In an online chat with readers, Charlie Schwartz, Assistant Director for International Admissions, University of Cincinnati addressed queries on the various new programmes at the international university and offered advice on how to apply to them.
For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript:
Charlie Schwartz says, Hi Everyone! This is Charlie Schwartz, Assistant Director for International Admissions at UC. Thanks for taking the time to join us this evening (morning in the US!). Feel free to share your questions, concerns, or comments.
Persis asked, What is the course duration? Has this been introduced for the first time?
Charlie Schwartz answers, at 2013-05-03 16:02:52Thanks for the question Persis! Undergraduate education in the USA is typically four years of classroom time. Many of UC's programs also add in co-op, where students alternate between four-month semesters of class time, and then four-month semesters of full-time work experience. Programs in co-op typically take five years to get a degree.
Persis asked, What is the course duration? Has this been introduced for the first time?
Charlie Schwartz answers, I'm assuming you're asking about the IT-MBA program. While this is the first time for the IT program to offer ACCEND, many of our Engineering programs offer the ACCEND program. And our Arts & Sciences 4+1 Program does something similar as well. You can find listings of other ACCEND programs at https://ceas.uc.edu/programs_degrees/accelerated_engineeringdegreeaccend.html.
RDeepak asked, what is the course duration? How much do you charge?
Charlie Schwartz answers, Hi RDeepak, The course duration for most US education is 4 years of classwork. With our co-op program curriculum (in Engineering, Design, Architecture, and Business), we have about 3.5 years of classwork and 1.5 years of paid work experience in your field of study. This is done in alternating sessions of 4 months. This extends the time to graduation to five years, but students are not adding extra cost, and in most situations are paying less because they take the earnings from their co-op to help pay for school. The cost of attendance at UC is approximately $25,000 per year. Additional expenses, such as housing, food, cell phone, health insurance, and other costs make the total expected cost for one year more like $42,000.
RDeepak asked, Hey what scholarships do you offer at the undergraduate level? How can i apply?
Charlie Schwartz answers, There are many opportunities to fund your education through UC, and scholarship is just one of them. UC does offer 2 scholarships for our international students through admissions, and there are also departmental scholarships students can apply for while they're attending UC. You can find more information about all of them through https://admissions.uc.edu/international/finance.html.
RDeepak asked, Hey what scholarships do you offer at the undergraduate level? How can i apply?
Charlie Schwartz answers, No additional application is necessary for the UC Global Scholarship and the UC International Outreach Scholarship. Your application to UC is automatically reviewed!
mary asked, hi charlie, can you tell me more about the new master level porgammes at your university?
Charlie Schwartz answers, Hi Mary - thanks for joining the chat! Which program do you want to know more about? Is it the new IT-MBA ACCEND program? If so, there's a lot I can tell you. What specifically interest you about master's level programs?
himanshu arora asked, hello mr charlie i am interested in studying bs computer science how much is the total cost for four year i am average in studies?
Charlie Schwartz answers, Hi Himanshu. I appreciate you looking at the big picture, but looking at the final price tag for your education may not be the best way to weigh the options. For example, did you know that through the co-op program, you'd earn about $40,000 that could help pay for your education? Or that after earning your degree, the starting salary for a UC Computer Science graduate is over $50,000? See my response to RDeepak for a breakdown of tuition and other costs.
himanshu arora asked, what score do i require to get admission?
Charlie Schwartz answers, You'll need to give the SAT and score above at least an 1150 on the Critical Reading + Math (Writing not included). You'll also have to have strong academics. You'll also need at least a 75% in your coursework, and we need to see Std 9, 10, 11, and whatever you've completed of 12. Remember, though, that's just the minimum for ADMISSION. And when you do the minimum, you get the minimum. Scholarship and other perks -- like our Honors program -- require high achievement. So strive to do even better than the minimums.
Persis asked, Thank you..yes I was referring to the dual programme...
Charlie Schwartz answers, The IT-MBA will take 6 years to complete. That's the typical duration for the two programs at most other schools, but without the 18 months of work experience you'd be gaining through UC. So you'll finish with both two degrees and over a year and a half of work experience, making you a true professional in your field and extremely attractive to future employers.
himanshu arora asked, can i apply for financial aid or does UC consider adult student i am 28 years old
Charlie Schwartz answers, Hi Himanshu. Yes, you'd be considered for scholarship just like everyone else. UC has students of all ages, and we love to see non-traditional learners like yourself. You'll add a lot of maturity and perspective in the classroom.
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