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In what regard do NYC employers view a masters degree from Harvard Extension School? The school has a bit of a stigma in the Boston area (which I think is quite stupid, HES students take the exact same courses, they're not modified in any way) any information would help, thanks.
In what regard do NYC employers view a masters degree from Harvard Extension School? The school has a bit of a stigma in the Boston area (which I think is quite stupid, HES students take the exact same courses, they're not modified in any way) any information would help, thanks.
It's not about the courses but admissions. People admitted to very competitive programs have an advantage.
I would LOVE to be a graduate of HARVARD University! LOL! I can visualize a lot of helicopter parents drooling at this prospect - now all their kids can enter Harvard.
First of all, it's not accurate to say that there is 100% overlap in coursework. There are differences.
BTW, Forest Hills, HUES has already celebrated its 100 year anniversary, so it's not new. And while anyone can can take a class, not everyone gains admission and even fewer graduate. If you truly want to graduate from Harvard (that's what it will say on your diploma) you should give it a try. I would be interested in hearing how things go.
For some reason people have trouble wrapping their mind around the idea that open doors to the best education they can obtain is a good idea. Thank goodness John Lowell, Jr. and the President and Fellows of Harvard College feel otherwise.
As long as you put Harvard Extension or Harvard University (which I believed is suggested) on your resume, (and not Harvard - which would lead people to assume you went to Harvard College) you should be fine. Anyone could research the entrance requirements and course load and find that the degree is not akin to the University of Phoenix.
The only major problem I or anyone else who is either an HR manager or Harvard graduate would have is if you tried to pass yourself of as a Harvard College graduate.
Last edited by sheaosaurus; 12-11-2014 at 08:57 PM..
As long as you put Harvard Extension or Harvard University (which I believed is suggested) on your resume, (and not Harvard - which would lead people to assume you went to Harvard College) you should be fine. Anyone could research the entrance requirments and course load and find that the degree is not akin to the University of Phoenix.
The only major problem I or anyone else who is either an HR manager or Harvard graduate would have is if you tried to pass yourself of as a Harvard College graduate.
Right. I don't see any problem with just mentioning that you have a degree from "Harvard University" and listing your major/year. After all, your degree comes from Harvard University, which, of course, is comprised of multiple colleges/schools. I'd say the same thing to people who graduated from HBS or HLS or Harvard College. If some people who got into Harvard the more traditional way don't like it, tough.
As long as you put Harvard Extension or Harvard University (which I believed is suggested) on your resume, (and not Harvard - which would lead people to assume you went to Harvard College) you should be fine. Anyone could research the entrance requirements and course load and find that the degree is not akin to the University of Phoenix.
The only major problem I or anyone else who is either an HR manager or Harvard graduate would have is if you tried to pass yourself of as a Harvard College graduate.
I think what you are referring to is how an undergraduate Extension School graduate (ALB) might be confused with a Harvard College graduate (AB). Not an issue for me as I studied Management in a graduate program.
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