Engineering

Hello.

I am new here...

I was wondering if anyone knows where one can obtain an undergraduate engineering degree via online or distance education. I've seen a few options from the USA which are very expensive. I am a Canadian citizen but I am in Europe (at the moment). I am not particularly picky but I would prefer mechanical or electrical engineering.

Thank you
Mark

 

Mark,

If you use the search feature you'll find several threads on this very topic... mechanical engineering being the most difficult and the few approved degrees are rather expensive... electrical engineering has more degrees available and may be a cheaper option as well.

 

How much of your degree from Fort Hays are you able to take online? My son will need to start on that next year and is interested in computers. We are Canadians but live in Vietnam so online is what we need the most.

Incidentally, I am taking a MLS from Fort Hays.

Sidney

 

As you've already heard, there's not a lot of engineering bachelors degree programs around. If you're willing to consider something from outside the USA then take a peek at this Australian offering

http://www.usq.edu.au/handbook/current/eng/BENG.html

 

If I remember correctly the entire FHSU BS INT degree is available online. There are some proctored examinations but FHSU is relatively flexible in who can be a proctor; they have to approve the potential proctor. With the BS INT you also prepare for a number of vendor certifications along the way. HwyRogue can certainly provide first-hand knowledge of the programme.

 

Rochester Insitute of Technology offer B.S in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technology.

URL: http://www.rit.edu/emcs/ptgrad/online/169.php3

California National University offer Bachelor in Mechanical or Electrical Enginering (Non-ABET and DETC)
URL: http://www.cnuas.edu/Programs/DegreePrograms/Engineering/BsEngineering.asp

University of North Dakota has both...Regional and ABET

URL: http://distance.und.edu/degrees/

 

Hey, Sidney, if it is ok to ask, how is Vietnam these days? I have always found the country fascinating (not to mention, incredibly beautiful), but had never had the courage to take my infatuation to the next level. Good luck to you and your son.

 

Vietnam is wonderful! Everyone is so friendly. My wife and I are teaching in very pleasant circumstances. My daughter is close to finishing her American BA by challenge exams and online. My son is finishing grade 12 with me and studying a couple of courses for CLEP.

Life is good.

Sidney

 

Where do you live in Vietnam, Sidney? I was born there and I used to live in Tan Binh district and 8th District. I left 15 years ago, and I think everything have changed. And yes, I always call Saigon not HoChiMinh City.

 

Hello Tekman,

We live in Haiphong, the third largest city. We are in our second year.

Sidney

 

Oh, you live all the way in the North. I never been to the North beyond Nha Trang. I have to visit Haiphong and Halong Bay someday.

THanks for the reply!

 

Ha Long Bay is quite nice.

Sidney

 

Hello everyone and thank you for your input.

Perhaps I'm just a spoiled Canadian that takes education for granted... I'm used to thinking of our universities' prices so when I see a total for a degree in the $30,000 to $40,000 range I feel ill...
There is just no way that I can immagine doing that while feeding a family. I'm 40 so the idea of borrowing so much money is not really appealing. I was hoping to be able to study while working and paying for the degree at the same time.

Cheers!
Mark

 

One of the few undergraduate engineering distance programs is at Univeristy of North dakatoa (http://www.conted.und.edu/)

 

I can't speak for Canada but in the USA one does not always need a degree in engineering to be an engineer - I have hired engineers with zero degrees (for CAD positions) and engineering technology degrees. I've known other engineers with BS degrees in math, physics, chemistry (a chief engineer), and nuclear physics. My BS is in liberal studies with most of the 60 electives being in engineering.

 

Indeed - 100% of the degree is done entirely online. I have only had three proctored exams and FHSU was flexible as I was able to use my supervisor at work to act as the proctor.

The INT degree will provide you with a certificate of Internetworking (if you decide to go the Computer Networking route) once you complete four specific courses which also prep you to sit for the CCNA. The program offers various areas to specialize in, such as Information Assurance; if you take INT 684 (Foundations of Information Systems Security ) you get a Certificate as it's CNSS certified - so another nice cert to add.

The program is also affordable, at $161/crhr, the degree works out to ~$20K US (~$25k CDN) - a bargain compared to B&M schools.

If you have any questions, feel free to pm me.

HR

 

This is very true. I work in an engineering competency but don't have a degree in engineering. My department only hires people with engineering, math, physics, or similar backgrounds.

Of course I love when engineers joke about OR (operations research) analysts by asking, "Oh, are (O-R) you and an engineer?" I don't consider myself an engineer, but I do the same job as my engineer counterparts...no difference in job description or pay in my department.

 

I forgot to mention: Computer science people are often hired into engineering fields too. My department will hire computer science people as well.

 

PhD2B,

Can you tell me the process and requirement that you were accepted to GWU for Ph.D in Engineering Management? If I am not going to move to Southern California, I would use GWU as my backup for terminal degree. Did you take GRE or GMAT, and what was the acceptable score?

Thanks.

 

To the OP: I'm an architect but through experience. Not having an NAAB-accredited degree puts me lower than dog poop in the eyes of the degreed architects (not that they tell me to my face). Also, I am EXTREMELY limited in getting reciprocity.

The same goes for engineering. I HIGHLY recommend that you get an engineering degree from an ABET-accredited school or you will have a very difficult time qualifying to take your FE and PE exams. Also, you will be limited in reciprocity.

Engineering licensing is controlled by the legislative branches of every state in the US.

(NOTE: I understand Canadian legislation for provinces may vary).
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Kizmet: THANK YOU for the North Dakota link! I'm going to file that away for possible future reference. I'm considering getting my PE someday.