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Workshop: Developing self-supporting masters programs (MAS)

Office of Graduate StudiesGraduate CouncilMarch 29, 2011

Welcome and introductions

Purpose of this workshop Overview of current programs Why should UCSD be involved in this

sphere?

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Workshop goals

Supply practical advice on designing a program and securing approval for it

Consider how to involve existing faculty and develop a fee structure

Consider models for program administrationDepartment-based vs. Extension

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Current programsProgram First

quarter2010 enrollments

2011 enrollments

Change

Leadership of Healthcare Organizations*

WI01 18 29 11

Clinical Research SP03 31 31 0

Marine Biodiversity and Conservation

WI04 20 17 (3)

Health Law FA06 24 26 2

International Affairs

FA09 N/A 24 24

AESE FA10 N/A 12 12

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*Reviewed SP08

MAS programs are growing – enrollments up 50% in one year!

Pending programs

Medical Device Engineering (MDE)* Simulation Based Engineering (SBE) Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Wireless Embedded Systems (WES)*

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All anticipated to begin enrolling students in FA11

*Approved WI11

Why should UC San Diego get into this business? Generate revenues that can be applied to

other academic priorities Utilize advanced technical knowledge and

resources for the benefit of the region and state If not us, who?

Spur economic development Create goodwill with industry partners

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