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Professional MS Programs in Engineering: Minnesota Experience

Professional MS Programs in Engineering: Minnesota Experience. Prof. Avram Bar-Cohen CDTL - University of Minnesota INCOSE – Academic Forum Univ of Minnesota 7/19/00. CDTL VISION. Provide nationally and internationally recognized educational programs that are :

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Professional MS Programs in Engineering: Minnesota Experience

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  1. Professional MS Programs in Engineering: Minnesota Experience Prof. Avram Bar-Cohen CDTL - University of Minnesota INCOSE – Academic Forum Univ of Minnesota 7/19/00

  2. CDTL VISION Provide nationally and internationally recognized educational programs that are: • Tailored to the needs of technological organizations and technical professionals • Delivered in facilities suitable for multiple learning styles and technology-enhanced education, and • Taught by faculty that are skilled in and committed to teaching adults ABC/INCOSE

  3. Develop, market, and administer non-traditional, graduate-level educational programs that expand the technical, management, and leadership abilities of engineers and scientists employed by Minnesota-based organizations. CDTL MISSION: Professional Education ABC/INCOSE

  4. History of CDTL • 1987 Honeywell Foundation Endowment • 1988 Honeywell/Sweatt Lectures • 1989 Management Minor and IDEAS Scholarship Program • 1990 MS MOT Entering Class • 1994 Short Courses in Industry • 1995 International Residency in SE Asia • 1997 Professional MS (MS + SE) Programs ABC/INCOSE

  5. MS in the Management of Technology • IT/CSOM Partnership • Targeted at Experienced Engineers/Scientists • Executive Format: Weekends - Lock-Step - Peer Learning • Application Orientation: Capstone & Projects • Leadership: Communication - Ethics International Residency ABC/INCOSE

  6. MOT Curriculum • Technology Management • Manufacturing for Competitive Advantage • Pivotal and Emerging Technologies • Strategic Management of Technology • Forecasting Technology Development • Management Science • Management Accounting • Problem Formulation and Decision Making • Business, Government and Macroeconomics ABC/INCOSE

  7. MOT Curriculum • Management of Tech-Based Organizations • Management of Technology-Based Organizations • Financial Management in. ... • Project Management in... • Managing Innovation in... • Managing Information Resources… • Managing Internal and External Interfaces in… • Leadership Communication, Ethics, Conflict Resolution ABC/INCOSE

  8. CDTL Professional MS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE • Administered by CDTL • Academic Oversight by Sci/Eng Department • Modified Lock-Step, Four Semesters • Core Course, Short Courses, Capstone Project • One Day/Week, Alternating Friday/Saturday ABC/INCOSE

  9. CDTL Professional MS ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS • BS in Engineering or Science • One Year (or more) Work Experience • Strong Company Recommendation • No GRE, 3.0 GPA ABC/INCOSE

  10. MS in Software Engineering GOALS • provide solid software engineering foundation • foster awareness of challenges associated with software intensive systems • explore methods to quickly evaluate, adopt, and capitalize on emerging technologies • introduce emerging technologies & applications ABC/INCOSE

  11. MS in Manufacturing Systems GOALS • foster understanding of manufacturing systems and practices • create familiarity with computer networks and information technologies • introduce emerging technologies • education toward environmentally-benign processes ABC/INCOSE

  12. MS in Infrastructure Systems Engineering GOALS • enhance the theoretical and practical “tool kit” of infrastructure professionals • demonstrate application of GIS and new technologies to extending life of pavements and bridges • familiarize students with management and public policy issues • develop a system approach to the design, evaluation, maintenance of infrastructure ABC/INCOSE

  13. CDTL Statistics • 100+ Partner Companies • 350 CDTL Alumni • 200 Enrolled Students • 4 Endowed Chairs • 30 Faculty – IT, CSOM, CLA, HHH, Adjuncts • 10 Professional Staff + Vendors ABC/INCOSE

  14. Closing Thoughts • Top-tier research universities can meet educational needs of working professionals • Distinct organizational structure needed to develop, deliver, improve professional MS programs • Exposure to advanced concepts, new tools, and intellect of faculty enhance technological leadership potential • Professional MS programs = wave of future! ABC/INCOSE

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