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Workshop: Developing self-supporting masters programs (MAS). Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Council March 29, 2011. Welcome and introductions. Purpose of this workshop Overview of current programs Why should UCSD be involved in this sphere?. Workshop goals.
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Workshop: Developing self-supporting masters programs (MAS) Office of Graduate Studies Graduate Council March 29, 2011 Office of Graduate Studies
Welcome and introductions Purpose of this workshop Overview of current programs Why should UCSD be involved in this sphere? Office of Graduate Studies
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 administration • Department-based vs. Extension Office of Graduate Studies
Current programs MAS programs are growing – enrollments up 50% in one year! *Reviewed SP08 Office of Graduate Studies
Pending programs All anticipated to begin enrolling students in FA11 Medical Device Engineering (MDE)* Simulation Based Engineering (SBE) Structural Health Monitoring (SHM) Wireless Embedded Systems (WES)* Office of Graduate Studies *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 Office of Graduate Studies