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Professional MS Programs in Engineering: Minnesota Experience
Prof. Avram Bar-CohenCDTL - University of Minnesota
INCOSE – Academic ForumINCOSE – Academic ForumUniv of Minnesota 7/19/00
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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
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CDTL MISSION: Professional Education
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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CDTL Professional MS
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
• BS in Engineering or Science
• One Year (or more) Work Experience
• Strong Company Recommendation
• No GRE, 3.0 GPA
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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!