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Riverbanks University

Academic Programs For the Year 2013

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37,835 students 1,636 tenured and tenure-stream faculty One of the most affordable institutions online Best career services amongst online schools internationally Ranked amongst the leading institutes online Access to over 20 million books and online resources

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As a practice driven, mission oriented web based institution, we are consistently rated as one of the best performing online universities globally

It is with great pleasure that I invite you to consider Riverbanks University as the university of choice for your future study. Riverbanks is world's leading online university, attracting outstanding scholars and students from around the world and is highly regarded because of its innovative teaching methods across the globe. At Riverbanks University, we have a large and diverse international student population, representing over 100 countries. Our international students have featured as an essential part of the university life for over a decade. Our alumni - many now located throughout the world in prominent positions in commerce, government and academic life - remain loyal and active mainly in maintaining their connections with Riverbanks. I invite you to discover our dynamic online campus and hope that you will choose to join Riverbanks University for dozens of opportunities that the institution has to offer.

President, Riverbanks University DVM, PhD (HEM) - BU

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With a distinguished history of academic achievement and an ambitious agenda for the future, Riverbanks University offers you a learning experience rooted in a rich educational heritage and boosted by cutting-edge research and innovation all at the heart of one of the worlds most vibrant cities.

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At Riverbanks, we have much to offer you. As well as the outstanding facilities, resources and opportunities found within an institution of this calibre, the University is highly respected amongst academic and business communities alike a respect that is conferred upon its graduates.

Internationally Renowned
Since 2009, the university has risen in the influential confirming us as a progressive and world-class online teaching and institution. We are a home to more than 37,000 students from around 150 countries, creating a diverse and inclusive multicultural community.

Innovative

Our tradition of success in learning stretches over several years, which is a testimony to our academic greatness.

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Distinguished
Many from our academic and research staff many leaders in their fields, with international reputations provide stimulating learning environments and excellent standards of teaching. As a Riverbanks graduate, you will join a prestigious league of students and former staff and students.

Full of opportunity
You can take advantage of countless exciting personal development opportunities at Riverbanks, including career development programs run by a university careers service. Choose Riverbanks University and you will join one of the most forward-thinking universities, which builds on its success

Sought after by employers

Employers actively target Riverbanks Universitys graduates, giving you excellent job prospects. Our worldwide community of graduates can be found in top positions in every imaginable field across the globe.

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APPLYING FOR A COURSE AT RIVERBANKS UNIVERSITY

Entry Requirements
When considering you for admission we take into account several factors such as your past academic record, work experience, analytical abilities and where you studied your last qualification. We place special focus onto applicants that come from institutes of high reputation.

When Should I Apply?

The enrollment process continues throughout the year and students can submit their applications online on our website in order to get considered. However, admissions in most programs is extremely competitive and you might need to apply early in order to get considered for a place at Riverbanks University. Please make sure that you keep yourself up to date with the latest updates on Riverbanks Universitys site since it would help you check on your choice of modules, stay intact with the latest resources posted by our tutors and check up with the latest policies.

Riverbanks Expertise
Around 200 academics at Riverbanks University are of the highest caliber, whether in research or in teaching. Many of them have their publications and researches published all over the globe. Around 25% of our faculty hold a Ph.D. degree or higher. As one of the largest schools online, our academic staff offers a wide range of specialisms that are applicable to businesses or industries. Our professional management and administration allows our management to focus on their teaching and research, and in turn deliver their findings to thousands of students residing worldwide.

Scholarships
Scholarships are available to those students who demonstrate the capability of outstanding performance throughout their careers.

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Working with international students enabled me to develop new ideas. I particularly enjoyed working on my finance portfolio as it provided practical insight on what goes on in the professional arena Sarah Samuels MBA, 2010

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Teaching, learning and assessment

Teaching at Riverbanks University takes place through lectures, webinars, interactive online sessions, fieldwork and online tutorials. Webinars and other web based sessions are held in small groups so that all students can take part and receive close supervision. Participation is an important aspect of student learning and you may be given reading in advance, on which you will report and you are expected to contribute occasional quizzes and case studies. There may also be group work involving a team of students in jointly preparing a webinar or written report. We pride ourselves on the diversity of our assessments and their link to real-life examples. For some course units, there are two-hour online exams, supplemented by coursework essays, oral presentations, portfolios, individual supervised projects, leading up to the dissertation. You acquire a variety of skills, each of which is rewarded through assessment.

Career Prospects
Riverbanks graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment. Our former students work in a wide range of vocational jobs, some of them as practising experts within their fields, others as curators of various kinds, writers, researchers, journalists, scientists and consultants in fields relating to their fields. One of the great strengths at Riverbanks is that its

You get written feedback on all assessment, which can be the subject of further discussion with your lecturers and tutors. Final degree grades are calculated on the basis of your performance in the final assessments throughout the year.

ness consultant while considering which universities to apply to and I got to know that Riverbanks University would provide me the right stuff that would enable me to progress higher. Thats exactly what happened while I studied there
Julia McBeth
Riverbanks Division of Business & Management

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graduates are both literate and numerate, have experience of writing reports and proposals as well as essays, are skilled in verbal presentation, and have done fieldwork and worked in teams. Consequently, the numerous skills developed within your degree provide an excellent preparation for careers beyond the discipline. For instance, these include positions within the arts, media, civil service, judiciary, financial, and political arenas. In short, a Riverbanks degree provides an excellent basis for a huge array of future career paths and employers are quickly coming to recognise the value of graduates with this wide range of skills.

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faculty
The faculty who teach at Riverbanks University are prestigious academics and experienced practitioners. Members of the team engage actively with higher education institutions, higher education agencies and governments in the United Kingdom, the European Union, New Zealand, Canada, the Middle East, Singapore, Africa and Latin America. They have published extensively and bring together expertise from a range of disciplines including education, economics, management and social policy. In addition, vice-chancellors, deans, directors of human resources and senior representatives contribute to the program. Faculty teach programs throughout the world for students who want to gain cultural fluency. You can also learn or take courses in a particular subject area. Around 200 academics at Riverbanks University are of the highest caliber, whether in research or in teaching. Many of them have their publications and researches published all over the globe. Around 25% of our faculty hold a Ph.D. degree or higher. As one of the largest schools online, our academic staff offers a wide range of specialisms that are applicable to businesses or industries. Our professional management and administration allows our management to focus on their teaching and research, and in turn deliver their findings to thousands of students residing worldwide.

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Student Support
Whatever the issue - financial, academic, personal or administrative - we have experienced, sympathetic people and career counselors to sort out your problems at anytime of the day. To find out more about counseling, academic advice and various other student support services, please call:1-866-244-2559 or visit http://www.riverbanksuniversity.com/contact/

Disclaimer

This brochure is prepared considering the current academic scenario at Riverbanks University. Consequently, details of the degree courses and academic staff is subject to change. Riverbanks University reserves the right to change the make changes as it may consider necessary. If the university is makes an offer of a place, it is essential that you are aware of the current terms on which the offer is based. If you are in any doubt, feel free to ask for confirmation of the precise position for the year in question, before you accept the offer. The fees payable by students tend to increase with inflation, and therefore we have avoided quotation of any fees throughout this document. The University reserves the right to increase the fees as it may deem appropriate. Riverbanks University ensures a free, positive learning environment free of discrimination, sexual, racial, religious or whatever concocted with a personality associated with any staff, student or alumni.