<p>Of lately, I've been thinking about a master of engineering degree. I've been searching around online and came across some very reputable schools (USC, Purdue, UCLA) that offers online master program in either MS or M.Eng form. My question is whether the degree you earn online any different than the ones they offer on-campus in terms of class requirement and the degree they put on the diploma. Also, is the online master program easier to get into and the requirement not as high because they are taught online and does not have class size requirement?</p>
<p>Few things:</p>
<p>Check with the school if they put anything different on the actual degree, but I’m 99% sure they will not say “online”. </p>
<p>Just because a class is online doesn’t mean they don’t have class size restrictions. All of the classes are still proctored by a professor, that still has to make up tests, grade papers, monitor online discussions, etc. Online classes can actually be more time consuming for some professors.</p>
<p>Also, realize with online degrees/classes you are the one that basically teaches yourself the subject. Some teachers may be kind enough to link video taped lectures for viewing, but you are pretty much on your own. It also requires more self discipline and time management skills than your typical live class. Many colleges that offer you online degrees require your exams to be taken at proctored testing centers too. </p>
<p>Basically, just because a program is online doesn’t make it any easier to get into, and doesn’t make it any easier to actually get the degree.</p>
<p>also, Columbia Video Network (CVN). Classes are exactly the same as on-campus courses, so the degree (M.S.) is the same.</p>
<p>if for systems engineering, there’s Cornell too. M.S. degree online</p>