Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

Northface University - Computer Science in Half the Time?

Posted by michael on from the revenge-of-the-nerds dept.

prostoalex writes "Associated Press runs a nationwide story on Northface University. The school, founded by a pair of venture capitalists and former technology chief found a niche with its highly intensive curriculum and corporate software development specialization. For example, a BSCS degree can be completed in a little over 2 years, and it comes with IBM's WebSphere and Microsoft's MCSD certification. Northface is also promoting its corporate partnerships, which allow current students to feel more secure about future employment. Grady Booch from IBM is quoted to be 'jazzed up' about the program, although there are many who oppose such approaches to college education."

6 of 666 comments (clear)

  1. Another One by mzkhadir · · Score: 5, Funny

    Oh my god, another Devry

  2. Re:Everything will be half by ari_j · · Score: 5, Funny

    Right, because Physics, Calculus, Economics, and even Latin have no bearing whatsoever on real-world employment.

  3. Secret revealed by Otter · · Score: 4, Funny
    A 52-ounce mug of Mountain Dew stands at the ready as Northface University instructor Carolyn Sorensen helps student Robert Pace, left, with his project Friday, July 16, 2004, in South Jordan, Utah. In addition to the soft drink, other popular refreshments packed with caffeine that many students prefer include Dr. Pepper and Coca-Cola.

    Apparently that's their secret -- double the caffeine, halve the time needed for a CS degree. Or is a 52 ounce Mountain Dew now a standard beverage for normal college students?

    --
    What I'm listening to now on Pandora...
  4. Let me guess by themoodykid · · Score: 5, Funny

    Their textbooks are the "Teach Yourself XYZ in 24 hours" series?

  5. Re:Everything will be half by FirstTimeCaller · · Score: 4, Funny

    I really don't think that I could have built up an acceptable level of tolerance to alchohol in only two years. Heck, it took me over five years (but I did get a MS out of it too).

    --
    Wanted: witty unique signature. Must be willing to relocate.
  6. Re:Everything will be half by tchuladdiass · · Score: 4, Funny

    ...dealing with idiots...
    That would be business psych.