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MIT was designed from the start, both architecturally and intellectually, as an idea collider.

MIT has boundless opportunities for graduate students to pursue interdisciplinary research with interested faculty members. We also offer a number of joint programs that meld approaches from different disciplines.

Computation for Design and Optimization

A master’s program, Computation for Design and Optimization prepares tomorrow’s engineers and scientists in advanced computational methods and applications. The program provides a strong foundation in computational approaches to the design and operation of complex engineered systems.

Computational Science and Engineering

Computational Science and Engineering enables students to specialize at the doctoral level in a computation-related field of their choice through focused coursework and a thesis. Students concentrate in one of six areas: aeronautics and astronautics, chemical engineering, civil and environmental engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, or nuclear science and engineering.

Computational and Systems Biology

The Computational and Systems Biology Program program integrates biology, engineering, and computer science to educate graduate students in post-genomic biology and related fields. They focus on quantitative methods and modeling, experimental design, and device development.

Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Tech­nology

Housed in MIT’s Institute of Medical Science and Engineering, the Harvard-MIT Program in Health Sciences and Tech­nology trains tomor­row’s health innovators. In collaboration with Boston-area teaching hospitals, graduate students in science, medicine, and engineering train side-by-side with faculty members drawn from Harvard and MIT. They explore the fundamental principles underlying disease with the aim of delivering preventative, diagnostic, and therapeutic advances.

Leaders for Global Operations

A dual-degree program offered by the MIT Sloan School of Management and the School of Engineering, Leaders for Global Operations teaches graduate students the technical, analytical, and business skills necessary to lead strategic initiatives in high-tech, operations, and manufacturing companies. As part of the program, students complete a six-month applied research internship project at one of MIT’s partner companies.

MIT Portugal Program

Launched by the Portuguese government, the MIT Portugal Program is an alliance between Portuguese universities and research centers; select industrial and governmental partners; and MIT. The program offers graduate-level programs in four fields within the discipline of engineering systems: bioengineering systems, engineering design and advanced manufacturing, sustainable energy systems, and transportation systems.

Program in Polymers and Soft Matter

The Program in Polymers and Soft Matter provides educational opportunities for graduate students who want to explore polymer science. They gain an understanding of the chemistry and physics of macromolecules and biopolymers; the structure-property relationship of engineered polymers; and the mathematical concepts and experimental techniques that support polymer science.

Social Engineering Systems

A doctoral program, Social and Engineering Systems focuses on challenges that can be addressed through mathematical modeling, data analysis, and other quantitative methods. With an emphasis on energy systems, finance, health care, social networks, and urban systems, students examine the regulations, institutions, human behavior, and economic aspects of a chosen problem using theories and tools from the social sciences. The program is embedded in MIT’s Institute of Data, Systems, and Society.

Supply Chain Management Program

Offering a master’s degree, the Supply Chain Management Program is a rich mix of leadership development, analytical training, and real-world problem-solving offered through the Center for Transportation and Logistics. The program prepares students to conceive, design, and operate complex systems. It also equips them with the sales and negotiation skills necessary to manage tomorrow’s logistics and supply chain challenges.

System Design and Management

A program jointly offered by the MIT Sloan School of Management and the School of Engineering, System Design and Management educates mid-career professionals on how to apply systems-level thinking to solve complex challenges in product design, development, and innovation. Students discover how technical, managerial, and societal components influence each other in large systems — and how to lead from this approach.

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The MIT Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department offers an in-depth education in principles built on mathematics, computation, and the physical sciences. Researchers make breakthroughs in a variety of topics, including product design, data science, robotics, and hardware design.

LGO students work with EECS faculty to develop their own curriculum that pairs with their MBA coursework and plays to the student’s strengths and academic interests.

Degree Requirements

LGO students completing the MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science complete:

• The required courses in the LGO summer core
• Four engineering courses (usually 3-4 within the department) that show a coherent focus in the discipline. LGO EECS students work with faculty to determine courses that match their goals.
• LGO Internship  incorporating Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and management content, resulting in a dual-degree thesis overseen by the student’s faculty advisor.

Research Areas

LGOs have the flexibility to design their own research focuses within Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (Course 6), with guidance from their department advisor. EECS is organized into three broad research areas where students can pursue specific research focuses:

• Biological and Medical Devices and Systems  
• Electronic, Magnetic, Optical and Quantum Materials and Devices

Integrated Circuits and Systems

• Nanoscale Materials, Devices and Systems
• Algorithms and Theory
• Computational Biology
• Computer Architecture
• Graphics and Vision
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Programing Languages and Software Engineering
• Security and Cryptography
• Systems and Networking

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

• ML and Social Science 
• Natural Language and Speech Processing
• Optimization and Game Theory
• Systems, Theory, Control and Autonomy

Some research areas (for example, Robotics) are interdisciplinary by nature, and span several of these headers. ​Bioinformatics research is also included in Computer Science. A full list of Course 6 classes can be found on the MIT Course Catalog .

Popular research areas among LGOs:

The focus in circuits deals with the design and creation of sophisticated circuits and systems for applications ranging from computation to sensing.

Key Areas of Research: Signal Processing, Communications, and Control; Energy and Power Systems; Circuits and Systems; Digital Design and Computer Architecture; Computer-Aided Design and Numerical Methods

Sample of Classes: 6.1311 Independent Inquiry Power Lab; 6.320 Feedback System Design; 6.321 Solid-State Circuits; 6.345 Automatic Speech Recognition; 6.374 Analysis and Design of Digital Integrated Circuits; 6.631 Optics and Photonics; 6.695; Engineering Economic & Regulation: Electric Power; 6.720 Integrated Microelectronics Devices; 6.943 How to Make Almost Anything

Biological and Medical Devices and Systems

This area focuses on the development of technology and systems that will transform the future of biology and healthcare. Specific areas include biomedical sensors and electronics, nano- and micro-technologies, imaging, and computational modeling of disease.

Key Areas of Research: Cellular and Molecular Engineering; Medical Imaging; Medical Devices and Microsystems; Clinical Inference and Learning in Medicine; Physiological Modeling

Sample of Classes: 6.524 Molecular, Cellular, and Tissue Biomechanics; 6.525 Medical Device Design; 6.521 Cellular Neurophysiology and Computing; 6.555 Biomedical Signal and Image Processing; 6.557 Biomolecular Feedback Systems; 6.872 Biomedical Computing

This research area covers a wide range of topics in this quickly evolving field, advancing how machines learn, predict, and control, while also making them secure, robust and trustworthy. Research covers both the theory and applications of ML. This broad area studies ML theory (algorithms, optimization, etc.); statistical learning (inference, graphical models, causal analysis, etc.); deep learning; reinforcement learning; symbolic reasoning ML systems; as well as diverse hardware implementations of ML.

Key Areas of Research: Knowledge representation and reasoning; Knowledge-based systems; Medical information systems; Machine learning; Natural language processing; Perceptual interfaces and human/computer interaction; Robotics; Speech Understanding; Vision

Sample Classes: 6.844 Artificial Intelligence; 6.854 Advanced Algorithms; 6.860 Statistical Learning Theory; 6.862 Applied Machine Learning; 6.867 Machine Learning; 6.877 Principles of Autonomy & Decision Making; 6.883 Adv Topics in Artificial Intel; 6.884 Adv Topics in Artificial Intel

Systems Theory, Control, and Autonomy

This area focuses on theoretical research including quantification of fundamental capabilities and limitations of feedback systems, inference and control over networks, and development of practical methods and algorithms for decision making under uncertainty.

Key Areas of Research: Distributed computing; Fault-tolerant computing; High performance computing and applications; Operating systems; Parallel systems; Parallel computation; Programming languages and compilers; Software specification Design, and analysis; VLSI architecture and computer systems

Sample of Classes: 6.828 Operating System Engineering; 6.829 Computer Networks; 6.831 User Interface Design; 6.833 Human Intelligence Enterprise; 6.835 Intell Multi User Interfaces; 6.857 Network and Computer Security; 6.869 Advances in Computer Vision; 6.894 Adv Top Graph Human Comp Inter

Internships

Many of LGO’s partner companies are eager to work with LGOs getting their degree through EECS. Depending on what your academic focus is, you can work on a number of fascinating topics.

A few recent EECS internships were at:

• Integration of Advanced Analytics and Engineering Automation Solutions into Target’s End-to-End Supply Chain Modernization and Optimization Transformation
• Transmission System Overvoltage Mitigation Through the Use of Distributed Generation (DG) Smart Inverters
• Improving Project Timelines Using AI / ML To Detect Forecasting Errors

For LGO applicants, the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department looks for:

• A strong academic background in science or engineering with significant knowledge of electrical engineering or computer science. Previous LGO EECS students have enrolled with degrees in computer science, physics, applied mathematics, biomedical engineering, and electrical engineering. In rare cases, students have a background in another engineering discipline with research and work experience in an EECS field.
• Defined research interests in line with EECS’s department research areas.

Applicants should have a stated interest in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. Previous work experience in an industrial setting is ideal. Former students came from systems engineering and design engineering roles within firms in the aerospace, IT, electronics, and software industries.

A dual degree in MBA and EECS prepares students for a range of roles in many industries. Recent graduates from LGO EECS work in electronics, software, e-commerce, and web services. Some students go into biotech, research institutes, or consulting. Many work in strategic management, operations management, or project management roles directly after the program.

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MBA + MIT Dual Degree

In today’s digital age, as technology drives innovation throughout the enterprise, business acumen and technology expertise are emerging as essential skills.

A dual technology and business degree from Virginia Tech provides professionals on both sides of the fence with the flexibility they need to sharpen a wide array of skills while continuing to build a career.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Virginia Tech's dual degree Master of Business Administration and Master of Information Technology is available to students based in the greater Washington, D.C., metro area.

Students enrolled in  Virginia Tech's #23 nationally-ranked Evening MBA program have the opportunity to earn the #3 nationally-ranked Master of Information Technology degree  in a compressed timeframe and at a lower cost by double-counting up to five courses.

Both degree programs are designed for working professionals, offering students the flexibility to contribute to business growth, revenue, and innovation as a working professional today—and as a substantially more marketable leader tomorrow.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

While enrolled in the Evening MBA program (17 courses totaling 48 credit hours) students take approved courses to fulfill their electives, up to five of which can then be double-counted towards completion of the Master of Information Technology degree.

Upon successful completion of the MBA program, students must formally apply to the Master of Information Technology program. Admission is guaranteed.

Students then complete the Master of Information Technology degree (11 courses totaling 33 credit hours). Dual-degree students can earn the additional degree by taking as few as six additional courses if they have appropriately planned their study with both their MBA and MIT academic advisors. 

PROGRAM FORMAT

The dual degree MBA + MIT program provides a best-of-both-worlds, hybrid learning experience through a combination of in-person and online coursework.

An in-person class format for the Evening MBA program encourages students to establish valuable working relationships with classmates, and engage with top-notch faculty. 

A 100% online format for the Master of Information Technology degree provides additional flexibility for working professionals and opportunity to work with students from across the country.

Dual-degree students can expect the majority of their early courses to take place at the Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church through May 2024. Beginning Fall 2024, courses will take place at the Innovation Campus. As students progress to the elective stage of their MBA, they will begin taking more online courses. Once dual-degree students have completed their MBA and formally applied to the MIT program, all of their remaining courses will take place online.

Both degree programs are highly flexible and allow you to determine your courseload each semester.

To learn more about the dual degree MBA + MIT program, please attend an upcoming information session  or contact Rebecca McGill, Associate Director of MBA Recruiting, at [email protected] or 703-538-8497.

Read our Double Your Success in Today's Digital Business with a Dual Degree article to learn more about the need for a diverse skillset in today's business environment and the benefits of Virginia Tech's MBA + MIT option.

Master’s Degrees

The master’s degree generally requires a minimum of one academic year of study..

Admission to MIT for the master’s degree does not necessarily imply an automatic commitment by MIT beyond that level of study.

In the School of Engineering, students may be awarded the engineer’s degree. This degree program requires two years of study and provides a higher level of professional competence than is required by a master’s degree program, but less emphasis is placed on creative research than in the doctoral program.

Below is a list of programs and departments that offer master-level degrees.

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Several programs of study offer students from participating departments opportunities to focus on a particular area of interdisciplinary research as part of their home department’s degree program:

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Computation and cognition (course 6-9p), computer science and molecular biology (course 6-7p), design and management (system design and management & integrated design and management), history, anthropology, and science, technology and society , oceanography and applied ocean science and engineering.

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MS in Accounting/MBA Program Overview

We designed the MS in Accounting/MBA specifically for those who didn’t get an undergraduate degree in accounting; in fact, our students represent a wide range of majors, including theater, music, economics, and history.

Within 15 months, you’ll earn a dual degree, gain real-world experience with a three-month paid internship at a top accounting firm and be ready to sit for the CPA exam.

Employers at top accounting firms are looking for leaders with diverse experiences and points of view, which makes your unique background a valued asset.

The MS in Accounting/MBA is a lockstep program; you’ll take all courses in sequence with your classmates except for one business elective of your choice. This structure means you’ll be part of a tight-knit group that will be a personal and professional resource for you for years to come.

Program Highlights

• 100% Corporate Residency/Internship placement rate
• 99% Job placement rate over the last five years
• $15,000 – Average salary for 3-Month Paid Corporate Residency
• 3-month paid corporate residency at firms like Deloitte, EY, KPMG, and PwC
• Includes a concentration in Business Analytics
• Access to Northeastern University’s outstanding peer and alumni network
• Prepare for the CPA examination

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MHA Mission Statement

The mission of the Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program is to provide students from a variety of backgrounds, who have work experience in areas relevant to healthcare, with the academic and professional preparation they need to achieve upward career mobility in hospitals and related healthcare organizations. 

MHA Vision Statement

The Master of Health Administration (MHA) Program aspires to be nationally recognized as a leading provider of health administration for adult learners. 

MHA Values Statement

• Respect : A culture of respect facilitates highly positive interactions between and among students, staff, faculty and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge : Knowledge allows us all, regardless of the role we serve, to maximize our abilities to achieve success.
• Potential : With proper guidance and support every individual has the potential to succeed.
• Diversity and Inclusion : Diversity in all its forms enriches the educational experience — in the classroom and outside in the work environment. 

Competencies

The Webster University Master of Health Administration program focuses on those competencies most aligned with the skills, knowledge and abilities commonly required for health administration positions in provider-based health care organizations. The Program's competency model is comprised of three dimensions (People, Management and Strategy) and includes 13 competencies. With each competency, we have identified the competency target level (1=beginning level of competency, 2=basic, and 3=professional).

People Dimension

1, Community Orientation: The ability to identify organizational priorities that align with the needs and values of the community. (target level 2)

2. Communication: The ability to effectively convey and receive information from others, including the essential components of active listening and clarity in writing and speaking. (target level 3)

3 Organizational Behavior: The ability to understand the way in which actions can impact and influence individuals and groups of individuals within organizations. (target level 3)

4. Human Resources: The ability to identify human resource management contemporary best practices, human resource related legal and regulatory requirements, and techniques for optimizing the performance of the workforce. (target level 2)

Management Dimension

5. Leading and Managing: The ability to identify appropriate methods for effectively influencing individuals and/or groups within an organization to take positive action toward supporting or achieving intended outcomes. (target level 3)

6. Finance: The ability to understand and explain financial and accounting information, determine the impact of varying reimbursement methods on revenue, identify strategies to improve the revenue cycle, and prepare and analyze budgets.(target level 1)

7. Marketing: The ability to understand the process by which organizations conceive, price, promote and distribute goods and services to create exchanges that satisfy individual and organizational objectives. (target level 1)

8. Information Technology: The ability to understand the role and function of administrative and clinical information technology in healthcare delivery. (target level 1)

9. Quantitative Analysis: The ability to analyze and interpret quantitative information as a means of understanding and measuring organizational performance. (target level 1)

10. Legal Principles: The ability to recognize common areas of legal risk. (target level 2)

Strategy Dimension

11. Strategic Planning: The ability to develop strategies that have the potential to improve the long-term success and viability of the organization. (target level 3)

12. Quality and Performance Improvement: The ability to effectively apply process improvement techniques. (target level 2)

13. Health Policy: The ability to understand the impact of select health policies on the delivery of healthcare services. (target level 2)

• Students will be able to explain healthcare leadership styles and demonstrate effective communication skills that are required in managing effective teams and in predicting human behavior in an organization.
• Students will be able to apply health care management skills in problem solving, decision making, planning, delegating and managing time. 
• Students will be able to incorporate strategic thinking to set priorities, focus energy and resources, and strengthen operations, in order to ensure that employees and other stakeholders are working toward common goals, and to operationalize healthcare organization's mission and vision. 

The 42 credit hours required for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) follow this sequence of courses:

• HLTH 5000 Organization and Management in Health Administration (3 hours)
• BUSN 6150 Business Communications and Technology (3 hours)
• HLTH 5040 Human Resources Management in Health Administration (3 hours)
• HLTH 5050 Financial Management in Health Administration (3 hours)
• HLTH 5070 Financial Analysis in Health Administration (3 hours)
• HLTH 5100 Statistics for Health Administration (3 hours)
• HLTH 5120 Issues in Health Policy (3 hours)
• HLTH 5130 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3 hours) 
• HLTH 5140 Health Administration Law (3 hours)
• HLTH 5150 Process Improvement in Health Administration (3 hours)
• HLTH 5160 Health Informatics (3 hours)
• HLTH 6000 Integrated Studies in Health Administration (3 hours)

In addition, the student chooses 2 elective courses offered in this major and/or from the program curricula of other George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology majors.

Webster MHA courses have signature learning experiences. For example, students in the HLTH 6000 capstone course work in teams to develop a comprehensive strategic plan for a complex healthcare organization. Students perform extensive internal, external and competitive analysis to identify issues and solutions using the strategic planning process. The final project includes financial plans, marketing plans, action steps and quality measurements. Students write a final paper and make a formal presentation of the plan to faculty and classmates. Other MHA courses have similar high impact learning experiences associated with the content studied in each course. 

63 to 66 Credit Hours

Requirements for a dual degree with the MBA program generally include the required MBA courses (33 hours) and the required coursework in the additional degree program, except where noted below. If BUSN 5000 has been waived, the required hours are reduced by 3 credits and the BUSN 5000 course does not require a substitution.

Upon completion of all required credit hours, two separate diplomas are issued at the same time. The two degrees cannot be awarded separately or sequentially under this arrangement.

• BUSN 5000 Business (3 hours)
• MBA 5010 Value Creation (3 hours)
• MBA 5030 Market Analysis and Business Planning (3 hours)
• MBA 5100 Adding Value through Human Capital (3 hours)
• MBA 5200 The Financial Value of Capital Projects (3 hours)
• MBA 5300 Providing Value to Customers (3 hours)
• MBA 5400 The Supply Chain and Business Processes (3 hours)
• MBA 5500 Information Support for Decision Making (3 hours)
• MBA 5910 Cases in Value Creation (3 hours)
• MBA 5920 Walker Consulting Project: Adding Value to Organizations (3 hours)
• HLTH 5050 Financial Management in Health Administration* (3 hours)
• HLTH 5100 Statistics for Health Administration* (3 hours)
• HLTH 5130 Healthcare Strategy and Marketing (3 hours)

*HLTH 5050 and HLTH 5100 substitute for MBA 5020.

See the Admission section of this catalog for general admission requirements. Students interested in applying must submit their application online at www.webster.edu/apply . Transcripts should be sent from your institution electronically to [email protected] . If this service is not available, send transcripts to:

Office of Admission Webster University 470 E. Lockwood Ave. St. Louis, MO 63119 

Additional Requirements

Requirements for admission to the Master of Health Administration (MHA) program including the MBA/MHA:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited educational institution recognized by Webster University.
• An undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or a cumulative GPA of 3.0 for a minimum of 12 credit hours of graduate work. Students who apply with a GPA between a 2.0 and 2.99 can be considered for conditional admission (see below for additional information).
• Official transcripts for all universities, colleges and professional schools.
• One signed letter of recommendation * supporting the applicant's petition for graduate study from a current or former employer or from a faculty member familiar with the student's work who can speak to the student's ability to succeed in the MHA program.
• A résumé * showing a minimum of one year of work experience in areas relevant to healthcare.
• A personal statement * of 500 words or less describing the applicant's career goals and rationale for seeking the MHA degree.

*These required materials must be electronically uploaded to the applicant account.

Completed applications are reviewed on a rolling admission basis.

Conditional Admission

In addition to the above requirements, applicants with an undergraduate cumulative GPA between 2.0 and 2.99 may be admitted on a conditional basis based on a review of the following:

• GPA of a least a 3.0 for the final 60 credit hours of undergraduate coursework, or for major coursework.
• Submittal of an additional paragraph to their personal statement that provides an explanation as to how they will succeed in the MHA program given their undergraduate performance.

Students are admitted to their graduate program upon completion of all admission requirements. Students are advanced to candidacy status after successfully completing 12 credit hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. In specialized programs, courses required as prerequisites to the program do not count toward the 12 credit hours required for advancement.

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WashU Olin MBA rises 11 spots in new US News ranking

• April 9, 2024
• By WashU Olin Business School
• 2 minute read

WashU Olin’s Full-Time MBA showed positive momentum as it rose 11 spots in US News & World Report’s ranking, released on April 9, 2024.

Olin’s climb represented the largest increase among schools in the previous year’s top 40. Its trajectory was driven largely by the strength of solid graduate starting salaries and bonuses and higher test scores and GPAs for incoming students. The school placed 26th among US programs .

“ It’s an incredibly exciting time to be at WashU Olin,” said Dean Mike Mazzeo. “Our faculty, staff, alumni, and students are committed to our education and research mission."

I’m happy to see the work of our community rewarded by this positive movement . It shows our efforts are making progress.    Mike Mazzeo

WashU Olin’s incoming MBA cohort showed marked increases in test scores—for both the GMAT and GRE—as well as stronger incoming grade point averages. Improvement in both of those areas was strong and a heavy factor in driving Olin’s overall rise in the ranking.

The ranking was also bolstered by a 10% increase in mean starting salaries and bonuses among graduates, raising Olin’s standing in that dimension of the US News ranking. Additionally, the publication added a new component to its algorithm: “salary by profession,” created to account for differences in starting salary offers among the different career paths favored by MBA graduates.  

US News also tweaked its career placement algorithm to use a two-year average of placement rates, likely designed to smooth out pandemic-related anomalies in graduates’ job success.  

Stanford and Wharton tied for first in the US News ranking ; Northwestern, Chicago Booth and MIT filled out the top five.  

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