Part-time options

[satyag]

I work in NYC and commute from central NJ. Because of this, CMU's program is very appealing to me as once could watch the classes online. My next choice is Baruch and Poly. Convenience is very important for me. So any information on the part-time programs from these or other colleges will be very helpful. I am specifically looking for details like
What are the hours ?
Are the lectures available online ?
Are students allowed to opt for fewer or more courses per semester ?

 

[Andy Nguyen]

I can only say about Baruch program
1) 6-9PM from M-Th
2) No taped or telecast lecture. All live
3) You can take anywhere from 1 to 4 courses a semester. Most takes 2.

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[MikeK]

You may also want to look at NYU's program. The benefit I see is that classes are offered after 5pm in two slots: 5:10-7:00 and then 7:10-8:50 (or something like that). That means some semesters you can take back-to-back classes and minimize your travel time. Most other programs offer classes in one time slot, so in order to take 2 classes per semester you have to go to school 2 days per week. From personal experience I can assure you this is difficult if you have a long commute from NJ or PA. That is why I chose the Stevens program--they offer some of their classes online (not videotaped lectures but live classes) and I can take more than one class per semester while minimizing the impact on my family. There's obviously a trade off in program recognition but I don't really care about that. Another option for you, if you're in central NJ, is one of Rutgers' 2 different financial math programs. If you take NJ Transit to NYC everyday, then its an easy stop in New Brunswick on your way home.