Variety of Degrees, Flexible Timing Empowers
Students to Learn on Their Terms
MELBOURNE, Fla., July 2, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Florida Tech has enlisted the educational
technology company Risepoint to support its deep portfolio of
online degree programs, the university announced today.
With Risepoint's support, Florida
Tech will offer online programs designed to meet the needs
of students looking for an alternative to on-campus learning.
Florida Tech's accomplished professors
will lead these asynchronous courses to help working adults learn
the skills necessary to excel in a competitive workforce.
The university offers 35 degree programs for undergraduate
and graduate students in a host of fields, and students can
complete them at their own pace as they balance education with
their daily lives.
"I see the power of education every day and know the positive,
sometimes life-changing impact it can have," said Florida Tech President John
Nicklow. "By partnering with Risepoint, Florida Tech will ensure our online programs are
widely accessible and supported by an industry-leading firm. We are
excited to bring Florida Tech education
to those who seek it."
Florida Tech's online degrees and
programs are:
Associate degrees (eight): accounting; applied
psychology; aviation management; business administration;
healthcare management; management; marketing; and computer
information systems.
Bachelor's degrees (14): accounting; applied
psychology in child advocacy, clinical psychology, forensic
psychology or organizational psychology; aviation management;
business administration in accounting, computer information
systems, healthcare management, management or marketing; human
resources management, management; and computer information systems
(BS).
Master's degrees (13): organizational leadership
(MA); business administration; business administration in
accounting, accounting and finance, cybersecurity, finance,
healthcare management, information technology management,
management, marketing, project management or project management –
information technology; and supply chain management (MS).
The expansive program offerings, which have been lauded this
year by outlets including U.S. News & World Report and
TechGuide, demonstrate Florida Tech's
commitment to creating accessible and inclusive courses for all
students. Through this partnership, adult learners can further
their education regardless of geographical limitations or personal
commitments that may hinder them in a traditional setting.
"Risepoint believes in the transformative power of education,
and we are honored to partner with Florida
Tech to expand access to their renowned programs," said
Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of
Risepoint (formerly known as Academic Partnerships).
"We look forward to seeing the impact that the graduates of
these programs will make throughout the Florida Tech community."
The first 8-week term of courses begins on Aug. 26 with an application deadline of
Aug. 12. For more information or to
apply to these programs, visit https://online.fit.edu/.
About Florida Institute of
Technology
The premier private technological
university in the Southeast, Florida
Tech is a Tier 1 Best National
University (U.S. News & World Report) and a Top
Technical Institute (Fiske Guide to Colleges), as well as a
Best Value University (Forbes) and a top 100 global
university for graduate employability (GEURS). Florida Tech is known worldwide for its strengths
in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, aviation, autism treatment,
biomedical science, cybersecurity and machine-learning, and marine
science. It offers more than 150 bachelor's, master's and doctoral
degrees in engineering, science, computing, aeronautics, business,
psychology and the liberal arts. The university is located in the
dynamic and innovative city of Melbourne in the heart of the "Space
Coast," where students have been watching rocket launches from
campus since the dawn of the Space Race. Learn how Florida Tech is making history and shaping the
future at floridatech.edu. Find stories about our relentless
pursuit of greatness at floridatech.edu/news.
About Risepoint
Risepoint (formerly Academic
Partnerships) is an education technology company that provides
world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 125
universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional
universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI,
workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as
nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is
dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more
students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and
meet employer and community needs. Learn more at
www.risepoint.com.
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