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U. launches three online eng. masters' programs
By: Jason Gomes
Issue date: 8/19/05 Section: News
Originally published: 8/19/05 at 1:11 AM EST
Last update: 8/19/05 at 1:16 AM EST
Originally published: 8/19/05 at 1:11 AM EST
Last update: 8/19/05 at 1:16 AM EST
The University has announced the launch of three new online Master degree programs in engineering Aug. 11.
The programs offered by the College of Engineering include a Master's in electrical engineering, a Master's in computer science and a Master's in software engineering.
"We are excited to provide busy engineers with an online learning venue in engineering disciplines that are seeing increased demand from employers and industry," Associate Dean for Distance Learning Stephen Smith said. "We feel that these new degree programs are an excellent addition to our existing online program in engineering management. Through our online degrees, engineers can obtain the skills and knowledge needed to become leaders in their field from one of America's leading academic institutions, in a flexible online format."
What makes the online program different from the actual classroom is the technology-enabled features that allow graduate students to participate at a distance and on business travel, according to Smith.
"Our online degrees and certificates follow the same rigorous academic standards as our on campus programs and [are] taught by the same renowned faculty to ensure that our online students obtain the same Drexel University education," Academic Director of Drexel e-Learning, Inc. Kenneth Hartman said.
Students in the online program are exposed to many benefits and advantages. However, the courses are not self-paced and must meet deadlines for final exams, homework assignments and other tasks and work given by the instructor.
Some of the attractive features that this online program has to offer is the ability to view the instructor's lectures for an unlimited amount of time. Students can also download class materials and engage in asynchronous discussions where each class participant can freely express his or her views to other fellow classmates and the professor.
Courses are run similarly to the way the University runs its courses on campus. Courses are provided in a sequence one after the other to ensure a flow through the curriculum. Each course provides lectures, discussions, assignments, quizzes and examinations with due dates.
The programs offered by the College of Engineering include a Master's in electrical engineering, a Master's in computer science and a Master's in software engineering.
"We are excited to provide busy engineers with an online learning venue in engineering disciplines that are seeing increased demand from employers and industry," Associate Dean for Distance Learning Stephen Smith said. "We feel that these new degree programs are an excellent addition to our existing online program in engineering management. Through our online degrees, engineers can obtain the skills and knowledge needed to become leaders in their field from one of America's leading academic institutions, in a flexible online format."
What makes the online program different from the actual classroom is the technology-enabled features that allow graduate students to participate at a distance and on business travel, according to Smith.
"Our online degrees and certificates follow the same rigorous academic standards as our on campus programs and [are] taught by the same renowned faculty to ensure that our online students obtain the same Drexel University education," Academic Director of Drexel e-Learning, Inc. Kenneth Hartman said.
Students in the online program are exposed to many benefits and advantages. However, the courses are not self-paced and must meet deadlines for final exams, homework assignments and other tasks and work given by the instructor.
Some of the attractive features that this online program has to offer is the ability to view the instructor's lectures for an unlimited amount of time. Students can also download class materials and engage in asynchronous discussions where each class participant can freely express his or her views to other fellow classmates and the professor.
Courses are run similarly to the way the University runs its courses on campus. Courses are provided in a sequence one after the other to ensure a flow through the curriculum. Each course provides lectures, discussions, assignments, quizzes and examinations with due dates.
