ComputerScienceOnline.org
recently listed MTSU University College’s online degree offerings among the
“Best Online Computer Science Degrees” for 2015.
Computer Science Online, a
resource for online learning in computer science and related fields, says it analyzed
data from hundreds of colleges offering computer science degrees online.
The company developed a scoring system to see which schools ranked highest
across a dozen central computer science and tech-related disciplines.
The company says the included
programs offer a wide variety of degree specializations as well as the flexible
learning options of an online program. To create the list, the company
looked at metrics such as tuition costs, student-teacher ratios, graduation
rates, accreditation and more.
MTSU offers a bachelor's
degree in Information Technology that can be earned fully online. The
information technology degree is part of the university’s Professional Studies
program, designed for distance and nontraditional students through University
College.
“MTSU is aware that most
adults who pursue an online degree are looking for the skills necessary to move
up in their current job, or are seeking the skills to make a career change,”
said Dr. Mike Boyle, dean of MTSU’s University College. “The challenge is
making the degree flexible enough to fit into their busy life. The Professional
Studies Degree was designed to fit the needs of working adults.”
Boyle said he was not
surprised to learn that this program was so highly rated and is pleased that an
external organization “recognizes that we have successfully combined high
quality instruction into a flexible learning environment. Our goal is to
make it possible for adults meet their career goals, while fulfilling their
life obligations.”
MTSU’s Professional
Studies program prepares students for management level positions, with
foundation courses in statistics, international context, communications, and
supervision. In the Information Technology concentration, courses center on
software analysis, database management, data communications, and operating
systems.
Rankings can be found at http://www.computerscienceonline.org/degree-programs/.
“Computer science is one
of the fastest growing education programs available,” said Doug Jones, founder
of Computer Science Online. “The diversity of related career fields is
expansive and the opportunities are endless.”
Information technology,
cybersecurity, computer engineering and other related career fields and
education specializations are all relatively new as technologies have advanced
from what they were 20 years ago, the company says.
“Students wishing
to enter one of the fastest-growing career fields have more options than
ever,” Jones said. “These schools offer students the flexibility of online
learning options from high-quality, accredited institutions.”
For more information about
MTSU’s program, visit http://www.mtsu.edu/programs/professional-studies/.
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