality,
cutting-edge content across the most in-demand fields. As one of
the world's leading developers of tech talent, 2U is committed to
expanding its existing portfolio of free-to-degree offerings on edX
that meet learners where they are with the courses and programs
they need to drive impactful career outcomes. Learn more at
2U.com.
About 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU)
2U is a global leader in
online education. Guided by its founding mission to eliminate the
back row in higher education, 2U has spent 15 years advancing the
technology and innovation to deliver world-class learning outcomes
at scale. Through its global online learning platform edX, 2U
connects more than 81 million people with thousands of affordable,
career-relevant learning opportunities in partnership with 250 of
the world's leading universities, institutions, and industry
experts. From free courses to full degrees, 2U is creating a better
future for all through the power of high-quality online education.
Learn more at 2U.com.
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