SCHAUMBURG, IL (April, 2010) Embanet, a leading online learning services provider to the country's top universities, will provide a host of services to Washington State University's (WSU) College of Business to support its current online Master's in Business Administration (MBA) program, and to launch an online Executive MBA (EMBA) program this fall.

"We are pleased to partner with WSU, a distance education leader providing outstanding programs taught by world class faculty," said Stephen Fireng, president and CEO of Embanet. "The University can rely on us for consistent world-class support."

WSU's Executive MBA will offer working professionals opportunities to improve their career trajectory, differentiate their business skills and network with others around the country and around the globe. Embanet will provide a full suite of services to the WSU College of Business as it launches the EMBA program, including instructional design and course development, faculty and facilitator support, marketing and admissions services, technology support including implementation of an e-learning platform and 24/7 help desk support, and student services.

Embanet will also support the University's current online MBA programs with marketing, admissions, and student services.

Embanet serves a growing list of prominent public and private institutions including among others Vanderbilt University, Northwestern University, George Washington University, and USC. Embanet provides universities with capital, program and course development, marketing and enrollment services, online faculty training, student services, and technology hosting and support.

"It was critical for us to find a partner who had deep experience and a long track record of success in working with top research institutions.," said Eric Spangenberg, Dean of the WSU College of Business "We chose Embanet because they understand the challenges and demands of maintaining an AACSB accredited MBA program, and are committed to excellence in service and support that is consistent with the quality of our programs."

About Embanet, ULC

Founded in 1995, Embanet (www.embanet.com) is the world leader in providing a full range of online learning services to postsecondary educational institutions. Embanet preserves academic integrity and maximizes student enrollment and graduation by providing capital and expertise in program development, marketing and enrollment, student services and technology support. Headquartered in Toronto and Chicago, the company will soon open a Los Angeles office to provide local and onsite service to its growing number of west coast partner institutions. Embanet serves over 50 colleges and universities, including many top research institutions such as: Vanderbilt University, University of Southern California, Northwestern University, Johns Hopkins University, Boston University, George Washington University, Northeastern University, Ohio University, and Kent State University.

About WSU and the College of Business

Washington State University is a land-grant university that conducts transformational research and provides world-class education to more than 25,000 students statewide. Founded in Pullman in 1890, WSU's system includes campuses in Spokane, the Tri-Cities, and Vancouver, extension offices in every county, and online degree programs accessible around the world. The Carnegie Foundation classifies WSU as one of 96 U.S. public and private universities with very high research activity. U.S. News and World Report consistently ranks the University among the top 60 public universities. The WSU College of Business is accredited at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. The college spans the four campuses of WSU. The college conducts scholarly and applied research, and offers degree programs in a variety of business disciplines, and in hospitality business management, supplementing face-to-face offerings through innovative online learning and international programs. For more information, visit the college's Web site at http://www.business.wsu.edu.

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