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Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to enroll in the MSTM program?
How do I enroll in the Master´s Program?
What is required to enroll in the CTM program?
How do I enroll in the Certificate program?
What are the TOEFL requirements for the MSTM and CTM?
Can the TOEFL requirements be waived?
May I transfer units from the CTM into the MSTM?
May I transfer graduate units from another institution into the CTM program?
May I substitute the GRE or LSAT for the GMAT?
I already have a master´s degree. Do I still have to take the GMAT?
How do I arrange to take the GMAT?
May I register for transportation classes without applying to the MSTM?
What are the program deadlines for MSTM and CTM enrollment?
What are the course registration deadlines?
How do I register for a class?
How many courses must I complete to earn the MSTM?
How many courses must I complete to earn the CTM?
If I take one course at a time, am I still considered full time?
How does this affect my ability to apply for financial aid?
What is the cost of tuition?
Do you have tuition assistance?
How are the courses taught?
What should I do if I can´t attend at a video conferencing site?

 

What is required to enroll in the MSTM program?
MSTM candidates must apply for formal admission to San Jose State University (SJSU) and have an undergraduate degree in any major from an accredited institution. Admission to SJSU requires that the candidate has a calculated grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 from their last 60 units of study. Admission into the MSTM program requires a target GPA of 3.0 and a target Graduate Management Aptitude Test (GMAT) score of 500, based on scores from both verbal and analytical sections of the GMAT exam. However, admission is possible without meeting both targets, and entry into the MSTM program is evaluated individually. Candidates who fail to meet either target may be admitted by special action at the discretion of the University. Contact Viviann Ferea (ferea@mti.sjsu.edu or 408-924-7570) if you are not sure that you can meet these qualifications. back to top

How do I enroll in the Master´s Program?
Complete the California State University Application for Graduate Admission. Apply online at http://csumentor.edu . There is a $55 processing fee. Check or credit cards are accepted. The fee is nonrefundable and may not be transferred to another term, so be sure to follow through with your application before the deadlines. back to top

What is required to enroll in the Certificate program?
You must have an undergraduate degree in any major from an accredited institution. The GMAT exam is not required for the CTM. back to top

How do I enroll in the Certificate program?
Complete the Application for Certificate in Transportation Management (CTM).
Obtain two official transcripts from the institution that awarded your undergraduate degree. Transcripts must be submitted in a sealed institution envelope to be considered official. If the envelope is opened, the transcript is no longer accepted. back to top

What are the TOEFL requirements for the MSTM and CTM?
Graduate applicants, regardless of citizenship, whose preparatory education was principally in a language other than English, must demonstrate competence in English. They must receive a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) if the test is paper-based, or 213 or higher if it is computer-based. Please contact SJSU Testing and Evaluation at 408-924-5980 for test information. back to top

Can the TOEFL requirements be waived?
TOEFL requirements can be waived if:

• you received a BS or MS degree from an accredited U.S. institution;
• you completed 72 semester units or 108 quarter units in a U.S. institution;
• you completed 3 years of full-time school in a U.S. institution;
• the university´s tertiary instruction and examination were conducted in English Medium (you must produce a statement from the university´s registrar´s office on school letterhead;
• International Document Requirements for your country do not indicate that TOEFL is required.

If you have questions regarding specific requirements or procedures, please contact Graduate Admissions and Program Evaluation at 408-924-2480.  back to top

May I transfer units from the CTM into the MSTM?
Six units may be transferred from the CTM into the MSTM program provided all MSTM admissions requirements are met, including the GMAT and GPA requirements. Students pursuing the CTM should decide before taking a third course if they plan to enroll in the MSTM. Please refer to the Graduate Studies web site (www.sjsu.edu/gape) for deadline information. Students who take their fourth course in the CTM and who have not been accepted into the MSTM will not be able to apply the fourth course credit to the degree program.back to top

May I transfer graduate units from another institution into the CTM program?
No, you may not.   back to top

Can I substitute the GRE or LSAT for the GMAT?
No. back to top

I already have a master´s degree. Do I still have to take the GMAT?
Yes. back to top

How do I arrange to take the GMAT?
It´s easy. Go to their web site at www.gmat.org for information on test dates and locations.  back to top

May I register for transportation classes without applying to the MSTM?
Yes, you may enroll in the CTM program by providing official transcripts from the institution that granted your undergraduate degree. However, you may take only three classes prior to formal acceptance into the MSTM program, or you must take the four required courses to complete the CTM.  back to top

What are the program deadlines for MSTM and CTM enrollment?
The application deadline for matriculation into the MSTM for Fall is usually in late Spring of that year. The application deadline for matriculation in Spring is usually early in the Fall semester of the prior year. Check with the Graduate Studies web site (www.sjsu.edu/gape) for deadline details. Note that the document deadlines for the GMAT and official transcripts are approximately 30 days beyond the application deadline. Applications for the Certificate Program are accepted throughout the academic year.  back to top

What are the course registration deadlines?
While course registration is accepted all year, students are strongly advised not to wait until the last minute. If a course does not attract sufficient enrollment ten days before it is scheduled to begin, it will be canceled. Students registering late may be shut out, which can interrupt their program sequence or graduation target date. It´s especially disappointing if the late registrations would have made it possible to hold the class. So please do not wait!  back to top

How do I register for a class?
Registration forms must be submitted online through our web site. Upon receipt, the Education Program Assistant (EPA) processes the forms within the education department and then submits them to Admission & Records (A&R). A&R enters student information into the PeopleSoft database. For scheduling purposes, course codes must be assigned when registration forms are submitted. Course codes should be available at the time of registration, you may request them from the EPA. Course registration should be completed no later than one week before the start of class. back to top

If you are a new student, you will receive an email from Admission & Records giving you a student ID number. Continuing students should have this information already. Passwords may be obtained from cmshelp@sjsu.edu. You may make electronic payments using your ID number through Open University´s Paypath or through MySJSU. Students may make electronic payments using a credit card or a check. Cash is accepted only in person at the Bursar´s office on campus. back to top

How many courses must I complete to earn the MSTM?
A total of 30 units (ten courses, three units each) must be successfully completed. The program sequence includes six required courses, three electives, and the final Capstone project, MTM 290. All courses are offered one day a week in the evening, so you may continue with full-time employment while pursuing your degree. If you follow the course sequence as outlined for the academic year, you can complete the MSTM in about 27 months.  back to top

How many courses must I complete to earn the CTM?
The CTM consists of four courses from the list of six required courses taken from the MSTM program. You also have the option of taking three required courses and one elective. Eligible course numbers are MTM 201, MTM 202, MTM 203, MTM 214, MTM 215, and MTM 217. The eligible course numbers are MTM 236, MTM 286, MTM 296C and MTM 296D.  back to top

If I take one course at a time, am I still considered full time?
Yes. For financial aid purposes, you must take six units for the specified term. back to top

How does this affect my ability to apply for financial aid?
You must show enrollment for three units in the current term and pre-enrollment for three units in the next term, for a total of six units. Questions regarding specific financial aid situations should be directed to Financial Aid Services, Student Services. Go to www.sjsu.edu/faso/ or contact 408-283-7500 or fao@sjsu.edu back to top

What is the cost of tuition?
Tuition is $750.00 per course whether you are in the MSTM or the Certificate program. back to top

Do you have tuition assistance?
MTI offers fellowship assistance to qualified students in both the MSTM and Certificate programs. Please refer to our section on financial aid. back to top

How are the courses taught?
Courses are offered through live video conferencing at designated locations, primarily at MTI´s executive conference room and at Caltrans district offices throughout California.  back to top

What should I do if I can´t attend at a video conferencing site?
If you cannot attend at a designated site, you may participate through live streaming. This is allowed only under special circumstances. A student may be approved for streaming on a short-term basis if geographic location does not permit reasonable attendance at a designated location; if a student must drive more than an hour each way to attend at a site; if the student has a doctor´s note stating that there is a medical reason for off-site attendance (pre-approval is required); or if, due to business travel, a student will miss class at their normal location but can attend from a nearby conference site. Contact the MTI Education Director to discuss your situation. back to top