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The global online education market is projected to witness a 9.23% annual growth during the forecast period to reach a total market size of USD 319.16 billion in 2025, increasing from USD 187.87 billion in 2019. Increasing penetratio­n of the internet in many regions across the globe is a major factor driving the market growth. Growing adoption of cloud- based solutions coupled with huge investment­s by major market players towards enhancing the security and reliabilit­y of cloud based education platforms, are further increasing its adoption among the end users ( https:// www. researchan­dmarket. com, Feb 2020). is now open for school leavers and profession­als model with both online and in- class teaching

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DIGITAL LIFESTYLE IN SRI LANKA

A rapid growth is observed in the digitaliza­tion process in Sri Lanka and penetratio­n of mobile and internet is currently on the rise at an exponentia­l rate. In 2020, there are 10.10 million internet users and the number of internet users in Sri Lanka has increased by 399,000 (+ 4.1%) between 2019 and 2020. Mobile connection­s stood at 31.80 million in January 2020 in Sri Lanka and it is equivalent to 149% of the total population. Social media penetratio­n was around 30% in January 2020 in Sri Lanka and it shows an annual growth rate of 8.3%. Hence the issue of digital gap is steadily moving away from the society. However, in providing most of the facilities, the concentrat­ion is on the western province and other major cities in Sri Lanka. This becomes a real challenge being faced by Higher Educationa­l Institutes ( HEI) in introducin­g a common online learning platform in Sri Lanka.

NIBM DIGITAL CAMPUS is the latest global initiative of NIBM in addition to its network of six campuses located throughout the country. The main facility is located in Colombo- 07 with a total on campus capacity of more than 10,000 students including regional campuses.

VISION: Setting global standards in online and digital learning platforms.

MISSION: Collaborat­ing the NIBM community with the online body of knowledge through innovative blended learning facilities and digital platforms.

NIBM DIGITAL CAMPUS (NDC)

Located at your fingertips, the NDC offers an extensive range of profession­al qualificat­ions through a virtual setting that allows you to study, learn, and connect when it suits you, anywhere, anytime. With plenty of flexibilit­y and student support, our digital campus serves up a rich learning journey that has your career in mind. The features that are embedded in the process of NDC teaching and learning are;

• Quality Online Education

Learn from more than 300 academical­ly and profession­ally qualified faculty (Internal and external)

• Study-Life Balance

Engage in blended learning facilities which is a combinatio­n of learning online and face-to-face discussion­s That gives you the freedom to mix and match educationa­l journey to suit your changing needs.

• Support to reach your goals

Plenty of dedicated student support and services on hand as 40% of our cohort study requires two subjects online.

• Features

Gives you a rich learning environmen­t with 24/7 learning access, online library, and IT support, student collaborat­ion networks at a cost-effective rate.

HOW YOU CAN STUDY ONLINE

We know that everyone’s situation is different, so why should everyone study in the same way? At NDC, you can choose from many qualificat­ions, two ways to study online and have the freedom to mix and match to suit your changing needs. Plus, as life gets busy, you’ll have the flexibilit­y to accelerate or slow down your study to make your university life easier and more enjoyable.

Of course, even if you choose to study online, you can still come to campus to take advantage of all the great facilities we have to offer.

 ??  ?? Dr. D M A Kulasooriy­a
Director General
National Institute of Business Management dg@nibm.lk www.nibmworldw­ide.com
Dr. D M A Kulasooriy­a Director General National Institute of Business Management dg@nibm.lk www.nibmworldw­ide.com

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