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The idea of distance education is not a new concept for us. We've been offering Penn State courses at a distance for more than 125 years. In 1892, Penn State founded one of the nation's first correspondence courses. And in 1998, we were one of the first major accredited universities to provide online education.
At Penn State World Campus, our mission is making sure you have access to a quality academic experience, even if you have job and family obligations to fulfill. If you can’t come to one of our brick-and-mortar campuses, we'll bring our campus to you.
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Student Stories - Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering - Neil Barnas
As
an air force captain, a husband, and the father of a toddler, Neil
realized that the best way he could pursue his goal of a master's degree
in systems engineering would be to find a top-notch program online.
"Systems engineering is a hot topic in the air force," Neil said, "and
it's a discipline that has always made a lot of sense to me."
After looking at several programs, Neil said he chose the World Campus' master of engineering in systems engineering program because he was impressed by Penn State's reputation for excellence: "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career."
The duration of the program was an added benefit. "Many of my friends and co-workers have spent 3, 4, or 5 years completing their master's degrees," Neil said. "The World Campus' 2-year schedule is more rigorous, but it has helped me to retain the material, allowing it to be leveraged more effectively throughout the program."
Neil also had the distinction of being one of the first 27 working professionals from around the United States to complete Penn State's master's degree program in systems engineering, which focuses on a holistic approach to managing complex engineering projects. Having recently taken on an assignment as an acquisition professional, Neil said that his newly acquired knowledge will benefit the air force.
Earning his master's degree was well worth the investment of time and effort, according to Neil: "The Penn State systems engineering master's program was the perfect avenue to fulfill my own interests and to help the USAF improve its acquisition processes."
Neil's advice for other service members is to continue their education and training, either by choosing an online degree program, as he did, or by selecting an on-campus program. "It's important to keep learning," he said. "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career. And Penn State really sets itself apart in that regard."
After looking at several programs, Neil said he chose the World Campus' master of engineering in systems engineering program because he was impressed by Penn State's reputation for excellence: "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career."
The duration of the program was an added benefit. "Many of my friends and co-workers have spent 3, 4, or 5 years completing their master's degrees," Neil said. "The World Campus' 2-year schedule is more rigorous, but it has helped me to retain the material, allowing it to be leveraged more effectively throughout the program."
Neil also had the distinction of being one of the first 27 working professionals from around the United States to complete Penn State's master's degree program in systems engineering, which focuses on a holistic approach to managing complex engineering projects. Having recently taken on an assignment as an acquisition professional, Neil said that his newly acquired knowledge will benefit the air force.
Earning his master's degree was well worth the investment of time and effort, according to Neil: "The Penn State systems engineering master's program was the perfect avenue to fulfill my own interests and to help the USAF improve its acquisition processes."
Neil's advice for other service members is to continue their education and training, either by choosing an online degree program, as he did, or by selecting an on-campus program. "It's important to keep learning," he said. "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career. And Penn State really sets itself apart in that regard."
As
an air force captain, a husband, and the father of a toddler, Neil
realized that the best way he could pursue his goal of a master's degree
in systems engineering would be to find a top-notch program online.
"Systems engineering is a hot topic in the air force," Neil said, "and
it's a discipline that has always made a lot of sense to me."
After looking at several programs, Neil said he chose the World Campus' master of engineering in systems engineering program because he was impressed by Penn State's reputation for excellence: "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career."
The duration of the program was an added benefit. "Many of my friends and co-workers have spent 3, 4, or 5 years completing their master's degrees," Neil said. "The World Campus' 2-year schedule is more rigorous, but it has helped me to retain the material, allowing it to be leveraged more effectively throughout the program."
Neil also had the distinction of being one of the first 27 working professionals from around the United States to complete Penn State's master's degree program in systems engineering, which focuses on a holistic approach to managing complex engineering projects. Having recently taken on an assignment as an acquisition professional, Neil said that his newly acquired knowledge will benefit the air force.
Earning his master's degree was well worth the investment of time and effort, according to Neil: "The Penn State systems engineering master's program was the perfect avenue to fulfill my own interests and to help the USAF improve its acquisition processes."
Neil's advice for other service members is to continue their education and training, either by choosing an online degree program, as he did, or by selecting an on-campus program. "It's important to keep learning," he said. "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career. And Penn State really sets itself apart in that regard."
After looking at several programs, Neil said he chose the World Campus' master of engineering in systems engineering program because he was impressed by Penn State's reputation for excellence: "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career."
The duration of the program was an added benefit. "Many of my friends and co-workers have spent 3, 4, or 5 years completing their master's degrees," Neil said. "The World Campus' 2-year schedule is more rigorous, but it has helped me to retain the material, allowing it to be leveraged more effectively throughout the program."
Neil also had the distinction of being one of the first 27 working professionals from around the United States to complete Penn State's master's degree program in systems engineering, which focuses on a holistic approach to managing complex engineering projects. Having recently taken on an assignment as an acquisition professional, Neil said that his newly acquired knowledge will benefit the air force.
Earning his master's degree was well worth the investment of time and effort, according to Neil: "The Penn State systems engineering master's program was the perfect avenue to fulfill my own interests and to help the USAF improve its acquisition processes."
Neil's advice for other service members is to continue their education and training, either by choosing an online degree program, as he did, or by selecting an on-campus program. "It's important to keep learning," he said. "I wanted a quality education that would make a difference in my career. And Penn State really sets itself apart in that regard."
“The
Penn State systems engineering master's program was the perfect avenue
to fulfill my own interests and to help the USAF improve its acquisition
processes.”
— Neil Barnas
Contact the Program - Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering
To
learn more about the Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering,
offered in partnership with the Penn State Great Valley School of
Graduate Professional Studies, please contact:
World Campus Admission Counselors
Phone: 814-863-5386
Email: wdadmissions@outreach.psu.edu
World Campus Admission Counselors
Phone: 814-863-5386
Email: wdadmissions@outreach.psu.edu
