Proposed Professional Master’s Degree Overview and Discussion College of Engineering, Advisory Council Meeting March 1, 2010 Laurie Larson, Extended University

Purpose Why are we here today? – Proposed Program Overview – Proposed Program Discussion

Program Development Mix MSU Educational Excellence Alumni Educational Needs Industry Workforce Needs Professional Master’s Program

Program Development Process Discovery Phase Activities 1. ASSESSMENT Regional Industry Workforce Educational Needs 2. DEVELOPMENT Professional Master’s Program 3. ALIGNMENT Specific Educational Needs Program Offerings

ASSESSMENT Regional Industry Workforce Educational Needs Industry – Executives – Advisory Council – Focus Group – Survey Alumni – Survey

DEVELOPMENT Professional Master’s Program MSU Collaboration Partners – College of Engineering – College of Letters & Science – College of Business – Division of Graduate Education – Extended University Assigned Project Lead

ALIGNMENT Specific Regional Workforce Educational Needs Professional Master’s Program Offerings

Value Proposition Professional Master’s Program Business Management Skills + Science and/or Engineering Expertise MSU Workforce & Alumni Industry Cross- functional workforce Marketable Skill-set Increased enrollment

Program Profile Approach – Draft profile – Review and revise, early and often Industry Montana State University Partners Handout – Proposed Program Profile

Questions & Discussion

Summary Professional Master’s Program Overview – Program Development Mix – Program Development Process – Value Proposition – Program Profile

Next Steps Request for Industry Survey Participation Program Progress Updates Further Discussions Letters of Support