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By Robert Jackson (alumnus)
FSU-Panama offers an interesting program for students that wish to study Computer Science. It has all the elements of a normal Computer Science program (Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Physics), but the whole program can be completed while studying in the Republic of Panama! The Computer Science program at FSU-Panama is a mixed mode program, meaning that some courses are offered on campus (Physics, Chemistry, Calculus), while others (Algorithms, Data Structures, AI) are offered using the Blackboard Course Management System. A lot of students are flocking to these programs because of their flexibility and high quality. Many universities are seeing a high demand for online Computer Science programs. That being said, there are traditional Computer Science programs that are offered in Panama, for example the Universidad Tecnologica (UTP) offers degrees in Sistemas and Informatica. Why should a student choose FSU's program instead? Here are three reasons: (1) in-state tuition (2) a doorway to study in the US and (3) FSU is an internationally respected school. FSU-Panama offers in-state tuition (just like a Florida resident) to all students at the Panama Campus, also with the 2+2 program, after two years of studying at FSU-Panama, the student can receive in-state tuition at the Tallahassee campus. Finally, FSU offers an accredited education that is recognized throughout the world as being of high quality. The in-state tuition point of my argument is, by itself, an incredible bonus considering that most universities have separate international student rates that are twice to three-times the in-state rate. This is an excellent opportunity for Latin American students to study in the lucrative and vertical field of Computer Science.
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