1. Graduate Transportation Management Programs
“The Road to Success”
Offered by
The College of Business
San Jose State University
Sponsored & supported by
Mineta Transportation Institute

2. 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

3. The Peter Principle in Management of Transportation Agencies

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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)

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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.

16. Visit our website at www.transweb.sjsu.edu
For More Information
Contact Peter Haas, Education Director, to set up an informational meeting at
(408) or
Viviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant for program information at
(408)
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