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