Noodle Partners

Noodle Partners is an online program manager (OPM) that collaborates with universities to create and manage innovative online and hybrid degree programs. The company focuses on various aspects of program development, including marketing, student recruitment, enrollment, curriculum design, student engagement, support services, graduate placement, and alumni engagement. Noodle Partners works with universities to build certificate and degree programs, offering flexibility in choosing which aspects of the program development process they want assistance with. The company's approach aims to improve traditional classroom models while creating new online offerings.

Noodle Partners has partnered with several universities to launch online programs across various disciplines. In November 2019, the company announced a collaboration with Tufts University School of Engineering to launch an online Master of Science in Computer Science program, set to begin in Fall 2020. This partnership marked Noodle Partners' first collaboration with a school of engineering. In April 2019, Noodle Partners expanded its services to include doctorate programs, launching its first online EdD in Education Policy and Leadership with American University School of Education. The company also partnered with the University of Tulsa in January 2020 to launch an online MBA program and enhance an existing online master's in cybersecurity.

Key customers and partnerships

Noodle Partners has established partnerships with several prominent educational institutions. In February 2017, the company began a collaboration with American University, initially launching two master's programs. This partnership led to a significant increase in enrollment for the School of Education, which more than doubled its numbers. In November 2019, Noodle Partners announced a partnership with Tufts University School of Engineering to create an online Master of Science in Computer Science program. The company also collaborated with the University of Tulsa in January 2020 to develop an online MBA program and enhance their existing online master's in cybersecurity. These partnerships demonstrate Noodle Partners' ability to work with diverse institutions across various academic disciplines, from engineering and computer science to education and business.