ODUGlobal

What ODUGlobal does

ODUGlobal is the online education division of Old Dominion University, a public R1 research university headquartered in Norfolk, Virginia, operating as the institution's distance-learning arm since 1994 (when TELETECHNET was formalized as a partnership with the Virginia Community College System to deliver satellite-based courses) and migrated fully online in 2014. It delivers more than 120 online degree, certificate, and non-degree programs, serving roughly 7,200 online students drawn from transfer, military-affiliated (36% of the student body), graduate, degree-completer, international, employer-sponsored, and professional-development segments, with active enrollment from 100+ countries. The platform runs on Canvas LMS with asynchronous 8-week accelerated courses, Zoom web conferencing, and a credit-transfer policy that accepts up to 90 hours from an associate degree. ODUGlobal monetizes primarily through per-credit-hour tuition ($250-$672 per credit depending on military status, residency, and degree level), supplemented by application fees, prior-learning assessment fees, and continuing-education contracts, with 63% of students receiving financial aid and over 1,000 scholarship opportunities acting as demand levers. GTM is a hybrid direct-to-consumer (website enrollment with dedicated counselors) plus referral-based (50+ community college articulation agreements and employer workforce-development partnerships with Amazon, Hitachi, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center, and the City of Portsmouth) model, marketed through paid digital channels, organic social, employer outreach, and military-services coordination. Differentiation rests on R1 research-university brand, 40+ years of distance-education expertise, 18 consecutive Military Friendly designations, and the NSA Cybersecurity Validation for AI; supporting functions include 24/7 technical support, dedicated advisors, and lifetime career services.

Name

ODUGlobal

Legal name

Old Dominion University

Website

https://online.odu.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ODUGlobal is the online division of Old Dominion University, delivering 120+ asynchronous degree and certificate programs to roughly 7,200 students, with particular strength in military-affiliated, transfer, and graduate segments, distributed via 50+ community college partnerships and employer workforce-development channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Higher Education

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Educational Support Services (611710), Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Business Schools and Computer and Management Training (6114)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional & Applied Skills Noncredit Certificates (Non-licensure) (EDAAAEAD)

Keywords

• Online higher education
• Distance learning programs
• Online degree programs
• Professional development courses
• Continuing education services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norfolk

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: ODUGlobal generates revenue primarily through tuition charged per credit hour. Tuition varies by residency status (in-state vs. out-of-state), student type (military discounted rates available), and degree level (undergraduate vs. graduate). Additional revenue comes from application fees, prior learning assessment fees, and continuing education programs.
2. Financial Aid Administration: Revenue supported by federal financial aid (FAFSA), scholarships, grants, and student loans. 63% of ODUGlobal students receive financial aid.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

ODUGlobal is the online education division of Old Dominion University, delivering more than 120 fully online degree, certificate, and non-degree programs (bachelor's, master's, doctorate, graduate certificates, endorsements) via Canvas LMS with accelerated 8-week asynchronous terms. It also operates continuing education, customized corporate training, and structured transfer and military pathways that award credit for prior learning and military experience.

Product overview

ODUGlobal is the online division of Old Dominion University, offering a comprehensive portfolio of online higher education programs delivered through a platform-plus-services model. The core offerings include over 120 online degree programs spanning bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and certificate levels across disciplines including business, nursing, cybersecurity, engineering, computer science, and healthcare. Key products include the Online MBA, Nursing Programs (RN to BSN through DNP), Cybersecurity Programs, Modeling and Simulation Programs, and specialized AI Certificate Programs. The platform features accelerated 8-week courses, asynchronous delivery, and comprehensive student support including advising, tutoring, and career services. ODUGlobal also provides Continuing Education, Corporate Training Solutions, and Military Pathways as complementary offerings. The institution leverages Canvas LMS and Zoom web conferencing for course delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online Bachelor's Degree Programs Fully online undergraduate degree programs delivered asynchronously with accelerated 8-week terms, accepting up to 90 transfer credits and designed for working adults, transfer students, and military-affiliated learners.
• Online Master's Degree Programs Online master's degree programs across disciplines including MBA, MS engineering, MS data science, MS nursing, and public administration, delivered fully online with asynchronous and accelerated formats.
• Online Doctorate & Ed Specialist Programs Online doctoral degrees (PhD, DNP, EdD) and Education Specialist programs for practicing professionals pursuing terminal degrees.
• Online Certificate Programs Standalone graduate and undergraduate certificate programs in specialty areas including AI, cybersecurity, engineering management, healthcare administration, finance, and education.
• Online Nursing Programs Online nursing degrees including RN to BSN completion, MSN with nurse practitioner concentrations (Family, Neonatal, Pediatric, Psychiatric-Mental Health), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
• Online MBA (Business Administration) Online Master of Business Administration degree program with U.S. News ranking, designed for working professionals pursuing graduate business education.
• Online Modeling and Simulation Programs Online undergraduate and graduate programs in modeling and simulation engineering covering graphical and mathematical models, virtual reality simulations, serious gaming, computer programming, 3D printed models, and statistical analysis.
• Online Cybersecurity Programs Online bachelor's and graduate certificate programs in cybersecurity, including cyber systems security, cybercrime, and digital forensics, validated by NSA Center of Academic Excellence designations.
• Continuing Education & Professional Development Non-degree continuing education offerings for working professionals including professional development courses, CEUs, CPD elective credits, test preparation, and personal financial planning.
• Corporate/Employer Training Solutions Customized workforce development and training solutions for employers, including direct billing, dedicated partnership support, and tailored employee education pathways (e.g., City of Portsmouth, Liberty Tax, Hitachi, Amazon, Rivers Casino).
• Military Pathways & Veteran Programs Specialized pathways for active duty military, veterans, and military spouses including AU-ABC partnership, CCAF GEM partnership, rank-based credit, military tuition assistance, and over 40 military-related degree programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% overall satisfaction rate among surveyed online students
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National University: National University is a private nonprofit with a long-running online division, four-week course format, and strong military and workforce partnerships. Comparable on accelerated pacing and nontraditional learner focus.

Direct peers

• Penn State World Campus: Penn State World Campus is the online division of a flagship public R1 university with a similarly broad catalog of online degrees, certificates, and workforce-aligned programs. Comparable on R1 brand strength and adult-learner focus.
• Liberty University Online: Liberty University Online operates a large, marketing-intensive online program portfolio with strong military-affiliated enrollment, competing on affordability, accelerated formats, and a wide range of accredited online degrees.
• Southern New Hampshire University: SNHU operates one of the largest online enrollment footprints among nonprofit universities, competing on price, program breadth, and adult-learner marketing muscle. Closely comparable on target segments and accelerated format.
• Western Governors University: WGU is the largest nonprofit online university with a competency-based, low-cost model and aggressive employer partnership strategy. Directly competes on affordability, flexibility, and adult-learner market segments.
• Arizona State University Online: ASU Online is the online arm of an R1 public research university — a strong structural analog on brand, program breadth, and innovation narrative. Competes for the same adult-learner, transfer, and graduate online segments nationally.
• Purdue University Global: Purdue Global is the online-focused arm of a major public research university with strong military and workforce development positioning. Direct overlap on accelerated, competency-driven online delivery and employer partnerships.
• University of Maryland Global Campus: UMGC is the most direct peer: a public university online division with a similar military-affiliated student base, employer partnerships, and broad program catalog. Competes head-to-head with ODUGlobal for military, federal, and working-adult online enrollments.
• Thomas Edison State University: Thomas Edison State University is a New Jersey public institution focused almost exclusively on adult, online, and prior-learning-assessment learners — overlapping closely with ODUGlobal's degree-completion and PLA emphasis.
• Colorado State University Global: CSU Global is a fully online public university offering accelerated 8-week terms and accredited degree programs tailored to working adults and military learners. Closely comparable on format and target audience.

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@oduglobal
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oduglobal
• Instagraminstagram.com/oduglobal

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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