Educational Philosophy

The educational philosophy of the University includes an absolute commitment to academic excellence, programs available to both full-time and working adult students, effective business practices, and teaching methods and environments conducive to the development of devoted graduates enriched with critical thinking skills.

Northwestern Polytechnic University strives to meet the need of professionals in the high-technology fields by providing learning opportunities in the following areas:

• Electrical Engineering
• Computer Systems Engineering
• Computer Science
• Business Management
• Management Information Systems

Because Silicon Valley continually demands a multitude of electronics, computer, and business professionals, NPU aims to prepare individuals to achieve the proficiency necessary for quality work in the high-technology industry. Silicon Valley most pressing needs are for hardware and software design engineers, software application specialists, networking experts, managers trained in the applications of computers to business, and business personnel familiar with entrepreneurship and venture business management. While training students to meet these needs quickly, NPU's emphasis is on quality and integrity in the education.

NPU provides a unique educational culture and learning environment for students because NPU has been able to attract a strong pool of talented individuals from Silicon Valley to teach, conduct research, and provide student services. The abundance of talent and technical resources in Silicon Valley has also provided NPU with a unique student body. A significant percentage of the student population already works in high tech industries, which makes the teaching and learning even more interesting.

NPU intends to continue to keep abreast of the fast-paced changes in the high tech industries and at the same time to provide students with a rigorous educational experience.