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luflyer

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Hey guys,

I should be finishing up my bachelors soon, and was considering a masters. I saw the Florida Institute of Technology has a masters in human factors online. Anybody have experience with masters work at FIT? Just wondering how you liked it, and what all it entailed.

Thanks,

luflyer
 
Don't know much about the master program, but I'm doing my undergrad a FIT and I like it. I know a few people doing master work at FIT, but none are doing Human Factors.
 
Thanks for the reply! If you could find out more about masters work from them next time you see em', I'd really appreciate it. Any masters work info at FIT is helpful.
 
I was an instructor at FIT Aviation for about 3 years and after doing my undergrad I started my MBA. I had a great experience in the year that I did it. The people over at the College of Business were extrememly helpful in the process and really made it all flow smoothly. I am in the process of transfering it to online now that I have left and again they are making it easy.

There were several people I know that did the Human Factors masters and they all did well and completed without issue.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
 
Sidious said:
I was an instructor at FIT Aviation for about 3 years and after doing my undergrad I started my MBA. I had a great experience in the year that I did it. The people over at the College of Business were extrememly helpful in the process and really made it all flow smoothly. I am in the process of transfering it to online now that I have left and again they are making it easy.

There were several people I know that did the Human Factors masters and they all did well and completed without issue.

Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Thanks for posting Sidious. I guess what I'm really getting at is what do the classes mainly consist of as far as work goes? I have heard that graduate work is mainly papers, but I didn't know if that is pretty standard for most schools, or if some were different. I'm just trying to gauge how much of a step up the work load is going to be from my undergrad. It's a big decision, so if I commit to it, I just wanna make sure I can handle staying in school for another two years or longer. Anyway, I really appreciate the help.
 
Sorry it took so long to reply. I can tell you that for me it was not a large increase in workload or mind set from undergraduate studies. That being said, for some people who just jumped from undergrad it was a big change and the professors made a big deal on the first day of class to let you know it was very much a sink or swim deal. If you were the type of student that got your stuff done without putting it off and you can prioritize your time by making your own deadlines, then you'll be fine.

I've really enjoyed the MBA program thus far because it is much more of doing things on your own and taking what time you need to contact your professor to get extra help if needed. Just like in all things, if you don't ask for help then they will let you sink.

Honestly if you're asking the questions that you are then I'm sure you'll be fine. Go in with a serious attitude to get it done and you will.
 
hey luflyer - I looked at that program as well. Have you compared it to any other schools offering something similar online?
 
gosleddog said:
hey luflyer - I looked at that program as well. Have you compared it to any other schools offering something similar online?
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Gosleddog, yeah I've done some research. The only other schools that I know that offer a masters in human factors online are Riddle, and UND. UND is 30 credits just like FIT. They have 4 different concentrations to choose from, and it is very much a "homemade" degree if you will. Meaning that you have to take a handful of core classes, and then choose the rest from a bunch of elective courses. Riddle wants 36 credits, and it is very regimented like FIT, so you know exactly what classes you're going to take when you start the program. As far as tuition goes, I think FIT is the best with roughly 700 per credit. Riddle wants somewhere around 900 a credit, and I don't think UND was too far behind that if I remember correctly. Good luck with whatever you choose!
 
Thanks for the info. I found that ASU has a HF masters prog too, but it looks really watered down, lots of airport / airline management, and light on the science. ASU is local for me, and I can get on state tuition. Purdue has an HF program as well, but not online from what I could tell. Their website was not very detailed. I cringe at the cost of these, as they are tough to swallow while doing my commercial.....
Thanks again.
 
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