UCR is focused on growing a range of degrees, including electrical engineering, bioengineering, environmental systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and materials/nano. These programs aim to ensure the next generation of engineers have the skills they need to become leaders in their field, discover innovations and improve quality of life in society.
As UCR is already known for its diverse offerings, expanding their enrollment to adults and non-traditional students is a logical step. The faculty is pleased “to offer these online programs that enable employed engineers and scientists to sharpen their engineering management skills and advance their technical training,” said Dean Reza Abbaschian of UCR’s Bourns College of Engineering. “We believe the degree program will benefit them, their employers and our industrial community.”
The growth of the programs will be handled by Pearson. Their job will be to manage enrollment, student retention, marketing and helpdesk services.
“We are thrilled to have been selected as the University of California at Riverside, Bourns College of Engineering’s online engineering degree program partner,” said Todd Hitchcock, Sr. VP at Pearson. “The partnership is a perfect fit since the school and Pearson are both committed to student success through personal, one-on-one student attention.”
Online education is the perfect format for working adults and non-traditional students. The asynchronous nature of online programs allow these students to consume the material and perform their assessments at a time that fits their busy schedule. However, be sure you have a good 10 to 15 hours a week free for each course you enroll in.
Additionally, students shouldn’t expect a watered down version of an on-campus education. The same rigorous content and assessments will be transferred to the online courses. Additionally, faculty members often teach the online versions of their on-campus courses.
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