Friday, November 17, 2006

WELCOME

Welcome, in this blog you will find the basic information you will need on online degrees, in Computer Sciences.
WHY OPT FOR COMPUTER SCIENCE?
That's because, As computers have entered almost every part of our lives and so has the need for skilled Computer Science professionals, emerged through the fields of Business and Industry.
Computer science professionals will find lucrative jobs in just about any industry,anywhere in the world.Its been noted by the Bureau of Labour Statistics that many companies around the world have integrated computer professionals into administrative and professional areas.
HOW MUCH DO THE COMPUTER SCIENCE PROFESSIONALS EARN?
Computer science professionals earn about 65,000 US dollars, including benefit packages like flexibility in choosing work hours,profit sharing plans,stock reward in form of shares or even ownership of companies.

Online Degrees


WHAT ARE THEY?
In simple words, Online Degree courses are degree courses that can be done online.
They can be overseas degrees.Its just like going to college only that you attend your classes through your computer.That means its just like the college coming to you.I hope you understand that they are not exactly correspondence courses as you will attend lectures ( some of them live) via your computer.
WHO NEEDS THEM?
Online degrees courses are used by mainly working people who don't have time to go to colleges, & housewives & students who can't travel to distant places for education.
Online degrees are cheaper,cuts travel costs and are almost of equal value to the offline degrees. http://www.makeke.ca/idevaffiliate/idevaffiliate.php?id=666
AFTER COMPLETION OF THE COURSE WILL I BE ISSUED DIFFERENT TYPES OF CERTIFICATES BECAUSE I DID THE COURSE ONLINE?

  1. No, most of the universities and colleges give the same type of degree certificates they present to the day scholars.
UPSIDES AND DOWNSIDES OF ONLINE DEGREES:

+ online degrees allow you to continue working full time or do whatever you do while you learn.
+ Flexibility is the main attractive feature of online degrees.Online degrees are made in such a way so that you follow through the course at your own time and without much relevance to your location (except of course, you need to be near your PC or Laptop.).

+ Contrary to what most people think, learning online, is highly engaging and of very high efficiency.

+ Availability is another great feature of online degrees.Online degree programmes are offered by about 80% of the institutions in UK and US.There are also some very good online colleges and universities on the Internet.Report says that most of the students are overseas students as it has become very difficult to obtain student visas, admissions and not to mention the huge fees.Experts believe that the no. of students applying going for online are expected to double by 2009.
- Lack of interaction between peers and also this new idea is new to many and is slowly catching up.

NOTE:
It is Important to note that though given a lot of flexibility,online students are like any other students in a classroom and should apply themselves just as much.
YOU ARE IN CONTROL, but that also means you should know your study habits very well.Evaluate yourself before you apply for an online course.
ALSO, not every course is that good while done online.Its based on the kind of the course, for eg: Computer Science and other technical degree courses and business degrees are excellent when done online but not degrees related to medical science and nursing.Get the picture?

HOW EXACTLY DO THEY WORK?
The course work is distributed online either by e-mail or posted on the institution's websites.
Special links are provided for watching lectures.
All home works (course works in our case...) and communications between the students and the teachers are done through email.The professors in some institutions are also available in Internet chat rooms during certain hours.
Most of the exams in many institutions are conducted by open book method.

Tuesday, January 17, 2006

BEFORE YOU REGISTER:
Before you apply at any of the institutions, I recommend you to do the following:

RESEARCH ON THE ONLINE INSTITUTION YOU WISH TO JOIN.

It is very good if you do a little bit of research on the institution you wish to join and find out more about them, not only from their official website, but also check other sources for information regarding them.I am telling you this, because there are certain mills out there only wanting to rob your money.
It is also good to go for accredited institutions when it comes to certain degrees like computer science and Business degrees.Its not necessary for all the courses.It depends on the kind of the degree course that you are wanting.
Like I told you before it is also good if you evaluate yourself and find the way you learn,your study habits, areas of interests and strengths.....etc. before you apply.
Make sure that you meet all the technical requirements that the Institution demands before applying for admission to a particular degree course.

AT THE JOB INTERVIEW:
Make sure you tell the interviewer (Even if She/He is hesitant) that you got your degree online.
Also make clear how you worked it into your busy schedule and bagged yourself a degree,while balancing your job or rearing your children, as this shows your self motivation (a perfect eg) and your ability of multitasking.These are two of qualities the company will be looking for in a candidate.
Since you have cross checked your institution's credentials, you ought to be fully able to counter any question that arises about the validity of your degree (If any arises that is).
It is very important to develop people skills and soft skills, whether an online degree student or not, as these skills are as important, as your academic qualifications.



WELL THAT'S ABOUT IT......!
that's all you'll need to know about online degrees.Now onward to education then,GOOD LUCK.
I will try to bring in more institutions that offer online degrees in Computer Science as soon as I can.Any questions or suggestions are welcome,send your emails to:

dan_drake007@yahoo.com

BEST WISHES,
Dan

Wednesday, October 19, 2005

technical stuff

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