Now is the time to make the commitment to advance your education as well as your career with Bedford University.  I welcome you, and invite you to explore the many options available to complete your education though BU's unique Online Distance Learning Programs. At BU, we are proud of our practical and innovative learning techniques, as well as our high standard of excellence. As a busy professional, it is very difficult to make time for higher education while trying to balance a career and possibly a family as well.  The mission of BU is to empower working professionals, and assist them in educating themselves and enhancing their careers, without disturbing their current state of affairs. BU's Online Distance Learning Programs, student support services, and innovative, practical curriculum, enable our students to realize their potential and achieve their career and professional goals. BU provides great opportunities to working adults, from all fields and walks of life, in earning the degree which will best advance their education, qualifications, credentials, and career goals.  Our capable staff of educators, student service advisors, and registrars, are readily available to respond to any of our students' needs.  Our goal at BU is to guide the new student throughout the entire program, from registration to graduation, allowing he or she to acquire the tools and resources needed to successfully compete in today’s dynamic global workforce. Our programs are designed for students to advance their education, while still managing their busy lives.  We look forward to assisting you as you go forward with your education, transforming your dreams into reality.  Thank you for visiting us.

Welcome to Bedford University!


Sincerely,



President
Bedford University

Bedford University incorporates a blend of academic excellence and professional, practical knowledge.  BU has been recognized as a leader in online distance learning for several years.  Having awarded degrees to over 250,000 students in excess of 150 fields of study, BU is one of the top online distance learning universities in the world.

Bedford University provides online Associates, Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate programs, offered in many fields and disciplines, which are specifically designed for working professionals.

► Mission

The Mission of Bedford University is to increase the practical knowledge, skills, qualifications, and credentials of our students, through our various Online Distance Learning Programs.

► Vision

Our vision is for our graduates to successfully apply all of the tools and resources obtained from BU in achieving their career and professional goals. We strive to assist all students in their pursuit of excellence, and success in today’s dynamic professional environment.

► Commitments of BU:

►To empower our students with vital organizational tools and educational resources such as online libraries and Q&A by telephone or email.
►To educate qualified individuals without the limits of geographical boundaries or time constraints.
►To provide degree programs that are affordable and convenient for working professionals.

Every year, approximately 20,000 – 30,000 students worldwide enroll at Bedford University, making it one of the largest and most popular distance learning universities in the world.

Below is a sample of the number of students who graduated various programs at BU in 2005:

►	Accounting - 7475 graduates	►	HR Management - 4654 graduates
►	MBA - 6473 graduates	►	Information Technology - 4375 graduates
►	Business Management - 5734 graduates	►	Law - 3929 graduates
►	Criminal Psychology - 4132 graduates	►	Media Communications - 3475 graduates
►	Education - 4957 graduates	►	Nursing - 3348 graduates

► About the staff:

218 faculty members for various disciplines
65 administrative staff
60 students support services staff

► Total Degrees Awarded in 2004:

54,000 (including all programs and courses)
273 majors for Bachelor Program
240 majors for Master's Program
273 majors for Doctorate Program
273 majors for Associate Program