Students can benefit from a small class size (approximately 21 students) and individual attention from a dedicated teaching faculty with professional industry experience. There are more than 80 on-campus laboratories and studios, which are an integral component of all majors at Wentworth. Located in the academic and medical center of Boston, Wentworth offers programs in the fields of architecture, computer science, construction management, design, engineering, biomedical engineering (beginning Fall 2009), engineering technology, environmental science, and management.
Wentworth offers one of the most comprehensive cooperative education (co-op) ... [more]
The Tagliatela College of Engineering at the University of New Haven (UNH) has been offering degrees in engineering since 1920. The College offers four-year Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in the following disciplines: chemical; civil; computer; electrical; mechanical engineering; systems; computer science, chemistry and information technology. A Bachelor of General Engineering degree, is also offered, which blends elements from each concentration to provide students with a broad general knowledge base. Students are encouraged either to participate in UNH's cooperative education program or to assist a ... [more]
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Business courses are usually lectures and seminars. In a lecture class, a professor usually gives a presentation to the class - lecture classes can be anywhere from 20-400 students. Developing a style of keeping notes for classes is important. Some students record everything the teacher says, some students tape record lectures, while others just record the main points.
In smaller classes there is usually more of an interactive component to lectures. Large classes may have tutorials, where smaller groups of students meet with a teaching assistant (TA) - usually a graduate student who is working with the professor. This is a chance to discuss concepts learned in class, and ask questions. Sometimes the TA will grade papers and have office hours as well.
Seminar classes generally range in size between just a few students to 15 or 20. The professor does not do all the talking - students are expected to participate, and may even teach and facilitate classes by doing presentations individually or in groups. Usually seminar classes are offered in the junior and senior years of university.
Full-time students who are on semestered programs take between 4-6 classes per semester, for an average of 12-18 hours of classes per week. Business students seem to spend anywhere from 5 to 30 hours on homework, reading, and projects, depending on how many classes they are taking, and what time of year it is. Many business students work while attending school, or are involved on-campus in some way.
