Northface University Attracts World-Renowned Computer Science Faculty.Education Writers/High-Tech Writers SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 10, 2003 New University Unveils an Innovative Approach to Preparing the Next Generation of IT Professionals Northface University, offering Bachelor of Science Noun 1. Bachelor of Science - a bachelor's degree in science BS, SB bachelor's degree, baccalaureate - an academic degree conferred on someone who has successfully completed undergraduate studies in Computer Science and Master of Business Administration degrees, announced that two of the most respected names in IT have joined their distinguished faculty. "Our non-traditional, hands-on approach is attracting world-renowned professors who have left traditional faculty positions because they understand conventional academia isn't working for computer science," commented Northface University President Scott McKinley. "They share our mission of delivering accelerated, real-world programs for software developers that ensure students are gaining the skills being sought by the private sector." Joe Celko, considered one of the top SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. experts in the world, joins the faculty as Professor and VP of Relational Database Management. Joe is the author of five books, including SQL for Smarties Smarties may refer to:
NASA in full National Aeronautics and Space Administration Independent U.S. Johnson Space Center in Houston. Dr. Terry Halpin joins Northface University as Professor and Vice President of Conceptual Modeling. Following an academic career in computer science, he headed database research at Asymetrix Corporation and at Visio Corporation before its acquisition by Microsoft, where he worked on the conceptual and logical database modeling technology in Microsoft Visio(R) for Enterprise Architects. Dr. Halpin's doctoral thesis formalized for·mal·ize tr.v. for·mal·ized, for·mal·iz·ing, for·mal·iz·es 1. To give a definite form or shape to. 2. a. To make formal. b. Object Role Modeling (ORM/NIAM). Co-chair of several international workshops on modeling and author of more than 100 technical papers and five books, he has presented at global conferences in both industry and academia. A 2003 Computerworld survey of 244 IT professionals found that three quarters of them say academia isn't preparing graduates for the IT jobs of today or the next few years (www.computerworld.com/careertopics/careers/story/0,10801,84295,00. html?nas=WK-84295). (Due to the length of this URL URL in full Uniform Resource Locator Address of a resource on the Internet. The resource can be any type of file stored on a server, such as a Web page, a text file, a graphics file, or an application program. , it may be necessary to copy and paste To copy files from one location to another or to copy text and images from one document to another. All modern operating systems and applications have a copy and paste capability that is typically selected from an Edit menu. See cut and paste and Win Copy between windows. this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field.) According to the survey results, shortcomings concern bridging the gap between IT and business, focusing on business skills, project management, and team collaboration skills. "There is overwhelming market demand for entry-level software developers," said Graham Doxey, Northface University Chairman. "With premier faculty who are internationally-acclaimed thought leaders in the software industry along with an accelerated 28-month program, we're committed to establishing the finest academic program available for software developers." Celko and Halpin join Stan Hendryx, Dr. Tony Morgan, Eve Andersson, Dr. Laurie Nelson, Dr. David Wiley, and Andy Carver who are professors at Northface University. About Northface University Northface University is establishing the finest university in the world for software developers. In lockstep lock·step n. 1. A way of marching in which the marchers follow each other as closely as possible. 2. A standardized procedure that is closely, often mindlessly followed. Noun 1. with partners IBM (International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY, www.ibm.com) The world's largest computer company. IBM's product lines include the S/390 mainframes (zSeries), AS/400 midrange business systems (iSeries), RS/6000 workstations and servers (pSeries), Intel-based servers (xSeries) , Microsoft, and Unisys, Northface University is meeting the growing, unmet market need for industry-experienced software developers. Model-centric B.S. and MBA MBA abbr. Master of Business Administration Noun 1. MBA - a master's degree in business Master in Business, Master in Business Administration programs are focused on the most advanced methodologies and practices for bridging the gap between business and IT. Northface University's world-renowned faculty seek to mentor the next generation of technology leaders in an exceptional, experiential learning environment with small classes, state-of-the-art equipment and facilities. The University attracts students directly out of high school, current community college students, and others who joined the work force without bachelor degrees. Among these are transfer students who have attended another college and are dissatisfied with the lack of hands-on and project-based programs in other computer science programs. Also included are career changers who want a degree in a new field. Financial aid is available to qualifying students along with low-cost housing options. Admissions requirements are available at www.northface.edu. |
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