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Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees Explained

Learn about the most common types of certificates, diplomas, and degrees offered by post-secondary schools.

Consider types of Minnesota State schools and a liberal arts education to see how these awards might match your educational goals. Also check the requirements for each school . You might need a specific degree before being eligible for another.

Undergraduate Certificates, Diplomas, and Degrees

These awards usually take four years or less to complete. The actual completion time depends on how much time a student can commit to their studies. Part-time students, for example, may require more than four years for an undergraduate award.

  • Certificate . These are academic programs of nine to 30 credits that are completed in a year or less by full-time students. Some programs provide specialized training for people who already have diplomas or degrees. Others are for those who want to quickly complete a program that leads to a specific job.
  • Diploma . An academic program generally of 30 to 72 credits intended to provide students with skills leading directly to a specific job.
  • Associate Degree . An award that normally requires at least two but less than four years of full-time college work. There are different types of associate degrees with varying transferability .
  • Bachelor's Degree . An award that normally requires at least four but not more than six years of full-time college work. Also includes bachelor's degrees that are completed in three years.

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Entering one of these programs generally requires prior completion of an undergraduate award.

  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate . An award that requires completion of an organized program of study requiring 18 credit hours beyond the bachelor's. Designed for those with a bachelor's degree who do not meet the academic requirements of a master's degree.
  • Graduate Degree . A degree awarded for education at a level beyond the bachelor's degree. State universities offer graduate certificates, master's degrees, and specialist degrees in various professional and liberal arts fields.
  • Master's Degree . An award that requires the completion of a program of study of at least one but not more than two of years of full-time academic work beyond the bachelor's degree.
  • Post-Master's Certificate . An award that requires completion of an organized program of study of 24 credit hours beyond the master's degree, but does not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctor's level.
  • Doctorate Degree . The highest award a student can earn for graduate study. The doctor's degree classification includes such degrees as Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Doctor of Juridical Science (J.D.), Doctor of Public Health (D.P.H.), and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.).
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Why Choose an Online Diploma

Getting a quality education is the first step to a building a rewarding career, and Bryant & Stratton College diploma programs offer a reliable and accessible means of getting started on a solid, career-focused education. So what are the advantages of using an online diploma program – as compared to traditional on-campus education – for the average, career-minded individual?

Diploma-level programs can provide a relatively short path to the training, knowledge and credentials you need to get your foot in the door of your chosen field. Bryant & Stratton College diploma programs can generally be completed within a year. Online diploma programs can often be completed more quickly, since the virtual classroom offers more semesters of study each year than are offered in traditional, campus-based programs.

Getting qualified for work in your field more quickly via an online diploma program can help you get into a good, entry-level position sooner. If you are already in an entry-level position, and need that diploma for career advancement, sooner is certainly better. If earning a diploma is a stepping stone in a larger education or career-building plan, getting into the workforce quickly gets you started on gaining practical, hands-on experience in your field as you work towards earning an associate or bachelor degree. Completing a diploma program can also give you a head start on the next step of your education, as credits earned from diploma-level programs can be applied to Bryant & Stratton College associate and bachelor degree programs both in-class or online.

Flexibility is another important advantage of choosing an online diploma program over the traditional, on-campus learning environment. Students who attend the virtual classroom to earn their diplomas can schedule their studies around their daily lives, creating a more manageable college experience. Rather than reporting to on-campus classes at pre-set dates and times, online diploma students can access the classes, lectures, assignments and discussions 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. This gives them the freedom to complete coursework whenever it is most convenient, even if that is late at night or on weekends or holidays.

Those potential benefits of faster completion and superior flexibility and convenience come with another big advantage: A comprehensive suite of online education services that provide virtual students with the same level of support offered to on-campus learners. At Bryant & Stratton College, an online diploma is just as valuable as one earned in the classroom with the added conveniences of online learning and a wide choice of programs designed to match your needs or interests.

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This online diploma program prepares students for positions in a variety of professional fields, since virtually all types of businesses, companies and industries have a need for skilled accounting work. Students who complete this program will be provided with a solid foundation of skills to perform an array of accounting tasks. They will be able to analyze and interpret financial reports, prepare accounting reports, interpret and apply accepted accounting principles, and analyze, record and report financial information via a range of accounting systems. These skills and abilities and others acquired in this 30-credit diploma program can open the door to accounting-related positions in accounting firms, manufacturing and retail, as well as many other industries. It can also be a stepping stone to more advanced career opportunities for individuals who plan to continue on to earn an associate or bachelor degree.

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This online diploma program is designed to give students the foundation of knowledge, training and skills that they need to begin a career in the digital marketing field. Students learn skills that include search engine optimization, web data analytics, social media, brand monitoring and growth practices and much more. Upon graduation, students will know how to design and implement effective social media marketing campaigns, use digital marketing strategies to build website traffic and increase brand visibility and accessibility, create consumer loyalty via social media pathways, and analyze consumer digital behavior and the results of digital marketing campaigns. Earning this diploma prepares students to step into an entry-level position in marketing. It also provides them with the ability to continue on with their education to earn a Digital Marketing associate degree with Bryant & Stratton College, opening doors for career advancement in the digital marketing field.

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Earning this diploma helps students become qualified and prepared for a variety of front-office roles in many professional fields. These include clerical, office support and administrative assistant positions, among other potential opportunities. Students will learn the skills necessary to adapt to the ever-changing technological aspects of the modern business setting. They will gain proficiency in the latest technology, learn office procedures, master document processing, and acquire or enhance communication skills. They will learn how to use today's technology to operate in the traditional office environment, as well as in the virtual workplace. Graduates will be able to employ key financial, managerial, relational, marketing, and ethical business principles in the office environment. They will gain the ability to use high-level organizational, technical and interpersonal skills to improve workplace efficiency, as well as business-related technologies and resources to enhance productivity. Students who plan to continue their education can apply courses and credits from this program towards Bryant & Stratton's associate degree in Office Information Technology.

Completing this diploma program prepares graduates to pursue a range of career opportunities in the field of business, including customer service, sales or front-office positions, among many others. Students will learn skills vital to functions in business, including improving processes and productivity, addressing customer concerns in a professional manner, and effectively communicating about products, services and other essential aspects of business. Students will also gain understanding of key business concepts and acquire or improve management, leadership, decision-making and mathematical skills. Graduates may apply courses and credits earned with the Business Assistant Diploma towards an associate degree in business.

Students who complete this program will be prepared to pursue many positions in the hospitality industry. This includes careers in workplace environments that include hotels, the food and beverage industry, travel and tourism companies and sports venues, among many others. Skills learned in this program can help students qualify for front-office positions, customer service roles and many other occupations within the hospitality field. Students will also be introduced to skills and concepts relevant to facilities management and other supervisory and managerial roles. Courses and credits earned with the Hospitality Assistant Diploma program can be applied towards an associate degree in Hospitality Management.

This course of study is designed to provide students with the credentials and skills they need to make their first steps in pursuing a career in the medical field. Earning the Medical Office Assistant Diploma qualifies graduates for a number of entry-level positions in healthcare environments that include hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, private medical practices and insurance providers, among many others. This program places an emphasis on the skills needed to succeed in front-office and administrative positions within the healthcare industry, preparing students to operate effectively within healthcare systems and processes, and perform various managerial functions. These skills help graduates qualify for positions that include medical secretary and office assistant roles, among others. Credits earned from this program can be applied to related degree programs, such as the Medical Administrative Assistant or Medical Reimbursement and Coding associate degree programs.

This is another diploma program that prepares students to begin a career in the healthcare field. Using a career-focused curriculum, this program works to help students become qualified for a variety of entry-level positions within the administrative side of the healthcare industry. Graduates will learn the skills needed to handle clerical functions and legal and financial systems. Courses and earned credits from this program can be applied towards the associate or bachelor’s degree in Health Services Administration at Bryant & Stratton College.

This 30-credit diploma program provides students with the foundation to embark on a career in criminal justice at the federal, state or local level. It prepares them for a wide variety of entry-level positions within the field, in employment environments that include law enforcement, juvenile justice systems, parole systems and probation programs, among many others. Courses and credits from this program can be applied towards earning an associate degree in Criminal Justice Studies.

This online diploma program prepares students to provide support to attorneys in law firms as well as business and corporate legal departments. Students learn to research and draft legal documents for civil and criminal cases, provide support in custody, separation and divorce cases, and work in case management, document and records maintenance and correspondence roles, among other key functions within the legal field. Graduates may apply courses and credits earned through this program towards an associate degree in Paralegal Studies at Bryant & Stratton College.

This program provides students with ethical and legal foundation and framework they need to effectively work with patients in the human and social services setting. A strong emphasis is placed on helping students develop a strong understanding of the changing needs of clients and an extensive skillset for effectively meeting those needs. Graduates of this program can apply courses and earned credits toward the associate degree in Human and Social Services.

This program is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of IT positions, including those related to computer networks, as well as other networking services and technology. Students gain a foundation of skills in computer technology, hardware, operating systems and information systems, qualifying them for entry-level positions within the IT field. Graduates are also prepared to take the CompTIA A+ certification exam, a credential that is highly sought by employers. Courses and earned credits can be applied towards the associate degree in Networking Technology or Security Technology

This program equips the graduate with the requisite skills and tools to properly apply thousands of codes used for diagnosis, injury and medical procedures. Based on application of varied numeric and alphanumeric codes, patients can be billed accordingly. The coding subsets focused on in the curriculum are the International Classification of Diseases, or ICD, codes, which correspond to a patient’s injury or sickness, and Current Procedure Terminology, or CPT, codes. Upon completion, graduates will be able translate medical procedures into code or translate codes into a financial report.

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America Needs a New Workforce Education System

Developing large-scale workforce education programs that enable workers to advance or change industries will not only reduce income inequality, but also support domestic innovation..

The American dream promised that if you worked hard, you could move up, with well-paying, working-class jobs providing a gateway to an ever-growing middle class. Today, however, the nation is seeing increasing inequality rather than economic convergence. Technological advances, combined with profound labor market shifts during the pandemic, are putting quality jobs out of reach for workers who lack the proper skills and training. One of the best ways to address this challenge is to improve workforce education.

Learning on the job has, of course, long been a feature of most occupations. But developing formal programs that allow most workers to advance from their current position or to even change industries has not been a priority for decades. Yet both research and practical experience have shown that such programs, designed to improve skills and education over the course of an employee’s work life, are precisely what is needed. Not just any jobs program will do. They must be carefully focused, flexible enough to meet emerging needs, and tailored to lifelong learning. Failure to meet these requirements could consign millions of workers to dead-end jobs during their most productive years.

The benefits of developing large-scale programs for workforce education will extend beyond the already considerable ones of addressing inequality. A more skilled workforce also contributes to innovation. Industrial policy in the United States has largely focused on two preproduction tasks aimed at earlier-stage innovation: support for agencies funding academic and lab research and development, and support for industry R&D through the federal R&D tax credit. But there hasn’t been a complementary workforce education thrust. Indeed, many economists view science and engineering at the college and graduate school levels as the principal educational key to future growth. Yet as innovation diffuses into production—be it robotic welding or new coating technologies—R&D has proven to be not the only educational need. A skilled technical workforce has an innovation role as well—in programming the robotic welders, for example, and in improving the coating technologies.

THE SOCIAL DISRUPTION IS REAL

Overall, job opportunities for high school graduates have shrunk significantly in recent years. For example, the share of men of prime working age with no college experience who are not working at all reached 18% in 2013. At the same time, median income for men who had not completed high school fell by 20% between 1990 and 2013 and by 13% for those with a high school diploma or some college. In a country that prides itself on its social mobility, this was a clear signal of a loss to middle-income ranks and of growing social inequality, as well as a harbinger of a postindustrial backlash.

A closer look at two sectors—manufacturing and retail—reveals the turmoil. Historically, manufacturing has been an important middle-class pathway for high school educated males—including African Americans and Hispanic Americans. From 2000 to 2010, however, manufacturing employment fell by 5.8 million jobs (or almost a third), from 17.3 million to 11.5 million. And by 2015, it had recovered to only about 12 million jobs, where it remains.

Retail, which often offers a first job or a job of refuge, is in trouble as well, as stores, malls, and entire chains have closed over the past decade. First, the extraordinary expansion in the second half of the 20th century crashed against the 2008 financial crunch. Then the disruptive growth of online ordering accelerated a decline in in-person retail even further. Warehousing positions offset some of this job loss, but they went to different people—female store clerks weren’t hired to do heavy lifting in warehouses. Fifteen million people were employed in retail trades at the beginning of 2020. Then the coronavirus hit.

The pandemic has been a shock not just to retail but to much of the system. The volume of jobs lost has been dramatic. Restaurants lost 5.5 million jobs in April 2020, then reopenings during the summer let the industry regain some jobs, only to lose them again with the spike in infections during the fall. Similarly, retail lost 2.3 million store jobs in April, rebounded by a million jobs by June, but by fall the job numbers were falling again. In travel and tourism, 35% of the jobs have been lost since February 2020. These aren’t the only hard-hit sectors, but they are big ones. Many jobs in retail, the restaurant industry, tourism, and travel won’t be coming back: bankruptcies are already climbing. Millions of workers in these sectors will be stranded.

This latest disruption will make American economic inequality even worse than it was before the pandemic. Workers from hard-hit sectors will need to shift to new sectors where there will be jobs. And to thrive, they must get not just any job but quality jobs. While lower-end services jobs had been growing as the middle class thinned out, new Labor Department data show the coronavirus has now hit that sector, so job openings will tend to require higher skills.

Opportunities exist. Health care, for example, is embracing suites of new technologies that will require skilled technologists at good pay. Manufacturing and utilities have aging workforces that will require millions of new workers in coming years, albeit for increasingly skilled jobs. The trick to minimizing further disruption will be to provide the skills and training needed to educate and shape the current worker pool.

WANTED: WORKER SKILLS AND HUMAN SKILLS

The United States was the first nation to develop mass higher education programs, and we used them as an engine for innovation as well as economic and social mobility. The high school degree was once the acceptable basic credential, but has since been displaced. A college degree is now the key differentiator for economic well-being.

Higher education is also a complex, established “legacy” sector, reluctant to change and adapt its operating modes to fit new needs. Although many of the necessary prerequisites are disconnected from actual job and life skills, college degrees have become a default credential for employers because there are no others that are as widely accepted and used.

Business requires new skills, particularly in information technology, so the workforce as a whole requires upskilling—current workers as well as incoming college graduates and those without college degrees. And yet universities have not embraced or contributed to these workforce developments.

Herein lies an opportunity for institutions of higher learning, particularly at a time when they themselves face increasing financial pressure: they can offer more career-related skills in addition to what they teach now. This approach may enable them to reach beyond their current declining demographic of 18- to 26-year-olds. Some critics have worried that this shift might erode liberal art traditions. We argue the opposite: in fact “human skills” such as critical thinking, creativity, writing, and communicating are in high demand, and can flourish in this new configuration.

Unlike many European nations, the United States never built a comprehensive workforce education system. So perhaps it comes as no surprise that current programs lack the proper focus, are small in scale, and siloed from each other. The Department of Labor’s training programs don’t reach the oncoming higher technical skills or help incumbent workers acquire them. In turn, the Department of Education’s programs tend to target college, not workforce education, and don’t mesh with the Labor programs. With the exception of a few states, such as Massachusetts, the vocational education system in high schools has largely been dismantled. And community colleges, which could provide advanced training in emerging fields, are largely underfunded—not to mention that their completion rates hover around a third.

Most colleges and universities don’t see workforce education as their bailiwick and so aren’t linked to the other participants in the system. Overall, the education system is disconnected from the workplace, and a system for lifelong learning is missing. In addition, the existing workforce education system operates at too small a scale to meet the growing demand. The system needs not only reforms but also the ability to reach many more people, more effectively. Online education is one tool that can help with the scale-up—if applied correctly.   Addressing these problems should help to reduce economic inequality and deepen our capacity for innovation.

THE NEW COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRY

Community colleges could become the cornerstone of a robust, much-needed workplace education system. A number of these institutions, some highlighted below, have already begun to show the way. They will all need additional building blocks, however, to achieve the necessary scale and flexibility of offerings.

Asnuntuck Community College is in the middle of an aerospace industry corridor along the Connecticut River Valley. It has developed advanced manufacturing certificate programs, using a new state-supported, state-of-the-manufacturing-art equipment center. Enrollees include not only its own students, but also high school students as well as workers at area companies, small and large.

Valencia College in Florida set out to reach a large economic underclass stuck in low-end, low-paid, part-time service jobs. It tailored various short programs to help students quickly get on a career ladder leading to secure jobs with benefits that can support families. Each program lasted 10 to 22 weeks, five days per week for eight hours a day. Valencia offered industry-standard certificates in advanced manufacturing, construction, heavy equipment, logistics, and health care fields. Importantly, these certificates could be stacked for multiple, certified complementary skills and credits toward a Valencia associate degree.

Trident Technical College in Charleston, South Carolina, worked with area firms and the state’s Chamber of Commerce to develop a new youth apprenticeship program beginning in the junior year of high school. Students employed by participating companies go to high school classes in the morning, where they must take math and science, to the college at midday for technical courses, and to their sponsoring company for well-paying jobs in afternoons. This takes them out of a sometimes-disruptive high school culture into higher-expectation environments. By tearing down the wall between learning and work, the program places entry-level workers on a path to quality jobs and education.

Elsewhere, the US military has pioneered efforts to teach hands-on skills through virtual and augmented reality. The Navy’s Training Systems Division in Florida, for example, has developed programs that use online simulations run on touch screens and high-end gaming computers. The Navy is now shifting a substantial amount of its training for advanced equipment on ships, submarines, and at air bases into these online systems.

KEY FOUNDATIONS

Several elements are common to the most successful programs for workplace education. They include:

  • Forming short programs . Programs focused on technical skills should typically run for 10 to 20 weeks. People who have been in the workforce won’t be able to take off time for two- or four-year degrees; they have families to support and obligations to meet.
  • Embracing credentialing.  Programs should provide certificates for specific groups of related skills, based on demonstrated competencies. These should be stacked toward college degrees and credits, which remain the most broadly recognized credentials.
  • Supporting competency-based education . Programs should be organized around demonstrated skills broken down into particular competencies, unlike today’s education that is based on an agricultural calendar and standard completion times. If students show the skill competency, they get the certificate, regardless of how long they have spent in the program. This can cut time in school and student costs, and reward practical experience.
  • Developing appropriate online education.  Online modules will be critical if workforce education is going to scale up to meet postpandemic needs. And yet online education can’t replace effective instructors or hands-on work with actual equipment. Online education is best suited to conveying and assessing the foundational information behind the skills.
  • Breaking down the work/learn barrier . Programs should be linked to industry, as today’s schools have become too disconnected from the workplace. Linkage programs in the form of apprenticeships, internships, and cooperative programs are needed to get students into the workplace, earning money while they build skills. At the same time, they can make a direct connection between the competencies they must learn for greater job opportunities.
  • Improving completion rates . Completion rates at community colleges should be at least 70%, up from the 30% rate at many of them today. Frustration with required remedial prep courses leads many students to drop out. Successful programs have found one solution in integrating the supportive course work into students’ study program for career skills so they can clearly see how the remedial work is relevant to their career opportunities.
  • Embedding industry-recognized credentials into educational programs . Many employers want the assurance of skill knowledge that a credential approved and accepted by industry provides. It creates an additional and parallel pathway to help students toward employment. It also ensures that academic programs are relevant to actual industry needs.

The latest research on workforce education is quite clear. Federal resources need to scale up. States, with backing from federal education funds, must implement the new strategies outlined above. Some states and employers, and the community colleges they work with, are starting to embrace these steps. The workforce disruption from the pandemic could be a driver that forces further action. A more equitable and innovative future is possible, provided we leave our previously scattershot approaches behind.

This story was originally published in Issues in Science and Technology on March 9, 2021.

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Diploma courses have emerged as valuable pathways for individuals seeking specialized knowledge and skill enhancement. Whether you are a recent high school graduate exploring post-secondary options or a professional looking to upskill, understanding the types, benefits, and career opportunities associated with diploma courses is crucial. This blog aims to shed light on the significance of diploma courses in today’s educational world.

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What is a diploma course, eligibility criteria for a diploma course, types of diploma courses, benefits of pursuing a diploma course, career opportunities after a diploma course, how does the diploma course help you in interviews, diploma course vs. degree program, diploma course vs. certification program, diploma course vs. correspondence program.

A diploma course is a specialized and concise educational program designed to provide practical skills and knowledge in a specific field. Unlike traditional degree programs, diploma courses are shorter in duration, generally ranging from 6 months to 2 years. These courses cater to various industries and disciplines, including engineering, medical sciences, business, information technology, arts, and more.

The eligibility criteria for diploma courses often include a minimum educational qualification equivalent to high school completion. They are known for their hands-on approach, emphasizing real-world application of knowledge and skill development. This practical focus makes diploma holders well-prepared for immediate entry into the job market.

Diploma courses offer a cost-effective and time-efficient alternative to longer degree programs. They are particularly beneficial for individuals seeking specialized expertise and a quicker pathway to employment. Recognized by industries globally, diploma courses play an important role in bridging the gap between academic learning and the specific skill set demanded by various professions, making them a valuable option for those looking to kick-start their career.

Below, we have provided a simplified table that represents the general eligibility criteria for a diploma course:

Types of Diploma Courses

In many areas, there are diploma programs that help students get ready for real-world job requirements by teaching them useful skills. However, these diplomas can vary in type depending on what they teach and the skills they focus on. Below, we have explained the three types of diplomas:

Vocational Diplomas

Vocational diplomas focus on practical skills and hands-on training in specific trades or professions. These courses are designed to prepare students for specific careers, such as automotive technology, cosmetology, or culinary arts. Emphasizing real-world applications, vocational diplomas enable individuals to enter the workforce with specialized expertise, making them valuable contributors in their chosen fields. Programs typically last 1 to 2 years and include apprenticeships or internships. Upon completion, students are qualified to work in entry-level positions in their chosen vocation. 

Examples of Vocational Diplomas are: 

  • Diploma in Automobile Engineering 
  • Diploma in Culinary Arts 
  • Diploma in Welding
  • Diploma in Graphic Design

Academic Diplomas

Academic diplomas are centered around traditional academic subjects, providing a comprehensive education in areas like science, humanities, or arts. These diplomas often serve as prerequisites for higher education, offering a well-rounded education in theoretical knowledge and critical thinking. Academic diplomas are commonly pursued in high schools and colleges, preparing students for diverse academic pursuits and careers requiring a strong academic background. Programs usually last 2 years, and credits may be transferable to a bachelor’s degree. 

Examples of Academic Diplomas are:

  • Diploma in Liberal Arts 
  • Diploma in Science
  • Diploma in Mathematics
  • Diploma in Humanities

Professional Diplomas

Professional diplomas are credentials awarded to individuals who have completed specialized training in a specific profession or field. These diplomas focus on practical skills and knowledge needed for a particular career, often bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application. In areas such as business, law, and healthcare, professional diplomas are recognized by industry bodies and may enhance employment prospects. They are well-suited for individuals seeking to advance their careers or transition into new professional roles, providing targeted expertise and credibility in the job market. 

Examples of Professional Diplomas are:

  • Diploma in Project Management 
  • Diploma in Accounting
  • Diploma in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma in Marketing
  • Diploma in Business Administration

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Benefits of Pursuing a Diploma Course

Individuals who prefer not to commit to the time-intensive traditional paths of bachelor’s or master’s degrees can opt for diploma courses as an excellent alternative. Pursuing a diploma course offers various benefits, which we have mentioned below:

  • Specialized Skills : Diploma programs are structured to provide individuals with hands-on training and specialized knowledge in a particular field. This focused approach ensures that graduates acquire specific skills relevant to their chosen industry, making them well-equipped for the tasks and responsibilities associated with their profession.
  • Cost-Effective : Diploma programs often have a shorter duration compared to traditional degree courses, resulting in lower overall education costs. This affordability makes diplomas an attractive option for individuals seeking to acquire practical skills and enter the workforce more quickly without a substantial financial burden.
  • Career Advancement : Completing a diploma signifies to employers that candidates have not only acquired theoretical knowledge but have also gained practical skills essential for the workplace. This can enhance their suitability for promotions and career advancements within their chosen field, showcasing a well-rounded skill set that aligns with industry needs.
  • Practical Training : Many diploma courses prioritize practical training, allowing individuals to apply theoretical concepts in real-world scenarios. This hands-on experience is invaluable, as it not only deepens understanding but also prepares students to address challenges effectively in their professional roles.
  • Transition to Employment : Diploma programs are structured to prepare candidates for specific roles within an industry. This targeted approach increases the likelihood of swift employment after completion, as employers recognize the practical skills and knowledge gained during the program as directly applicable to their workforce needs.

Career Opportunities After a Diploma Course

Completing a diploma opens up many job possibilities in various fields. The specialized skills acquired during these programs make graduates well-equipped for specific job roles. Here are some common career opportunities one can get after completing a diploma:

  • Entry-Level Positions : Many diploma programs are designed to prepare students for specific entry-level positions in a particular industry. For example, a diploma in graphic design might lead to roles like graphic designer or junior artist.
  • Technician Role : Diploma holders often find opportunities as technicians in fields such as engineering, electronics, and information technology. They play crucial roles in implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical systems.
  • Healthcare Professions : Medical diplomas lead to roles in healthcare, where graduates may work as medical laboratory technicians, radiology technicians, or dental assistants. These positions are integral to the functioning of healthcare facilities.
  • Business and Management Positions : Diploma holders can pursue roles such as administrative assistants, office managers, or project coordinators. Their practical skills make them valuable assets in organizing and executing business operations.
  • Creative Industries : Diploma courses in arts and design pave the way for careers in graphic design, fashion, interior decoration, and multimedia. Graduates may work in creative agencies, design studios, or even establish their own ventures.
  • Automotive and Aviation Careers : Diplomas in automotive or aviation technology lead to roles as automotive technicians, aircraft mechanics, or aviation maintenance technicians. Graduates contribute to the maintenance and repair of vehicles or aircraft.

How Does the Diploma Course Help You in Interviews?

A diploma course not only equips candidates with practical skills but also enables them to effectively communicate, showcase their achievements, and demonstrate their suitability for specific job roles during interviews. Let’s see how a diploma course can significantly contribute to your success during job interviews:

  • Skill Development and Showcase : The diploma program focuses on developing practical skills relevant to specific industries. During interviews, candidates can effectively showcase these hands-on abilities, providing tangible evidence of their competence.
  • Real-World Application of Knowledge : Unlike purely theoretical learning, diploma courses emphasize the application of knowledge in real-world scenarios. This practical experience equips candidates with a deeper understanding of industry practices, making them more adaptable to workplace challenges.
  • Enhanced Confidence : The hands-on experience gained in diploma courses often boosts candidates’ confidence. Having successfully applied skills in real-world problems, candidates feel more self-assured discussing their achievements and problem-solving capabilities in interviews.
  • Portfolio Building : Completing a diploma course generally results in the creation of a portfolio showcasing the candidate’s work, projects, and achievements. This portfolio serves as a powerful visual aid during interviews, providing concrete examples of the candidate’s capabilities.
  • Adaptability and Quick Learning : The practical nature of diploma courses cultivates adaptability and the ability to learn quickly. Interviewers appreciate candidates who can swiftly adapt to new environments and technologies, and diploma holders are often well-equipped in this regard.

Diploma courses and degree programs are two distinct educational pathways, each with its characteristics and purposes. Below, we have provided a table highlighting some key differences between a diploma course and a degree program:

Diploma courses and certification programs are both forms of specialized education, but they differ in terms of duration, depth, and focus of study. Below is a table that outlines some key differences between a diploma course and a certification program:

Both diploma courses and correspondence programs are alternative methods of education that cater to different needs and preferences. Below is a table comparing a diploma course and a correspondence program:

What is the duration of a diploma course?

Diploma courses usually range from 6 months to 2 years, depending on the field of study.

Is a diploma equivalent to completing class 12?

Yes, in India, a diploma is considered equivalent to completing class 12. However, it’s important to note that not all diplomas are considered equivalent to class 12 in certain cases.

Can I pursue a diploma course after completing a degree?

Yes, many individuals pursue diploma courses to gain specialized skills even after completing a degree program.

Are diploma courses internationally recognized?

The recognition of diploma courses varies, but many are recognized globally, especially if offered by reputable institutions.

Are diploma courses suitable for career changes?

Yes, diploma courses can be an excellent option for career changes, as they provide targeted training in a new field without the time commitment of a full-degree program.

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With this program you’ll gain a greater understanding of social work practice, the history and impact of policy on key social services, and the research that supports effective practice.

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No prerequisites are required. However, some human service experience is required if you are interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work degree at the University of Michigan.

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  • Interpersonal, organizational, and community level practice methods
  • National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Code of Ethics

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Social Work Practice: Advocating for Social Justice and Change

In this course, you will learn how social workers in the United States create change and support the resilience of individuals, families, and communities. You’ll have an opportunity to explore the social work profession, the different roles of social workers in a range of settings, the cross-cutting themes that guide social work practice, the history of social work, and current challenges.

Using a social justice lens, you’ll reflect on current challenges facing the lives of individuals, families, and communities, and examine ways to advocate for needed changes.

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  • Roles and skills of social workers
  • How social workers engage in change efforts through core frameworks
  • How different people, events, and policies have helped shape U.S. based social work over the past 100 years
  • The connection between social work and social justice
  • How to use a social justice lens

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Engaging Social Justice, Diversity, and Oppression in Social Work

In this course, you will develop a framework for engaging diversity and differences in social work practice, as well as advancing human rights and social and economic justice. Explore how societal power and diversity characterize and shape the human experience and are critical to the formation of social structures, cultural understandings, group and organizational processes, and identities.

Analyze how current experiences of privilege and oppression are shaped by historical forces, societal structures, social constructions, groups, interpersonal processes, and human understandings. You will also explore formulations of human rights, including positive rights and negative conditions that need to be eradicated.

  • Intersectionality as a tool for analyzing complex social problems
  • Social and cultural determinants of health
  • How health disparities exist in communities
  • Information related to housing inequality
  • About crime and policing communities
  • Current trends in policing
  • Relevant environmental justice issues
  • Information related to economic inequality
  • Resources and activities for being an ally
  • Information about implicit bias

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Essentials of Social Welfare Policy

In this course, you will explore current social welfare issues in the context of their history and the underlying rationale and values that support different approaches. Emphasis is placed on major fields of social work service such as income maintenance, health care, mental health, child welfare, corrections, and elderly services.

There are four main content areas for the course, beginning with the philosophic and practical basis for social welfare provisions. Your focus will then transition to the history of social work as a profession, as well as the emergence of specific policies and programs. Using this information, you will review critical analysis of current social welfare policies and programs in the U.S. and elsewhere. You will then focus on the understanding of theory, research, debates, and trends in social welfare.

  • The importance of social welfare policy for social workers
  • Fundamental components of policy: critical questions, themes, values and models
  • Foundations of U.S social welfare policy and the role of non-governmental organizations and governments
  • Financial influences on social policy
  • How to identify potential solutions to poverty and growing inequality
  • Social welfare policy applications in health and mental health

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Essentials of Interpersonal Practice

This course integrates content on multiculturalism, diversity, and social justice issues. You will examine social work values and ethics as well as issues of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, religion, and ability as these relate to social work practice. You will build off of behavioral and social science theories to inform the practice concepts and skills presented.

During this module, you will learn about the transactional relationships between people and their social environments. You will learn social work practice methods to restore, maintain, and promote social functioning as it relates to individuals, families, and small groups.

  • Context of social work practice with individuals, families, and small groups
  • Social Work Code of Ethics and core mission
  • Engagement skills and relationship building in interpersonal practice
  • Social work core skills such as active listening, empathic responding, cultural humility
  • Incorporating assessment tools into practice to better understand the issues and challenges of individuals and families
  • Using evidence-informed practices and interventions to promote positive change

Interpersonal Practice Case Study

In this project you will approach cases requiring social work interpersonal practice and intervention.

By identifying issues, relationships, coping strategies, and resources you will learn how to spot the interrelated issues involved in social work case management, and you will be able to identify resources and strategies to apply to these situations.

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Essentials of Community and Organizational Practice

In this social science course, you will explore various methods, strategies, and skills within macro social work practice used to help identify and address needs on a larger scale. You will gain knowledge and skills in the areas of community organizing, management, and policy advocacy, and learn about the various roles social workers play within these areas.

This course will provide an appreciation of the historical and contemporary importance of these social work methods and the relevance of these methods for diverse populations and identities.

  • Ethics, diversity, and inclusion in social work
  • Recognizing when change is needed in communities and organizations
  • The role of power in maintaining systems or changing them
  • How to lead communities and organizations through ethical and responsible engagement

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Research Basics for Social Work Practice

In this course, you will begin to understand social work research through the critical examination of the methods and organization of the ever-expanding professional literature associated with social work practice.

This body of research is an essential source of knowledge to help you understand and solve complex social problems. However, utilizing this research effectively requires proper contextualization. In this course, you’ll learn to become an effective consumer of this professional literature by using the tools necessary to find and comprehend what the research does and, importantly, does not tell us.

  • How to implementation of quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • Search procedures to effectively find existing research
  • The application of research to practice

Policy brief

Building upon all of the work throughout the course, you will create a policy brief about a topic of particular interest.

This project will teach you how to synthesize policy information into an informative and appealing brief used to argue for the effective use of policy recommendations.

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Frequently asked questions, what do social workers do ‎.

Social workers help individuals, groups, and communities work together and solve problems. Social work is a rewarding and fulfilling career in a growing field. Social workers are in demand: Overall employment of social workers is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. ‎

How do I count my completion of this MasterTrack® towards the Master of Social Work program? ‎

If you apply and are accepted into the full Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan, your MasterTrack® Certificate reduces the credit hour requirement to complete your MSW from 60 to 45—the equivalent to a quarter of the program.

Prior to enrolling in the MasterTrack® Certificate, you are encouraged to complete the MasterTrack MSW Interest Form (including resume). Submission of the form will start the eligibility review process conducted by the School of Social Work's Office of Student Services. Submission of the form does not guarantee admission to the Master of Social Work program. If you have questions about the review process, or the program contact the School of Social Work via email at [email protected]. .

Students can potentially receive an MSW Program admissions decision prior to beginning the MasterTrack Certificate, if they prefer.

Please note, participation in the Online MSW has no impact on U.S. visa eligibility and cannot be used to satisfy U.S. visa requirements. Please review the University of Michigan's Distance Education Disclosures page for more information. ‎

How can I get started? ‎

The deadline to enroll in the next cohort can be found at the top of this page. Enroll before then and you will gain access to the onboarding course and any available materials right away.

You can also get started with this course and apply your progress toward the MasterTrack® Certificate: Social Work Practice: Advocating Social Justice and Change ‎

Can I enroll in this MasterTrack Certificate Program if I live in a country outside the United States? ‎

Learners located outside the United States are welcome to enroll in the MasterTrack Certificate program. However, some learners may be unable to enroll due to international restrictions set by United States Export Control Regulations. For more information, please visit the International Restriction Help Article .

Eligibility for the Online Master of Social Work (MSW) associated with this MasterTrack may be limited for learners located outside of the United States. Please contact the University of Michigan School of Social Work at [email protected] .

Please note, participation in the MasterTrack Certificate has no impact on U.S. visa eligibility and cannot be used to satisfy U.S. visa requirements. ‎

How long does this program take to complete? ‎

Program duration alternates between 4 months and 6 months to complete, allowing students to complete the courses in time to start in the Master of Social Work program at the University of Michigan.

During a 4 month program length, learners are required to complete 3 classes at a time.

During a 6 month program length, learners are required to complete 2 classes at a time. ‎

What jobs can I get with skills in the field of social work? ‎

Social work frameworks and methods are useful in a variety of careers. Building your social work skills can help you work toward advancing a career in many different fields, including:

  • Community Organizing
  • Criminal Justice Advocation
  • Development
  • Family Counseling
  • Grant Writing
  • Health Education
  • Hospice Work
  • Human Rights
  • Mental Health Therapy
  • Nonprofit Executive Roles
  • Policy Analysis
  • Program Evaluation
  • Program Management
  • School Social Work
  • Substance Abuse Therapy ‎

What percentage of the Master of Social Work is covered by this MasterTrack® program? ‎

Completers of this MasterTrack® Certificate will be eligible to pursue an accelerated Master of Social Work program, which reduces the credit hour requirement for the MSW from 60 to 45, equivalent to completing a quarter of the program. ‎

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Having a bachelor’s degree remains an important advantage in many sectors of the U.S. labor market. College graduates generally out-earn those who have not attended college, and they are more likely to be employed in the first place. At the same time, many Americans say they cannot afford to get a four-year degree – or that they just don’t want to.

Here are key facts about American college graduates.

This Pew Research Center analysis about U.S. college graduates relies on data from sources including the Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Center for Education Statistics, the National Student Clearinghouse and the Federal Reserve Bank, as well as surveys conducted by the Center.

Everyone who took the Pew Research Center surveys cited is a member of the Center’s American Trends Panel (ATP), an online survey panel that is recruited through national, random sampling of residential addresses. This way nearly all U.S. adults have a chance of selection. The survey is weighted to be representative of the U.S. adult population by gender, race, ethnicity, partisan affiliation, education and other categories. Read more about  the ATP’s methodology .

Nearly four-in-ten Americans ages 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, a share that has grown over the last decade. As of 2021, 37.9% of adults in this age group held a bachelor’s degree, including 14.3% who also obtained a graduate or professional degree, according to data from the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey. That share is up 7.5 percentage points from 30.4% in 2011.

An additional 10.5% had an associate degree in 2021. About four-in-ten Americans ages 25 and older had a high school diploma with no further education (25.3%) or completed some college but didn’t have a degree (14.9%).

In a reversal, women are now more likely than men to graduate from college, according to the Current Population Survey . In 2021, 39% of women ages 25 and older had a bachelor’s degree or more education, compared with 37% of men in the same age range. The gap in college completion is even wider among adults ages 25 to 34: 46% of women in this age group have at least a bachelor’s degree, compared with 36% of men.

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In an October 2021 Pew Research Center survey of Americans without a degree, 34% of men said a major reason why they have not received a four-year college degree is that they just didn’t want to. Only one-in-four women said the same. Men were also more likely to say a major reason they didn’t have a four-year degree is that they didn’t need more education for the job or career they wanted (26% of men said this vs. 20% of women).

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Women (44%) were more likely than men (39%) to say not being able to afford college was a major reason they don’t have a bachelor’s degree. Men and women were about equally likely to say a major impediment was needing to work to help support their family.

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There are racial and ethnic differences in college graduation patterns, as well as in the reasons for not completing a degree. Among adults ages 25 and older, 61% of Asian Americans have a bachelor’s degree or more education, along with 42% of White adults, 28% of Black adults and 21% of Hispanic adults, according to 2021 Current Population Survey data. The share of bachelor’s degree holders in each group has increased since 2010. That year, 52% of Asian Americans had a four-year degree or more, compared with a third of White adults, 20% of Black adults and 14% of Hispanic adults.

The October 2021 Center survey found that among adults without a bachelor’s degree, Hispanic adults (52%) were more likely than those who are White (39%) or Black (41%) to say a major reason they didn’t graduate from a four-year college is that they couldn’t afford it. Hispanic and Black adults were more likely than their White counterparts to say needing to work to support their family was a major reason.

While a third of White adults said not wanting to go to school was a major reason they didn’t complete a four-year degree, smaller shares of Black (22%) and Hispanic (23%) adults said the same. White adults were also more likely to cite not needing more education for the job or career they wanted. (There weren’t enough Asian adults without a bachelor’s degree in the sample to analyze separately.)

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Only 62% of students who start a degree or certificate program finish their program within six years, according to the most recent data from the  National Student Clearinghouse , a nonprofit verification and research organization that tracked first-time college students who enrolled in fall 2015 with the intent of pursuing a degree or certificate. The degree completion rate for this group was highest among students who started at four-year, private, nonprofit schools (78.3%), and lowest among those who started at two-year public institutions (42.2%).

Business is the most commonly held bachelor’s degree, followed by health professions.  According to the  National Center for Education Statistics , about a fifth (19%) of the roughly 2 million bachelor’s degrees conferred in 2019-20 were in business. Health professions and related programs were the second most-popular field, making up 12.6% of degrees conferred that year. Business has been the single most common major since 1980-81; before that, education led the way.

The  least  common bachelor’s degrees in 2019-20 were in military technologies and applied sciences (1,156 degrees conferred in 2019-20), library science (118), and precision production (39).

There is a growing earnings gap between young college graduates and their counterparts without degrees. In 2021, full-time workers ages 22 to 27 who held a bachelor’s degree, but no further education, made a median annual wage of $52,000, compared with $30,000 for full-time workers of the same age with a high school diploma and no degree, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This gap has widened over time. Young bachelor’s degree holders earned a median annual wage of $48,481 in 1990, compared with $35,257 for full-time workers ages 22 to 27 with a high school diploma.

The unemployment rate is lower for college graduates than for workers without a bachelor’s degree, and that gap widened as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. In February 2020, just before the COVID-19 outbreak began in the U.S., only 1.9% of college graduates ages 25 and older were unemployed, compared with 3.1% of workers who completed some college but not a four-year degree, and 3.7% of workers with only a high school diploma. By June 2020, after the pandemic hit, 6.8% of college grads, 10.8% of workers with some college, and 12.2% of high school grads were unemployed.

By March 2022, the unemployment rate had nearly returned to pre-pandemic levels for college graduates (2%) while dropping to 3% among those with some college education but no four-year degree, and 4% among those with only a high school diploma.

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Recent college graduates are more likely than graduates overall to be underemployed – that is, working in jobs that typically do not require a college degree, according to an analysis of Census Bureau and BLS data by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York . As of December 2021, 41% of college graduates ages 22 to 27 were underemployed, compared with 34% among all college graduates. The underemployment rates for recent college grads rose in 2020 as the COVID-19 outbreak strained the job market, but have since returned to pre-pandemic levels.

As of the end of 2021, only 34% of underemployed graduates ages 22 to 27 worked what the Fed defines as “good non-college jobs” – those paying at least $45,000 a year – down from around half in the 1990s. The share of underemployed graduates ages 22 to 27 in low-wage jobs – those earning less than $25,000 annually – rose from about 9% in 1990 to 11% last year.

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When it comes to income and wealth accumulation, first-generation college graduates lag substantially behind those with college-educated parents, according to a May 2021 Pew Research Center analysis . Households headed by a first-generation college graduate – that is, someone who has completed at least a bachelor’s degree but does not have a parent with a college degree – had a median annual income of $99,600 in 2019, compared with $135,800 for households headed by those with at least one parent who graduated from college. The median wealth of households headed by first-generation college graduates ($152,000) also trailed that of households headed by someone with a parent who graduated from college ($244,500). The higher household income of the latter facilitates saving and wealth accumulation.

The gap also reflects differences in how individuals finance their education. Second-generation college graduates tend to come from  more affluent families , while first-generation college graduates are more likely to incur education debt than those with a college-educated parent.

Most Americans with college degrees see value in their experience. In the Center’s October 2021 survey , majorities of graduates said their college education was extremely or very useful when it came to helping them grow personally and intellectually (79%), opening doors to job opportunities (70%) and developing specific skills and knowledge that could be used in the workplace (65%).

Younger college graduates were less likely than older ones to see value in their college education. For example, only a third of college graduates younger than 50 said their college experience was extremely useful in helping them develop skills and knowledge that could be used in the workplace. Among college graduates ages 50 and older, 45% said this.

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Below is a list of best universities in Russia ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 714K citations received by 136K academic papers made by 158 universities in Russia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Moscow State University

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2. Tomsk State University

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3. St. Petersburg State University

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4. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

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5. Ufa State Aviation Technical University

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6. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

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7. Tomsk Polytechnic University

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8. Ural Federal University

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9. South Ural State University

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10. National Research University Higher School of Economics

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11. Moscow Aviation Institute

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12. Novosibirsk State University

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13. ITMO University

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14. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

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15. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

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16. Kazan Federal University

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17. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

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18. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

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19. Samara National Research University

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20. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

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21. Novosibirsk State Technical University

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22. RUDN University

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23. Southern Federal University

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24. Saratov State University

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25. Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

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26. Samara State Technical University

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27. Siberian Federal University

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28. Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI

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29. Perm State Technical University

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30. Omsk State Technical University

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31. Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

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32. Moscow Polytech

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33. Saint-Petersburg Mining University

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34. Magnitogorsk State Technical University

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35. Saratov State Technical University

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36. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

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37. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod

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38. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University

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39. Tula State University

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40. Belgorod State Technological University

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41. Far Eastern Federal University

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42. Novgorod State University

43. belgorod state university.

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44. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

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45. Moscow Medical Academy

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46. Kazan State Technological University

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47. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

48. siberian state aerospace university.

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49. Tambov State Technical University

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50. Voronezh State University

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51. Siberian State Industrial University

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52. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology

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53. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University

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54. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

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55. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

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56. Murmansk State Technical University

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57. South-Western State University

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58. Ogarev Mordovia State University

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59. Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

60. south-russian state university of economics and service.

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61. Perm State University

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62. Kuzbass State Technical University

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63. Russian National Research Medical University

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64. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

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65. Ulyanovsk State Technical University

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66. Ulyanovsk State University

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67. Penza State University

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68. Kuban State University of Technology

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69. Polzunov Altai State Technical University

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70. Chelyabinsk State University

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71. Yaroslavl State University

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72. University of Tyumen

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73. National Research University of Electronic Technology

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74. Leningrad State University

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75. Moscow State Pedagogical University

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76. Udmurt State University

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77. Irkutsk State University

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78. North-Eastern Federal University

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79. Bashkir State University

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80. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

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81. Kuban State University

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82. Kuban State Agricultural University

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83. St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

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84. Kemerovo State University

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85. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

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86. Orenburg State University

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87. Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh"

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88. Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

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89. Chuvash State University

90. ivanovo state power university.

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91. Irkutsk National Research Technical University

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92. Orel State University

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93. State University of Management

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94. Tomsk State Pedagogical University

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95. Volgograd State University

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96. Petrozavodsk State University

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97. Tver State University

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98. Northern Arctic Federal University

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99. Omsk State Transport University

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100. Kaliningrad State Technical University

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The best cities to study Mechanical Engineering in Russia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moscow , Tomsk , Saint Petersburg , and Ufa .

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Cincinnati Business Courier: UC, CPS partner on College Innovation Pathway

Launch uc makes college course credits available for cincinnati public school students.

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The University of Cincinnati has partnered with Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) to broaden access to higher education for CPS students by creating the College Innovation Pathway.  This College Credit Plus program will enable students to earn an associate degree at the same time as their high school diploma, saving money and earning credits toward their future academic goals. 

“This program creates brighter futures for CPS students,” explains Jack Miner, vice provost for enrollment management at University of Cincinnati. “Not only does it lay a foundation for a student to pursue a 4-year degree saving as much as $60,000 in tuition and expenses, but it also provides an alternative for students who do not want to attend college immediately after graduation. Earning an associate degree in conjunction with their high school diploma gives these students more job options, and higher earning potential.”

The College Innovation Pathway was recently featured in the Cincinnati Business Courier .

The initiative, available to students at Shroder High School, will allow participants the opportunity to seamlessly transition into college-level courses, enrolling through the University of Cincinnati, while still in high school. Through the program, students will have free access to a comprehensive curriculum and diverse choices to tailor their experience to their future interests. Launch UC, an innovative early enrollment program charged with developing accessible and equitable pathways for high school students to UC, is helping move this initiative forward.

 “The College Innovation Pathway highlights our efforts to transform high school options by expanding access to early college programming and career pathways,” CPS Superintendent and CEO Iranetta Rayborn Wright said. “By offering a seamless transition from high school to higher education, we are empowering our students to unlock their potential while also having affordable access to a degree. This initiative underscores our partnership with UC and our continued vision to create equitable opportunities for our students.” 

The program, beginning for students in ninth grade, features a first-year experience course taught by a UC faculty member and CPS teacher, equipping students with study skills, access to resources, time management, collegiate-level writing and communication. Students in the cohort will work alongside their classmates to learn how to be a successful college student. Through the pathway, students will also have the opportunity to take classes at all three of UC’s campuses. 

Incoming freshmen at Shroder High School will be eligible to apply to the program, launching in the 2024- 25 school year. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an associate degree and can further their education with a bachelor’s degree at UC, graduating in half the time.

Read the full Cincinnati Business Courier story online .

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Earth Day 2024: Here’s a list of ‘green skills’ courses you can pursue to do your bit for the environment

From an mtech in sustainable engineering offered by iit hyderabad to wwf’s pg diploma in environmental law, there are several courses on offer that enable people to understand and work for green causes.

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As Earth Day 2024 is observed on Monday, April 22, it becomes pertinent to note that the need for green or sustainable learning has only grown over the years. LinkedIn’s Global Green Skills Report 2023 shows that the demand for people with ‘green skills’ has also seen a rapid increase.

If you are someone who wants to do your bit for environmental causes while earning well, below are some of the courses you can apply for:

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Master’s in Climate Finance and Sustainability, IIT Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur  has introduced an online Master’s course on Climate Finance and Sustainability. A  GATE  score is not required to apply for the course. The selection of the candidate will be based on academic and professional background followed by a test and an interview.

The course is designed to provide training and exposure on carbon management, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) aspects, and green finance in a one-year, fully online programme which includes a flexible curriculum, self-paced learning opportunities, live and interactive sessions, and practical learning. Students will get an opportunity to complete the programme over a period of one to three years. They can also get a waiver of up to 60 credits for higher education from the institute.

MTech in Sustainable Engineering/Energy Science and Tech, IIT Hyderabad

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Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad  is offering three distinct inter-disciplinary two-year MTech programmes in sustainable engineering, energy science and technology, and e-waste resource engineering and management. The course is under IIT’s Greenko School of Sustainability.

The sustainable engineering course will include various topics including infrastructure, energy systems, and industrial processes. A GATE score is mandatory for the course. Candidates will be selected through the online COAP (Common Offer Acceptance Portal) process. Selected applicants will be informed via email.

  Pollution Monitoring, Environment Ministry

The course on Pollution Monitoring under the Green Skill Development Programme of the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change will help students gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of air, water, and soil pollution, its management and control, while imparting basic skills. It will also cover the science of the atmosphere, including its physics and chemistry, which is important to understand air pollution and its dispersal.

Environmental Engineering, IIT Kanpur

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur is offering a course on environmental engineering. Students interested should have a bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental, mechanical, chemical, and agricultural engineering or a related branch.

The subject includes knowledge of various topics, water and waste treatment, aerosol properties, regional climate change, and modeling and simulation of environmental systems, among others. Applicants with civil, chemical, and environmental engineering background can get direct admission based on GATE scores, while for others GATE scores are mandatory along with a written test and interview.

PG Diploma in Environmental Law and Policy, WWF

World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) India, is offering a PG Diploma course in environmental law and policy in partnership with National Law University, Delhi (NLUD). The one-year course will cover green law issues worldwide, particularly in the Indian context.

The course is available for law graduates and professionals working in the field of environment to enrich their understanding of the issues, institutions, and initiatives in the field of environmental law and policy. Students will also get hands-on practical training.

Besides the above courses, magazines like ‘Towards Responsible Use of Plastics’ of the Centre for Environment Education aim to inculcate behavioural changes among students towards the responsible use of plastics.

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