Graduate TransportationManagement Programs

“The Road to Success”Offered by

The College of BusinessSan Jose State University

Sponsored & supported by

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

The Peter Principle in Management The Peter Principle in Management of Transportation Agenciesof Transportation Agencies

Why our program???Why our program???

Only graduate program dedicated to transportation management

Senior/executive staff retiring in record numbers

More than 50% of the state transportation agency workforce eligible to retire within ten years

Affordable and convenient

Three Program Offerings 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 of the 6 classes to earn certificate• 4 core classes, or 3 core classes and 1

elective

Transportation Security Certificate (CTS)• 2 security classes, 2 core classes

Focus on Transportation Focus on Transportation ManagementManagement

Learn to understand transportation markets from a real-world management perspective

Learn to manage:

-a major transportation project-a major transportation policy initiative

-a public works department-a transit agency-a major investment study

Core classes take an in-depth look at transportation policy, planning and systems

Core CoursesCore 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

Typical Elective CoursesTypical Elective Courses

• MTM 296: Security Issues for Transportation Professionals

• BUS 286: Project Management

• MTM 296A: Transportation and the Environment

• MTM 296B: Labor Relations

• MTM 296C: Transportation Security

Affordability: Key incentiveAffordability: Key incentive

Continuing Continuing $$tudent Performance Awardstudent Performance AwardsAwards given in recognition of academic performance

and to financially motivate students who intend to complete the program in an accelerated manner.

MasterMaster StudentsStudents Eligible to

receive a $1,000 award up to four times during

the MSTM program.

Certificate Certificate StudentsStudents

Eligible to receive a $500 award up to two times during the CTM

program.

Classes are delivered by two way video-conferencing using the latest technologies in streaming and web casting

Programs are available at SJSU and 12 Caltrans District Offices and over the World Wide Web

Master of Science in Master of Science in Transportation Management Transportation Management

MSTMMSTM

Requirements- Degree from an accredited college/university-3.0 GPA-500 GMAT-TOEFL (if undergraduate degree program was in a language other than English)

Certificates in Transportation Certificates in Transportation Management & Security Management & Security

CTM / CTSCTM / CTSFor 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

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

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently 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?

NoDo I have to take the GMAT if I already have a Master’s Degree?Yes

Can I transfer graduate units from another institution into the CTM or MSTM?

CTM, no.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.Do I need to establish financial need or have an

A average to qualify for fellowships?No.

Contact Peter Haas, Education Director, to set up an informational meeting at haas@mti.sjsu.edu

(408) 924-7561

orViviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant for program information at ferea@mti.sjsu.edu

(408) 924-7560or

Visit our website at www.transweb.sjsu.edu

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