accredited engineering degrees by distance learning

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education : 

1 Engineering Degrees by Distance Education Engineering Degrees by Distance Education Dr Sam Man Keong ( 岑文强 ) Singapore Institute of Engineering Technologists (SIET) Website: www.siet.org.sg Email: sammk1951@gmail.com

Highlights: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 2 Highlights What is Distance Education ? History and Development. Advantages of Distance Learning. Disadvantages of Distance Learning.

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 3 Highlights Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education Australia : USQ ; Deakin; CQU USA : CNU; Grantham U. Canada : MUN Other Countries : India : Nagaland –Global Open University; Malaysia : Wawasan Open University.

Highlights: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 4 Highlights Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education Australia : SUT; Monash U. UK : HWU; Napier; Surrey; Aston; Brunei; Salford; Bath. USA : Norwich; Georgia Tech; Texas Tech; Purdue, Penn State.

Highlights: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 5 Highlights Challenges : Recognitions, etc. Recognition by Employers Recognition by Professional Bodies & Accreditation Bodies Recognition by Licensing Boards

About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong (岑文强) : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 6 About the Speaker - Dr Sam Man Keong ( 岑文强 ) 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.

What is Distance Education? : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 7 What is Distance Education ? 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."

History and Development: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 8 History and Development Modern distance education initially relied on the development of postal services in the 19th century  Isaac Pitman taught shorthand in Great Britain via correspondence in the 1840s. The University of London claims to be the first university to offer distance learning degrees , establishing its External Programme in 1858. This program is now known as the University of London International Programmes and includes Postgraduate, Undergraduate and Diploma degrees created by colleges such as the London School of Economics, Royal Holloway and Goldsmiths.

History and Development: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 9 History and Development In 1969 The Open University , which initially relied on radio and television broadcasts for much of its delivery. The development of computers and the internet have made distance learning distribution easier and faster and have given rise to the 'virtual university , the entire educational offerings of which are conducted online .

History and Development: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 10 History and Development In 1996 Jones International University was launched and claims to be the first fully online university accredited by a regional accrediting association in the US. Today, there are many private and public, non-profit and for-profit institutions worldwide offering distance education courses from the most basic instruction through to the highest levels of degree and doctoral programs.

History and Development: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 11 History and Development With advances in technology, the face of education is changing. The classroom can now extend beyond its physical boundaries , presenting a whole new world of education for students. In the US, the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) specializes in the accreditation of distance education institutions. Website: www.detc.org

Advantages of Distance Learning: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 12 Advantages of Distance Learning Distance learning does not require commuting . Convenience : you don’t have to attend a lecture at a particular time and place; you can review the assignments and do your homework during off-hours or from home. Live anywhere, study from anywhere . Self-paced learning . Accessibility : You don’t have to worry about gaining access to a classroom or sitting on uncomfortable desks.

Disadvantages of Distance Learning: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 13 Disadvantages of Distance Learning Costly and complex technology. Advance planning . Hidden costs . Distance learning does not offer immediate feedback . Distance learning does not always offer all the necessary courses online. Distance learning may not be acknowledged by all employers. Distance learning does not give students the opportunity to work on oral communication skills . Social isolation .

Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 14 Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education Australia : University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Deakin University Central Queensland University (CQU) USA California National University (CNU) Grantham University

Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 15 Undergraduate Degrees in Engineering by Distance Education Canada Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) Other Countries : India : Nagaland –Global Open University; Malaysia : Wawasan Open University.

University of Southern Queensland: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 16 University of Southern Queensland Website: www.usq.edu.sg Engineering Degrees offered: 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. [Established : 1967 ]

Deakin University: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 17 Deakin University Website : www.deakin.edu.au Degrees offered: Bachelor of Engineering ( Major sequences in Civil, mechanical, mechatronics and robotics) Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy BEng accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Degrees also accredited with the Distance Education and Training Council of the United States . Established : 1974

Central Queensland University: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 18 Central Queensland University Website : www.cquni.edu.au Engineering Degrees offered: Bachelor of Engineering Technology Bachelor of Engineering (with Specialisations in Civil , Electrical , Mechanical & Mining ) Master of Engineering Doctor of Philosophy BEng accredited by Engineers Australia as Professional Engineers. Established : 1992

California National University (CNU) - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 19 California National University (CNU) - USA California National University for Advanced Studies was founded in 1993 offers accredited Bachelor and Master degrees completely online. Self-paced, with no campus visits you can study at the time, place, and pace that works best for your lifestyle . Founded :1993 Website : www.cnuas.edu/

California National University (CNU) - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 20 California National University (CNU) - USA CNU is one of the only Universities that offer an accredited Bachelor and Master of Science in Engineering degree program completely online. Bachelor of Science in Engineering The Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree program requires satisfactory completion of a minimum of 126 units of academic work with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in the following areas:

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 21 General Education 30 units (Lower division) Basic Sciences 33 units (Lower division) General Engineering 30 units (Lower/Upper division) Engineering Electives 30 units (Upper division) Capstone Project 3 units (Upper division) TOTAL 126 units CNU – Bachelor of Science in Engineering

California National University (CNU) - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 22 California National University (CNU) - USA BSc(Eng) Engineering Electives Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Quality Assurance Science

California National University (CNU) - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 23 California National University (CNU) - USA Master of Science in Engineering The Master of Science in Engineering requires successful completion of 36 units of coursework. Students are expected to maintain a 3.0 GPA. Graduate Core 12 units Electives18 units Master’s Project6 units TOTAL36 units

California National University (CNU) - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 24 California National University (CNU) - USA Master of Science in Engineering Elective Areas: Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Environmental Engineering Quality Assurance Science MASTER'S PROJECT The Master's Project (6 units) is initiated with an approved proposal on a relevant and current subject. The student will work closely with the Project Committee, consisting of the Dean of Engineering and two Faculty members. The Project culminates with a formal report, which must be approved by the Project Committee.

Grantham University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 25 Grantham University - USA Grantham University started as Grantham Radio License School, a private school founded in 1951, in Los Angeles, CA. Its founder Donald Grantham was an engineer and WWII veteran who offered F.C.C. License certification courses to other World War II veterans after returning from the war. In 1961, the university received formal recognition by the Department of Education.

Grantham University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 26 Grantham University - USA Grantham University is a for-profit university based in Kansas City, Missouri , that offers degree programs online via distance education . The university is organized into 16 undergraduate and 11 graduate programs by three different schools. The undergraduate student body comes from all over the 50 U.S. states and 106 countries, including military and Department of Defense personnel from any military installation. Founded : 1951 Website: www.grantham.edu

Grantham University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 27 Grantham University - USA Associate of Arts Engineering Management Technology Associate of Science Computer Science Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science Computer Science Computer Engineering Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Engineering Management Technology Information Systems Information Systems Security

Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - Canada: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 28 Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) - Canada Memorial University began as Memorial University College (MUC), which opened in September 1925 at a campus on Parade Street in St. John's. Memorial University of Newfoundland, ("MUN") is a comprehensive university located primarily in St. John's , Newfoundland and Labrador , Canada . With historical strengths in engineering, business, geology, and medicine, it is one of the top comprehensive universities in Canada.

Marine Institute of MUN: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 29 Marine Institute of MUN The Marine Institute is a marine polytechnic institution located on Ridge Road in St. John's within Pippy Park, north of the city. It has unique facilities such as a full ships bridge simulator and the worlds largest flume tank. It offers degrees, diplomas, certifications and industry training for the maritime sector. Engineering Degrees by Distance Learning: Bachelor of Technology Bachelor of Maritime Studies

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 30 The MUN-BTech is recognised by SIET as satisfying its academic requirement for the membership grade of Fellow (FSIET).

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 31

Nagaland- Global Open University, India: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 32 Nagaland- Global Open University, India The Global Open University is an Indian university established in 2006 in Dimapur , Nagaland . It has been established under the provisions of The Global Open University Act 2006 (Act 3 of 2006) of the Government of Nagaland with a view to introducing vocational, job oriented and employment centric education in the North-East in general and in the State of Nagaland in particular. Websites: www.nagaland.net.in ; http://tgouwp.edu/ Established : 2006

Nagaland- Global Open University, India: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 33 Nagaland- Global Open University, India The Global Open University (TGOU) is recognized by the Distance Education Council , New Delhi, and teaches to a UGC -approved syllabus, for all courses as per UGC-approved nomenclatures. It offers students independent study, with flexibility in terms of place, pace and duration of study. The university provides an international student support services network, and provides scholarships for needy and intelligent students The Global Open University, Dimapur Campus

Nagaland- Global Open University, India: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 34 Nagaland- Global Open University, India Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Information Technology [ Indian Rupees 18,125.00][ ≈ SGD$550 ] Bachelor of Science (Hons.) Environmental Science [ Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) [ Indian Rupees 31,525.00][ ≈SGD$950 ] 100 Indian Rupees ≈ SGD$3 Master of Science (M.Sc.) Environmental Science [ Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Disaster Management [ Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Sustainable Development [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Green Technology [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Biotechnolgy [Indian Rupees 18,125.00] Master of Science (M.Sc.) Nanotechnology [ Indian Rupees 18,125.00][ ≈ SGD$550 ]

Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 35 Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia

Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 36 Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia Wawasan Open University is Malaysia's first private, not-for-profit, open learning institution, a lifelong learning community without borders. April 2005 : WOUC officially established . August 2006 : WOU officially registered. Yeap Chor Ee, prominent tycoon and philanthropist

Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 37 Wawasan Open University (WOU) - Malaysia Website : www.wou.edu.my Bachelor of Technology degrees offered: Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Construction Management. Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Electronics Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Telecommunications Bachelor of Technology (Hons) in Software Engineering

Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 38 Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education Australia Monash University Swinburne University of Technology UK Heriot-Watt University Napier University University of Surrey Brunel University Aston University University of Salford University of Bath

Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 39 Postgraduate Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education USA Norwich University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Texas Tech University Purdue University Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 40 Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia Swinburne University of Technology is an Australian public dual sector university based in Melbourne , Victoria . The institution was founded by the Honourable George Swinburne in 1908 and achieved university status in June 1992.

Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 41 Swinburne University of Technology (SUT) - Australia There are a number of flexible study options for students studying at TAFE and university level, which include online study , part-time classes in the evening and weekend, and summer and winter terms. GradCert/GradDip/ MSc by Distance Education in: Construction Management Risk Management Website: www.swinburne.edu.au

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 42 Hawthorn campus buildings - Swinburne University of Technology

Monash University - Australia: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 43 Monash University - Australia Monash University (or simply Monash ) is a public university based in Melbourne , Victoria . It was founded in 1958 and is the second oldest university in the state. Monash is a member of Australia's Group of Eight and the ASAIHL . Website: www.monash.edu.au

Monash University – Australia : off-campus study, Engineering Faculty: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 44 Monash University – Australia : off-campus study , Engineering Faculty Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate in Transport and Traffic Graduate Certificate in Maintenance Management Graduate Certificate in Infrastructure Engineering and Management Graduate Certificate in Reliability Engineering Graduate Diploma Graduate Diploma in Engineering Maintenance Management Postgraduate Diploma Postgraduate Diploma of Infrastructure Engineering and Management Postgraduate Diploma in Transport and Traffic Masters Master of Infrastructure Engineering and Management Master of Maintenance and Reliability Engineering Master of Traffic Master of Transport

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 45 Robert Menzies Building at the Clayton Campus

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 46 H Building on the Caulfield campus in Victoria, Australia

UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 47 UK - MSc Degrees in ‘Engineering’ Most of these MSc degrees in Engineering by Distance Learning (DL) are recognized as meeting the ‘ Further Learning’ under UK-SPEC. [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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 48 UK University Degrees offered by DL Heriot-Watt University [website : www.hw.ac.uk ] MSc(Civil Engineering)*; MSc (Civil Engineering & Construction Management)* Napier University [website : www.napier.ac.uk MSc(Timber Engineering) * Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 49 UK University Degrees offered by DL Aston University [website : www.aston.ac.uk ] MSc(Traffic Engineering); MSc(Professional Engineering- Chemical; Electronic; Manufacturing; Mechanical )@ University of Surrey [website: www.surrey.ac.uk MSc(Bridge Engineering); MSc(Structural Engineering) @ Recognized by ECUK as satisfying the education requirement for CEng.

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 50 UK University Degrees offered by DL Brunel University [website : www.brunel.ac.uk ] MSc (Building Services Engineering) University of Salford [website : www.salford.ac.uk MSc (Audio Acoustics); MSc (Environmental Acoustics) Bath University www.bath.ac.uk MSc (International Construction Management)

Heriot-Watt University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 51 Heriot-Watt University, UK Heriot-Watt University is a university based in Edinburgh , Scotland . The name commemorates George Heriot , the 16th century financier to King James , and James Watt , the great 18th century inventor and engineer. The university originated as the School of Arts of Edinburgh , founded in 1821 as the world's first Mechanics Institute . Heriot-Watt is the eighth-oldest higher education institution in the United Kingdom . The institution received its university charter in 1966. Website: www.hw.ac.uk http://www.postgraduate.hw.ac.uk/courses/distance/

Heriot-Watt University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 52 Heriot-Watt University, UK

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 53 Heriot-Watt University : A view of the loch in the Edinburgh campus

HWU – Edinburgh Business School: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 54 HWU – Edinburgh Business School The Edinburgh Business School , a component of Heriot-Watt, boasts one of the world's largest Masters of Business Administration programs, offered on-campus or around the world by distance education , and assessed by rigorous subject exams . A Doctor of Business Administration program, along similar lines but also containing a major research component, was launched in 2003.

HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering) by Distance Learning: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 55 HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering) by Distance Learning This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See http://www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering & Construction Management) by Distance Learning: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 56 HWU- MSc(Civil Engineering & Construction Management) by Distance Learning This degree is accredited as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for a Chartered Engineer (CEng) for candidates who have already acquired an Accredited CEng (Partial) BEng (Hons) or an accredited IEng (Full) BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree. See http://www.jbm.org.uk for further information.

Napier University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 57 Napier University, UK Website : www.napier.ac.uk

Napier University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 58 Napier University, UK Edinburgh Napier University was opened as Napier Technical College in 1964, taking its name from John Napier , the inventor of logarithms , who was born at Merchiston Castle — the site of the University's Merchiston campus. In 1966, it was renamed Napier College of Science and Technology . Since 1971, it has offered degree -level education. Three years later, it merged with the Sighthill -based Edinburgh College of Commerce to form Napier College of Commerce and Technology , which became a Central Institution in 1985. The college was renamed Napier Polytechnic in 1986 and in the same year acquired the former Hydropathic hospital buildings at Craiglockhart . It gained full university status in June 1992 as Napier University .

Napier – MSc by DL: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 59 Napier – MSc by DL Construction Project Management. Facilities Management. Property and Construction Management. Timber Engineering. Transport Planning and Engineering.

Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 60 Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering) Timber is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable construction material , creating more and more opportunities for engineers who want to work with this unique resource. This course, the only one of its kind in the UK , meets a demand for suitably qualified construction professionals by developing the diverse range of skills of those that are already in, or would like to enter the timber industry.

Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 61 Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering) You'll become a competent and resourceful timber engineer, equipped with the relevant training in analysis, design and assessment of timber structural systems. This both satisfies the needs of the timber industry and meets the academic requirements appropriate for chartered membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers, the Institute of Highway Engineers and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation . This means you will not only graduate with a postgraduate degree but a highly respected professional qualification.

Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 62 Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering) Year 1 Analysis & Timber Design 1, Project Management, Timber Materials Application, Timber Form & Construction Year 2 Sustainable Building Design, Analysis & Timber Design 2 and Dissertation Students of this course are eligible for the Best Dissertation Performance prize.

Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 63 Napier – MSc(Timber Engineering) Fee (2011/2012) for Overseas : £1492 per 20 credits. [£1 ≈ SGD$2] Entrance requirements To apply, you'll need an honours degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Construction Engineering or other Engineering qualification at equivalent level. Alternatively, a lower level qualification in a numerate area (e.g. BSc/BEng in Engineering) together with appropriate experience will also be considered.

University of Surrey, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 64 University of Surrey, UK The University of Surrey is a university located within the county town of Guildford , Surrey in the South East of England. It received its charter on 9 September 1966 , and was previously situated near Battersea Park in south-west London . The institution was known as Battersea College of Technology before gaining university status. Its roots however go back to the Battersea Polytechnic Institute , founded in 1891 to provide further and higher education for London's poorer inhabitants.

University of Surrey, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 65 University of Surrey, UK The university is a member of the 1994 Group . The university conducts extensive research on small satellites and has a high number of staff who are members of learned societies . The Research Assessment Exercise 2001 awarded nine departments at the university 5 or 5* ratings. The university has recently expanded into China by launching the Surrey International Institute with Dongbei University of Finance and Economics .

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 66 Playing fields next to the headquarters of AQA , and with Guildford Cathedral in the background

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 67 The Duke of Kent Building houses much of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 68 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) This unique programme, which has been running for over 35 years , aims to provide you with advanced capabilities in specialised aspects of bridge engineering. The Bridge Engineering programme provides a wide range of modules addressing the whole-life analysis of bridge structures. It is also possible to take optional modules from some of our other study streams, covering areas such as structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, water engineering, construction management and transport planning and practice.

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 69 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) There are over 30 modules available, each worth 15 credits, covering the general areas of bridge engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, water engineering, transport planning and construction management. The MSc is classified as technical for the purposes of accreditation by the relevant professional bodies. The majority of modules run for ten weeks and comprise approximately 30 hours (three hours per week) of class time and 120 hours of self-study and assignments.

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 70 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) MSc programmes in Bridge Engineering, Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering share module options. The modules fall under six streams of study. The majority of Bridge, Geotechnical and Structural Engineering modules can be studied by distance learning through the use of an interactive web-based e-learning platform (ULearn).

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 71 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) Bridge Engineering modules Bridge Management Bridge Deck Loading and Analysis Durability of Bridges and Structures Pre-stressed Concrete Bridge Design Steel and Composite Bridge Design Long Span Bridges Structural Engineering modules Steel Building Design Space Structures Structural Mechanics and Finite Elements Concrete Building Design Structural Safety and Reliability Earthquake Engineering Design of Masonry Structures Advanced Composites for Civil Engineering

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 72 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) Construction Management modules A number of management modules will be available covering: Construction Organisation Project and Risk Management Geotechnical Engineering modules Soil–Structure Interaction Plus, in the future, a module covering elements of site investigation and foundation engineering will be provided. Water Engineering modules* Environmental Health Water Treatment Wastewater Treatment and Sewerage Applied Chemistry and Microbiology (Intensive) Pollution Control and Waste Management Groundwater Control Regulation and Management Water Resources Management and Hydraulic Modelling * Currently under review.

Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 73 Surrey – MSc(Bridge Engineering) Transport Planning and Practice modules Transport Policy Transport Strategies and Interventions Developing Transport Solutions Transport Appraisal Methods Design and Analysis of Transport Schemes Asset Management and Maintenance Transport Modelling Successful completion of four modules is required for a student to gain a Postgraduate Certificate , eight modules for a Postgraduate Diploma . Eight modules and a dissertation are required for the award of an MSc. Individual modules can be used to contribute towards a continuing professional development programme.

University of Salford, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 74 University of Salford, UK The University's origins can be traced to 1896 when it opened as the Royal Technical Institute, Salford . This itself resulted from a merger of the Salford Working Men's College, which was founded in 1858, and Pendleton Mechanics' Institute which was founded in 1850 .

University of Salford, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 75 University of Salford, UK 1921 : Royal Technical College, Salford. 1958 : Royal College of Advanced Technology. 1967 – gained University status by Royal charter . The Peel Building

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 76 The Maxwell Building on the edge of the Peel Park Campus

Salford – MSc by DL: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 77 Salford – MSc by DL Corporate Real Estate and Facilities Management, MSc/PgDip Project Management in Construction, MSc/PgDip/PgCert Construction Management, MSc/PgDip Real Estate and Property Management, MSc/PgDip Accessibility and Inclusive Design, MSc/PgDip/PgCert Quantity Surveying, MSc/PgDip Quantity Surveying in Mechanical and Electrical, MSc/PgDip Geographical Information Systems, MSc/PgDip/PgCert Audio Acoustics, MSc/PgDip Environmental Acoustics, MSc

Aston University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 78 Aston University, UK 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 79 The lake at the heart of the campus with triangular fountain

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 80 The Chemical Engineering building, Aston University

Distance learning at Aston – Engineering (2011): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 81 Distance learning at Aston – Engineering (2011) BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) MSc Data Communication Networks MSc Telecommunications Technology MSc Professional Engineering Masters in Leadership for Engineering (MiLE)

Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 82 Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) 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 : An Aston Foundation degree in Power Engineering or equivalent Tuition fees: £3375 (2011) paid either in full or by instalments depending on the delivery period selected. Course outline 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.

Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 83 Aston - BEng (Hons) Professional Engineering (Power Systems) 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. The modules are: 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)

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering  : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 84 Aston - MSc Professional Engineering 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 85 For more information, see www.engc.org.uk/engineering-gateways

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering  : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 86 Aston - MSc Professional Engineering Entry requirements 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.

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 87 Aston - MSc Professional Engineering 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] UK/EU: £3,600 per year plus operational costs. International students : £4,300 per year plus operational costs.

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 88 Aston - MSc Professional Engineering Professional accreditation 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.

Aston - MSc Professional Engineering: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 89 Aston - MSc Professional Engineering 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: 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)

Brunel University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 90 Brunel University, UK The university's origins lie in Acton Technical College , which was split into two in 1957 – Acton Technical College continued to cater for technicians and craftsmen, and the new Brunel College of Technology (named after Isambard Kingdom Brunel, the British engineer) was dedicated to the education of chartered engineers .

Brunel University, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 91 Brunel University, UK 1960 : was awarded the status of College of Advanced Technology . 1966 : The Royal Charter granting university status was awarded. Website: www.brunel.ac.uk Statue of Isambard Kingdom Brunel at the university

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 92 Entrance to Brunel University

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 93 A view of the Brunel University campus in Uxbridge

University of Bath, UK: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 94 University of Bath, UK The University of Bath (informally Bath University , or simply Bath ) is a campus university located in Bath , United Kingdom . It received its Royal Charter in 1966.

University of Bath – MSc(ICM): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 95 University of Bath – MSc(ICM)

USA - Master Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 96 USA - Master Degrees in Engineering & Management by Distance Education Norwich University Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) Texas Tech University Purdue University Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)

Norwich University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 97 Norwich University - USA 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 ).

Norwich University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 98 Norwich University - USA 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.

Norwich University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 99 Norwich University - USA Norwich offers online graduate programs, including a 5-year Master of Architecture program.

Georgia Institute of Technology - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 100 Georgia Institute of Technology - USA 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.

Georgia Institute of Technology - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 101 Georgia Institute of Technology - USA 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. 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 102 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 103 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 104 Britain Dining Hall, the main dining hall for East Campus.

Georgia Tech : Our Online Master's Degrees : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 105 Georgia Tech : Our Online Master's Degrees 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/

Texas Tech University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 106 Texas Tech University - USA 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.

Texas Tech University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 107 Texas Tech University - USA 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 108 Texas Tech alumnus Rick Husband was the final commander of the Space Shuttle Columbia .

Purdue University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 109 Purdue University - USA 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 .

Purdue University - USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 110 Purdue University - USA 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. Neil Armstrong , the first to walk on the moon.

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 111 View of the entrance to the Engineering Mall

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 112 Cary Quad and Spitzer Court at Purdue University

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 113 Engineering Fountain

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 114 Materials Science and Electrical Engineering Building

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 115 Greenhouses on South Campus

Purdue : Online Graduate Programs : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 116 Purdue : Online Graduate Programs MSE/MS - Interdisciplinary Engineering Concentrations: Engineering Management & Leadership Biomedical Engineering Computational Engineering Integrated Vehicle Systems MS - Interdisciplinary MSE-MBA - Purdue College of Engineering Kelley School of Business Dual Degree MSAAE - Aeronautics and Astronautics MSECE - Electrical and Computer Engineering MSME - Mechanical Engineering MSIE - Industrial Engineering Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ProEd/

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 117 Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU) - USA 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.

Pennsylvania State University (Penn State; PSU)- USA: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 118 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 119 Old Main, the main administrative building of Penn State, located at University Park

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 120 PSU : The Forum Building is a classroom building with four classrooms, each capable of containing over 300 students.

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 121

Challenges : Recognitions, etc. : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 122 Challenges : Recognitions, etc. Recognition by Employers: Singapore : Private Sectors; Public Sectors Overseas : Asia - Pacific Countries Middle-east Countries

Challenges : Recognitions, etc. : 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 123 Challenges : Recognitions, etc. Recognition by Professional Bodies & Accreditation Bodies Engineers Australia. [Website: www.engineeraaustralia.org.au ] Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology ( ABET ), USA. [Website: www.abet.org ] Institution of Engineers (Singapore/Malaysia..). [Websites: www.ies.org.sg ; www.iem.org.my ] Signatories of the Washington Accord. [Website: www.washingtonaccord.org ]

Challenges : Recognitions, etc.: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 124 Challenges : Recognitions, etc. Recognition by Licensing Boards Engineering Council , UK (EC). [Website : www.engc.org.uk ] Board of Engineers Malaysia ( BEM ). [Website: www.bem.org.my ] Professional Engineers Board Singapore ( PEB ). [Website: www.peb.gov.sg ]

Washington Accord: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 125 Washington Accord 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.

Washington Accord - Full Signatories (2011): 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 126 Washington Accord - Full Signatories (2011) 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 ) 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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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 127 Washington Accord Australia: Engineers Australia USA: ABET UK: Engineering Council Singapore: IES; PEB Malaysia: IEM; BEM

Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 128 Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB The PEB in Singapore has given the following ‘clarifications’ in the recent ‘ Approved Qualifications – Notification 2009’: Section 2(b) Does not include any study through (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.

Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 129 Recognitions of Overseas Engineering Degrees in Singapore by PEB Section 3(f) : If the qualification has been obtained partly on account of advanced standing credits awarded for any other qualification – (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.

Questions & Answers: 

Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 130 Questions & Answers Thank You 自强不息 , 力求上进

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Engineering Degrees by Distance Education 131 " Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. "