Title:
Get a Master's Degree from MIT - Without a Bachelor's or a High School Diploma
Author:
Terri Williams
Published:
GoodCall, n.d.
From the article:
"A master's degree provides an advanced level of knowledge, and can result in promotions, raises, and even new career opportunities. It's great investment - but it is an investment. Grad school tuition average $30,000 at public schools and $40,000 at private ones. However, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers a master's program that won't cost you an arm and a leg."
The MicroMasters of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) consist of a number of free online interactive courses.
However, when a learner needs an accredited/verified certificate payment is required to write the proctored examination, usually in the learner's own country. ["A proctored exam is an exam that is supervised by an approved, neutral person (proctor) who ensures the identity of the test taker and the integrity of the test taking environment." - StraigterLine Proctoring]
To read this short article:
https://www.goodcall.com/news/masters-degree-mit-011535/ [Website not available anymore]
MORE INFORMATION
What is a MicroMasters program credential from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)?
"A MicroMasters program credential is a professional and academic credential for online learners from anywhere in the world."
Learners who pass their exams can then "apply for an accelerated, on campus, master's degree program at MIT or other universities."
Examples of MITx MicroMasters Programs:
1. Supply Chain Management (6 courses)
This study area ia "an advanced, professional, graduate-level foundation in Supply Chain Management. Through the six online courses and capstone exam you will demonstrate your ability in the equivalent of one semester's worth of coursework at MIT."
2. Data, Economics, and Development Policy (6 courses)
"Grapple with some of the world's most pressing problems from a rigorous, data-driven perspective. Gain a strong foundation in microeconomics, development economics, probability and statistics, engage with cutting-edge researc, and develop hands-on skills in data anlysis and the evaluation of social programs."
3. Principles of Manufacturing (8 courses)
"Learn the principles of manufacturing: process control, production flow, supply chain and basic finance, from the world's #1 ranked Mechanical Engineering department."
4. Statistics and Data Science (5 courses)
"From probability and statistics to data analysis and machine learning, master the skills needed to solve complex challenges with data."
The MITx MicroMasters Programs webpage:
[Includes a short video titled: What is the MicroMasters Program Credentials?]
https://micromasters.mit.edu/
OTHER MicroMasters
See MicroMasters on Wikipedia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MicroMasters