Thread: Distance PhD in Mechanical Engineering

For a long time now I've been trying to complete my education getting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering , unfortunately there were any in the area where I'm working full time.

Leaving work is definitely not an option for me, so I started to do
some research on getting it through Distance Learning and, checking some books at the local bookstore I found that Colorado State University offers exactly that. However, the program was not exactly oriented to my field of expertise. Then I decided to do some additional research, and I found at the Peterson's web site that Michigan Technological University and University of South Carolina offer a Distance PhD in Mechanical Engineering .

I've been reading Bear's guides, and I bought a couple of them, I even did some research here and in www.degree.net , but none of them include these 2 programs as an option.

The guide says that if a School is not included in the database is because it won't be a good selection or is not an accredited School.

Personally, I like the program offered by USC through APOGEE, and anybody can check it at http://<a href="http://www.engr.sc.e...s/apogee/,</a> or you can even check the MTU program at
http://www.me.mtu.edu/distance_learn...hd/index.html.

However, before make any decision, I will like to ask why these 2 programs are not included in the database?, does anybody knows if there is any problem with them?, does anybody knows of any complaint?.

Thanks a lot for your attention and I'll be waiting for any response.

Regards,

Javier Diaz

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Originally posted by jsdiazm
For a long time now I've been trying to complete my education getting a PhD in Mechanical Engineering , unfortunately there were any in the area where I'm working full time.

Leaving work is definitely not an option for me, so I started to do
some research on getting it through Distance Learning and, checking some books at the local bookstore I found that Colorado State University offers exactly that. However, the program was not exactly oriented to my field of expertise. Then I decided to do some additional research, and I found at the Peterson's web site that Michigan Technological University and University of South Carolina offer a Distance PhD in Mechanical Engineering .

I've been reading Bear's guides, and I bought a couple of them, I even did some research here and in www.degree.net , but none of them include these 2 programs as an option.

The guide says that if a School is not included in the database is because it won't be a good selection or is not an accredited School.

Personally, I like the program offered by USC through APOGEE, and anybody can check it at http://<a href="http://www.engr.sc.e...s/apogee/,</a> or you can even check the MTU program at
http://www.me.mtu.edu/distance_learn...hd/index.html.

However, before make any decision, I will like to ask why these 2 programs are not included in the database?, does anybody knows if there is any problem with them?, does anybody knows of any complaint?.

Thanks a lot for your attention and I'll be waiting for any response.

Regards,

Javier Diaz

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Colorado State University www.learn.colostate.edu (BG15, 106)
University of Melbourne www.unimelb.edu.au (BG15, 140)
Michigan Technological University www.admin.mtu.edu/eup (BG15, 163)

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	Colorado State University - Global Campus Colorado State University - Global Campus Colorado State University offers accredited Bachelor completion and Master programs in a variety of fields, including business management, organizational leadership, a Masters in Teaching and Learning, and a BS in Social Sciences (degree completion) The school is regionally accredited, the most widely recognized accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	Concordia University - Portland Concordia University - Portland Located in Portland, Oregon, Concordia University is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. The school offers a variety of online degrees, including an MBA, Masters in Education with specialties in ESOL, Curriculum Instruction, Methods of Leadership, Science, Reading, and Special Education. The school is regonally accredited, the most widely recognized form of accreditation. Click Here to receive FREE information on this school. [/center]

	Engineering Degrees Engineering Degrees Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs. Many engineers develop new products. During the process, they consider several factors. For example, in developing an industrial robot, engineers specify the functional requirements precisely; design and test the robot's components; integrate the components to produce the final design; and evaluate the design's overall effectiveness, cost, reliability, and safety. In addition to their involvement in design and development, many engineers work in testing, production, or maintenance. These engineers supervise production in factories, determine the causes of a component’s failure, and test manufactured products to maintain quality. They also estimate the time and cost required to complete projects. •Starting salaries are among the highest of all college graduates. •Employment is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations, although growth will vary by specialty; overall job opportunities for engineers are expected to be good. •A bachelor's degree in engineering is required for most entry-level jobs, but some positions may require a graduate degree. Click To Find Engineering Schools