Phoenix, AZ (MMD Newswire) February 25, 2010 - World-renowned for practical, international trade-focused degree programs, Dunlap-Stone University's (DSU) International Import-Export Institute is a distance learning bargain reveals a recent national survey of colleges and universities. DSU falls in the 25th quartile for tuition, meaning its accredited distance learning degree programs may be even more affordable than most state college rates. "We work diligently to keep prices down and to make tuition affordable to our students regardless of where they live in the world," said Dr. Donald Burton, President of DSU. "While some students use employer-assistance to fund their education," Dr. Burton added, "many of our students are changing careers and pay for their education with savings or with family member support. It is critical at DSU to offer high-quality, career-oriented education and make it available and affordable to dedicated students in all countries. Education shouldn't be accessible only to those that can afford the skyrocketing tuition normally associated with quality and convenient programs."
Although DSU is a nationally accredited, for-profit university, Dr. Burton notes that the highest priority to the college is the quality of the education DSU delivers to its students. "We serve a very different role than other universities," Dr Burton notes. "Our courses and programs are all about helping our students gain the knowledge they need to advance in their careers--regardless of where they live in the world. They come to us to learn the tools and skills necessary to facilitate global trade. Governments worldwide have long recognized our value because our graduates help increase exports and make global trade smoother and less dangerous. DSU graduates do very well in the job market. Consequently, we see more students every year."
While Burton points to lower tuition costs and the quality of education programs as major criteria for students choosing DSU, he also noted other factors are important. The IIEI Certification program, sponsored by Dunlap-Stone, is a valuable consideration for students narrowing their education choices. Recognized by governments worldwide as the sole, global standards authority for international trade, IIEI Certifications carry increasing value in the marketplace and can be an important distinction in a competitive job market. "Administering the certification program is a tremendous responsibility that the university takes very seriously. Commitment to tangible, demonstrable outcomes based on best practices is reflected in everything we do," Burton explained. Certifications are often an important intermediate goal for those earning DSU degrees.
Still, the cost of college tuition is the biggest barrier for those seeking to advance their careers with higher education. According to a February 2010 report in the Chronicle of Higher Education, the cost of tuition at most state four-year universities is higher than Dunlap-Stone University's costs, which in turn, are about half, in some instances, of the staggering costs that other major online universities charge. Convenient, career-changing education is available at lower prices for those seeking practical, international trade and business programs.
DSU is nationally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council. DSU programs meet the same rigorous U.S. Department of Education requirements as other highly-regarded institutions across America. Within the international trade industry, DSU's worldwide reputation speaks for itself. Employees from many U.S. Fortune 500 companies enroll at DSU. All of the major U.S. aerospace and defense companies and many others worldwide routinely enroll employees in DSU's courses that prepare them of one of IIEI Certification's nine international trade certifications. DSU is a member of the Council of Higher Education Accreditation, the Career College Association, the American Council on Education, the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, and a member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium of colleges and universities.
Contact:
Ms. Caulyne Barron
V.P. President Online Programs
Dunlap-Stone University
11225 N. 28th Drive, suite B-201
Phoenix, AZ 85029 USA
(602) 648-5750
www.dunlap-stone.edu
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