Online or Distance Learning versus Classroom Learning
All five core courses and four elective courses are offered online. The Graduate Program continues to add additional electives to the distance learning environment as rapidly as possible.
It is the intent of the Graduate Department to be able to offer the entire program online.
Similarities
- Teaching objectives and subject matter are similar.
- Access to the facilities of the Maritime Luce library is more similar than different.
- In general, the classroom professors and distance learning professors are the same individuals.
- Online and classroom courses have similar standards of excellence in course work.
- Registration for online and classroom courses with Maritime is identical. In addition, online students register for the course on the State University of New York Learning Network.
Differences
- Online or distance learning students do not appear in a classroom except for TMGT 9100 Capstone. Student expense is essentially limited to tuition.
- Online courses are eight weeks in length; classroom courses 15 weeks in length. Online courses are more intensive on a week‑to‑week basis than classroom courses.
- Classroom courses are taught on the Maritime campus at Fort Schuyler, Bronx, New York; access to distance learning courses is from anywhere in the world where a reliable, high‑speed and a web browser is available.
- Online courses place a premium on asynchronous online discussions and written assignments; classroom courses use a more traditional approach to learning.
- Distance learning students may not have exposure to the cultural richness of New York City.
- Support for online courses is provided by the State University of New York Learning Network.
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Questions regarding online or distance learning courses may be directed to:
Prof. James Drogan
Director of Online Programs
jdrogan@sunymaritime.edu
718-409-7289
