About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Master of Engineering Degree Designed for Distance Learning A collaborative program designed by Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona, to offer a Master of Engineering degree.

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars About the Program The Vision To serve the advanced technical education needs of practicing professionals in Arizona

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Master of Engineering in a Nutshell u Collaborative program, designed by the three state universities u Serves the advanced educational needs of our industrial customers, practicing engineers and residential students u Primary course delivery method through distance learning - to provide anytime, anyplace education

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Features u Student access to Arizona’s university courses and resources maximized u Flexible course delivery/scheduling v Regular on-campus offerings v On-line web courses v Video tape/satellite courses v Metropolitan broadcast v No university residence requirement v Students are not bound to a campus environment v Job-related deadlines and travel schedules can be accommodated

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Features (continued) u Flexible curriculum  Students prepare curricula that meet their personal needs * Faculty advisory committee approves it if appropriate  Faculty prepare curricula that express their expertise * Students choose to apply if it meets their personal needs u Seamless student services v Students are considered at one institution u Practice-oriented course content

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Learning Objectives u Increase understanding of engineering science fundamentals. u Strength in application of engineering science fundamentals to solve engineering problems. u Preparation for current engineering practice. u Understanding of business/managerial context of engineering.

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Collaboration Advantages u All ASU, NAU, UA courses available to Master of Engineering students u Cost-effective, cooperative effort among the universities u Cross-campus registration and fee payment u Encourage cross-campus applied research projects u Encourage cross-campus advisory committees.

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Program Administration

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Administrative Structure u Campus Directors v Recommend students for admission v Coordinate local campus activities u Coordinating Board v Policy/procedures oversight v Coordination of offerings and exchange of information v Facilitate cross-campus academic and student services u Industrial Advisory Board v Provide strategic advice to ensure that the program is serving the needs of practicing engineers u Campus Directors v Recommend students for admission v Coordinate local campus activities u Coordinating Board v Policy/procedures oversight v Coordination of offerings and exchange of information v Facilitate cross-campus academic and student services u Industrial Advisory Board v Provide strategic advice to ensure that the program is serving the needs of practicing engineers

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Coordinating Board u Admissions oversight u Policy/procedures oversight u Distance offerings coordination u Exchange of information u Facilitate cross-campus academic and student services

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Program Manager Reports to the chair of the coordinating board u Manages academic, administrative and development activities. u Markets and prepares promotional materials. u Interacts with educational coordinators in industry. u Interacts with graduate colleges, registrars, extended university units, etc. u Maintains a common student data base. u Develops statistics and reports as needed. u Monitors and maintains web site. u Guides and trains tri-university staff. u Acts as an information resource for staff.

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Master of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (AB) u The AB interacts with deans and the coordinating board regarding: v Emerging technical education needs. v Student access to Master of Engineering educational offerings. v Facilitation of faculty/industry partnerships for curricular and course development and student project advising. v Recruitment of students. v Resource development to promote and maintain the program.

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Master of Engineering Industrial Advisory Board (AB) (continued) u AB members serve as advocates for the program: v Within their industrial communities and particularly within their organizations v When necessary and appropriate, to the Universities, the Arizona Board of Regents, and the State legislature u AB members attend two to three meetings annually in order to: v Be apprised of the status of the program v Provide strategic advice regarding its evolution

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Program Requirements and Processes

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Admission Requirements u Baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a suitable background for the desired field of study v Transcripts must be provided u A minimum grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) v Last 60 units of the undergraduate transcript or v Last 12 units of the post-baccalaureate transcript u GRE may be required by some academic units. u Admission, or provisional admission, decision at discretion of campus

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Admission Process u Choose “home institution” (ASU, NAU or UA) u Submit application to Graduate College at preferred home institution (either ASU, NAU or UA) u Submit supplemental application to the Tri-University program v Master of Engineering program application form v Statement of career objectives/goals v 3 letters of recommendation

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Degree Requirements u Complete a total of 30 units of coursework v 3 units in each of two areas: engineering math and business/management v Option for up to 6 units of a practice-oriented project v Half of all coursework, excluding the project, must be in engineering u Pass a final examination as determined by the faculty advisory committee

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Home Institution u Accepts students’ applications u Provides at least one advisor / approves study plan u Assures satisfactory academic progress u Maintains student records / confers the degree in collaboration with other universities

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Program Particulars

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Program of Study CategoryCredits Applied Engineering Mathematics3 Engineering Management/Business3 Major requirements and electives Practice-oriented project0 - 6 A limited number of transfer credits from institutions other than the three state universities will be accepted

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Practice-oriented Project u On-campus or at employer’s location u Advisory committee can include practicing engineers and cross-campus faculty

About Administration Requirements/ Processes Particulars Curricular Tracks u Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering u Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering u Chemical Engineering u Civil Engineering u Computer Science Engineering u Electrical Engineering u Environmental Engineering u Hydrology and Water Resources u Industrial, Reliability and Systems Engineering u Materials Science and Engineering u Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering u Mining and Geological Engineering u Systems Engineering