Earn Your Degree Online with Drexel University.
Drexel University offers a convenient way to earn a reputable,
accredited degree or certificate online, from a top tier
university in the fields of nursing & health professions,
clinical research, business administration, information systems,
library science, engineering and computer science, education,
technology, communication, general studies, public health, and
toxicology and industrial hygiene.
Our quality programs and sophisticated e-learning method ensure
that you will receive the same Drexel University education
online, with no commuting, fixed class hours or career
interruption.
We offer students a wide variety of features and benefits,
including: the opportunity to receive financial aid, to transfer
in credit from prior education, to earn credit for work-related
educational experience, and to receive special tuition rates
through our collaborations with corporate employers, health
systems, professional associations and community colleges. Drexel
alumni and members of the active military and veterans also
receive special education benefits.
Drexel University Online is an innovative, internet-based
distance education program for working professionals and
corporations in the US and abroad. A pioneer in online education,
Drexel has offered programs online since 1996.
Key features and benefits of an online degree from Drexel include
the following:
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Quality: Fully accredited by Middle States Association
of Colleges and Secondary Schools - add the Drexel name to your
resume.
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Flexible: Totally online - with most programs, you never
have to come to campus; you can complete it at your own pace.
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Career-oriented: Provides a solid foundation in key
areas that employers value.
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Affordable: Special tuition for alumni, employees of
partnering corporations and members of the military and their
immediate families.
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Attainable: You may be closer to a degree than you
think: earn credit for prior studies, or even for knowledge
gained outside the classroom.
MS in Computer Science
The online Master of Science in Computer Science offers students
career-oriented course work that places equal emphasis on theory
and practice to prepare students for work on the cutting edge of
technology. The program furnishes students with an in-depth
understanding of core and advanced topics in computer science and
teaches students how to use the latest tools to represent, model
and solve real world problems. The curriculum provides a solid
foundation and training for practicing computational scientists,
computer specialists or software engineers in business, industry
or government.
This M.S. program is offered by the Department of Computer
Science, where faculty interests and expertise include: applied
algorithms and data structures, artificial intelligence and
intelligent systems, cognitive modeling, computer graphics,
computer science education, computer vision, distributed systems,
high performance computing, human-computer interaction,
networking and security, scientific computation and software
engineering.
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MS in Electrical Engineering
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The online Master's in Electrical Engineering offers high-level
graduate program with strong foundations in theory, to equip
students with the skills necessary to grasp and develop new
technologies and trends in the field. This program prepares
students to make an immediate contribution to the workplace and
become leaders in the industry. Students may take courses in the
areas of computer engineering, power engineering, controls,
robotics, signal processing, telecommunications engineering,
solid state physics and electronics and more.
MS in Engineering Management
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The Master of Science in Engineering Management is a
multi-disciplinary program designed for engineers and scientists
who want to advance into engineering management and executive
roles. Success in today's business environment requires a solid
foundation in essential management and business skills. This
program equips individuals to handle diverse management
responsibilities that require knowledge in finance, economics,
operations, human resources and marketing. The program teaches
how to manage technical resources and focuses on solving problems
that require close cooperation between technical and
non-technical staff.
This program offers core curriculum in management and finance
with electives in technology marketing, engineering law, quality
and several other engineering management subjects. Courses are
taught by experienced faculty who are also successful
professionals in the field. This program has met with a highly
positive response from students and has enjoyed substantial
support from industrial and governmental organizations. In its
online format, the program continues Drexel University's
tradition of leadership and excellence in educating engineers for
successful careers in engineering management. Some graduates have
advanced within their present organizations; while others have
accepted responsibilities with new employers or gone on to found
their own businesses.
MS in Software Engineering
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The master's program in software engineering is designed to
address the rapid rise in demand for software engineering
professionals by offering courses and degrees that provide
students with the skills employer's desire and knowledge needed
to make an immediate contribution to the workplace. The
multidisciplinary curriculum provides an understanding of the
latest technologies and tools that are being developed and
encompasses behavioral, managerial and technical aspects of
software engineering. The software engineering degree program is
designed specifically for students interested in a range of
application domains and prepares students for key roles in
industry, government agencies, academia and other institutions.
Students select an area of concentration, or track, which allows
them to take a cohesive, more specialized set of courses
supporting their individual career interests. The following are
the three tracks available:
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Computer Science: for individuals interested in a
variety of technical topics pertaining to the development of
software systems
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Engineering: for individuals interested in techniques to
model engineering problems and offer software solutions
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Information Science and Technology: for individuals
interested in applying software engineering to information
systems problems in commercial organizations and other settings
Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management
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The Certificate in Engineering Management - an optional
professional credential - is awarded to students who successfully
complete four graduate-level courses from the M.S. in Engineering
Management curriculum: Engineering Management I, Communications,
Economics for Engineering Management, and Financial Management I.
This certificate program is a valuable professional resource for
engineers and scientists who want in-depth exposure to skills and
knowledge needed for management roles without having to commit to
the entire program. Some of the features and benefits of this
certificate program include the following:
- A solid introduction into engineering management through
graduate courses in management, finance and economics
- A quality program offered by Drexel University's
distinguished College of Engineering and taught by the same
experienced faculty on campus who are successful professionals in
the field
- Courses that can be applied towards earning a full M.S. in
Engineering Management
- Highly interactive, online learning method designed to
challenge and engage students, while remaining convenient for the
working professional
- Can be completed in less than a year