Online programs from South Africa: www.edegree.co.za

There hasn't been much discussion about this site. For various reasons, I am interested in pursuing a South African LLB, and I had gotten some information from UNISA, which was rather like pulling teeth.

EDegree appears to handle online affairs for a number of universities, including in this case, the University of the Free State. (And including one certificate from UNISA.)

My email got a very prompt response from someone who said that he would be my call center agent, and it was his job to guide me through the application process and answer my questions.

The prices seem quite reasonable (<8K for an LLB). Further, unlike UNISA, eDegree will set up private invigilation (my new favorite phrase) for people who don't live near a test center. (They only have centers in a handful of African countries and London, England, so I suppose they pretty much need to do this if they intend a wide student population.)

Does anyone have any experience with these folks? I'm early in dealing with them, but it's encouraging.

The offer the following programs (from their website):

University of the Free State

B.Com. - Bachelor of Commerce (3 years)
Marketing
Banking
Economics
Accounting
Management Accounting
Financial Management
General Management

B.Acc.
Bachelor of Accounting (3 years)

BML
Bachelor in Management Leadership (3½ years)

LL B
LL B Baccalaureus Legum

MPA
Masters in Public Administration

MRM
Masters in Mineral Resource Management (2 years)

Edinburgh Business School
DBA
Doctorate in Business Administration
MBA
Masters in Business Administration

IMM GSM
BBA
Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing (4 years)

Diploma in Marketing (3 years)

Reebok Instructors Alliance
Basic Science & Personal Training Course

San Francisco State University
Diploma in Anthroposophical Health Studies

IMM GSM
Certificate in Marketing Communication (1 year)

Stellenbosch University
Certificate in the Origins and Interpretation of the Bible (1 year)

PSG Online
Beginner Share Market Course
Advanced Share Market Course

MTI
Forex Trading Course

ICDL
International Computer Driving License

MINDLEADERS
Over 700 self paced short courses

UNISA
Skills for People-centred Community Development

FML
CPD for Medical Practitioners
CPD for Optometrists

 

I'll be happy to share what I find, but I would suggest that she get in touch with eDegree directly. I've only had brief contact, but so far they seem very dedicated to customer service.

 

Appear "legit"

Hi all,


"edegree" seems legit...

Free State (very solid) mentions them on their web site, which is a good sign.


http://www.uovs.ac.za/cybercampus/E_distance.php



Best wishes....

 

Yes, I was glad to see them on Free State's website. Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology's website also mentions an alliance with them to teach degrees from UOVS, et al.

 

Re: Appear "legit"

Hi Haggai - I'm not going to pretend to understand this thoroughly, but essentially, edegree is the University of the Free State. They may simply administer the programs but the degrees eminate from and are granted by UOVS (except where indicated otherwise).
Jack

 

I think it's pretty straightforward. eDegree provides distance learning facilities and contracts them to other organizations. I was glad to see them on the UOVS website because it was my first inkling that, as you get at, you're dealing with the UOVS-approved method of getting one of their degrees via DL.

They also contract with Pearson as the African subcontractor on the Pearson contract with Heriot-Watt's MBA program. I wonder if that means that the Heriot-Watt programs aren't available from eDegree outside Africa.

 

cf., U-Pretoria

I don't know, but wonder if UVOS edegree is similar / comparable to telematics at U-Pretoria??


See: http://www.up.ac.za/telematic/aboutus/concepts.htm


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DEd is a good source of income for South Africa and helps keep them in the global loop. The South Africans (and Africans generally) have many good things to share with the global community, no matter the discipline.

My experience with South African schools has been mostly positive, though Unisa was a bureaucratic "challenge," to put it politely.

 

thank

I would like to thank online programs from south Africa for register me on your programs.hope to go ahead with my study because that's what am been looking for.Thank be bless all.From ochan jimmy lacimpiny

 

Why is it so hard to get anyone to answer you from UNISA. I would love to do another BA or a MA with them. I can not even get an idea what their fees are. There website is all over the place. I also have some other things I need help with. New not sure how to start a thread. I am at a crossroads on a few things. You guys always give good advice. And good ideas as well. thanks

 

Try talking to Dr. Esselen at IACI-Canada. They facilitate admissions to UNISA.

International Academic  Correspo

 

Kizmet's suggestion is excellent and Dr. Esselen responds promptly. Also, costs are laid out on the site for the various degrees.