Florida Tech’s faculty members are energetic, dedicated educators and real-world practicing professionals who are experts in their fields. Nearly 90% of full-time faculty members hold a PhD or the highest degree appropriate to their field. They include award-winning professionals, selected for their abilities to work effectively with adult students, as well as their academic qualifications and work experience.
And as a Florida Tech student, you’ll experience individualized working relationships with your professors. Instead of being lost in the crowd, you’ll benefit from the kind of individual attention that will make your education that much more fulfilling. Working online with professors and students alike at Florida Tech is richly interactive, with professor-led streaming video, email, message boards and chat rooms available 24/7.
The online faculty consists of skilled, practicing professionals from Florida Tech and other leading universities throughout the country — people who truly care about the quality and relevance of the core curriculum. As individuals who are also working professionals, they understand the unique needs of the adult student. The online program faculty has been selected by Florida Tech based on their ability to work effectively with adult professionals, in addition to their academic qualifications. Their mission is to offer students innovative educational opportunities, foster personalized education and develop life-long learners who contribute to their professions and their communities.
The faculty has successfully blended a curriculum that offers high-quality undergraduate degree and graduate degree programs and allows for practical academic theory while exploring issues that are professionally relevant. The programs are specifically designed to provide immediate benefits to the adult professional. Whether it’s for current positions or future goals, the comprehensive programs offer innovative and flexible coursework. The online programs are based on reflecting and adapting to the educational needs and busy schedules of today's working adults. Professional adults now have the opportunity to pursue a undergraduate degree at a level and pace appropriate to their business experience — without sacrifice to career momentum.
The online faculty is prepared to facilitate professional development and contribute to the personal growth of all students. Throughout the program, professors emphasize building and mastering the skills of leadership, problem solving and creative thinking.
