Online Computer Engineering Technology Degree :: Accredited Universities

Our Mechanical Engineering Technology program has two areas of concentration:

- Manufacturing Systems, which includes robotics and computer integrated manufacturing , and

- Mechanical System Design, which provides skills in designing, building and installing mechanical systems of all types from thermal and a/c systems to production equipment and power systems.

In this program, you must select a minor from the College of Engineering and Technology or the College of Sciences.

ODU's Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ETAC of ABET).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed high school from an accredited institution.

Requires TOEFL score for non-native English speakers (ODU requires a score of 550 on the paper-based TOEFL, and a 79-80 on the iBT)

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Your courses in this program are in areas such as computer-aided drafting, statics, strength of materials, dynamics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, automation and controls, and computer solid modeling. Your culminating experience is a senior project that integrates course work with a practical project assignment in your area of interest.

You must select a minor from the College of Engineering & Technology or the College of Sciences. To satisfy the upper-division general education requirements, we recommend a minor in Engineering Management.

ODU's Mechanical Engineering Technology program is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ETAC of ABET).

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.

You must also have completed U.S. Navy Nuclear Power School or Nuclear Reactor Operator training at Dominion Energy.

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Notes

This program is available only to graduates of the United States Navy Nuclear Power School or Nuclear Reactor Operator training at Dominion Energy.

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Project managers direct the teams of specialists needed to handle a wide range of assignments. These can include everything from overseeing the construction of a new building to developing a new product. Today, any complex venture requires qualified project managers who not only understand what needs to be done, but also can plan, budget, and coordinate the efforts of everyone involved.

In-depth knowledge of a specific field of expertise combined with strong academic credentials in management can open the door to many opportunities in this increasingly important and growing career field. Most employers today seek project managers who have a bachelor’s degree in a specific area such as business, construction, engineering, or computer information systems, combined with a master’s degree in project management.

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Graduates of the MBA in Project Management program have the skills needed to balance all the necessary elements of a project including time, money, and scope.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) does not classify project managers as an occupation. Instead, project managers are often counted as construction managers or computer and information systems managers when they work in the areas of construction or information technology. Sample careers include:

Computer and Information Systems Managers
Construction Managers
Engineering Managers
Financial Managers

Entry Requirements

1. Prior Degree Requirement: Prospective graduate students must have completed a bachelor’s or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or have completed a three- or four-year bachelor’s degree at a foreign college or university recognized as degree-granting by the government of that country.

Students must have a bachelor's degree with a major in business or a related discipline to be admitted to this MBA program. Students without a bachelor’s degree in business or a related discipline must enroll in the Master of Business Administration in Business Management (MBABM) program.

2. Program Grade Point Average (PGPA): Prospective graduate students must have achieved a PGPA of 2.70 or better for all undergraduate courses attempted or a PGPA of 3.00 or better for at least 6.00 semester credit hours of graduate study, as evidenced by an official transcript from each college or university attended.

3. Interview: Prospective graduate students must complete an interview with the graduate program chair or a Herzing University admissions representative.

International Admissions Requirements
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In order to be issued an I-20 authorization from the University, non-immigrant applicants must meet the University’s general admissions
requirements, as well as program admission requirements where applicable, and provide the following documentation:

1. A certified copy of college transcripts, which includes all courses pertinent to receiving the bachelor’s degree, evaluated by a transcript
evaluation service approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or translated and certified as an
official document by an active Herzing University international affiliate college or university.

2. A notarized statement of financial support or a certified government sponsor letter indicating that tuition will be paid in advance of
each academic period (tuition for the first two semesters must be paid upon enrollment) and that all necessary living expenses for the
international applicant will be provided. (Form I-134 may be used and is available online from the BCIS.)

3. Proof of English-language proficiency through any one of the following:

a. A score of 550 or higher on the paper-based TOEFL.

b. A score of 213 or higher on the computer-based TOEFL.

c. A score of 80 or higher on the internet-based TOEFL.

d. A score of 6.0 or higher on the IELTS.

e. Documentation of successful completion from a University-approved college preparatory ESL program of an intermediate English course from an accredited designated ESL center college or university or an ESL center.

f. Documentation of a minimum of 4 years of successful completion of secondary studies (i.e., high-school level) in an English-speaking school whose language of instruction is English.

g. Documentation of successful completion of post-secondary studies (i.e., college-level) in English (a minimum of 12 semester hours)

h. Documentation of successful completion of 4 years of secondary English language studies and one semester (or equivalent) of college-level English from an accredited college or university.

i. Documentation of alternative measures of English language proficiency, as deemed appropriate by Herzing University.

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Malware, data breaches, denial of service, phishing, and other cyber attacks are proliferating. Highly publicized attacks on major corporations, governments, infrastructure, and financial organizations are in the news almost daily, underscoring the need for professionals who are trained to recognize and deal with cyber threats.

Cyber attacks can come in a variety of forms, but often the intent is malicious — an attempt to bring down a computer system, or an intrusion seeking to access and steal intellectual or proprietary data and information. At risk are such things as trade or industry secrets, corporate reputation, customer data including credit card information, and even physical damage to equipment. In fact, a recent report by the Office of the National Counterintelligence Executive highlighted the ease with which foreign collectors of economic information are able to operate in cyberspace with relatively little risk of detection by their private sector targets.

As governments and private entities become increasingly dependent on computer technology to transmit and store sensitive data, intellectual property, and financial transactions, the need for information security and risk analysis professionals will increase.

Why Security and Risk Analysis at Penn State?

Former National Security Agency Director Mike McConnell recently warned that the U.S. government is not equipped to detect and deflect a catastrophic [cyber] attack.

Penn State’s security and risk analysis degree focuses on the technologies, education, and policies to protect people, information, and other assets. Students are introduced to the tools and skills needed to determine the required confidentiality, integrity, and availability of an asset (i.e. a person, structure, facility, information, material, or process that has value).

The degree looks at how to design secure systems, evaluate and measure risk, and ensure that proper levels of privacy are maintained for individual technology users, businesses, government, and other organizations. Courses specific to information and cyber security are embedded within the degree program. These courses can provide you with an understanding of the theories, skills, and technologies associated with network security, cyber threat defense, information warfare, and critical infrastructure protection across multiple industries.

Penn State is also recognized as a National Security Agency Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance and a Center of Academic Excellence for the Intelligence Community. The Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology is a leader among information schools, and the faculty are a diverse group of thought leaders from numerous fields, including computer science, engineering, psychology, chemistry, artificial intelligence, and more.

Who Should Apply?

The SRA major is designed to provide a unique, interdisciplinary curriculum that integrates areas of study in information assurance (both digital and physical security), intelligence analysis, and cyber forensics. If you work in or aspire to work in areas of information and data security, system security, network security, cyber security, intelligence, cyber-intelligence, intel analytics, or cyber crime prevention, this could be an excellent program for you.

Career Opportunities for Graduates
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As people and organizations continue to shift more of their business and personal interactions to the Internet, the need is growing for professionals who can keep information and data secure. You can find such careers in business and industry, government and intelligence, and protective services and criminology, among others.

With the BS in SRA, you can prepare for positions such as:

applications security specialist
network security specialist
computer forensics specialist
computer system auditor
intelligence analyst and specialist
cyber-intelligence analyst
business intelligence analyst
business process analyst
counterintelligence and counterterrorism threat analysis
economic crime analyst
information security analyst,
international crime officer
policy analyst
program and management analyst

Entry Requirements

You must be a high school graduate or have completed a GED and have earned three and a half units of mathematics (selected from any combination of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry or higher math course) to satisfy the initial admission requirements to be admitted to the College of Information Sciences and Technology. Transfer applicants are expected to meet the minimum high school math requirements or equivalent college coursework prior to enrolling at Penn State:

completing MATH 022 (College Algebra II and Analytic Geometry) or MATH 026 (Plane Trigonometry) OR a higher-level math course offered by Penn State, determined in consultation with your academic adviser
completing a trigonometry or higher-level course at another accredited institution with a grade of C or better
receiving sufficient scores on Advanced Placement calculus exams

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam.

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The Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with a Specialization in Software Analysis and Development degree is designed to bring students useful knowledge and experience in the various aspects of this field. From understanding software development platforms and procedures to engaging in the development process themselves, students will participate in a software development degree program that weaves learning based on the current challenges and opportunities in the field with opportunities to apply their knowledge in real-world situations.

The Software Analysis and Development specialization is designed to provide students with important knowledge and practical experience in this career field. Because this specialization is complex in nature, previous coursework required may include engineering, computer science, or software testing, as all of these are important components of this industry-centered program. Students will learn to:

- Understand and master the different technical elements and terms regularly used by software industry professionals.

- Examine current industry practices and challenges to analyze areas of new innovation or need.

- Engage in industry-modeled software analysis and development projects, allowing students to assume the roles of current industry experts and put their knowledge to practice.

- Create and adapt software system prototypes.

- Diagnose and remedy problems in existing software systems.

Entry Requirements

The following requirements must be met in order for the admissions process to be successfully completed:

Complete all required online admissions application documents.

Submit proof of high school graduation or equivalent.

You will be required to complete an informational admissions interview.

Non-native speakers of English are required to provide proof of English proficiency (e.g. TOEFL or other English proficiency assessment) prior to admission.

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