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Both public and private institutions are seeing increased demand due to the economic downturn in the United States. Which of the following areas is experiencing the largest increase in demand?
1. Face-to-face campus courses
2. New online courses and programs
3. Existing online courses and programs
4. Professional certification courses
In 2010, which of the following schools did Financial Times rank in the top 5 providers of open, executive education?
1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
2. London Business School
3. Thunderbird School of Global Management
4. Stanford University
Approximately how many graduate certificate programs are offered in the U.S.?
1. 2,000
2. 4,000
3. 6,000
4. 8,000
What is a graduate certificate?
1. Certificate received after completion of the first year of a graduate degree
2. Certificate you receive after taking any graduate course
3. Non-degree programs consisting of an integrated group of courses designed to have a clear and focused academic topic
What is needed in order to apply for a graduate certificate program?
1. A bachelor's degree
2. A graduate degree
3. A high school diploma
4. Nothing, you can apply for one at any time
Designed with working professionals in mind, most graduate certificate programs can be completed in:
1. 3 - 6 months
2. 6 - 12 months
3. 12 - 18 months
4. 18 - 24 months
Approximately how many credits are required for a graduate certificate?
1. 9 - 15 credits
2. 16 - 24 credits
3. 25 - 30 credits
4. 36 - 48 credits
From fall 2007 to fall 2008 what was the percentage increase in students taking coursework online?
1. 5%
2. 12%
3. 17%
4. 25%
According to a 2006 survey, public non-profit institutions most commonly offered distance education and post-baccalaureate certificates through their continuing education departments. In which area are these programs most common?
1. Management, business and finance
2. Education
3. General/liberal studies
4. The sciences
Professionals who receive industry-recognized certification tend to make what percent more than their non-certified counterparts?
1. 3 percent
2. 16 percent
3. 20 percent
4. 25 percent

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