| Master of Science Degrees |
Graduate Certificates |
Professional Certificates |
Graduate Courses |
Professional Courses |
Audit Courses |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Qualified individuals may pursue any of 50 master of science degree depths on a part-time basis if they apply and are admitted into the program. | Successful completion of 3 to 5 graduate courses in a guided curriculum of study leads to a Graduate Certificate. | Successful completion of 3 or more professional courses leads to a Professional Education Certificate. | Working professionals enroll in individual online engineering courses through the Non Degree Option. | Stanford research and current industry practice come together for short, accelerated professional development courses. | View graduate online engineering courses without interaction with the faculty, completing homework assignments, or taking exams. |
| Credit | Each course earns Stanford University credit applied toward the Master of Science, Degree of Engineer, or Doctor of Philosophy program. | Each course earns Stanford University credit that may later be applied toward a graduate degree. | Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned. | Each course earns Stanford University credit that may later be applied toward a graduate degree or certificate. | Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned in order to maintain professional certification or obtain a Stanford University transcript. | No credit |
| Delivery | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online, at work | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online, at work | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online |
| Completion Requirement | 45 units | 9 – 20 units | 3 – 6 professional courses | 3 – 5 units | Attendance and/or examination. |
None |
| Per Quarter Enrollment Requirements/ Restrictions |
3 unit minimum; 10 unit maximum | 3 unit minimum; 2 course maximum | None | 3 unit minimum; 2 course maximum | None | None |
| Tuition/Fees | $1310/unit plus one time document fee | $1120/credit unit plus one time document fee if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1320/credit unit plus a one time document fee if employer is not a member. | $395-$2495/course | $1120/credit unit plus one time document fee if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1320/credit unit plus a one time document fee if employer is not a member. | $35-$2495/course | $995 per enrollment if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1150/credit unit if employer is not a member. |
| Time Commitment | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. The master's degree needs to be completed within five years. Most students complete within three years. | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. Graduate certificates are designed to be completed within 1-2 academic years. | Varies depending upon the course of study. Some pre-reading for on-campus courses and additional preparation for testing associated with online courses may be required. | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. | Varies depending upon the course of study. Some pre-reading for on-campus courses and additional preparation for testing associated with online courses may be required. | Minimum one hour per week per credit unit to view the course. |
| Application | Stanford University graduate admissions policy applies. |
Application, undergraduate degree, and transcripts are required |
Application required for some programs. | Application, undergraduate degree, and transcripts are required | Application required for some courses. | None |
| Employer Membership | Required | Preferred | Not required | Preferred | Not required | Not required |
| Stanford Honor Code | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required |
| Grading, Testing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | None |
| Handouts/ Homework |
Mail or Internet | Mail or Internet | Mail, Internet, at Stanford | Mail or Internet | Mail, Internet, or at Stanford | None, audit students do not do homework |
| Student ID | Provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided |
| Email Account | Provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided |
| Library Access | Unlimited | Access to Terman, Green, Meyer, and Lane Libraries included |
Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card | Access to Terman, Green, Meyer, and Lane Libraries included | Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card | Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card None |
| Other Campus Services | Same as full-time graduate students | None except consultation with faculty, TAs, and staff related to the course | None | None except consultation with faculty, TAs, and staff related to the course | None | None |
| Online Course Start Time | Quarterly | Quarterly | Anytime | Quarterly | Anytime | Quarterly |
| Stanford University Alumni Privileges | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Master of Science Degrees |
Graduate Certificates |
Professional Certificates |
Graduate Courses |
Professional Courses |
Audit Courses |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Description | Qualified individuals may pursue any of 50 master of science degree depths on a part-time basis if they apply and are admitted into the program. | Successful completion of 3 to 5 graduate courses in a guided curriculum of study leads to a Graduate Certificate. | Successful completion of 3 or more professional courses leads to a Professional Education Certificate. | Working professionals enroll in individual online engineering courses through the Non Degree Option. | Stanford research and current industry practice come together for short, accelerated professional development courses. | View graduate online engineering courses without interaction with the faculty, completing homework assignments, or taking exams. |
| Credit | Each course earns Stanford University credit applied toward the Master of Science, Degree of Engineer, or Doctor of Philosophy program. | Each course earns Stanford University credit that may later be applied toward a graduate degree. | Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned. | Each course earns Stanford University credit that may later be applied toward a graduate degree or certificate. | Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be earned in order to maintain professional certification or obtain a Stanford University transcript. | No credit |
| Delivery | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online, at work | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online, at work | Online, at Stanford, at work | Online |
| Completion Requirement | 45 units | 9 – 20 units | 3 – 6 professional courses | 3 – 5 units | Attendance and/or examination. |
None |
| Per Quarter Enrollment Requirements/ Restrictions |
3 unit minimum; 10 unit maximum | 3 unit minimum; 2 course maximum | None | 3 unit minimum; 2 course maximum | None | None |
| Tuition/Fees | $1310/unit plus one time document fee | $1120/credit unit plus one time document fee if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1320/credit unit plus a one time document fee if employer is not a member. | $395-$2495/course | $1120/credit unit plus one time document fee if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1320/credit unit plus a one time document fee if employer is not a member. | $35-$2495/course | $995 per enrollment if employer is a member of the Stanford Center for Professional Development. $1150/credit unit if employer is not a member. |
| Time Commitment | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. The master's degree needs to be completed within five years. Most students complete within three years. | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. Graduate certificates are designed to be completed within 1-2 academic years. | Varies depending upon the course of study. Some pre-reading for on-campus courses and additional preparation for testing associated with online courses may be required. | Estimate an additional two hours per week outside of class for every hour of class time. | Varies depending upon the course of study. Some pre-reading for on-campus courses and additional preparation for testing associated with online courses may be required. | Minimum one hour per week per credit unit to view the course. |
| Application | Stanford University graduate admissions policy applies. |
Application, undergraduate degree, and transcripts are required |
Application required for some programs. | Application, undergraduate degree, and transcripts are required | Application required for some courses. | None |
| Employer Membership | Required | Preferred | Not required | Preferred | Not required | Not required |
| Stanford Honor Code | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required | Adherence is required |
| Grading, Testing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Varies | None |
| Handouts/ Homework |
Mail or Internet | Mail or Internet | Mail, Internet, at Stanford | Mail or Internet | Mail, Internet, or at Stanford | None, audit students do not do homework |
| Student ID | Provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided |
| Email Account | Provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided | Not provided |
| Library Access | Unlimited | Access to Terman, Green, Meyer, and Lane Libraries included |
Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card | Access to Terman, Green, Meyer, and Lane Libraries included | Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card | Not included. An individual or company may purchase a Stanford Library card None |
| Other Campus Services | Same as full-time graduate students | None except consultation with faculty, TAs, and staff related to the course | None | None except consultation with faculty, TAs, and staff related to the course | None | None |
| Online Course Start Time | Quarterly | Quarterly | Anytime | Quarterly | Anytime | Quarterly |
| Stanford University Alumni Privileges | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |