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Graduate Distance Education

Graduate Distance Education. Joshua LaFave Director of Graduate Enrollment Whitman School of Management jjlafave@syr.edu | 315-443-3497 Susan B. Corieri Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Special Academic Program Initiatives School of Information Studies (iSchool)

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Graduate Distance Education

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  1. Graduate Distance Education

  2. Joshua LaFave Director of Graduate Enrollment Whitman School of Management jjlafave@syr.edu | 315-443-3497 Susan B. Corieri Assistant Dean for Enrollment Management and Special Academic Program Initiatives School of Information Studies (iSchool) sbcorier@syr.edu | 315-443-2575

  3. Agenda • Distance Education at Syracuse • Benefits of a Distance Program • JPMorgan Chase Partnership • Distance Degree Programs at SU • iSchool – Overview and Programs • Whitman – Overview and Programs

  4. Benefits of a distance program • New and updated information and perspectives in business, engineering and operations management • Improved and expanded cross-functional team and leadership skills • A network of fellow participants from a diverse group of high-caliber companies • A focused academic environment for information sharing and synergistic learning • Flexibility in directing academic pursuits to meet individual needs

  5. Distance Degree Program Options at SU Whitman • Master of Business Administration • MS in Accounting • MS in Supply Chain Management iSchool • M.S. in Library and Information Science • M.S. in Information Management • M.S. in Telecommunications and Network Management • Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communication • M.S. in Communications Management • MS in Accounting • MS in Supply Chain Management

  6. JPMorgan Chase & SU Partnership A 10-year, $30 million commitment to SU to create a financial service information technology infrastructure curriculum and conduct research to benefit students throughout the region. • SU students will gain practical experience working alongside JPMorgan Chase employees during internships. • JPMorgan Chase Technical Center is in Lyman Hall. • Students participate in Immersion Experience • Creation of new curricula to meet the needs of the financial services industry, so our graduates will be ready for those challenges. Programs created under the partnership include: • Minor in Global Enterprise Technologies (undergraduate) • Certificate of Advanced Studies in Global Enterprise Technologies (graduate) • EuroTech – Students visit five countries in two weeks to explore the technology industry in Europe. • Vet Programs –prepare veterans for careers in global companies that rely heavily on technology. • SU faculty conduct research on issues vital to JPMorgan Chase to make significant contributions to solving IT problems financial services companies are facing.

  7. JPMorgan Chase Employees As part of the partnership, JPMorgan Chase employees receive: • 25 % Tuition discount on all SU graduate and undergraduate courses • 50% Tuition discount certain courses developed in conjunction with JPMorgan Chase (GET Courses)

  8. School of Information Studies (iSchool)

  9. Technical Positions Traditional Technical Career MS - Computer Science MS - Systems Science Technical Careers That Have a ‘Business-Oriented’ Role INFORMATION PROFESSIONAL MBA - IS Concentration MBA - IS Courses Business Management Careers that have a ‘Technical’ Role Traditional Business Management Careers Entry Level Executive Positions

  10. School of Information Studies (iSchool) Master’s of Science: Information Management Information Management – Executive Track Telecommunications and Network Management Library and Information Science Certificate of Advanced Studies Information Security Management Information Innovation: SOCIAL MEDIA Information Systems and Telecommunications Management Digital Libraries eScience Global Enterprise Technologies eGovernment Management and Leadership *CAS can be taken as a stand-alone or concurrent with a MS program Doctorate: Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management PhD in Information Science

  11. MS in Telecommunications and Network Management (TNM) The objective of the telecommunications and Network Management Program is to provide students with the skills necessary to manage and use infrastructure related technology to facilitate the exchange of informationanytime, anywhere, by anybody and anything. The program combines technology with management skills that will help the graduate facilitate this type information exchange as well as enable organizations/corporations to generate value out of their technological infrastructure.

  12. MS in Telecommunications and Network Management (TNM) • Job titles Associated with TNM:ineer • Infrastructure engineer • Network engineer • Architecture engineer • Infrastructure engineer • Information architect • Security Specialist • Supply Chain Managers • Product Development Specialist • Technical Marketing Engineer • Consultant • Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

  13. MS in Information Management • Introduced as a degree in 1980, initially as response to government’s need for information professionals. • 42 Credit Hour program • Prepares professionals who can: • Analyze information needs in an organization • Design & evaluate organizational and technology solutions to meet these needs • Plan & manage complex IT projects • Develop ongoing management strategies to stay on top of needs & solutions as they evolve over time • Executive Track designed for those students who demonstrate leadership potential and have greater than six years experience. This is a 30 credit hour program.

  14. M.S. IM - Specializations • Data Management Specialization (DM) • Electronic Business (EB) • Electronic Government (EG) • Information Security Specialization(Info Sec) • Information and Telecommunications Policy • Project Management and Resource Planning

  15. MS in Information Management • Job titles Associated with IM: • eer • Information Security Specialists • Competitive Intelligence Analysts • Chief Information Officers (CIOs) • Chief Technology Officers (CTOs) • Web Developers • Information Brokers / Consultants • Knowledge Managers • Social Media Strategist • Search Engine Optimizers • Database Specialists • Customer Relationship Managers • Supply Chain Managers • Cyber-Infrastructure Facilitators • information officers (CIO)

  16. Center for Emerging Network Technologies Research Centers

  17. Lab & Facilities

  18. The iSchool at Syracuse

  19. Distance Learning Education at the iSchool • Experienced in delivery of coursework online – established distance programs in 1993. • MS programs start with a one-week residency course in July. The remainder of the courses can be complete online or a blended mode. There is no required residency for the MS in IM – Executive track. • Online courses are asynchronous. • Blackboard is utilized as the platform and enhanced by utilization on other collaborative technologies. • We have single programs delivered in two modes – online and on campus. Admission requirements and degrees are the same. • Summer Institute enables students to take additional face to face courses.

  20. Application Information • Master’s Programs • Fall semester for campus students; preferred date of application is Feb. 1st. • Summer semester start for online students; required one week residency in July; preferred date of application is Feb 1st. Admit beyond these dates if space available. • No spring admission. (except MS in IM – Executive Track) • Several scholarship opportunities • Doctorate of Professional Studies in Information Management • May Start; Application Deadline October 15th. • Two residencies per year; Cohort driven online program. • CAS Programs • Admission for fall, spring and summer terms. Preferred date for fall and summer is Feb 1st; preferred date for spring is Oct 1st. Admit beyond these dates if space available.

  21. Whitman Fast Facts • Accredited in 1920 (16th school in US) • Over 2,000 students (500+ graduate) • Over 15 specialty rankings, and graduate rankings in both full-time and iMBA program

  22. A History of Distance Learning Excellence • Whitman/Syracuse University is home to one of the oldest “distance” learning MBA programs in the country • Program began in 1976 (see timeline)

  23. Distance Learning at Whitman • Whitman offers three distinct programs • “iMBA” – 54 credit hour MBA (typically completed in 3 years) • “iMSA” – 30 credit hour Master of Science in Accounting degree for those with an accounting background (typically completed in about two years) • “iMSScM” – 30 credit hour Master of Science in Supply Chain Management (typically completed in about two years)

  24. The iMBA Program Today • Recommended Sequence is three years, but a student has up to seven to complete the degree • Eighteen total courses including “core” course and electives (see next slide) • Typical course load, flexibility in curriculum design • Same AACSB accredited curriculum as FTMBA just delivered differently

  25. Areas of Differentiation • Residency Programming (sample schedule on web) • Student Diversity and Engagement • Employed Technologies • International Residencies • Case and Business Plan Competitions • History and Tradition

  26. Limited Residencies at Whitman • Three residencies per year in Syracuse for all distance learning programs • How we “kick off” each semester • August or January start dates (summer for returning students only) • Residency spans from Saturday – Wednesday with a few variations • An opportunity for supplemental experiences crucial to the “Whitman experience”

  27. Student Diversity and Engagement

  28. Employed Technologies • Main “hub” for the flow of information is “Blackboard” • Echo 360 • Remote Access/Remote Software • Adobe Connect – Virtual classroom experience, live sessions and more (full screen shots available upon request)

  29. The “iMS” at Whitman • Functionally specific course content delivered in tandem with the iMBA program • Designed for those working in the field of accounting or supply chain management • Unique to each student with flexibility in course selection • Typically completed in two years

  30. Applying to Whitman • New Cohorts begin in either the fall (August) or spring (January) • iMBA program requires a minimum of five years of full-time work experience • iMS program does not require work experience, but may have some pre-qualifying course work requirements

  31. The Application • Application checklist for our programs are as follows: • Online application (which includes essay requirements, an up to date resume, and two letters of recommendation) • Official Transcripts from all institutions attended • GMAT exam NOT required for iMBA applicants, but is required for all iMS applicants • Interview: An interview (by phone, Skype or in person) is required for all iMBA applicants. Interview is discretionary for iMS applicants

  32. Additional Facts… • Distance Learning students are supported by university college (http://uc.syr.edu) for items related to • Tuition payments, employer reimbursements and financial aid (loans, etc.) • Registrar maintenance • Academic advising and administrative support provided in-house • JPMorgan website: http://uc.syr.edu/jpmc

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