Michigan State University
Railway Management Certificate Program
· Established in 2007, MSU’s four-week Certificate Course in Railway Management is for mid-level and senior managers who show potential for professional growth and leadership development. Content is applicable to the railroads, their suppliers, and customers. Critical and topical subjects are covered in a classroom setting with interactive discussions and field trips to aid learning. These include railroad facilities, customers, suppliers, associations, and agencies carefully selected to enhance participants’ learning. Group project work applies learning and develops teamwork skills.
· The Course was developed by MSU Railway Management Program staff, evaluated and improved with Class I and Class II railroad education and training directors, as well as the AAR, ASL&RRA, and FRA decision makers, and other railroad industry leaders. Subject matter experts for the course include distinguished railroad and transportation industry leaders and experienced MSU faculty. This will be the program’s 12th session.
· The Course comprises four weeks of classroom and field experiences, linked to online support with assigned instructors responsible for mentoring the learning experience. A Certificate in Railway Management will be awarded on completion of the course. The following will likely be the structure and schedule of the 2016 course, dates subject to finalization:
ü Week 1: September 18-23 -- Washington, DC
Fundamentals, Introduction to Railway Industry, Safety & Government Agencies
ü Week 2: October 16-21 -- Pueblo, Colorado (Home of TTCI)
Railway Infrastructure, Railroad Dynamics, Technology Options & Engineering Overview
ü Week 3: November 13-18 -- Chicago, Illinois (railway “heart” of the USA)
Marketing, Finance, Customer Relationships, Interoperability, Rolling Stock
ü Week 4: December 11-16 -- East Lansing, Michigan (MSU Campus)
Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Leadership, Risk Management
· To utilize the best in adult learning practices, class size will be limited to twenty-five students. Current high management turnover in the industry is increasing demand, so early reservation of places is recommended.
· The price per participant for the 2016 session will be $17,500 with a $500 reduction for registration and course fees received by August 12, 2016. Discounts are also available for multiple participants from the same company. This price includes all instructional materials, faculty and staff support, sleeping rooms, and daily breakfast and lunch. Transportation to and from the course, and dinner most nights are not included.
· On-line registration is now open for the 2016 class (session XII) and will be available through August 31, 2016. Reservations and more information:
www.raileducation.com
Nick Little at , or by phone (517) 353-8711 x 71006