|
Singapore, 13 July 2004
With the continual upgrading of skills and life long learners more actively pursing certification and other higher education qualifications, Salem International University (SIU) accepts the transfer of credits of students pursuing Microsoft Credited Software Engineering program (MCSE) into its Bachelor of Science in Computer & Information Systems accredited by North Central Association (NCA). The MCSE credential is one of the most widely recognised technical certifications in the industry. Students of the MSCE program can substitute for any 4 courses (19 credits) of the following list of modules required for completion in the B.Sc. in & Information Systems program:
With Salem's mission to educate a world citizen, the program equips graduates with I.T knowledge with a global perspective that would be valuable for their careers in I.T related arenas. The SIU Bachelor of Science is suited for students who would like to obtain an American degree but face financial or time constraints. The flexible mode of delivery allows all undergraduates to juggle their studies with other commitments.
In July 2001, Informatics Holdings entered into a partnership with SIU to provide both on-campus and online 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 SIU is to educate students to become world citizens by ensuring their acquisition of diverse non-prejudice knowledge and enabling them to make decisions from an international perspective. ABOUT PURPLETRAIN.COM As the biggest e-Learning service provider outside the U.S, Virtual University PurpleTrain.com epitomizes the value of continuous lifelong learning and has provided students from all over the world with access to internationally renowned courses without having to leave their countries and without affecting their work schedules. 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 700 online courses are available, ranging from Master and Bachelor degree programmes, to diplomas and certificates in Business, IT and Health Sciences programmes. Its online learning community now stands at over 72,000 users. PurpleTrain.com is a 100%-owned venture of Informatics Holdings
Limited, a leading training and education provider listed on the
Singapore Stock Exchange. Informatics Holdings Ltd is a world class
institute for quality lifelong learning services and made the ranking
among Forbes Global's 200 Best Small Companies in the world. ABOUT INFORMATICS GROUP The Informatics Group, established in 1983, is a multinational corporation providing lifelong learning services in information technology and business management. Through its international franchising and licensing programmes and strategic acquisitions, Informatics presently has a global network of more than 647 centres spanning more than 50 countries. The company presently offers the following products: Informatics Institute, Thames Business School, Informatics Professional Development Centre, CAL Learning Centre, Cambridge Child Development Centre, RACC, NCC licensing and PurpleTrain.com licensing. For more information, please visit http://www.informaticsgroup.com For more information on course, please contact: Alan Phua For enrollment enquiries, please contact : Linda Teo All trademarks and registered trademarks are property
of their respective owners. Certain of the statements in this press
release are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject
to risks and uncertainties. The actual results may differ from those
described or contemplated. |
"SIU's
degree students will have a strong grasp of theory and critical
thinking skills - a vital foundation. Training for MCSE certification
will also provide the practical experience necessary to secure a
high-paying job," commented Dr. Arthur Linkins, SIU Provost
and Vice President of Academic Affairs.