[CALUG] [OT] Prof Development: Maryland GCEN/ENPM/MSE and other options in area ...

[Bryan J Smith]

Been meaning to bring this up at one of the meetings, but I haven't made one 
yet, so here goes ...

Being that I'm MD taxpayer since mid-last year, and I'm planning on staying in 
the state for a few years, I'm looking to complete a Master's program in 
engineering, or possibly some other, technology field, in the area.  I'd like to 
plan on enrolling for the fall, which means I need to get my paperwork in order 
in the next month or two (if not sooner).  I noted U of Maryland offers a 
graduate certificate (GCEN, 12 hours), non-MSE Professional program (30 hours, 
of which the GCEN can apply) and traditional MS Engineering (MSE) programs that 
aren't as terminal.

I assume there are other options in the area as well.  It doesn't have to be 
engineering, although I'm leaning towards an engineering or engineering 
technology program (ideally ABET accredited, many U of Maryland's are).  It 
could be a terminal Master's program as well, as I don't plan on going any 
higher.  I'm also open to Industrial Engineering or MBA-like Engineering 
Programs (risk management, technology management, etc...), as long as they 
aren't generic MBA programs where they make "all science majors" take 400-level 
business courses as pre-requisites (where I'd just use the buttons on the 
calculator who's formulas I already proved in my 4 semesters of microeconomics 
and management in my BSE, unlike other, non-engineering science majors -- yes, 
I've run into that too many times ;).

Is anyone on or associated with this list familiar with some of the 
Masters-level Engineering or Technology programs in the area?  I've done a quick 
survey, but would like to know what options I should consider.  Better is if 
anyone is familiar with these programs, and been through them as well.  Even 
better than that if you're similar my position (13 years out of school, 
engineering experience and then IT after that, etc...), and know where I'm 
coming from.

Thanx!  Probably best to respond off-list so I don't start too much of an OT 
thread on-list.  ;)

-- Bryan J Smith, E.I. (FL 1100004667) [2]
   BSCpE, UCF '97 [3]

[1]  http://www.enpm.umd.edu/  

[2]  
https://www.myfloridalicense.com/LicenseDetail.asp?SID=&id=471ED6777E0BB32AB7D9140F217D60F4 
 
Yes, I also need to evaluate if it's time to obtain my P.E.  I believe my FE 
(fka EIT) exam is only good for 10 years (1997-2007), and I actually will need 
to retake it now.  Could use a local review course for that too (possibly for 
both FE and PE), as well as what's involved with licensure in MD (and the field 
options, if they are different than FL).


[3]  http://www.eecs.ucf.edu/  


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Bryan J  Smith     Professional, Technical Annoyance 
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