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 number of courses in the degree and tuition fees.
Arizona State University (ASU) Online
Arizona State University Online offers over 280 online degree programs, which hold the same accreditation as the traditional on-campus programs. Now, a local Chinese education company in Shanghai is helping ASU Online enroll students in China via a localized 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 aims to provide localized online master’s degree services for adult students in China in cooperation with global universities. Their partners include Duke, Otago University, Virginia Tech, Illinois Tech, and Tennessee. Currently, the website lists 19 online degrees, including MBAs and STEAM 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 |
| Master of Computer Information Technology | Northern Arizona University | 10 | $6000 – $9000 |
| Master of Natural Resources | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | 10 | $27,000 |
| Master of Science in Business Analytics | Rochester Institute of Technology | NA | NA |
| Master of Laws | University of Arizona | NA | NA |
| Master of Legal Studies | University of Arizona | NA | NA |
| Master of Business Administration | Adrian College | NA | NA |
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 ¥138,000 ($21,863) with an application fee of ¥1000. It received its first cohort of 55 students in May 2020.
Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech has launched 13 online master’s degrees for online learners around the world.
One of the most prestigious one, the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program was launched in 2014. But because it didn’t have a presence in China, it didn’t used to be recognized there. That has changed. In 2020, the Georgia Tech-Shenzhen Institute (GTSI) was established.
Five on-campus degrees are provided: Master of Science in Computer Science, Master of Science in Computational Science and Engineering, Master of Science in Analytics, Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, and Master of Industrial Design. Two of them offers online modalities: Master of Science in Computer Science and Master of Science in Analytics.
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.
Leonard J Waks
HI, Jilan and Rui Ma, I have written a book about Moocs.
The Evolution and Evaluation of Massive Open Online Courses
MOOCs in Motion
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Leonard J. Waks
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I would love to find out more about your work
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.
Audrey Hee
Hi Rui, Im wanting to earn a degree in Chinese online.Could you tell me more?