Graduate Transportation Management Programs
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Graduate TransportationManagement Programs
“The Road to Success”Offered by
The College of BusinessSan Jose State University
Sponsored & supported by
Mineta Transportation Institute
Congressional research and education Institute founded under the ISTEA in 1991
Funded by US DOT Research and Special Programs Administration and Caltrans Office of New Technology and Research
Dedicated to surface-transportation policy research, education and information transfer
Overseen by a world-class Board of Trustees
Reauthorized under TEA 21 at Three times the original funding
The Peter Principle in Management The Peter Principle in Management of Transportation Agenciesof Transportation Agencies
Why our program???Why our program???
Only graduate program dedicated to transportation management
Senior/executive staff retiring in record numbers
More than 50% of the state transportation agency workforce eligible to retire within ten years
Affordable and convenient
Three Program Offerings Master of Science (MSTM)
• Total of 10 classes to earn degree• 6 core classes, 3 electives• Culminating Capstone Course
Graduate Certificate (CTM)• Total of 4 of the 6 classes to earn certificate• 4 core classes, or 3 core classes and 1
elective
Transportation Security Certificate (CTS)• 2 security classes, 2 core classes
Focus on Transportation Focus on Transportation ManagementManagement
Learn to understand transportation markets from a real-world management perspective
Learn to manage:
-a major transportation project-a major transportation policy initiative
-a public works department-a transit agency-a major investment study
Core classes take an in-depth look at transportation policy, planning and systems
Core CoursesCore Courses MTM 201: Fundamentals of Transportation
Management
MTM 203: Transportation Markets and Business Development
MTM 214: Transportation Policy and Regulation
MTM 215 Transportation Systems Planning and Development
MTM 217: Leadership and Management of Transportation Organizations
MTM 290: Strategic Management in Transportation
Typical Elective CoursesTypical Elective Courses
• MTM 296: Security Issues for Transportation Professionals
• BUS 286: Project Management
• MTM 296A: Transportation and the Environment
• MTM 296B: Labor Relations
• MTM 296C: Transportation Security
Affordability: Key incentiveAffordability: Key incentive
Continuing Continuing $$tudent Performance Awardstudent Performance AwardsAwards given in recognition of academic performance
and to financially motivate students who intend to complete the program in an accelerated manner.
MasterMaster StudentsStudents Eligible to
receive a $1,000 award up to four times during
the MSTM program.
Certificate Certificate StudentsStudents
Eligible to receive a $500 award up to two times during the CTM
program.
Classes are delivered by two way video-conferencing using the latest technologies in streaming and web casting
Programs are available at SJSU and 12 Caltrans District Offices and over the World Wide Web
Master of Science in Master of Science in Transportation Management Transportation Management
MSTMMSTM
Requirements- Degree from an accredited college/university-3.0 GPA-500 GMAT-TOEFL (if undergraduate degree program was in a language other than English)
Certificates in Transportation Certificates in Transportation Management & Security Management & Security
CTM / CTSCTM / CTSFor students not ready to pursue the master’s program, but who are committed to furthering their transportation careers
Requirements
-Degree from an accredited college or
university
-No minimum GPA-No GMAT
Earn your Master of Science in a little over two years, concurrent with full-time employment
Take one course at a time, one night per week for each 10 class sessions
Classes are offered twice in the Fall Session and twice in the Spring Session. Summer electives are to be determined
Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions
Should I send my transcripts?Sending unofficial transcripts can accelerate the
application process, however, proof of your undergraduate degree is needed.
Can the GRE or LSAT be substituted for the GMAT?
NoDo I have to take the GMAT if I already have a Master’s Degree?Yes
Can I transfer graduate units from another institution into the CTM or MSTM?
CTM, no.Can I transfer units from the CTM into the
MSTM?Yes. Nine units may be transferred from the CTM into the MSTM provided all
MSTM admissions requirements met.Do I need to establish financial need or have an
A average to qualify for fellowships?No.
Contact Peter Haas, Education Director, to set up an informational meeting at [email protected]
(408) 924-7561
orViviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant for program information at [email protected]
(408) 924-7560or
Visit our website at www.transweb.sjsu.edu
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