Friday, August 16, 2019

Unpacking 2U's New $24K Online Undergrad Degree - Joshua Kim, Inside Higher Ed

Seven reasons why the new 2U powered, University of London, $24K online undergraduate degree in data science and business analytics is so fascinating:
#1 - Status:
The BS will be conferred by the University of London, in collaboration and with faculty from the London School of Economics. These are brand name, internationally recognized institutions. This will be a high-status degree, with substantial value in the marketplace.
#2 - Price:
A price tag of $24K for an undergraduate degree is not all that interesting. There are many options for low-cost degrees from community colleges and other accredited institutions of higher learning. What is interesting is that this is a $24K degree from a high-status institution.
https://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/technology-and-learning/unpacking-2us-new-24k-online-undergrad-degree