19-44 Online Distance Learning Programme - Award

The University of Wolverhampton has awarded an Online Distance Learning Programme (ODLP) to diversify its student body and income streams through the development of a number of high quality and scale-able distance learning programmes on a carousel model delivering University of Wolverhampton postgraduate qualifications. The partnership will be predicated that any Intellectual Property Rights belong to the University of Wolverhampton and supports the University's agenda to provide Opportunities to all.

The ODLP will have the core capabilities and will be responsible for international marketing and recruitment, online development, instructional design, student support and associate data of applicants/students for conversion, enrolment and student support with regard to the delivery of the distance learning course that fall under this partnership.

The partnership is based on a commercial model which requires the ODLP to generate returns for both parties (Concessions Contract). The arrangement is to be at nil cost to the University, however it is recognised there will significant investment in terms of staff time.