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Contact:Contact:Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP. COP,Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP. COP,Associate Dean for Business Development and Outreach.Associate Dean for Business Development and Outreach.Graduate Studies and Research Division Graduate Studies and Research Division E-Mail: E-Mail: [email protected]: 203-576-4870Telephone: 203-576-4870

University of Bridgeport & SENACUniversity of Bridgeport & SENAC

OverviewOverviewUB Master of Science UB Master of Science

Degree in Degree in Technology Management Technology Management

in partnership with in partnership with SENAC Graduate Certificate SENAC Graduate Certificate

in IT Management & in IT Management & GovernanceGovernance

““Opening Doors, Building Futures”Opening Doors, Building Futures”

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OutlineOutline

Overview – University of BridgeportOverview – University of Bridgeport

Graduate Degree ProgramsGraduate Degree Programs

Masters of Science in Technology ManagementMasters of Science in Technology Management

Research Areas Research Areas

Dual DegreesDual Degrees

International Student Application ProcessInternational Student Application Process

QuestionsQuestions

AppendixAppendix

– Graduate Admission ProcessGraduate Admission Process

– Select Graduate Courses Transferable for Credit Towards the M.S. Select Graduate Courses Transferable for Credit Towards the M.S. Degree in Technology ManagementDegree in Technology Management

University of Bridgeport University of Bridgeport

Founded in 1927 Accredited, private, doctoral level institution

Located in the State of Connecticut, City of Bridgeport Student body representing over 80 countries 400 full and part time faculty, including Fullbright

Scholars, National Science Foundation Fellows, etc.


Located in the State of Connecticut, Fairfield County, City of Bridgeport New York City - 1Hour Boston, MA - 2 Hours Washington, D.C. – 5 Hours

Fairfield County is known as the ‘Corporate Gold Coast’ - 3rd highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies in USA

Ideal Location!!!Ideal Location!!!



UB SchoolsUB Schools

School of Arts School of Arts & Sciences& Sciences

School of School of BusinessBusiness

School of School of EngineeringEngineering

School of School of Education & Education &

Human Human ResourcesResources

International International CollegeCollege

School of School of Continuing & Continuing & Professional Professional

StudiesStudies

College of College of ChiropracticChiropractic

Fones School Fones School of Dental of Dental HygieneHygiene

College of College of Naturopathic Naturopathic

MedicineMedicine

Nutrition Nutrition InstituteInstitute

Acupuncture Acupuncture InstituteInstitute

ELI – English ELI – English Language Language InstituteInstitute

AccreditationsAccreditations

The University of Bridgeport is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The University is also accredited by the Board of Governors of the Connecticut Department of Higher Education

The School of Business is accredited by the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)

The School of Engineering is accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)

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5,323

ENROLLMENT Total University Enrollment: 5 Year Projection (About 4% growth per year after FA 2008)

7,000

6,500

6,000

4,752

4,000

3,274

3,000

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

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Choosing a Career

• What are you interested in?

• What are you good at?

• What are the opportunities?

• What skills, competencies and knowledge are 21st organizations looking for?

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Specialists (Professionals)

Software Developers/DBMS Business/System Analysts/Process Analysts/Enterprise Architect

Analysts/Infrastructure/Telecommunications/Outsourcing

New Product Development/ Marketing/Sales/Entrepreneurship

MANAGEMENT/PEOPLE SKILLS

Interpersonal Skills, Consensus Building, Mentor, Team Building

Change Agent and Excellent Communication Skills

Generalists

Consultants/Functional/Application/Industry Specialists

Management and Professional Career Choices

Project Manager/Functional ManagerCIO, CTO, Director, COO, CMO, CEO

Leadership, Customer focus, Critical Thinking, Results Oriented



Outlook for Global IT Jobs* Outlook for Global IT Jobs* 2009 and 20132009 and 2013

• Estimated IT spend for 52 largest countries = $ 1.4 trillion (2009)

• Projected IT spend for 52 largest countries = $ 1.7 trillion (2013)

• Estimated employment in IT jobs = 35.6 million (2009)

• Projected employment in IT jobs = 41.4 million (2013)

• The IT market will drive the creation of 75,000 new businesses over the next four years.

*Source: IDG (International Data Group), Study of 52 of the Largest Countries and the Impact of IT on the Global Economy, IDC, October, 2009.

Global IT and Business Services Outsourcing Market

11Source: AMR Research Inc.,2009


*Does not include manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, transportation, legal and other outsourcing estimated at $1.0 trillion


Inter-Disciplinary Management, Inter-Disciplinary Management, Engineering, Technology & Leadership Engineering, Technology & Leadership

CompetenciesCompetencies

Leadership, Leadership, People & People &

Team Building Team Building SkillsSkills

Business/Business/Industry Industry

KnowledgeKnowledge & Process & Process

SkillsSkills

Technical/Technical/EngineeringEngineering

SkillsSkills


Current Graduate Degree Programs–Business, Current Graduate Degree Programs–Business, Engineering & Technology ManagementEngineering & Technology Management

M.S. in B.E.M.S. in B.E. Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering

M.S. in C.S.M.S. in C.S. Computer ScienceComputer Science

M.S. in CpEM.S. in CpE Computer EngineeringComputer Engineering

M.S. in E.E.M.S. in E.E. Electrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering

M.S. in M.E.M.S. in M.E. Mechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering

M.S. in T.M.M.S. in T.M. Technology ManagementTechnology Management

M.B.A./E.M.B.A.M.B.A./E.M.B.A. Business AdministrationBusiness Administration

M.S. in MSITM.S. in MSIT Instructional TechnologyInstructional Technology

M.S. in Counseling/HRM.S. in Counseling/HR Counseling & Human ResourcesCounseling & Human Resources

PhD. in C.S. & CpEPhD. in C.S. & CpE Computer Science & EngineeringComputer Science & Engineering

PhD in T.M.PhD in T.M. Technology Management - Proposal Technology Management - Proposal

Completed and Under Completed and Under ReviewReview


M.S. in Technology Management Program

• Prepares future leaders and professionals with solid inter-disciplinary skills such as analytical, quantitative, communications, technology, management and people skills required for the global setting in the 21st century by bridging the gap between technology, engineering, science and management.

• Develops competencies in strategic management of people and processes in technology-intensive and/or dependent environments as well as new venture/product/service development and commercialization.

• Offers a forum for analysis, development and/or application of current and emerging technologies in global markets.

Objectives:


MS – Technology Management MS – Technology Management Curriculum & Choices*Curriculum & Choices*

Required Courses: 8 Courses for DegreeRequired Courses: 8 Courses for Degree

TM Core Courses *TM Core Courses *

• Bio-Technology and/or Bio-Medical Management and Technology• Computer, Networking & Software• Data Base Management Systems• Information Technology• Environmental & Energy Management• Health Care Management & Administration• New Venture Creation/Entrepreneurship/ Intrapreneurship• Manufacturing Management• New Product Development & Commercialization• Program & Project Management• Service Management & Engineering• Strategic Sourcing & Outsourcing• Supply Chain & Logistics Management• +++++

*Minimum Total Credits Required = 34 for Graduation*Minimum Total Credits Required = 34 for Graduation

4 Electives – Can be chosen4 Electives – Can be chosen

Choice of Concentrations Choice of Concentrations & Electives (27 Choices)**& Electives (27 Choices)**

• Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation

• Total Quality Management & Continuous

Process Improvement

• Finance & Accounting for Managers

• Leadership, Teams and Managing Change

• Global Program and Project Management

• Business Policy and Strategy – Capstone / Project

• Contemporary Issues in Communications and

Quantitative Techniques

• Engineering Colloquium (1 credit)


Research Areas –Research Areas – Technology Management Technology Management

• Creating and Sustaining Innovation and Managing Proactive Change• Bio-Medical/Bio-Technology and Management• Business and Information Technology Continuity and Security • Environment and Energy Management and Technology (including

Green and Sustainability)• Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship & New Venture Creation• Creating & Sustaining High Performance Global Leaders and Teams• New Product/Service Development and Commercialization• Strategic Marketing, Demand Creation and Growth• Information Technology• Outsourcing and Strategic Sourcing• Quality Management and Lean Process Management• Global Program and Project Management• Supply Chain Management & Logistics• Corporate and Information Technology Strategy, Execution &

Governance• Manufacturing Management• Service Management• Sports Technology and Management (future)


Brazilian Student OptionsBrazilian Student Options

MS in Technology Management – 34 credits required (11 - 3 credit courses and 1 - 1 credit course)

− 3 Graduate courses (9 credits in total) completed in Brazil with a “B” or better will be transferable towards the completion of the MS in TM in the USA.

− Option 1 –

• 2 additional graduate courses may be taken by Brazilian students through distance learning (on-line) in Brazil, which are taught by UB professors in the USA.

• 7 additional graduate courses must be completed at UB in the USA over two semesters.

− Option 2 –

• 9 additional graduate courses must be completed at UB in the USA over two/three semesters.


Brazilian Students Brazilian Students Additional Information and Work OpportunitiesAdditional Information and Work Opportunities

• All Brazilian students will receive a scholarship equivalent to 15% of the prevailing tuition costs. Students must pay a registration fee and other fees (e.g. medical insurance, etc. when taking courses in USA).

• While taking courses at UB in the USA, students are eligible to apply for campus and intern jobs through CPT (Curriculum Practical Training).

• Brazilian students who graduate with an MS in TM degree are eligible to work in the US upon graduation under OPT (Optional Practical Training) from 12 months to 29 months, depending on the company they work for.

• For additional international student information (e.g. application, VISA information and other requirements), go to : http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3219.asp or email: [email protected]

http://www.bridgeport.edu/pages/3219.asp

• University of Bridgeport Schools of Business and Engineering student teams won first and second place awards in the graduate personal business category UB • School of Engineering team won third place award in the graduate personal venture category in the Connecticut Business Plan Competition.

• The annual event, sponsored by the Connecticut Venture Group and the State Department of Economic Development, drew more than 50 entries from student teams in the state’s colleges and universities. Only 15 of those made the finals.

University of Bridgeport Business School Professor Gad Selig, second from right, with first prize winners in the graduate division for their business plan on a date rape drug detector, from left: Udeme Idiong, Sana Sarr and his son, Sana Prince, and Gauri Jayawant.

Connecticut Business Plan Competition Winners

International Student Opportunities


Understanding the Needs of International Students

•Dedicated Office of International student services

•F1 student legal advice

•24/7 Travel Signatures

•OPT & CPT

•Driver’s License and Social Security

•International Festival



Inter-Disciplinary (Dual) Graduate M.S. &/or Inter-Disciplinary (Dual) Graduate M.S. &/or M.S./MBA Degree & Certificate Programs – M.S./MBA Degree & Certificate Programs –

Business, Engineering & EducationBusiness, Engineering & Education

BME/C.S. BME/C.S. or CpEor CpE C.S./CpEC.S./CpE C.S./MSITC.S./MSIT CpE/MSITCpE/MSIT M.E./MBAM.E./MBA

BME/E.E.BME/E.E. C.S./E.E.C.S./E.E. CpE/E.E.CpE/E.E. E.E./M.E.E.E./M.E. M.E./T.M.M.E./T.M.

BME/M.E.BME/M.E. C.S./MBAC.S./MBA CpE/M.E.CpE/M.E. E.E./MBAE.E./MBA T.M./MBAT.M./MBA

BME/T.M.BME/T.M. C.S./M.E.C.S./M.E. CpE/MBACpE/MBA E.E./MSITE.E./MSIT T.M./MSITT.M./MSIT

BME/MBABME/MBA C.S./T.M.C.S./T.M. CpE/T.M.CpE/T.M. E.E./T.M.E.E./T.M. Couns. & Couns. & HR/MBAHR/MBA

Representative Companies Who Have Representative Companies Who Have Hired UB Interns and/or Graduates Hired UB Interns and/or Graduates

• Aetna

• ATMI

• ATW Bodine

• Avon

• Bendix

• CitiCorp (Bank)

• GE

• IBM

• Intel

• IPC

• Purdue Pharma

• Peoples United Bank

• Pitney Bowes

• TNT Expense Management

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University of Bridgeport - strongly committed to academic development and professional accomplishments!!!

Opening Doors, Building FuturesOpening Doors, Building Futures



Questions?Questions? Questions?Questions?

Thank You

Contact:Contact:

Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP. COP Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP. COP

Associate Dean, Business Development and Outreach,Associate Dean, Business Development and Outreach,

Graduate Studies and Research Division Graduate Studies and Research Division

E-mail: E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 203-576-4870Telephone: 203-576-4870

(Believe in Yourself)

mailto:[email protected]

• Graduate Admissions Process

• Select Graduate Courses Transferable for Credit as Part of the Requirements for an M.S. degree in Technology Management


AppendixAppendix

Graduate Admissions Process – Steps for first time Graduate Students

1. Student submits an application and supporting documents.

2. Application is reviewed by Admissions.

3. Acceptance letter is sent to student with student UB ID number (or reject letter).

4. First time student e-mails or visit advisor (MS TM Chair: [email protected]) for scheduling and approval of courses (from Brazil).

5. Student’s advisor submits approved course schedule to registrar.

6. Registrar records schedule and bill is created (Provost Office (International Coordinator) to notify Financial Aid Office of 15% tuition scholarship for Brazil – SENAC students).

7. Student creates UBNet ID: (UB e-mail and web-advisor account) at: http:www.bridgeport.edu/pages/5094.asp.

8. Students pays on or before the due date.

9. Attend classes.

10. After the first semester, the student can register for TM courses on-line through web-advisor.


Application Deadlines• April 1st for Summer semesters, July 1st for Fall semesters,

November 1st for Spring semesters

Admissions Materials• Official transcripts & Bachelor’s degree certificate (native

language and English translation) • 2 recommendation letters• Personal Statement• Official bank statement (dated within 6 months and

indicating a balance of $26,500 to cover tuition, room and board, medical insurance and other fees)

• Affidavit of support completed by sponsor(s)(assumes financial responsibility)

• Copy of first page of passport• Application fee payment of $35 (payable by US bank check)

Processing Time• 4 weeks for acceptance/I-20 form issuance

Graduate Admissions Process (Cont’d)



Graduate Admissions Process (Cont’d)

UB degree acceptance requirements and English proficiency for students :

Acceptance Requirements:

• Completion of an equivalent to or an accredited 4 year U.S. Bachelor’s degree

• A minimum grade point average of 2.7 for all undergraduate coursework (this varies according to different degree program requirements).

• GRE or GMAT Exam recommended, but not required.

English Proficiency:

• A minimum of 550 on the PBT (Paper Based TOEFL) or 79 on IBT (Internet Based TOEFL) or passing score on the ELAB Test (an English test administered by the English Language Institute at UB).

• Applications without the required English proficiency may apply to study at the English Language Institute at UB or an equivalent organization or courses, and upon meeting the English proficiency requirement, matriculate into the degree program.

University of Bridgeport

Select Technology Management Graduate Courses

Transferable for Credit

as Part of the Requirements

for an M.S. Degree in Technology

Management


TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 400*Marketing, Entrepreneurial and Innovation Issues and Practices in ManagementThis course focuses on strategic marketing, entrepreneurial, intrapreneurial and innovation issues, opportunities and best practices in helping organizations grow in a complex global environment which have emerged in the last few years such as the growing importance of strategic marketing, voice of the customer, customer service and innovation in helping companies grow as well as achieve and sustain competitive advantage. The business impact of new technologies which enable marketing and innovation are covered. The course also examines the principles of entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship in developing new products, services and processes. In addition to individual assignments, students are assigned to team projects to develop product or service market plans either for start-up businesses or within the context of a corporate venture. Prerequisite: Admissions to graduate studies.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 424 (TCMG 424)*Total Quality Management and Continuous Process Improvement This course presents a comprehensive summary of methods for managing quality and continuous process improvements. The course objective is to develop an operational familiarity with contemporary methods found to be effective. Topics covered include statistical process control, quality function deployment, concurrent design, the house of quality, the Taguchi method, Six Sigma, lean and others. It also covers continuous process improvement methodologies and techniques. This course is intended for those students who do not plan to specialize in quality management. Prerequisite: Admissions to graduate studies.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 484 (TCMG 484/MGMT 535) Finance and Accounting for ManagersThis course provides managers with the skills required to read, interpret and apply information about an organization’s financial position. Managerial accounting and finance concepts will be presented, followed by financial statement analysis. Topics presented from a managerial perspective will include how accounting data is generated during business operations, how financial statements are created and analyzed, management of finance to maximize return on investment, and stakeholder equity and other related topics. Students will be required to participate in case work applying the principles presented in the class.Prerequisite: Admissions to graduate studies.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours



TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 505 (TCMG 505/MGMT 532)*Global Program and Project ManagementThis course focuses on the managerial aspects of how to more effectively manage, plan and execute programs/projects with a focus on high quality deliverables arriving on time, within budget, within scope and to the customer’s satisfaction. Areas covered will include program and project management life cycle phases, executive sponsorship, portfolio investment management selection and prioritization, requirements, scope and project charters, planning, development, estimating, staffing, leadership, scheduling, risk management, change management, project metrics, vendor integration and management and other related topics. This course is based on current and emerging best practices and principles. It will also discuss PM certification requirements and provide real world case studies. Prerequisite: Admission to Graduate Studies.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 508 (TCMG 508/MKTG 551)Product Management, Innovation and CommercializationThis course covers new product development, innovation and commercialization, as well as the product management life cycle. Topics covered include the feasibility and investment prioritization of new products or product enhancements, raising capital for new product development, market and customer needs analysis, make versus buy alternatives and product launch and commercialization issues and considerations, including promotion, pricing, distribution, competition, pre and post sales support, systems and infrastructure support, customer service and related areas. Students will work on individual and team projects that will include the development of a new product market/business plan. Prerequisite: TCMG 400.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 520 (TCMG 520/ITIS 520)Information Systems Requirements, Analysis, Design and DeploymentA course in the analysis, design, and development of business systems. Students will learn a variety of development models and tools available for systems development, deployment and management. The role of all systems constituents is addressed through discussion of the specification, decision-making, and review of designs, documentation, program specifications, and system improvement. Course level and content is suitable for managerial as well as the more technically oriented. Prerequisites: ITIS 400 or Director, TM program approval.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours


TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 523 (TCMG 523/ MGMT 523)*Leadership, Teams & Managing ChangeThis course focuses on the development of leadership skills important in the effective management of change. Through role-playing exercises, videotapes, diagnostic tools, seminar discussion, selected readings, and a group project, students will learn theory and build interpersonal skills necessary for providing leadership in diverse multicultural groups and organizations. The course will address the managerial issues present in organizations undergoing accelerating change and adopting a culture of creativity. Creating and sustaining high performance multi-cultural and interdisciplinary traditional and virtual teams is covered. Prerequisite: Admissions to graduate studies.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 532 (TCMG 532/MKTG 550)Global Market ManagementStrategy planning, implementation and control for market entry and development. Topics include social, political and economic changes affecting marketing opportunity; focused versus dispersed marketing efforts; marketing in developed and undeveloped countries; and marketing systems required for the various strategic alternatives. Prerequisite: TCMG 400.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 534 (TCMG 534/MGMT 534)Strategic Sourcing and Vendor ManagementThis course covers the rewards and risks of outsourcing and vendor management and identifies where outsourcing should be used and not used. The objectives of the course are to help students understand how to plan, direct, manage and more effectively participate in outsourcing initiatives in terms of the feasibility of outsourcing (off-shore, near-shore, rural-shore, best shore), vendor selection, contract negotiation, vendor management and evaluation, risk assessment and terminating outsourcing deals. Prerequisite: TCMG 523 and TCMG 505 or Director, TM program approval.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours


TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 553 (TCMG 553/ITIS 553)Enterprise Information SystemsThis course will examine the role of information systems in business and how they provide the information required by management. Modular, best of breed, and other systems strategies and configurations, as well their managerial implications will be examined. The course is case-based and provides the student hands-on experience learning and utilizing Sage Software’s MAS200 ERP system to complete case problems. Other enterprise systems will be discussed as well, including SAP and Oracle. Prerequisite: TCMG 484.3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT 533 (TCMG 533/MGMT 533) (Advanced elective – to be offered at UB in USA only)

Information Technology Strategy and GovernanceThe course covers information technology plans, strategy, business/IT alignment, governance, environmental, ethical, economic, regulatory, compliance and technical issues and trends with a focus on planning, organizing, justifying, controlling, implementing and integrating concept and real world experiences. It discusses business and IT balanced scorecards, metrics and key performance indicators. Current and emerging best business and technology strategy and governance best practice frameworks such as COBIT, CMMI, PMBOK, Kano, VOC, QDF, ITIM, Prince2, ITIL, select ISO standards and others will be covered with emphasis on lessons learned, critical success factors and pragmatic solutions. Individual and team projects and case studies are integrated into the course. Prerequisite: ITIS 400 or Director, TM program approval.

3 lecture hours; 3 semester hours

* Courses available through distance learning (on-line) in Brazil.

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Thank You!

Dr. Gad J. Selig, PMP, COPAssociate Dean, Business Development and Outreach

Graduate Studies and Research DivisionUniversity of Bridgeport

E-mail: [email protected]

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF !


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