Additionally, a three-credit academic course, MT 738, is presented live during the residencies. All students are required to attend. The International Study Mission residency includes visits to international companies in the Pacific Rim, Europe or Latin America. During the visits, meetings are held with senior technical managers in host companies to discuss management issues and practices of mutual interest. Meetings are also held with policy makers from various government agencies.
All students work on an individual research project during the program.
This project may focus on a specific work-related problem relevant to the student's current or planned job responsibilities. The field research project begins early in the program, with stages clearly identified, and progress reports during residencies. The research project requires a final report and oral presentation. Resumes and letters of support from supervisors may be submitted in support of the formal application and to provide a clearer understanding of the applicant's academic and experiential backgrounds and objectives.