The Road to SuccessfulTransportation Careers

Offered by The Lucas College of Business at San Jose State University

Sponsored and supported byMineta Transportation Institute

Dr. Peter HaasEducation Director

Mineta Transportation Institute

Research and education institute founded by Congress under 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 & SAFETLU at three times the original

funding

Why Our Program???

Only graduate program dedicated to transportation management

Senior/executive staff retiring in record numbers

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

Affordable and convenient

Focus on Transportation Management

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

Learn to manage:- a transportation or transit agency

- a public works department - a major project or investment study

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

Alumni & Faculty Achievements

Alumni lead transportation and transit agencies and departments

Faculty distinguished in both academic and professional realms

Students frequently promoted or hired before graduation

Students successful in national competition for awards and scholarships

Student and alumni testimonials available on MTI website www.transweb.sjsu.edu

Four Program Offerings

Master of Science (MSTM)- Total of 10 classes to earn degree- 6 core classes, 3 electives- Culminating capstone course

Graduate Certificate (CTM)- 4 core classes- OR 3 core classes and 1 elective

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

High-Speed Rail Management Certificate - 2 HSR classes, 2 core classes

Core Courses

MTM 201: Fundamentals of Transportation Management

MTM 202: Introduction to Transportation Funding and Finance

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

Typical Elective Courses

MTM 296E: Introduction to High Speed Rail Management

MTM 296D: Multi-modal Transportation in California

MTM 226A: Emergency Issues for Transportation Professionals

MTM 226B: Security Issues for Transportation Professionals

MTM 236: Contemporary Issues in Transportation

Affordability: Key incentive

Continuing Student Performance Awards Recognize academic performance Financially motivate students who intend to

accelerate program completionMaster’s Students Eligible to receive $1,250 award up to four times

during the MSTM programCertificate Students Eligible to receive $750 award up to two times

during the CTM program

Distance Learning

Classes are delivered by two-way, interactive video-conferencing

Programs are available at SJSU and Caltrans District Offices

Classes are archived on the web

Accelerated Format

Earn your Master of Science in Transportation Management in a little over two years, concurrent with full-time employment

Take one course at a time, one night per week for each of 10 class sessions

Classes are offered in four sessions each academic year (two in fall, two in spring)

Master of Science in Transportation Management

Target 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

For those not ready to pursue the master’s program, but who wish to advance their transportation careers Target Requirements

- Degree from an accredited college/university- 2.5 GPA- No GMAT

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I really have to take the GMAT? Yes, to be admitted into the MSTM program -

unless you already have a Master’s degree in a related field.

Can a GRE or LSAT substitute for GMAT? No, the GMAT is required.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

MSTM up to six units CTM no

Can I transfer units from CTM into MSTM? Six units may be transferred from the CTM into

the MSTM provided all MSTM admissions requirements are met.

UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE

Monday *MTM 203Transportation Marketing & Communications Management”

Oct   17, 24, 31     Nov   7, 14, 21, 28 Dec   5, 12, 19

Matt Raymond

Tuesday *MTM 215Transportation Systems Planning & Development

Oct   11, 18, 25Nov   1, 8, 15. 22, 29Dec   6, 13

Nick Compin

Thursday +MTM 230Multi Modal Transportation in California

Oct    13, 20, 27Nov   3, 10, 17Dec    1, 8, 15, 22

Donna DeMartino

Spring Session A 2012

Monday +MTM 283Independent ResearchNote: Instructor Approval Required

Jan 9, 16, 23, 30Feb 6, 13, 20, 27Mar 5, 12

Peter Haas

Tuesday *MTM 202Introduction to Transportation Funding & Finance

Jan   3, 10, 24, 31Feb   7, 14, 21, 28Mar   6, 13

Alix Bockelman

Wednesday +MTM 226AEmergency Issues for Transportation Professionals

Jan   4, 11, 18, 25Feb   1, 8, 15, 22, 29Mar  7

Frances Edwards

For More Information

Peter Haas, Education Director - To set up an informational meeting, email peter.haas@sjsu.edu 408-924-5691

Viviann Ferea, Education Program Assistant - For program information, email vivann.ferea@sjsu.edu 408-924-7570

Visit our web site at www.transweb.sjsu.edu

The Road to SuccessfulTransportation Careers

Offered by The College of Business at San Jose State University

Sponsored and supported byMineta Transportation Institute

Dr. Peter HaasEducation Director