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Coming Fall ‘23: Reduced Military-Friendly Tuition Rate for the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management Degree

By admin | March 8, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a military-friendly school that recognizes the unique challenges faced by members of the armed forces and strives to provide the support and flexibility our military members need to succeed both in the virtual classroom and beyond. Coming in the fall of 2023, UofL is proud to offer our $250 active-duty* per credit hour military-friendly rate for students enrolled in the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEng) program. By reducing the active-duty rate for students enrolled in the MEng degree, UofL hopes to continue its long-standing reputation and support of active-duty members by making graduate level degrees more attainable for the members of the armed services.

The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management degree is designed for experienced engineers who want to develop skills in managing engineering projects to deepen their industry knowledge and gain the expertise needed to advance their career. Offered 100% online, UofL’s MEng degree is offered in an accelerated 8-week format, affording our students the flexibility to complete their master’s degree during times that are most convenient for them. The program is offered in a 30-credit hour structure (10 classes) allowing most students the ability to graduate within 1-2 years. In addition to the programs online flexibility and accelerated format, this degree is also an IISE Qualified Training Provider (QTP) and an ASEM Academic Partner. In conjunction with the many accolades offered by this degree, military students interested in pursuing the MEng degree online, can earn a lucrative salary post-graduation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) the median salary for engineering managers is $152,350 per year. Therefore, by lowering the tuition rate for active-duty personnel, this degree is not only affordable but also positions our graduates for profitable careers post-graduation.

In addition to the program’s flexibility, many students enrolled in the UofL’s online MEng program earn an optional Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma which prepares them for the Black Belt Certification exam offered by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Six Sigma is a process improvement program that helps business and organizations streamline processes by focusing on what matters most to the customer in order to improve output quality, decrease error probability and reduce waste. The Six Sigma “Black Belt” is the official designation for those who have completed the training program and understand Six Sigma process improvement techniques.

In addition to the reduced tuition rate, military students interested in pursuing their Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management can also benefit from the following:

Waived application fees and priority registration for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States
Ability to return to the program after deployment assignments without penalty
No GRE or GMAT required to apply
Accelerated 8-week terms
100% online classes and coursework
No thesis component for program completion
Access to the same faculty as our on-campus students
Flexible programs that fit into your busy work and life schedule
Education you can take with you anywhere, anytime
Career guidance and planning services; transition assistance

UofL has been recognized as a Military-Friendly school for 12+ consecutive years. UofL was also most recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report in 2023 as one of the best online Engineering and Veteran Engineering schools. The master’s program offers 6 start dates per year, meaning you can start advancing your engineering expertise and skills as soon as possible! For more information on the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management program, click here. To take the next steps, military students are encouraged to apply by August 1st to take full advantage of the new discounted tuition rate.

Why Choose Political Science at UofL Online?

By admin | February 15, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

Over the past several years the political landscape in the United States has been rocky; to say the least. With politics creeping into every conversation from vaccines to women’s rights to even marriage opportunities and the second amendment – there is no way to escape it – politics are everywhere. At University of Louisville, we understand that politics play a large role within the national and global ecosystem – that’s why UofL offers a degree, 100% online. This program is ideal for students who wish to pursue their bachelor’s to help position themselves, not only for their future, but for the future of our nation and potentially the world.

Political science is a discipline that focuses on the theory and practice of government at the local, state, national and international levels. The discipline is dedicated to understanding institutions, practices, and social bonds that constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote global citizenship. The online BA in Political Science at the University of Louisville explores how issues related to power, conflict, and justice within our political systems, policies and government impact future change.

Students interested in pursuing this major have the option to complete their coursework in four major subfields of political science: American Politics, Comparative Politics, International Relations or Political Theory. While every student’s interest in pursuing a degree in political science may differ – their end goal is usually the same – earn a degree to help cultivate the future of law and policies in America and around the world. The information listed below highlights the program courses and provides an overview of career opportunities for UofL’s Political Science graduates:

Program and course overview:

The online BA in Political Science is a 121-credit hour program broken down into the following curriculum components:

General education classes (31 credit hours)
Arts & Sciences programmatic requirements (22 credit hours)
Core political science courses (15 credit hours)
Supporting Courses (53 hours)

While 121 credits are needed for degree completion, students who have some college credit from a previously attended university may be eligible to transfer up to 90 credits and complete their degree at UofL in a shorter amount of time. For a complete list of course descriptions, credits needed to graduate and credit-transfer information – click here.

Program highlights:

Explore how issues related to power, conflict, and justice within our political systems, policies, government and society impact future change.
Study theories of government and the development of political systems along with the role of groups and individuals within the political process.
Earn a highly marketable and sought-after degree in as little as 2 years with transfer credits—on your time and schedule with 100% online classes.
Learn from distinguished university faculty with notable academic credentials, political science experience and a commitment to applied research.
Build a strong foundation for pursuing advanced political science education, law degrees and more opportunities.

Program outcomes:

Earning a degree in political science paves the way for graduates to pursue a variety of roles that go well beyond government and politics, while also developing critical thinking, research, writing and analytical skills. No matter what area of political science you study, the critical skills you develop in research, analysis and communications can help you succeed both inside and outside the political arena. Many graduates go on to have successful careers—both in the U.S. and abroad—in the following fields:

Local, state and federal government agencies
Campaigns
International affairs
Economic development offices
Non-governmental organizations
Nonprofit organizations
Regulatory agencies
Law/legal organizations
Public policy
Business
Academia
Media

How to apply:

Students interested in pursuing their degree are encouraged to take the first step – apply. The undergraduate program in Political Science has three application deadlines throughout the year – July 1, December 1 and April 1. Students are admitted on a rolling basis, however adhering to the preferred application deadlines can ensure a streamlined start time for the Fall, Spring or Summer start dates. Students interested in starting the process are encouraged to complete the undergraduate application, submit the $25 non-refundable application fee, along with submitting any official college transcripts for transfer credits from previously attended institutions. If you have college credit but did not finish your bachelor’s degree, students are eligible to transfer up to 60 hours from a community college and up to 90 hours from an accredited 4-year college. Transfer applicants must have a minimum college GPA of 2.5 to be admitted in good standing.No matter what your reasoning is for earning your degree in Political Science, the University of Louisville affords you the opportunity to do so, 100% online, allowing you to focus on your professional and educational goals, on your own timeline. To learn more about this degree or other degrees offered 100% online, click here.

Fall ’20 Newsletter: Online Engineering Management Program

By admin | November 30, 2020

Six Sigma Certification Now Available!

Letter from Dr. Elizabeth Gentry, MEEM Program Director

As we near the end of 2020, I know a lot of us are looking forward to 2021! I hope you are doing well! In the engineering management program, we are excited about the six sigma black belt certification program. The first group of students will be taking EM 684 and EM 686, Process Improvement Applications I and II, this spring and then test for their six sigma black belt in partnership with the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE).

Best wishes,
Dr. Elizabeth Gentry
Director, Engineering Management Program

“I want to get my Six Sigma Black Belt beuse it is an applicable certification that is highly recognized in the field which I work. Iuse Six Sigma tools at work every single day and this certification will only expand my expertise.”

– Rae Mills
Current EM Student
Quality Improvement Consultant, St. Elizabeth Healthcare

Student Spotlight

Hope Ferdinando – 2020 Louisville Chapter ASQ Leadership Award

I am currently a Staff Advanced Quality Engineer with Stryker Corporation in their spine division which designs and manufactures various implants and surgical instrumentation for spinal surgeries. My primary function is to provide QA support on new product development projects and complaint investigations on existing products.

So far, I have taken 6 EM courses which all have helped me tremendously at work especially when investigating product quality issues. The EM program at UofL goes beyond explaining the body of knowledge. The EM courses teach you about various tools & techniques and how to apply them in real world applications. At the end of each course, I feel that I am equipped with new powerful tools to help me perform better at work and grow in my career. I have used these tools to investigate supplier quality issues with surgical instruments that could result in a product recall. This requires me to gather information and analyze the data immediately.

The most invaluable tool was Minitab which I learned how to use from the engineering statistics and quality management courses. My teammates and upper management were so impressed with the data analysis from Minitab. I received so many compliments on the data visualization. They were amazed to see complex data being displayed in an easy to understand format. I have also used tools from the decision & risk analysis class which has helped me to reduce the scope of the investigation by assessing the risks to the impacted product lots. In many cases I have been able to avoid recalls and only perform field corrections or limit the recalls to specific lot/serial numbers.

The biggest win for me is that I can share what I have learned from the EM program and mentor the junior quality engineers on my team. We are now better at approaching investigations now that we are equipped with tools to drill down deep to the root causes which then helps us to come up with corrective action to address these quality issues.

Ready to get started?

Spring Term 1 starts January 11
Spring Term 2 starts March 2

Career Coaching

The JB Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville offers a one stop shop for all students in terms of their professional plans. Our staff can provide career coaching in terms of resume and cover letter preparation, practice interviews (in person or over the phone), LinkedIn profile reviews, graduate school applications, and salary negotiation.

Students that are taking online courses are also eligible for these services. In addition, we can provide information on relocating, new graduate salary statistics for UofL engineering students (mostly local offers), and job search strategies.

If you have any interest in utilizing these services, please reach out to Mary Andrade.

Mary Andrade
Engineering Career Services
Associate Director mary.andrade@louisville.edu
502-852-3196

Know someone who’d excel at the online Engineering Management program?

We’re always looking for new engineers who we can help take their career to the next level. Refer a friend by emailing elizabeth.gentry@louisville.edu and receive a small prize.

Read about other faculty and students in previous editions of the MEEM newsletter.

Happy 73rd Birthday to the United States Air Force

By admin | September 16, 2020 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville (UofL) is proud to recognize and celebrate the 73^rd birthday of the United States Air Force on September 18, 2020.

UofL
has a long and proud tradition of supporting the United States Air Force.
Between 1947 and today, hundreds of members of the United States Air Force
pursued voluntary education and completed degrees at UofL. Since 1949, UofL has
been home to a United States Air Force Reserve Officer Training Command
(AFROTC) Detachment which has sent hundreds of Second Lieutenants into the Air
Force.

Our AFROTC
Detachment, and United States Army Reserve Officer Training Command Battalion
are housed in Dougherty Hall. The hall is named
in honor of retired
United States Air Force General Russell E. Dougherty, the former
commander-in-chief of United States Strategic Air Command and a 1948 University
of Louisville Law School graduate.

To
say that UofL is proud of its students, alumni, faculty and staff who serve or
served in the United States Air Force would be an understatement. We are
honored to teach them, work with them and serve them.

Honoring a U.S. Air Force Student: Sannely Vega Siurano

One of our current students who is a member of the United States Air Force is Sannely Vega Siurano. Sannely, an Air Force Public Health specialist, is a student in UofL’s online Master of Science of Social Work (MSSW) program.

Hailing from Caguas, Puerto Rico,
Sannely has been in the Air Force since 2018 and is currently stationed at
Aviano Air Base, Italy. Despite her short time in the Air Force, she already
boasts an impressive list of accomplishments including: Honor Graduate from Basic
Training, promotion to Airman Below-the-Zone and promotion to Senior Airman six
months early.

She was also awarded a Diamond
Sharp Award, as well as an Achievement Award for her performance during her
installation’s COVID-19 response. Sannely says her favorite Air Force memory so
far is the day she graduated basic training when she saw her family and was
able to “eat candy and fast food after two months”.

When searching for a leading online MSSW program, Sannely was looking for a program which was flexible about practicum placement for overseas military members. This search led her to UofL and she knew this was the right place for her when she found out UofL offers a reduced tuition rate of $250 per credit hour for Active Duty, Coast Guard and qualifying members of the National Guard and Reserve for undergraduate and most graduate programs.

Since the military’s Tuition
Assistance (TA) programs reimburses service members up to $250 per credit hour,
UofL’s reduced tuition rate allows Sannely to save her Department of Veterans
Affairs Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to either pursue education beyond her
master’s degree, or to transfer her Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits to a family
member.

According to Sannely, UofL was
easy to work with and provided excellent support throughout her enrollment
process. In particular, Sannely said Connie Uzzell, Admissions Coordinator in
the Kent School of Social Work, was extremely helpful during the admission
process.

While she has only recently started
coursework, Sannely has been impressed by her professors’ and advisors’
flexibility and understanding. She says her classmates seem genuinely motivated
to help make the world a little better.

When she completes her master’s program, Sannely intends to remain in the Air Force and pursue a commission and career as a Clinical Social Worker.

As we pause to celebrate
the Air Force’s birthday, we are thankful for the members of the United States
Air Force, and their families, serving
in harm’s way to defend this nation and our interests.

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