Opening Learning in
Engineering :
Challenges &
Opportunities
Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET)
Website: www.siet.org.sg
Email: sammk1951@gmail.com
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Highlights
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About the Speaker
Introduction
What is Open Learning?
Open Learning in Engineering:
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UK
Australia
USA
Recognitions of Engineering Degrees by Open
Learning
Questions & Answers
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About the Speaker
- Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强)
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Singapore : SP/NUS/NTU.
Australia :
MelbU/RMIT/CQU.
Chartered Engineer
(UK/Ireland/Australia)
Chartered Builder (UK)
Chartered Mathematician
(UK)
Chartered Scientist (UK)
Chartered
Environmentalist (UK).
A life-long learner.
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Introduction
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The Engineering Team :
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Engineers + Technologists + Technicians +
Tradesmen/Craftsmen.
Professional Bodies:
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Institution of Engineers, Singapore
[IES][1966][Website: www.ies.org.sg ]
Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists
[SIET][1980][Website: www.siet.org.sg ]
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Professional Level
Academic Criteria
Singapore Australia
United
Kingdom
Professional Engineer/
CEng(UK)
BEng (4 yrs
FT)
BEng (4 yrs
FT)
MEng (4 yrs
FT)
Engineering
Technologist/IEng(UK)
Poly
Diploma
(3 yrs FT)
BEngTech
BEng(Hons)
(3 yrs FT)
Engineering Technician/
EngTech(UK)
ITE –
Associate
HND
Higher Nitec Degree/
(2 yrs FT)
Advanced Dip
Tradesman/
Craftsman
ITE - Nitec
Cert – Level 3 OND
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What is Open Learning?
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Open learning is a teaching method .
Open learning is supposed to allow pupils
self-determined, independent and
interest-guided learning.
Also : Active Learning….Cooperative
Learning….Distance Education….Open
Education.
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What is Open Learning?
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Distance education or distance learning is a field of
education that focuses on teaching methods and
technology with the aim of delivering teaching, often
on an individual basis, to students who are not
physically present in a traditional educational setting
such as a classroom.
It has been described as "a process to create and
provide access to learning when the source of
information and the learners are separated by time
and distance, or both."
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Open Learning in Engineering
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UK:
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HND : Teesside University
BSc & MSc : Aston University
MSc by Other Us : HWU; Napier; Surrey; Aston;
Brunei; Salford; Bath.
Australia:
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University of Southern Queensland
University of New South Wales
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ABET Accredited First Degree in
Engineering:
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University of North Dakota
Online Master Degrees in Engineering
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Norwich; Georgia Tech; Texas Tech; Purdue,
Penn State.
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Teesside University, UK
[website: www.tees.ac.uk ]
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1844 : Middlesbrough-based Mechanics' Institute
1930 : Constantine Technical College
1969 : Teesside Polytechnic
1992 : University of Teesside
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Teeside University - Constantine
Building
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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Teesside University open learning in engineering
(TUOL) is the world’s leading provider of high quality
flexible education to the engineering industry.
For 25 years we have been creating high quality, stand
alone, open learning materials. It is a realistic way to
deliver necessary training and education to staff who
are unable to attend conventional classroom based
courses. So, if you work on an oil rig in the Caribbean
or in pipeline construction in a desert, your
professional development need not be interrupted –
you can study at your own pace, effectively anywhere.
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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More than 30,000 students worldwide have
studied engineering and technology courses that
we have designed and developed. And our
portfolio is growing. We offer:
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level 2 and 3 City & Guilds Certificates
Higher National Certificates and Higher National
Diplomas at levels 4 and 5
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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comprehensive tutor support network
a dedicated online support site through elearning which provides learning and
support materials.
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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We currently offer HNC/D courses by flexible open learning in:
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Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HNC
Electrical and Electronic Engineering, HND
Mechanical Engineering, HNC
Mechanical Engineering, HND
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HNC
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, HND
Chemical Engineering, HNC
Chemical Engineering, HND
Process Engineering, HNC
Process Engineering, HND
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Teesside University Open Learning in
Engineering [TUOL]
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After successfully completing a HND, you are
well placed to continue your education and may
consider studying for a degree. Teesside offers
BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) degrees in a
range of engineering disciplines, however these
are not currently available through open
learning.
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Teesside University – TUOL : Contact
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Teesside University open learning in engineering
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School of Science & Engineering
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley TS1 3BA
T: +44 (0)1642 342740
Fax: +44 (0)1642 342743
E: tuole@tees.ac.uk
Dr Paul Shelton (Director)
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T: 01642 342497 | E: p.w.shelton@tees.ac.uk
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Aston University, UK
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1895 – Birmingham
Municipal Technical
School.
1927 : Birmingham
Central Technical College
1951 : College of
Technology, Birmingham.
1956 : the first designated
College of Advanced
Technology
1966 – gained University
Status by Royal Charter
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Distance learning at Aston –
Engineering (2011)
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BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering
(Power Systems)
MSc Professional Engineering
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Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional
Engineering (Power Systems)
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The course provides the advanced
engineering knowledge and
understanding needed to qualify for
incorporated engineer (IEng)
status, and helps with building the
range of practical competences also
needed for IEng.
Duration:
Between 1 and 3 years Distance
Learning
Entry requirements:
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An Aston Foundation degree in
Power Engineering or equivalent
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Tuition fees:
£3375 (2011) paid either in full or by
instalments depending on the
delivery period selected.
Course outline
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The Professional Engineering (Power
Systems) course is a progression
pathway with 120 credits weighting,
designed to give a route from
foundation degrees to a BEng/BSc.
It is offered to those who hold 240
credits from Aston Foundation
Degree (or equivalent) in power
engineering or other related topic.
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Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional
Engineering (Power Systems)
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The programme has six
modules. There are four
technical modules each
worth 20 credits, a
professional development
audit module worth 10
credits and a work-based
project module worth 30
credits.
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The modules are:
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Professional Development
Audit (10 credits)
Elements of Power Systems I
(20 credits)
Elements of Power Systems II
(20 credits)
Sustainable & Renewable
Technologies (20 credits)
Power Electronics &
Machines for Power Systems
(20 credits)
Work based Project (30
credits)
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Aston - MSc Professional
Engineering
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The concept behind MSc Professional Engineering was
developed by the Engineering Council (ECUK), the overall
regulator of the engineering profession in the UK, with UK
government support - please see www.engc.org.uk.
Aston has signed an agreement with ECUK establishing
Aston as a provider of an MSc Professional Engineering
course meeting ECUK expectations.
Major professional engineering institutions have signed an
agreement with the ECUK to recognise and support MSc
Professional Engineering courses.
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For more information, see link:
http://www.engc.org.uk/engineering-gateways/contact-us
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Aston - MSc Professional
Engineering
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Entry requirements
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MSc Professional Engineering is suitable for people who aspire
to fully qualified professional engineer status (CEng) and are
already part way there, normally through a first or good second
class UK accredited honours degree at bachelor’s level (BEng
or BSc) supported by several years of employment experience
gaining practical competence and responsibility. We can also
accept people without an honours degree (eg qualified to
HND level) but with greater relevant experience.
Qualifications from outside the UK will also be considered.
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Aston - MSc Professional Engineering
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Duration of programme: 2 to 5 years work-based
distance learning
Start date: October, January, April or July
Distance learning available: This programme is
work-based distance learning only.
Fees: [£1 ≈ SGD$2]
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UK/EU: £3,600 per year plus operational costs.
International students: £4,300 per year plus operational costs.
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Aston - MSc Professional Engineering
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Professional accreditation
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Successful completion of MSc Professional
Engineering combined with membership of a suitable
engineering institution guarantees access to the
institution’s process for professional review for CEng
registration. Possession of the MSc will meet the
educational requirements for CEng. You will still
need to satisfy the institution about your practical
competences, but MSc Professional Engineering
study will help you with this.
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Aston - MSc Professional Engineering
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Engineering Institutions
MSc Professional Engineering can be studied in any engineering area
taught at Aston covered by a signed-up engineering institution. Currently
this covers:
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Computing:
British Computer Society (BCS)
Chemical Engineering:
Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
Design:
Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design,
Engineering Management:
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
Mechanical Engineering:
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
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UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’
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Most of these MSc degrees in Engineering by
Distance Learning (DL) are recognized as
meeting the ‘Further Learning’ under UKSPEC. [website: www.engc.org.uk ]
For example, the Surrey – MSc (Bridge
Engineering) is approved by the ICE and
IStructE as meeting the requirements under
UK-SPEC for periods of Further Learning
leading to Chartered Engineer status.
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UK University
Degrees offered by DL
Heriot-Watt University
[website : www.hw.ac.uk ]
MSc(Civil Engineering)*;
MSc (Civil Engineering
& Construction
Management)*
MSc(Timber
Engineering)
Napier University
[website :
www.napier.ac.uk
* Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
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UK University
Degrees offered by DL
Aston University
[website :
www.aston.ac.uk ]
MSc(Traffic Engineering);
MSc(Professional
Engineering-Chemical;
Electronic; Manufacturing;
Mechanical)@
MSc(Bridge Engineering);
MSc(Structural Engineering)
University of Surrey
[website:
www.surrey.ac.uk
@Recognized by ECUK as satisfying the education requirement for CEng.
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UK University
Degrees offered by DL
Brunel University
[website :
www.brunel.ac.uk ]
University of Salford
[website :
www.salford.ac.uk
Bath University
www.bath.ac.uk
MSc (Building Services
Engineering)
MSc (Audio Acoustics);
MSc (Environmental
Acoustics)
MSc (International
Construction Management)
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University of Southern Queensland
[Website : www.usq.edu.au ]
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1967 : Queensland
Institute of Technology
(Darling Downs Campus).
1971 : Darling Downs
Institute of Advanced
Education
1990: the University
College of Southern
Queensland
1992: University of
Southern Queensland
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University of Southern Queensland
[Website : www.usq.edu.au ]
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Engineering Degrees offered:
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Associate Degree of Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering Technology
Bachelor of Engineering (in 10 different Majors).
Master of Engineering
Engineering Doctorates
BEng Accredited by Engineers Australia as
Professional Engineers.
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USQ- Bachelor of Engineering
(BENG) - BEng
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Standard duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time or external
Total : 32 units
Major
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Agricultural Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Systems Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic Engineering
Power Engineering
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University of New South Wales
[Website : www.unisw.edu.au ]
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1949 : New South Wales
University of Technology.
1958 : University of New
South Wales.
The main UNSW campus is
situated in Kensington, Sydney.
The University established
Colleges in Newcastle (1951)
and Wollongong (1961), which
eventually became
the University of
Newcastle and the University
of Wollongong in 1965 and
1975 respectively.
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UNSW – Distance Education in
Engineering
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Master of Engineering Science
Graduate Diploma of Engineering Science
Graduate Certificate of Engineering
Science
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University of North Dakota, USA
[website: www.und.edu ]
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The University of
North Dakota (UND)
is a public research
university located
in Grand Forks, North
Dakota, United States.
Established by
the Dakota
Territorial Assembly in
1883.
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UND - Early 20th century campus
scenes
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UND - Merrifield Hall
UND - Chester Fritz
Library
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Online & Distance Education at UND
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The University of North Dakota has a strong
history in distance learning, offering
correspondence by mail courses since 1911.
Today, more than 7,000 enroll in distance courses
each year.
With the University of North Dakota’s ABETaccredited distance engineering degree program,
you can earn your Bachelor of Science in
Engineering while you continue to live and work
in your local community.
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Online & Distance Education at UND
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The College of Engineering and Mines currently offers five of our
engineering degree programs (chemical, civil, electrical,
mechanical and petroleum) through a distance delivery mode called
our Distance Engineering Degree Program (DEDP).
Our DEDP delivery mode offers non-traditional engineering
students an opportunity to complete most of their undergraduate
degree coursework in our accredited undergraduate engineering
programs through the internet. Students are required to complete
their laboratory requirements through accelerated summer
courses at UND. Since our DEDP students experience the same
lectures and coursework requirements as our on campus students,
we consider this education experience to be essentially equivalent.
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UND – Online First Degrees in
Engineering (accredited by ABET)
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Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical
Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Chemical Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
133 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
135 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Electrical Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
136 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
129 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accredited
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UND - Bachelor of Science in
Petroleum Engineering
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Begins every Fall (August), Spring (January) &
Summer (May)
135 Credits
6+ Years to Complete
Online
Recorded Lectures with On-Campus Labs
Deadlines for Lessons/Exams
ABET Accreditation (Pending)
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USA - Master Degrees in Engineering by
Distance Education
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Norwich University
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)
Texas Tech University
Purdue University
Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)
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Norwich University - USA
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Norwich University (NU) is a
private university located in
Northfield, Vermont (USA).
The university was founded in
1819 at Norwich, Vermont, as the
American Literary, Scientific
and Military Academy.
It is the oldest of six Senior
Military Colleges, and is
recognized by the United States
Department of Defense as the
"Birthplace of ROTC" (Reserve
Officers' Training Corps).
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Norwich University - USA
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The School of Graduate and Continuing Studies
oversees the university's graduate programs. The
majority of the graduate programs are conducted on a
distance learning platform. The university offers
accredited and highly recognized programs in a range
of fields including diplomacy, military history,
business administration, civil engineering, justice
administration, public administration, business
continuity, information assurance, nursing, and
organizational leadership, plus a certificate in teaching
and learning.
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Norwich University - USA
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Norwich offers online
graduate programs,
including a 5-year
Master of Architecture
program.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - USA
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The Georgia Institute of
Technology (commonly
called Georgia Tech) is a
public research university in
Atlanta, Georgia, in the
United States.
The educational institution
was founded in 1885 as the
Georgia School of
Technology . Initially, it
offered only a degree in
mechanical engineering.
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Georgia Institute of Technology - USA
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By 1901, its curriculum
had expanded to include
electrical, civil, and
chemical engineering.
In 1948, the school
changed its name to
reflect its evolution from
a trade school to a larger
and more capable
technical institute and
research university.
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Georgia Tech is
consistently ranked
among the best
universities in the United
States and the world. For
over a decade, Georgia
Tech has remained in the
top ten public
universities in the United
States.
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Georgia Tech's East Campus and Central Campus as seen from
an elevated point near Peachtree Street and North Avenue.
Bobby Dodd Stadium is in the foreground, Tech Tower and
Junior's Grill are in the background to the left, and the Georgia
Tech Aquatic Center is in the background and to the right. The
Varsity is in the immediate foreground between the viewer and
Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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The Carnegie Building, constructed in 1907, is located in the
Historic District of Central Campus. It was originally the campus
library, and it now houses the President's office.
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Britain Dining Hall, the main dining hall for East Campus.
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Georgia Tech :
Our Online Master's Degrees
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Aerospace Engineering
Computational Science and Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Information Security
Mechanical Engineering
Medical Physics
Operations Research
Website: http://www.dlpe.gatech.edu/dl/degrees/
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Texas Tech University - USA
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Texas Tech University,
often referred to as Texas Tech or
TTU, is a public, coeducational,
research university in Lubbock,
Texas, United States. Established
on February 10, 1923, and
originally known as Texas
Technological College, it is the
leading institution of the Texas
Tech University System and has
the seventh largest student body
in the state of Texas.
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Texas Tech University - USA
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Doctor of Philosophy in
Systems and Engineering
Management
Master of Science in Systems
and Engineering
Management
Master of Science in
Software Engineering
Master of Engineering
Website:
http://aln.coe.ttu.edu/alnweb/
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Texas Tech alumnus Rick Husband was the final
commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia.
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Purdue University - USA
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Purdue University, located
in West Lafayette, Indiana,
U.S., is the flagship
university of the six-campus
Purdue University System.
Purdue was founded on May
6, 1869, as a land-grant
university
Purdue issued its first degree,
a Bachelor of Science in
chemistry, in 1875.
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Purdue University - USA
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Neil Armstrong, the first to walk
on the moon.
Purdue University is well known
for its diverse majors in
aerospace.
The Purdue University Airport
was the first university-owned
airport in the United States.
Purdue was the first university in
the world to award a four-year
bachelor's degree in aviation. The
school is also one of the only
institutions in the country that
offers AAAE certification for the
management of airports.
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View of the entrance to the Engineering Mall
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Cary Quad and Spitzer Court at Purdue University
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Engineering Fountain
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Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Building
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Greenhouses on South Campus
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Purdue : Online Graduate
Programs
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MSE/MS - Interdisciplinary
Engineering
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Concentrations:
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Engineering Management &
Leadership
Biomedical Engineering
Computational Engineering
Integrated Vehicle Systems
MS - Interdisciplinary
MSE-MBA - Purdue College of
Engineering
Kelley School of Business Dual
Degree
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MSAAE - Aeronautics and
Astronautics
MSECE - Electrical and
Computer Engineering
MSME - Mechanical
Engineering
MSIE - Industrial Engineering
Website:
https://engineering.purdue.edu/P
roEd/
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Pennsylvania State University
(Penn State; PSU)- USA
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The Pennsylvania State
University, commonly
referred to as Penn State or
PSU, is a public research
university with campuses and
facilities throughout the state
of Pennsylvania, United
States.
Founded in 1855, the
university has a threefold
mission of teaching, research,
and public service.
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Pennsylvania State University
(Penn State; PSU)- USA

Penn State University
Park is ranked among
the top 15 public
universities nationally
and is considered to be
one of America's Public
Ivy universities, which
recognizes top public
research universities in
the United States.
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Old Main, the main administrative building of Penn State,
located at University Park
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PSU : The Forum Building is a
classroom building with four
classrooms, each capable of
containing over 300 students.
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Recognitions of Engineering Degrees
by Open Learning
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International Engineering Agreements:
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Mutual Recognition of Engineering Qualifications:
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The Washington Accord (1989)
The Sydney Accord (2001)
The Dublin Accord (2002)
Mutual Recognition of Professional Competence:
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APEC Engineer agreement (1999)
The Engineers Mobility Forum agreement (2001)
The Engineering Technologist Mobility Forum agreement
(2003)
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Washington Accord
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Established in 1989.
The Washington Accord is an international
accreditation agreement for professional engineering
academic degrees.
The Washington Accord covers undergraduate
engineering degrees.
The accord is not directly responsible for the licensing
or registration of Professional Engineers and Chartered
Engineers, but it does cover the academic requirements
that are part of the licensing processes in signatory
countries.
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Washington Accord
- Full Signatories (2011)
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Australia - Represented by Engineers
Australia (1989)
Canada - Represented by Engineers
Canada (1989)
Chinese Taipei - Represented by
Institute of Engineering Education
Taiwan (2007)
Hong Kong China - Represented by
The Hong Kong Institution of
Engineers (1995)
Ireland - Represented by Engineers
Ireland (1989)
Japan - Represented by Japan
Accreditation Board for Engineering
Education (2005)
Korea - Represented by Accreditation
Board for Engineering Education of
Korea (2007)
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Malaysia - Represented by Board of
Engineers Malaysia (2009)
New Zealand - Represented by
Institution of Professional Engineers
NZ (1989)
Singapore - Represented by
Institution of Engineers Singapore
(2006)
South Africa - Represented by
Engineering Council of South Africa
(1999)
Turkey - Represented by MUDEK
(2011)
United Kingdom - Represented by
Engineering Council UK (1989)
United States - Represented by
Accreditation Board for Engineering
and Technology (1989)
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Washington Accord
Singapore:
IES; PEB
Australia:
Engineers
Australia
USA:
ABET
UK:
Engineering
Council
Malaysia:
IEM; BEM
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Recognitions of Overseas Engineering
Degrees in Singapore by PEB
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The PEB in Singapore has given the following
‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘Approved
Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section
2(b)
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Does not include any study through
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(i) a distance learning programme; or
(ii) a twinning programme conducted wholly or partly
by a university, college or an institution that is not
specified in the Schedule, unless such twinning
programme is approved by the Board.
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Recognitions of Overseas Engineering
Degrees in Singapore by PEB
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Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained
partly on account of advanced standing credits
awarded for any other qualification –
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(i) that other qualification must be approved by the Board; and
(ii) the advanced standing credits must not exceed one-half of
the total modular credits or academic units required for
graduation in the undergraduate engineering degree programme
for the qualification.
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