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Graduate Transportation Management Programs

Graduate Transportation Management Programs. “The Road to Success” Offered by The College of Business San Jose State University. Sponsored & supported by Mineta Transportation Institute. Mineta Transportation Institute.

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Graduate Transportation Management Programs

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  1. Graduate TransportationManagement Programs “The Road to Success” Offered by The College of Business San Jose State University Sponsored & supported by Mineta Transportation Institute

  2. 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

  3. 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 classes to earn certificate 4 core classes or 3 core and 1 elective TwoProgramOfferings

  4. Focuson Transportation Management • Learn to understand transportation markets from a real-world management perspective • Learn to manage: -a transportation program -a transit agency -a major investment study • Core classes take an in-depth look at transportation management, planning and systems.

  5. Affordability: a key incentive Continuing Student Performance Fellowships Awards given in recognition of academic performance and to financially motivate students who intend to complete the program in an accelerated manner. Master’s DegreeStudents Eligible to receive a $1,000 award up to four times during the MSTM program. Certificate Students Eligible to receive a $500.00 award up to two times during the CTM program.

  6. Distance Learning Classes are delivered by two way video-conferencing using the latest web casting technologies Classes are available at SJSU and Caltrans District Offices Missed classes may be monitored via the World Wide Web

  7. Master of Science in Transportation Management MSTM • Requirements -Degree from an accredited college/university -Desirable: -3.0 GPA -500 GMAT -TOEFL (if undergraduate degree program was in a language other than English)

  8. Graduate Certificate inTransportationManagementCTM For 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

  9. Accelerated Format • 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

  10. Core 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

  11. Typical Elective Courses • MTM 283: Research Internship • BUS 286: Project Management • MTM 296A: Transportation and the Environment • MTM 296B: Labor Relations • MTM 297: Current Topics

  12. Frequently 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? -No Do I have to take the GMAT if I already have a Master’s Degree? -Yes

  13. Frequently Asked Questions 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. What hours do classes meet? -Usually from 5:30pm to 9:30pm, weekly

  14. Contact Viviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant for program information at ferea@mti.sjsu.edu or Contact Dr. Peter Haas, Education Director to set up an informational meeting at haas@mti.sjsu.edu or Visit our website at www.transweb.sjus.edu

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