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Learn about the New Mexico Tech MEM program, its goals, offerings, and implementation process. Find out why it's beneficial for engineers and scientists, supports economic development, and aligns with NMT's mission. Explore the curriculum, faculty expertise, program design, and delivery methods. Discover the key features, remote site delivery options, and upcoming course offerings. Understand the differences between MEM and MBA programs, outcomes, and how to apply. Get all the information you need to start this innovative program.
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New Mexico Tech MEM Peter C. Anselmo Warren J. Ostergren Intel 22 March 2006
Today’s Topics • A Brief Overview of the Tech MEM Program • Goals • Offerings • Implementation – how to apply now
Why? • Serve Engineer and Applied Scientist population • Economic Development in New Mexico • Fit with NMT Mission and Strategic Plan
Strategic Issues • Quality Content • Dedicated research faculty and support • Quality Delivery • Dedicated DE group, live courses, student/participant interactions maximized • Optimize the Challenge and Overall Participant Experience
Program Design • Patterned after existing Programs • MIT, UM/Rolla, CSM • Newer Programs • UT/Austin, Stanford • Similar to some Systems Engineering and IE Programs • USC, UVa • New Program - UCSD
Key Features of NMT MEM • Emphasis on Computation and Analysis • NMT students expect to work • Programming and Software Components • EMGT 502 features VBA/Excel • Systems Approach • Curriculum content and view(s) of the firm • Entrepreneurship Flavor • Unstructured Problems • We’re working on collaborations with UNM, NMSU
More Features • Dedicated, Interdisciplinary Faculty • Everybody but 1 in MGT Dept has undergrad science and/or engineering degree • Engineers, Computer Scientists also teaching • Research Connection • ICASA Currency Project • Other faculty research projects
Program • 30 Credit Hours total • 21 Core Hours • Includes Capstone Org Entrepreneurship course • 6 Hours of Electives • Engineering electives actively encouraged • 3-Hour Professional Project • Workplace application preferred • Professional paper and presentation required
Remote Site Delivery • We have a self-imposed limit of 4 Virtual Classrooms • Includes 2 in Albuquerque • Quality delivery issue • We can stream to anywhere with a reasonable Net connection • Tapes, DVDs available to anybody
Remote Site Delivery • We teach each course live once per year – at least • We also offer asynchronous delivery • Via nonlive stream • In “nonlive” semesters during designated times when instructors monitor the stream, answer questions, and enable audio discussions
Summer ’06 Offerings • EMGT 503 (Core) – Information Systems in Technology Organizations • One elective course • EMGT 581 (Elective) – Directed Study • EMGT 590 (Core) – Final Project
Fall ‘06 Offerings • Fall ’05 – begins the week of 21 August • EMGT 501 – Mgt Science (Core) • EMGT 502 – Financial Management (C) • EMGT 506 – Managing Tech Resources (C) • EMGT 571 – Microeconomics (E) • EMGT 572 – New Product Development (E) • Other Engineering Electives available from other NMT Departments – Contact NMT Distance Ed office (835 6908) for details
Location, Location • TVI – Probably the Workforce Training Center at Alameda and I25 • Our current Albuquerque virtual classroom(s) location is next door at 901 University SE • Plenty of Parking • It’s working great • Other options exist
1 FAQ • Differences between NMT MEM and a MBA • Content and Context are the two main difference areas
Content Differences • More Analytical – we do math and modeling in many courses • Modeling and Simulation focus • 30 Hours vs 48 (or more) • Project is a mini-thesis – not found in many MBA programs
Context Differences • Targeted Audience – people with technical backgrounds moving into managerial positions • Focus on projects instead of teams, though there are plenty of team projects • Interdisciplinary faculty and focus
Outcomes • Our working-engineer students are happy with what they are getting out of the program • Our full-time population is too • Students seeking employment are finding excellent jobs in competition with people from “top” MBA programs
Implementation • We are ready when you are • Admission applications up to class day 1 • Information and paperwork from: • Wendi Carrillo, wcarrillo@admin.nmt.edu, 505 835 6908 • Karen Chavez, NMT Graduate Office, 505 835 5513
Implementation • Apply as a Regular grad student • Apply as a Special grad student • Regular status application should be done asap • This is for people who want to get started right away • Get admitted as a Regular before finishing 12 hours or having a total of 12 to transfer – including courses taken as a “Special”.
Contact Information • Program Info: http://management.nmt.edu • Peter Anselmo – Mgt Dept Chair and Program Director – anselmo@nmt.edu; 505 835 5438 • Wendi Carrillo – wcarrillo@admin.nmt.edu
Conclusion • We think we have a very appropriate program for our participants and their respective organizations • This type of program is the future – and we are ready to team with you to advance careers and the NM business climate.
Engineers and Applied Scientists • We did a survey – • Respondents indicated that a quality program that could be done part-time was needed • Responses to the program have ranged from positive to very enthusiastic among employers, current students, and alums • Our program has a strong analytical flavor
Economic Development Issues • Development of student cohorts that turn into local professional networks • Development of entrepreneurial focus and critical business management skill sets within technology workforce • Provision of another professional education alternative that will assist in retention of quality employees