Online Education in Qatar - Distance Learning Courses
1. University of Liverpool, Online
Courses / Programs
University of Liverpool (UOL) offers Online Master's & Doctorate degree courses to Qatar and international students in the fields of Business Administration, Management, Information Technology, Behavioural Sciences, Psychology, Education and Law. Since its foundation in 1881, UOL has produced eight Nobel Prize winners. This academic excellence is one reason why almost three thousand professionals from more than 175 countries have chosen it for their 100% online Master's or Doctorate degrees. They also recognise that the University’s exclusive partnership with e-Learning experts Laureate Online Education provides a uniquely global perspective and stimulating educational experience.
Outstanding reputation - The Financial Times has ranked the University of Liverpool among the top 10 UK universities in terms of annual research income; and it is the 15th largest research university in the UK. The University is also one of the top 25 universities in England according to the latest Times Higher Education Supplement University World Rankings.
Many countries, including the US and Canada, accept the standard of degrees awarded by UK universities as equivalent to their own.
- Doctor of Education - Higher Education (EdD)
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- MBA programs
- Master of Science (MSc) programs in International Management
- MSc in Project Management
- MSc in International Accounting & Finance
- MSc in IT
- MSc in Software Engineering
- MSc in Clinical Research
- MSc in Applied Psychology
- MSc in Forensic Psychology & Criminal Investigation
- Master of Public Health
- LLM in International Business Law
- LLM in International Finance & Banking Law, and more..
2. Walden University - International (Online)
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1970, and headquartered in Minnesota in the U.S., Walden University is an accredited global leader in student-centered online education, and attracts a community of extraordinary students and faculty from Qatar and the rest of the world.
Walden is the flagship online university of the Laureate International Universities network, a global network of more than 55 online and campus-based universities in 27 countries. The network includes more than 600,000 students across Asia, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, the Middle East, and North America.
Through our unique, multinational educational community, Walden and Laureate are creating opportunities for our students to advance their lives and the communities they serve.
We offer frequent start dates to over 40 online degree programs with more than 140 specializations and concentrations, with Master's and Doctoral degree programs in the fields of Business & Management, Leadership, Public Administration, Education, Nursing, Health Sciences, Public Health, Human Services, Counseling and Psychology.
Walden University offers Online Master / PhD & Doctorate Degrees, and schools that specialize in Business, Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Health, Nursing.
3. SMC University
Courses / Programs
Swiss Management Center University (SMC) is an internationally acclaimed business school and a global leader in online business education. We specialize in flexible distance learning Master and Doctorate degree programs taught in English and targeted at the working professional. Our online MBA program has been ranked in the top ten online MBA programs in the world.
Located in Switzerland, we offer a range of online undergraduate and graduate business degree programs including Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), MBA and DBA degree courses.
SMC is one of the world´s most international business schools with students from 116 countries. SMC recognizes the need of working professionals and individuals in demand of highest flexibility. Our distance learning system allows students to create personal calendars in alignment with professional and personal commitments. Enrollment is ongoing; the programs can be followed from any place, at any time, and any pace.
SMC is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the leading specialized accreditation association for business education and by the European Council of Business Education (ECBE).
Online Bachelor Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Online Master Degree Programs:
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- MSc. in Finance
- MSc. in Human Resources Management
Online Doctorate Degree Programs:
- Doctorate of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctorate of Finance
- Doctorate of Management
- Doctorate of Political Economy
Online Research Doctorate Programs:
- PhD in Economics
4. Westford School of Management
Courses / Programs
Based in the UAE and India, Westford School of Management offers a range of internationally-recognized business programs online to students in Qatar and around the world, including postgraduate diploma courses, and a Dual Certificate MBA degree. These programs will enable our students to excel in fields such as Project Management, International Marketing, HR Management and Supply Chain Management. They will also enhance their prospects in their chosen career or in higher education.
Westford School of Management offers an interactive, dynamic brand of graduate education that is suitable for full-time students and working professionals alike. Our business qualifications are authenticated and accredited by the renowned accredited academic awarding bodies, colleges and universities from the UK. This gives you the valuable opportunity to earn a respected and internationally-recognised UK qualification without the need to go to the UK.
Our business diploma and degree courses are available online or in traditional classroom-based format. We use sophisticated technology and the power of the internet to give students an invaluable learning and global networking experience.
Online MBA Programs:
- Dual Certification MBA (in collaboration with Universities of Worcester, Wolverhampton, & Anglia Ruskin University)
- Online MBA certified by Cardiff Metropolitan University (12-15 months)
Further Diploma Program:
- Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
Updated: 2013-05-22
5. The Interactive Design Institute
Courses / Programs
The Interactive Design Institute (IDI) is the UK’s leading provider of online qualifications in design. We offer a range of accredited courses at Certificate, Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor Degree level to students in Qatar and international students worldwide. Our courses include Graphic Design, Product Design, Illustration, Photography, Interior Architecture & Design, and Interactive Media Design.
Start dates are every February, June and October and you can register at any time. You can choose to study full-time or part-time and fit your studies around work or family commitments.
IDI is a collaborative partner of the University of Hertfordshire, one of the UK’s best modern universities. Students on our bachelor degree courses are registered with the university, and the certificates that graduates receive on completion of their studies are awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.
IDI also provides the Level 3 Diploma in Foundation Studies (art, design & media) online. This qualification provides entry to degree-level courses at art colleges and universities throughout the UK. In addition, IDI offers City & Guilds Level 1 and 2 courses in Drawing & Painting, Fashion Design & Illustration and Creative Sketchbooks, as well as a short course in Digital Photography.
Our online courses enable you to study for a UK qualification from wherever you are in the world. They provide a flexible, affordable means of learning, which can be combined with work, study or family commitments.
IDI Awards:
Drawing & Painting; Digital Photography Short Course
6. Glion Institute of Higher Education, Online MBA & Hospitality Postgraduate Programs
Courses / Programs
Established in 1962, Glion Institute of Higher Education, a private university in Switzerland, is a global leader in international hospitality education, and has been ranked among the Top 3 Hospitality Management Schools in the world for an international career.
We provide an accredited online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program which is available to students in Qatar, international students and working professionals around the globe. In addition, we provide specialist Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate programs in International Hospitality. The language of instruction is English, and the programs are taught entirely via the internet. Students can avail of two start dates in 2013.
Our MBA offers students a management curriculum that balances hospitality and tourism applied knowledge with a core of management and leadership theory. It is designed to equip working professionals with the expertise to lead and motivate individuals, teams and organizations within a diverse and multicultural global business environment.
The program is intensive and relevant, yet we offer an MBA program that fits into your work and life, in an online environment which is 'asynchronous'. There are no fixed lecture times, the classroom is always open and you don’t need to synchronize your study with anyone else.
Online MBA in International Hospitality & Service Industries Management degree program with the following specializations:
- General Management for Service Industries
- Marketing & Innovation
- Asset & Revenue Management
- ‘Self Designed’: Any 3 courses from the other specializations
Specialist Online Graduate Programs in International Hospitality:
- Postgraduate Certificate in International Hospitality & Services Administration
- Postgraduate Diploma in International Hospitality & Services Management
