Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Distance Learning Programs

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WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE

Worcester, Massachusetts
Advanced Distance Learning Network
http://www.wpi.edu/+ADLN

Worcester Polytechnic Institute was founded in 1865. It is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges. It first offered distance learning courses in 1979. In fall 2003, there were 250 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Pamela S. Shelley, Assistant Director of Advanced Distance Learning Network, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, 100 Institute Road, Worcester, MA 01609-2280. Telephone: 508-831-5220. Fax: 508-831-5881. E-mail: adln@wpi.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

CAGS Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection Engineering

CGMS Management

Graduate Certificate Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection Engineering

MBA Management

MS Civil Engineering; Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection Engineering

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Graduate— business administration and management; business marketing and marketing management; computer systems networking and telecommunications; engineering/industrial management; environmental engineering; fire science; international business; marketing operations/marketing and distribution, other.

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