The opportunity to meet with key executives from around the world is a fundamental element of the MOT educational process. This seminar, which meets during the fall and spring terms, complements classroom work by providing opportunities to discuss current practices and policies with senior executives from organizations where technology is of paramount importance. The seminar provides the opportunity to probe guests regarding both the technical dimensions and the implications of executive decisions within and beyond their organizations. This is a continuation of the seminar begun in the Fall Term. The Elective Requirement Three graduate-level electives are required as part of the MOT course of study.
Many participants find that several electives can be taken during the fall and the spring terms.
The Thesis Sponsoring organizations find the required thesis an excellent method for having their participants study in depth an area of concern or opportunity for the organization. Organizations are encouraged to discuss such topics with the participant before the academic year begins. In addition, Sloan's research centers invite Program participants to integrate thesis studies with ongoing MIT research in the management of technology, including that conducted within the School's International Center for Research on the Management of Technology. This thesis was expanded and published in 1993 as Mass Customization, The New Frontier in Business Competition , Harvard Business School Press, by B. Joseph Pine II, MOT 1991.