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Polytechnic University - Brooklyn NY

Polytechnic University

Contact Information 
 
Polytechnic University
Six Metrotech Center
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-260-3100
poly.edu

About the College 
 
Founded in 1854 is the United States second oldest science and engineering school and is considered to be best in educating technology leaders of tomorrow in the Long Island area. This is a private, do -educational institution. The quality of education that has been seen throughout history has always been of excellence electrical engineering, polymer chemistry and aerospace and microwave engineering. Today, it is known as a leader in telecommunications, information science and technology management and for its research centers and its wonderful outreach programs that encourage math and science education in New York's Elementary and High Schools.

Polytechnic University has four campuses which include their Brooklyn Campus, Long Island Campus, Westchester Campus and Graduate Center.

The Brooklyn Campus is located at 6 MetroTech Center, Brooklyn, NY 11201 and their telephone number is (718)260-3600. The easiest way to get to the campus from Long Island is to take I-495 west to I-278 west to Tillary Street which is exit 29. When you get to the third stop light make a left on to Jay Street. Parking is available at the Marriott Hotel.

The Long Island campus is located at 105 Maxess Road, Suite N201, Melville, New York, 11747 and their telephone number is (631) 755-4300. From New York City the easiest route is to take Long Island Expressway which is I-495 east to exit 49S or RT. 110 S. Amityville, then merge onto the S. Service Road, go about ½ mile and turn right onto NY-110S, next turn left onto Baylis Rd and then make another left onto Maxess Road.

From North Long Island you will need to take Long Island Expressway which is I-495 south to exit 49S going toward Amityville, then merge onto the S. Service Road, go about ½ mile and turn right onto NY-110S, next turn left onto Baylis Rd and then make another left onto Maxess Road.

From Southern Long Island you will need to take Southern State Parkway to the CR-2 N/Straight Path exit which is exit 36N going towards Wyandanch, merge onto Straight Path/CR-2. Turn left at Little East Neck Road, and then turn left onto Colonial Springs Road, which will turn into Ruland Road, now turn right onto Baylis Road and the right onto Maxess Road.

Westchester Campus is located at 40 Saw Mill River Road, Hawthorne, New York, 10532 and their telephone number is (914) 323-2000. The best way to get there from Long Island is to take Whitestone Bridge or Throgs Neck Bridge and take the Hutchinson River Parkway north to Exit 13. Next go west on the Cross County Parkway all the way to its western end. Now you must go north on Saw Mill Road. Taking the River Parkway for around 8 miles to the Hawthorne Exit, this road will end at Route 9A where you should left going north. You will see the Westchester campus up ahead.

The Graduate Center is located at the same address as the Brooklyn Campus and directions are above.

Polytechnic University offers degree programs as well as certificate programs. The degree programs offer a wonderful graduate experience with an environment that is designed especially for each individual student. Along your studies you will work with industry leaders, combine theory with real world application that will aid you in your choice of careers. The schedule is very flexible and will also accommodate people that are already in the work force with classes offered in the evening and on Saturday's.

The Degree Programs include:

Masters of Science:

· Computer Engineering targets two main needs a terminal degree for those wishing to complete their studies and meet the challenges of their career and receive the all the info and tools to research for students planning a PhD.
· Computer Science will give each student the core computer science knowledge need for advancement in their work, professional level courses, the chance to specialize in selected technology areas, and a great program to be able to advance to the PhD level.
· Electrical Engineering will prepare each student for a career as a practicing engineer in business, government, industry and a professional and advanced level. The knowledge will also prepare students to proceed ahead with a PhD degree in electrical engineering.
· Electrophysics offers basic courses in wave propagation, electromagnetic theory and electro-optics. While research areas include propagation modeling for wireless communications, propagation and scattering of waves, antennas, microwave networks, plasmas and solid state devices. Modern optics include lasers and optical communications among other courses of study.
· Management includes technology management and the internet as the main emphasis. The curriculum will give students the understanding and the ability to use technology and innovation that is needed for any modern manager.
· Systems Engineering utilizes computer use. Courses include interdisciplinary manner, viewpoints, tools of analysis and mathematical techniques of signals and systems, feed back control, analysis of data, optimization and simulation, communication of information, instrumentation and measurement.
· Telecommunication Networks features an array of courses in telecommunications, graduate laboratory courses in networking, professors that have overwhelming experience in research, industry and teaching, and the interaction with Polytechnic's New York Center for Advance Technology in Telecommunications where you will be able to access all the information available for research and development assignments.
· Radio Frequency Microwaves is a new course at Polytechnic University. The curriculum includes RF engineering, microwave devices and circuits, radar, antennas, analog and digital communications, spread spectrum, communications lab, and electronic design.
· Systems Integration features the understanding of system methodologies, tools and techniques for analyzing and designing quality driven systems needed in today's society, interdisciplinary study of systems engineering and integration, management knowledge, the knowledge to improve product and process quality, the ability to be more productive in a team project, and the understanding and the ability to promote the design of various highly complex systems.

Certificate programs at Polytechnic University include the same courses that you will find the degree programs which include Computer Engineering, Electronic Business, Entrepreneurship, Information Management, Software Engineering, Technology Management, Telecommunications Management, Telecommunication Network Management, and Wireless Communications.
Degrees Offered:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctor's degree
Other College Details:
  • 4-year, Private not-for-profit
  • City: Large
  • Housing on Campus: Yes


Enrollment - Fall 2006 
 
Enrollment
Total Enrollment Undergraduate
2,919 1,480

Undergraduate Attendance Status
Part Time Full Time
77 1,408

Undergraduate Student Gender
Men Women
1,190 290

Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White Black Hispanic Asian American
Indian
Non-resident
alien
Unknown
444 163 177 459 0 148 1,376

Undergraduate Student Age
24 years of age or Younger 25 years of age or Over
103 104


General College Information 
 
Special Learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Distance learning opportunities
  • Study abroad
Carnegie Classification
  • Research Universities (high research activity)
Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling service
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Religious Affiliation
  • Not applicable
Federal Aid
  • Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Credit Accepted
  • Dual credit
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits


Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid) 
 
Prices for Undergraduate Academic year

Detailed Expenses 2007-2008 2006-2007 2005-2006
Tuition and fees$30,972$29,755$28,650
Books and supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
Living Arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$8,500$8,500$8,500
Other$1,575$1,575$1,576
Off Campus
Room and board$10,143$10,143$10,143
Other$2,210$2,210$2,210
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,210$2,210$2,210
Total Expenses2007-20082006-20072005-2006
On Campus$42,047$40,830$39,726
Off Campus$44,325$43,108$42,003
Off Campus with Family$34,182$32,965$31,860

Note: Expenses data applies to first time full time degree (or certificate) seeking students.
Polytechnic University - Brooklyn, New York




 
 
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