Part-Time Information Session

Welcome to our Online Informa1on Session!

David Eber, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid, MPM Alumnus Allison Frankoski, Director of MSIT Program Amy Seymour Radovitch, Assistant Director of Admissions Bridget Jakub, Associate Director of Admissions March 11, 2011

Agenda •  IntroducGons •  GoToWebinar NavigaGon •  Carnegie Mellon University •  H. John Heinz III College •  Part-‐Gme Programs Overview •  Admissions •  Financial Aid •  Student Services & AmeniGes

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Carnegie Mellon University Overview •  Main campus in PiTsburgh, PA •  10,000 students (about half are grad students) •  Over 84,000 alumni •  Interdisciplinary educaGon •  Applied research •  Claims to fame:

–  RoboGcs –  AnalyGcal analysis in public policy and business

–  Performing and visual arts –  Computer science – Java programming language, So[ware Engineering InsGtute (SEI), CERT, emoGcons J L

Heinz College Fast Facts… •  Founded in 1968 •  Interdisciplinary, impac_ul research •  1200 graduate students enrolled •  7,500+ alumni worldwide •  Diverse student body •  All degrees include policy, management and IT courses

Policy

InformaGon Technology Management

Carnegie Mellon University

School of Public Policy and

Management

Heinz College-‐Australia

School of InformaGon Systems and Management

Heinz College

Part-‐Time Graduate Program offerings

•  Master of Public Management –  EducaGonal Leadership –  EducaGonal Technology Management –  Health Systems Management –  Human Resources Management –  Leadership in Higher EducaGon –  Management –  Nonprofit Management –  Self-‐designed concentraGon

•  Graduate Cer1ficate Program –  Human Resources Management

•  Master of Science in Informa1on Technology (MSIT)

–  InformaGon Technology Management

–  InformaGon Security and Assurance –  So[ware Design and Management

All programs may be completed without needing to take classes during regular business hours

PART-‐TIME PROGRAMS GENERAL INFORMATION (HOW, WHAT, WHEN?)

Classes for Part-‐1me Students Accommodate Full-‐1me Work •  Evening classes meet once a week, Monday -‐ Thursday

–  5:30 – 8:20 pm (Fall and Spring) –  5:30 – 8:50pm (Summer) –  Saturday review sessions (opGonal)

•  DayGme classes also available •  Distance classes available (MSIT only) •  Classes offered year-‐round: Fall, Spring and Summer •  May enroll as “non-‐degree” student (on-‐campus only)

What is a Unit?

•  Carnegie Mellon uses Units instead of Credits •  A 12-‐unit class at CMU = 3 or 4 credit class

–  Full-‐semester class: 12 units –  Half-‐semester class: 6 units

•  MPM and MSIT each require 144 total units •  HRM CerGficate requires 72 units of coursework

How much 1me will it take? •  Each class requires average of 12 hours of work per week (includes lecture)

•  Degrees may be completed in 2 years of part-‐Gme study (24 units per term)

•  You have up to 5 years to complete degree –  Allows varying pace of study –  Allows for Gme off if needed

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

(MSIT)

ALLISON FRANKOSKI, PROGRAM DIRECTOR

MSIT CURRICULUM Ø  Integration of technology, policy and management

•  Builds strong technical, analytical and quantitative skills •  Shows you the practical application of those skills from a strategic

management and policy perspective •  Develops IT leaders who can apply technology in innovative ways

to achieve business goals

Ø  Flexible & customizable curriculum •  60 units core + 84 units electives = 144 units total •  Allows core exemptions and up to 24 units of transfer credit

Ø  Choice of Track – pick during application phase: •  IT Management – broad, generalist track •  Specialty tracks in Infosec or Software Management areas

MSIT Core Courses by Track Informa1on Technology

Management (evening & distance)

Informa1on Security and Assurance

(evening & distance)

SoSware Design and Management (evening only*)

Database Management TelecommunicaGons Management Data Structures and Algorithms

Object Oriented Programming (Java)

InformaGon Security Risk Management

Architectures for So[ware Systems

Object Oriented Analysis and Design

IntroducGon to InformaGon Security Management

Object Oriented Analysis and Design

TelecommunicaGons Management Network Security Analysis Managing So[ware Development

E-‐Business Technology and Management Internet Security Database Management

IT Project Management Economic Analysis IT Project Management

* There is a distance Software Engineering Management track that we do jointly with the School of Comp Sci and SEI. It has very different application requirements and program structure. More info at http://mse.isri.cmu.edu/software-engineering/web4-Distance/MSIT-SEM/index.html.

MSIT Program Highlights: Ø  Applicants must have 3+ yrs IT work experience; most have 5-10 yrs

•  Software mgmt tracks have additional programming/software development experience as prerequisites to apply

Ø  Choose Evening or Distance mode during application •  Hybrid – we’ll work with you during enrollment to accommodate

Ø  How does Distance work? •  Asynchronous - usually not online at same time, anytime/anywhere •  Campus lecture capture technology – package on multimedia DVD or

stream online for on-demand viewing •  Use Blackboard as virtual classroom space, communication •  Instructors usually same on campus and distance; some classes

where distance instructor uses lectures by different campus instructor •  Expect to do same kinds of work/assessments as on campus

MSIT Reputa1on •  Heinz College is ranked #1 in IT Management specialty

graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report (since 2005) –  CMU is a designated Center of Academic Excellence in InformaGon

Assurance EducaGon by NSA and DHA –  Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs, 2010

•  Network with and learn from MSIT Students and Alumni –  50 campus and 150 distance current students; over 350 MSIT alumni –  Alumni lifelong learning – non degree courses at 50% off

•  Sample of where MSIT students and alumni work: Automotive Financial Services Consulting Energy Higher Education Healthcare Technology Firms

Alcoa Boeing BNY Mellon Cisco Systems Equitable Resources FedEx General Motors

IBM Intel Corporation Lockheed Martin Oracle Qualcomm, Inc. UPMC U.S. Military

MASTER OF PUBLIC MANAGEMENT (MPM)

David Eber, MPM Alumnus Director of Admissions and Financial Aid

Master of Public Management (MPM) •  Respected tradiGon of providing high-‐quality

management skills to public and non-‐profit managers •  Skills transfer to the private sector •  Emphasis on pracGcal applicaGons of learning •  Learning is immediately useful on the job •  Flexible

o  Curriculum o  Course schedule o  Instructors understand needs

of working professionals

MPM Curriculum Required (Core) Courses Sample ElecGve Courses OrganizaGonal Management NegoGaGon

Data Analysis Power and Influence

Financial Analysis Strategic Planning

InformaGon Systems Legal Issues in Higher EducaGon

Economic Principles Leadership: InnovaGon and OrganizaGonal Change

Strategic PresentaGon Skills Urban and Regional Development

Strategic WriGng Skills Public Policy ImplementaGon

MPM Career Opportuni1es •  More effecGve at work

–  Immediate improvement in work performance –  PromoGon!

•  Moving on to something new! Some MPM Job Titles

Vice Provost Executive Director CEO President City Controller Dean Fire Chief Principal Director of Student Affairs

Some MPM Employers

City of Pittsburgh Allegheny County University of Pittsburgh Highmark PNC Hill House Association Heinz Family Foundation Carnegie Mellon University Many Public School Districts

ADMISSIONS, FINANCIAL AID, CAREER SERVICES & PART-‐TIME STUDENT AMENITIES

Characteris1cs of Successful Applicants •  Commitment, leadership •  Clearly defined goals for graduate educaGon •  Relevant experience* and/or previous educaGon •  CompeGGve test scores (where applicable) •  Demonstrated potenGal for academic success

*MSIT requires 3 years of relevant professional experience; MPM requires 5 years of relevant professional experience

How to Apply •  hTps://app.applyyourself.com/?id=cmu-‐spp •  3 leTers of recommendaGon

–  Professional (1 from current or recent supervisor) –  Academic (only if recent and relevant)

•  Official transcripts –  from all college-‐level coursework –  must show date and Gtle of degree(s), course names and grades (or marks)

–  must be delivered in envelope sealed by registrar •  Official GRE/GMAT scores

–  Required for MSIT –  Suggested for MPM and CerGficate Programs

How to Apply (con1nued) •  TOEFL or IELTS

–  Required for non-‐naGve English speakers •  Resume

–  Include all work experience and educaGon –  Include volunteer and other experiences, parGcularly leadership posiGons

•  Essay –  Background and career goals –  How this program will help you achieve your goals

•  Admissions Interviews (available upon request)

Applica1on Deadlines (Part-‐1me Programs) Enrollment Date Deadline to Apply

January November 1

May April 1

August July 1

•  MSIT applicaGons reviewed a>er the deadline for an enrollment date; applicants noGfied of admission status within 4 weeks of deadline

•  MPM and CerGficate applicaGons reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants noGfied of admission status in 3 – 4 weeks of submission of all required materials; applicaGon deadline is cut-‐off date for applicaGons for that enrollment date

The Admissions Office •  LocaGon: 1118 Hamburg Hall •  We welcome visits!

–  To schedule a personalized visit: •  [email protected] •  412-‐268-‐2164

– Meet program administrators 1 on 1 –  Sit in on a class – Meet current students –  Early evening appointments and phone conferences available

Financial Aid FAQs

•  How much does it cost? •  What scholarships are available? •  How can I make this work financially?

Part-‐Time Student Costs •  TuiGon costs $405 per unit for up to 47 units*

•  Fees $320 per semester, not charged in summer •  Other costs may include books, supplies, computer, etc.

*MSIT maximum enrollment is 30 units per semester.

Units in a Semester Tui1on Per Unit Total Tui1on Cost

6 units $405 $2,430

12 units $405 $4,860

18 units $405 $7,290

24 units $405 $9,720

Scholarships •  Merit-‐based Scholarships •  Government or Non-‐Profit Employment Scholarships •  Regional Leaders Scholarships •  Program-‐specific Scholarships

•  MSIT-‐Women in Technology Fellowship •  MPM-‐EducaGonal Technology Management •  MPM-‐EducaGonal Leadership (principal cerGficaGon) •  MPM-‐Regional Health Care

•  External Scholarships –  Search www.cmu.edu/fso or www.fastweb.com

•  Yellow Ribbon Program/Veterans Benefits

Educa1onal Loans

•  U.S. Federal Loans

– Minimum of 18 units to qualify

•  AlternaGve Loans (from private lenders)

Financial Aid Office can explain all opJons

TMS Payment Plan to Manage Costs

•  TMS (TuiGon Management Services) •  Monthly tuiGon payments while enrolled (Fall and Spring) •  Enrollment Fee •  No interest charges •  No credit check •  hTp://www.cmu.edu/hub/billing/payment/tms.html

Financial Aid Office: Contact Info •  Walk in hours daily 3:00-‐4:00 •  Appointments available a[er 4:30 •  LocaGon: Hamburg Hall 1119 •  Email: [email protected] •  Phone: 412-‐268-‐4162

Career Services for All Students

•  Find new job or improve current job –  Resume wriGng –  Interviewing skills –  NegoGaGng job offers, raises, and promoGons –  Networking events –  Alumni and employer contacts

•  Recruit current students – MSIT and MPM programs –  Full-‐Gme programs

•  Contact: [email protected]

Services & Resources for Part-‐1me Students

•  Enrollment Services (including registraGon) is on-‐line

•  University Library System – on-‐line and on campus

•  CompuGng faciliGes and support

•  Online video library of guest speaker presentaGons

•  Student acGviGes and organizaGons

•  AthleGc faciliGes for campus students (and spouse/domesGc partner)

•  Free parking in evenings and on weekends

•  Port Authority Transit with Student ID Card (campus students only)

Why consider our part-‐1me programs?

•  Immediate return on investment •  Secure your employment future •  Personal fulfillment •  Advance or change your career • World-‐class educaGon accessible to working professionals

Ques1ons? Please contact the Office of Admissions:

Phone: +1-‐412-‐268-‐2164

Email: [email protected]