College Oxford Asia (COA) is a higher education institution that exclusively utilizes a 100% online learning and distance education system for its curriculum delivery. As an international foreign higher education institution, COA implements this model through its International Program and maintains a presence with representatives in several countries.
Accreditation and Affiliation
COA is accredited by international accreditation bodies. Furthermore, COA maintains significant affiliations with leading global educational and technological platforms:
- edX System: COA is affiliated with edX, utilizing the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) system.
- Blockchain Council: COA is affiliated with the Blockchain Council, which is an authoritative group of subject matter experts evangelizing Blockchain Research & Development.
- Coursera: COA is an affiliate of Coursera, providing online access to the world’s best education from top universities like Yale, Johns Hopkins, and Michigan, and leading companies such as Google and Microsoft.
- InformIT: COA is affiliated with InformIT, home to technology publishers like Addison-Wesley Professional, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson Certification, QUE & Sams, publishing top books, eBooks, and videos from technology creators, innovators, and leaders.
Academic Programs and Global Reach
COA’s educational philosophy is Global Managing, Global Education, Global Students, and Global learning for sustainable development in Higher Education.
COA Indonesia offers a structured range of programs:
- Equivalent to Diploma 1 (D1) and Diploma 2 (D2) programs.
- Bachelor’s program (equivalent to S1) achievable in 3 years.
- Master’s program (equivalent to S2) achievable in 2 years.
- Doctoral program (equivalent to S3 Postgraduate) achievable in 3 years.
Additionally, COA is committed to sustainable programs, recently involving 350 hybrid participants from 101 partner countries.
About edX
edX is a trusted platform for education and learning, founded by Harvard and MIT. It hosts over 20 million learners, the majority of the world’s top-ranked universities, and leading industry companies. As a global non-profit organization, edX transforms traditional education by removing barriers of cost, location, and access.
edX offers 2,000 online courses from 140 leading institutions across various fields (computer programming, data science, business, finance, engineering, etc.). Almost all courses are free to try. For a fee, learners can submit graded assignments and earn a completion certificate. Many courses are part of larger programs, such as:
- MicroMasters Programs: A series of graduate-level courses for those seeking advanced training.
- Professional Certificate Programs: Providing a career path for those new to a field.