Online Master of Science in Engineering Technology — Frequently Asked Questions
A Good Education Starts With Questions
A Good Education Starts With Questions
Please find answers to the most popular questions for the online Master of Science in Engineering Technology program asked by many of our new online students.
Financial aid is available. For more information, please call 877-497-5851 to speak with an admissions advisor.
No, a thesis is not required for this program. However, you will participate in a capstone project throughout the program.
The GRE is not required for this program, but recommended for students that performed below a 3.0 GPA at the baccalaureate level. International students are still required to take the GRE however. Please discuss requirements with an admissions advisor.
The online MS in Engineering Technology at Purdue University requires a total of 30 credit hours.
No. Purdue University does not require an on-site residency. That means you can earn the MS in Engineering Technology degree from anywhere in the United States or around the world without temporarily relocating to complete a residency program.
This program facilitate opportunities for professionals working in areas related to engineering technology. It is NOT intended to provide preparation for PhD level academic study at Purdue (it could technically prepare students for a PhD program elsewhere, but we can’t say for sure).
As an online student, you will have access to a multitude of support resources when you need help or guidance, starting with new student orientation to familiarize yourself with the online learning environment. Other services include a help desk for technical issues, a student services coordinator, financial aid advisors and more.
Purdue University’s online courses are taught by the same world-class faculty members, and are just as rigorous and challenging as their on-campus counterparts. The main difference is the online format, which allows you greater convenience as to when and where you learn.
Purdue University offers three starts per year for this program, Spring (January), Summer (April/May), and Fall (August).
No. Both on-campus and online programs earn the same diploma. Online students are also invited to participate in the graduation ceremony on campus upon program completion.
Yes. Students are always encouraged to visit campus and experience all that Purdue has to offer. For visitor information, visit www.purdue.edu/visit.
Using the online learning interface and system successfully requires you to have certain software and hardware. Be sure your equipment meets the minimum requirements, listed below.
Minimum Hardware Requirements*
Recommended Software
Utilities
Plug-ins
Mac System Requirements
*Requirements are subject to change.
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