Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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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 2005, there were 350 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: [email protected].

DEGREES AND AWARDS

CGMS Management
Graduate Certificate Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection Engineering
MBA Technology Management
MS Environmental Engineering; Fire Protection Engineering

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Graduate —business administration, management and operations; computer systems networking and telecommunications; environmental/environmental health engineering; fire protection; international business; marketing; sales, merchandising, and related marketing operations (general); systems science and theory.

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