40 Online International Degrees in Mainland China
Global universities are partnering with Chinese organizations to launch online degrees recognized in China.
International universities, usually with experience in e-learning, are targeting learners in China by launching online degree programs developed in partnership with local Chinese organizations. Class Central has put together a list of online degrees offered in China by global universities, with characteristics such as the degree number of courses and tuition fees.
Arizona State University (ASU) Online
ASU Online offers over 200 degree programs. Shanghai CinLearn Technology is helping ASU Online enroll students in China via a dedicated domain. There are currently 22 degrees listed. Admissions, fees, and courses are the same as on ASU’s main website. Students may either learn entirely online or decide to spend a semester abroad studying on campus.
Here’s a list of ASU Online degrees in China:
| Degree | Length (Years) | Courses | Tuition |
| BS Business Data Analytics | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BA Business (Accounting) | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BA Business Administration | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BS Management | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BS Economics – Business | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BS Marketing | 4 | 41 | $79,860 |
| BS Supply Chain Management | 4 | 40 | $79,860 |
| BS Information Technology | 4 | 40 | $79,860 |
| MS Psychology | 1.5 – 2 | 12 | $23,356 |
| MS Computing & Technology | 1.5 – 2 | 12 | $20,000 |
| MS Business Analytics | 1.5 – 2 | 11 | $30,898 |
| MS in Aging | 1.5 – 2 | 12 | $19,756 |
| MS Global Technology & Development | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $16,498 |
| MEd Educational Leadership | 1.5 – 2 | 11 | $22,384 |
| MASc Leadership & Management | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $33,300 |
| MEd Learning Design and Technologies | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $18,688 |
| MEng Engineering Management | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $28,558 |
| MS Supply Chain Management | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $23,414 |
| Master of Healthcare Innovation, MHI | 1.5 – 2 | 11 | $22,670 |
| MS Biomimicry | 1.5 – 2 | 17 | $24,538 |
| MS Legal Studies | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $33,238 |
| MA Education | 1.5 – 2 | 10 | $18,688 |
Beacon Education
Beacon Education helps global universities recruit online students in China. Their partners include Duke, Otago University, Virginia Tech, Illinois Tech, and Tennessee. Currently, the website lists 16 online degrees, including MBAs and STEM master’s degrees.
Here’s a list of Beacon Education online degrees in China:
| Degree | University | Courses | Tuition |
| MS Quantitative Management: Business Analytics | Duke University | 16 | $65,975 |
| MS Quantitative Management: Health Analytics | Duke University | 19 | $65,975 |
| MBA | University of Otago | 12 | $37,458 |
| MBA | Illinois Institute of Technology | 12 | $23,100 |
| MS Finance | Illinois Institute of Technology | 11 | $21,300 |
| Master of Computer Science | Illinois Institute of Technology | 12 | $19,500 |
| Master of Artificial Intelligence | Illinois Institute of Technology | 10 | $16,500 |
| Master of Electronic and Computer Science | Illinois Institute of Technology | 10 | $16,500 |
| MEng AI for Computer Vision and Control | Illinois Institute of Technology | 10 | $16,500 |
| Master of Software Engineering | Illinois Institute of Technology | 10 | $16,500 |
| MBA | Cleveland State University | 11 | $37,723 |
| MEd | Cleveland State University | 10 | $18,861 |
| Masters in Management and Leadership | Webster University | 12 | $10,800 |
| Executive MBA – Global Supply Chain | The University of Tennessee | 12 | $101,000 |
| Master of Computer Information Technology | Northern Arizona University | 10 | $6000 – $9000 |
| Master of Natural Resources | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 10 | $27,000 |
XuetangX Online MBA
In October 2019, XuetangX announced an online MBA built jointly with The Open University (OU), UK. It licenses content from OU’s MBA and leads to degree certificates from both OU and XuetangX. It comprises seven core online courses as well as supplemental, in-person sessions. The degree costs ¥118,000 ($17,900). It received its first cohort of 55 students in May 2020.
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech’s Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) was launched in 2014. But because it didn’t have a presence in China, it didn’t used to be recognized there. That has now changed. As of this year, online students can meet on Georgia Tech’s Shenzhen campus to receive in-person instructions. This has allowed the degree to gain formal recognition in China.
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Xiaofeng
Thanks for sharing the message, Rui. May I know how formal recognition of Gatech’s OMSCS goes?
Rui Ma
Hi Xiaofeng, I find many discussions written by graduates of Gatech’s OMSCS program when searching “OMSCS site:1point3acres.com” on Google(or Firefox). You can also try this method and hope it works for you.
jilan
I am a professor, and study the effect on the education of MOOC, and want to discusse with you about some topics. hear from you.
Rui Ma
Hi Professor, I’m interested in your studies about the effect of MOOCs and very glad to hear your ideas.