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 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 of Transportation Agencies

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 Management 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 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 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 incentive Continuing $tudent Performance Awards Awards given in recognition of academic performance and to financially motivate students who intend to complete the program in an accelerated manner. Master Students Eligible to receive a $1,000 award up to four times during the MSTM program. Certificate Students Eligible to receive a $500 award up to two times during the CTM program.

Distance Learning 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 Transportation Management MSTM 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 Management & Security CTM / CTS 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

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

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

Can I transfer graduate units from another 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.

Visit our website at www.transweb.sjsu.edu For More Information Contact Peter Haas, Education Director, to set up an informational meeting at haas@mti.sjsu.edu (408) 924-7561 or Viviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant for program information at ferea@mti.sjsu.edu (408) 924-7560 Visit our website at www.transweb.sjsu.edu