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20 August 2001
Exclusive Online Programmes At Salem International University Through
PurpleTrain.com
Calling for all Diplomas Graduates in Computer Studies! Informatics through
PurpleTrain.com has launched yet another prestigious online programmes, namely
the Associate of Science in Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in
Information Technology. This times in an exclusive collaboration with the
prestigious and established Salem International University (SIU), a private,
independent, liberal arts college based in West Virginia.
These two programmes are offered exclusively to Informatics Diploma and Advanced
Diploma of Computer Studies Graduates only. It allows students to develop their
programming skills as well as to acquire the relevant technical skills required
for the Information Technology Industry. Besides, it also empowers students
with the core skills needed for professionals in today's New Economy.
Delivered fully online via PurpleTrain.com, these exclusive programmes are
designed and ideal for today's professionals and mature students who want to
pursue a top bachelor's degree on a flexible, anytime, anywhere basis.
Students can earn their Associate degree upon successful completion of its
Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies with a minimum of 6 additional
courses (24 credits) from SIU.
Students can also earn their Bachelor's degree by successfully completing the
Diploma in Computer Studies, Advanced Diploma in Computer Studies or Associate
of Science in Information Technology with a minimum of 10 additional courses (40
credits) from SIU.
And the beauty of these programmes:
- Students can take these courses concurrently with its diplomas programmes;
- Students can also take these programmes at any stage they want to. For
instance, a Diploma in Computer Studies student who wishes to pursue his or her
degree can sigh up for the programme upon graduation and are required to
complete 19 modules in order to earn a bachelor's degree. An Advanced Diploma
graduate in the similar field, however, are only required to complete 16 modules
in order to earn the degree, and so forth depending on the exemption given by
the University;
- Course fees are charged on a modular basis. In other words, students will
only need to pay according to the number of modules taken for one particular
term. Course fee is USD797 per module.
Recognition:
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) of
Colleges and Schools accredits Salem International University.
Start of Course:
The first intake will commence on 3rd September 2001. Act now! Get first-hand
information from PurpleTrain's Authorised Service Centres today!
For more information, please email us at enquiry@purpletrain.com or call our 24-hour Sales Hotline at (65) 9067 4311 now!
About Salem International University
Salem International University (SIU) is a private, independent, liberal arts
college based in West Virginia. Governed by a Board of Trustees, it was founded
in 1888 as Salem College and enjoyed a long history of education innovation.
In July 2001, Informatics Holdings entered into a partnership with SIU. Through
this partnership, SIU will remain a private, not-for-profit institution of
higher learning, and will work with Informatics Holdings, to provide both
on-campus and on-line education to students from around the world. This is a
unique relationship and is one of the first for an American institution of
higher learning.
The mission of the SIU is to educate a world citizen who acquires wide knowledge
without prejudice and makes decisions with an international point of view.
About PurpleTrain.com
PurpleTrain.com is the e-learning service provider which offers a one-stop
service for business and IT education programs, corporate training courses and
education-related services.
By combining innovative technology with world-class training content,
PurpleTrain.com offers companies and individuals a high value, quality and
effective online training solution. Over 300 online courses are available,
offering masters, degrees, diplomas and certificates in business and IT
programs. Our online learning community now stands at over 40,000 users.
PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings Limited, a
leading training and education provider listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange.
For more information, please contact :
Cheryl Lee
Marketing & PR Manager
PurpleTrain.com
DID : (65) 568 0810
Fax : (65) 569 7060
Email : pr@purpletrain.com
Website : www.purpletrain.com
www.informaticsgroup.com
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