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Title: Master of Science Infrastructure Systems Engineering Program Overview


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Master of ScienceInfrastructure Systems
Engineering-Program Overview-
  • David S. Ekern, Assistant Commissioner
  • Minnesota Department of Transportation
  • 4th National Transportation Asset Management
    Workshop
  • September 23-25, 2001
  • Madison, Wisconsin

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OVERVIEW
  • PROGRAM CONTEXT
  • THE INFRASTRUCTURE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROGRAM UP
    CLOSE
  • HOW IS WORKING AND WHERE ARE THEY HEADED

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PROGRAM PROVIDERS
  • U of M Institute of Technology
  • Center for the Development of Technological
    Leadership
  • The Humphrey School of Public Affairs
  • The Center for Transportation Studies

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Program Assessment and Strategies
  • Short Courses
  • Master of Technology
  • Manufacturing Systems
  • Software Engineering
  • Infrastructure Systems Engineering
  • Certificate Program in Transportation Studies

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Center for the Development of Technological
Leadership
  • Vision
  • Educational provider of choice for high-tech
    industrys technical professionals, managers, and
    leaders.
  • Mission
  • Develop, market, and administer non-traditional,
    graduate-level educational programs that expand
    the technical, management, and leadership
    abilities of engineers and scientists employed by
    Minnesota-based organizations.

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CDTL STATISTICS
  • 200 Partner Companies and Organizations
  • 350 Alumni of CDTL MS Programs
  • 700 Alumni of CDTL Short Courses
  • 200 Enrolled Students
  • 75 MS Graduates/yr
  • 4 Endowed Chairs
  • 60 Faculty IT, CSOM, HHH, Adjuncts
  • 10 Professional Staff Vendors
  • Break-Even Operation

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CDTL Directors of Graduate Studies
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CTDL Advisory Board

Avram Bar-Cohen Director HW Sweatt Chair


Amy Danzeisen Executive Secretary
Lockwood Carlson, Chair 3M Company

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Software Engineering
  • GOALS
  • Provide solid software engineering foundation
  • Foster awareness of challenges associated with
    software intensive systems
  • Explore methods to quickly evaluate, adopt, and
    capitalize on emerging technologies
  • Introduce emerging technologies applications

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Manufacturing Systems
  • GOALS
  • Foster understanding of manufacturing systems and
    practices
  • Create familiarity with computer networks and
    information technologies
  • Introduce emerging technologies
  • Education toward environmentally-benign processes

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Infrastructure Systems Engineering
  • GOALS
  • Enhance the theoretical and practical tool kit
    of infrastructure professionals
  • Demonstrate application of GIS and new
    technologies to extending life of pavements and
    bridges
  • Familiarize students with management and public
    policy issues
  • Develop a system approach to the design,
    evaluation, maintenance of infrastructure

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General ISE Program Structure
  • Program Content
  • 30 course credits
  • 14 courses (including capstone project)
  • Engineering, Management, Tools, Related Fields,
    Capstone Project

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ISE Program Approach
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Academic Calendar
  • Program Length 4 semesters ( 2 years)
  • January 2000 - December 2001
  • January 2001 - December 2002
  • Matches regular University calendar
  • Classes meet 1 day every week
  • generally alternate Fridays and Saturdays
  • Summers off

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Course Formats
  • 1-3 hours per course
  • 50 minutes/hour (average)
  • Formats vary by class
  • Emphasize learning by doing
  • HW, reading outside class
  • In-class seminar, discussions, project work,
    computer labs
  • Exams
  • Office hours, TAs

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Premium Program Features
  • Turn-key presentation -- no registration or
    course sign-up lines
  • Best Available Instructors
  • Conference quality instructional facilities
  • On-site Student Services representative
  • All-inclusive pricing
  • Includes books, meals, snacks

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Enrollment Trends
  • MOT -
  • Averages 29 students first six years
  • Dips to 22 in Class of 98 (96-98)
  • Rebounds Classes of 99-03
  • 32 students on average
  • SE -- 33 students average to jump of 41
  • MSE -- Low enrollment except for 00 class
  • Admissions moratorium for Fall 01
  • ISE -- Small classes so far

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Class of 2001 Statistics
  • 33 applicants
  • 17 Mn/DOT
  • 6 City Engineers
  • 7 Consultants
  • 2 State Agencies
  • 1 Industry
  • 31 accepted
  • 18 enrolled
  • 8 Mn/DOT
  • 4 City Engineers
  • 4 Consultants
  • 1 Industry
  • 1 State Agency
  • Experience
  • 2.5 - 24.5 years

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Current Issues
  • Program Format and Content
  • Course Workload
  • Enrollment
  • Scholarships/Student Support
  • Program Modifications
  • Electives
  • Additional Courses
  • Management vs. Engineering

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Executive Oversight Committee
  • Purposes
  • Ensure that ISE program is responsive to
    Minnesota professional engineering needs
  • Increase program support
  • Membership Representation
  • Mn/DOT, County and City Engineer Assns
  • MSPE, ASCE, LRRB, DNR
  • Consulting firms and industry
  • Annual Meeting
  • Program updates
  • Feedback for dynamic program development
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