Professor Thomas Farmer, the new Program Director for MCIT Online, and Boon Thau Loo, Associate Dean of Penn Engineering, discuss current developments within MCIT Online. This webinar covers curriculum, program structure, and how the program builds a sense of community. It also discusses information on the admissions process and upcoming deadlines. #mcitonline


TIMESTAMPS
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0:00 Introduction
2:40 What sort of background do students in the MCIT program have?
3:15 What will my diploma say after graduation?
3:55 What is the course curriculum like?
5:00 How long does it take to finish the program?
5:19 Can I work while I attend this program?
5:48 How do you create a sense of community in an online program?
6:30 What career services do you offer?
7:25 What are the application steps?*
9:50 How are tuition fees charged?*
12:53 What classes are in the curriculum?
21:01 How are the classes formatted?
25:30 What are the demographics of the MCIT Online community?
27:00 Can I work while I attend this program? (Additional Info)
29:15 I am not located in the USA, will I still have office hours that are available to me?
29:43 How do students connect in the program?
32:45 Have there been opportunities for students to meet in person?
36:04 What other books and/or resources do you recommend to prepare students in addition to the MOOCs and Python/Java specialization?
39:30 How are employers viewing this degree program, as a BS or MS?
42:12 Do you recommend learning a specific language before your first class?
45:43 Is this program something that would fit the interest and future goals of someone who is a physician interested in AI in the healthcare technology field?
45:54 Are lecture videos the same for each year or are they newly recorded?
50:38 What jobs and careers does this program lead to?
53:50 Are there on campus events and/or resources for MCIT Online students?

*Please see our website for information on current tuition, fees, and deadlines.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Website: http://online.seas.upenn.edu
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