SITI Frequently Asked Questions
The following questions are frequently asked by prospective students regarding the educational programs at the Stevens Institute of Technology International (SITI). If you need further information on a given topic, or have a specific question on a related topic, please feel free to contact us.
SITI Information:
What is SITI?
When did SITI open?
How is SITI different from other Universities in the Dominican Republic?
Who teaches the courses at SITI?
What are the benefits of a SITI Masters program?
Where is SITI located?
How do I contact SITI?
Program Information:
What education programs are offered at SITI?
What are the program requirements for the SITI Masters degrees?
Is a Masters Thesis required?
Can a student transfer course credits from another University to SITI?
What are the concentrations areas in the MSIS and MTPM programs?
Are the classes taught in English?
Are classes held fact-to-face or via the web?
Where do classes meet?
Will SITI be offering the programs at other locations?
How long are the class meetings?
How many students are in each class?
Does a student need a computer and internet access?
How long will it take to complete a SITI Masters degree?
How much work is required for each course?
What are the Admission Criteria?
What is the Covenant?
How to apply:
What is the Application Procedure?
When did the first classes start at SITI?
When do the next classes start at SITI?
What is the deadline for submitting an application for the next SITI Masters programs?
What is the schedule of classes that started in September 2007?
What is the schedule of classes that will start in June 2008?
Is the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required?
What does a SITI course cost?
Is financial aid available?
What are the requirements for a scholarship from SEESCyT?
Where can I obtain further information about the SITI Masters degrees?
Whom can I contact regarding the application process or general questions about the programs?
For Admitted Students:
Whom do I contact once I am admitted into one of the Programs?
How do I enroll in courses at SITI?
How do I pay my tuition bill at SITI?
Who can I contact if I have specific questions about the content of the SITI Masters programs?
What is required to complete the Masters Thesis?
SITI Information
What is SITI?
Stevens Institute of Technology International (SITI) at Parque Cibernetico de Santo Domingo, authorized by the National Council of Higher Education, Science and Technology (CONESCYT), began its first program in the Dominican Republic in September 2007. SITI offers two exciting new Masters Degrees in the Dominican Republic – a Master of Science in Information Systems and a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Technologies and Project Management – to qualified college graduates.
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When did SITI open?
SITI started classes on September 28, 2007.
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How is SITI different from other Universities in the Dominican Republic?
SITI offers hands-on, state-of-the-art programs in technology and technology management. These are rigorous, American-style graduate education programs that will be taught by world-renowned Stevens faculty members in the Dominican Republic.
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Who teaches the courses at SITI?
A courses at SITI are taught by members of the faculty from Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, New Jersey, USA. Stevens faculty travel to the Dominican Republic to deliver the courses face-to-face at SITI.
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What are the benefits of a SITI Masters program?
Students who complete the program will be positioned on the leading edge of the high-tech economy and be prepared to assume leadership positions in the rapidly growing technology sector of the Dominican economy.
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Where is SITI located?
SITI is located at the
Parque Cibernetico de Santo Domingo
Km 27 Autopista Las Americas,
LaCaleta,
Santo Domingo,
República Dominicana
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How do I contact SITI?
By telephone: (809) 549-1999
Via the Web:
www.SITI.edu.do
In person:
Parque Cibernetico de Santo Domingo
Km 27 Autopista Las Americas,
LaCaleta,
Santo Domingo,
República Dominicana
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Program Information
What education programs are offered at SITI?
SITI currently offers two masters degree programs: a Masters of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) and a Masters of Engineering in Manufacturing Technologies and Project Management (MTPM). [Learn more.]
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What are the program requirements for the SITI Masters degrees?
Our SITI degree requires 40 credits. Students take 11 courses (3 credits each) for a total of 33 credits and complete a Masters Thesis for an additional 7 credits.
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Is a Masters Thesis required?
Yes.
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Can a student transfer course credits from another University to SITI?
Generally not. However, some graduate courses taken at some universities that have not been previously applied to another degree may transfer to SITI. The SITI Program Directors will decide on a case-by-case basis.
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What are the concentrations areas in the MSIS and MTPM programs?
Majors currently available in the Masters of Science in Information Systems:
- Information Management
- Information Outsourcing and Subcontracting
- Information Security
- Software Engineering
- Telecommunications Management.
Majors currently available in the Masters of Engineering in Manufacturing Technologies and Project Management:
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Project Management.
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Learn more.]
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Are the classes taught in English?
Yes. All classes are taught in English (e.g., class lectures, reading material, and the requirement to present and write papers) The requirement for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) exams are waived, but all students must submit a sample of their writing as part of the their application to SITI. The first course in each of the Masters Programs (COMM 500)is a course to improve participants’ English writing and presenting skills.
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Are classes held fact-to-face or via the web?
Both. Classes are delivered in a hybrid format that combines web-based learning and intense face-to-face classes. Each class is conducted over a 4-5 week period:
- Week 1: pre-class preparation; done largely via the web.
- Weeks 2-3: 30 hours (taken over two weekends) of face-to-face classes. The face-to-face classes are held on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
- Weeks 4-5: completion of homework and class projects; these assignments will be sent to the Professor via the web for grading.
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Where do classes meet?
Classes for Stevens Institute of Technology International (SITI) are held at the
Parque Cibernetico de Santo Domingo
Km 27 Autopista Las Americas,
LaCaleta,
Santo Domingo,
República Dominicana
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Will SITI be offering the programs at other locations?
Other locations will be considered, including corporate or university sites, depending on the demand.
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How long are the class meetings?
Each face-to-face class session runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Fridays and from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm on Saturdays and Sundays. It includes refreshment breaks and a break for lunch.
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How many students are in each class?
Classes will have between 20 and 30 students. It is important to get your registration material submitted to SITI early because only the first 30 students meeting admissions criteria will be admitted.
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Does a student need a computer and internet access?
Yes. Some of the course work requires a computer and access to the internet. SITI makes available computers with internet access on a first-come-first-served basis to registered students in the SITI Library at Parque Cibernetico.
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How long will it take to complete a SITI Masters degree?
The 11 required courses for a SITI degree take about 11 months to complete. The Masters Thesis can take up to an additional 4 month, but that depends very much on the student.
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How much work is required for each course?
This varies per student and the respective experience that they bring. Each course will require preparation (reading material and in some cases some assignments) prior to the face-to-face class. Homework assignments will be given that will require students to do some work during the week in between when the course meets. The students will be required to complete a final project (typically a written paper of 20 pages) over the two weeks after the class. When taking a course where the student has previous experience it would likely require less time. When taking a course where the student has no previous experience, it will be more demanding.
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What are the Admission Criteria?
Students must complete a SITI Graduate Application and provide Official Transcripts from their Undergraduate University (include other university transcripts as appropriate).
For the MTPM program students must have a four year bachelor degree with a major in engineering, math or science with a GPA of 3.0 or better. For the MSIS program students may also have a bachelor degree in computer science, information systems, management or technology management.
Students must also submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from business executives, and a 500-word essay describing their objectives for applying.
Mathematics proficiency (an undergraduate course in calculus and knowledge of statistics) is required for the MTPM program and for the Telecommunications Concentration in the MSIS program.
Finally, English language competency must be confirmed by standardized test or be certified by a Stevens representative. Students must also sign the SITI Covenant.
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What is the Covenant?
Students must agree to
- Sign the SITI Ethics/Morals pledge
- Complete all preparatory readings and assignments prior to the start of each course
- Attend and appropriately participate in all class meetings
- Make timely submission of all required course exercises and assignments
- Maintain at least a “B” GPA
Also, tuition must be paid before the start of each course, and no refunds will be given.
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How to Apply
What is the Application Procedure?
Applicants are required to submit a complete application form, preferably on line. An official transcript from each academic institution attended, two (2) letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay must be submitted to the SITI Registrar. Once SITI receives all of the application material, it should take approximately one week to be reviewed. This will be followed by a letter indicating the admissions status being mailed to the applicants’ home.
Apply online today!
http://www.siti.edu.do/apply.php
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When did the first classes start at SITI?
The first classes at SITI started on September 28, 2007.
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When do the next classes start at SITI?
The next classes at SITI will start on June, 2008.
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What is the deadline for submitting an application for the next SITI Masters programs?
Given that the program starts on June, 2008, all admissions material should be received by SITI no later than April 15, 2008. Applications for scholarships to SEESCyT should be submitted much earlier.
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What is the schedule of classes that started in September 2007?
A new class starts roughly every 5 weeks. The complete schedule (link to new Class Schedule PDF Fall 2007) of classes is provided on the SITI Website
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What is the schedule of classes that will start in June 2008?
- The Schedule for classes that start in June will be available shortly
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Is the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE) required?
No, but if you have taken either of these tests, it would be helpful to submit your scores to SITI.
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What does a SITI course cost?
The full tuition costs for the SITI programs in US $1,000 per credit. A three-credit course costs US$ 3,000. The total Masters Degree costs US $40,000.
However, significant financial aid in the form of
scholarships and loans is available for qualified Dominican students.
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Is financial aid available?
Yes, significant scholarship support is available for qualifying Dominican students. Information on requirements and how to apply for these scholarships is available from
SEESCyT. Information on how to apply for scholarship money from
SEESCyT is available at
http://www.seescyt.gov.do/serviciosalpublico/becasinternacionales/default.aspx
To apply for a scholarship you must provide to SEESCyT
- College or University transcripts that have been attested by SEESCyT (Record de nota legalizado por la SEESCyT)
- An attested copy of the conferment of degree (Copia de titulo legalizada)
- The SEESCyT Scholarship application (Formulario de solicitud)
- Your CV or Resume
- An original copy of your certificate (notarization is not required) (Acta de nacimiento original, no es necesario certificarla)
- Medical certificate that has been issued within the last 6 months (Certificado medico con menos de 6 meses de expedición)
- A photocopy of your identity or voter registration card (Copia de cédula)
At
SEESCyT you should contact
Graciela Sánchez
809-731-1259
Becas Internacionales
rsanchez@seescyt.gov.do
Student loans are available through Fundapec.
Fundapec offers loans to qualified SITI; however
Fundapec has no affiliation with SITI.
The person to contact for more information about loads at Fundapec is
Lic. Solangy Vielka Mejía
Gerente de Mercadeo
Fundación Apec de Crédito Educativo, Inc. - FUNDAPEC
Av. Bolivar Esq. Socorro Sánchez, Apartado Postal 1451,
Santo Domingo, Rep. Dom.,
Tel.: 809-689-4171 x251
Fax: 809-686-7541
Email: fundapec@fundapec.edu.do
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What are the requirements for a scholarship from SEESCyT?
Once a student receives his or her acceptance letter from SITI, they must present that letter to La Secretaria de Estado Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnologia (SEESCYT) (http://www.seescyt.gov.do) for scholarship funds. SEESCYT covers either 80% (for those students in the workforce) or 90% (for university teachers) of the tuition.
SEESCyT also requires:
- College or University transcripts that have been attested by SEESCyT (Record de nota legalizado por la SEESCyT)
- An attested copy of the conferment of degree (Copia de titulo legalizada)
- The SEESCyT Scholarship application (Formulario de solicitud)
- Your CV or Resume
- An original copy of your certificate (notarization is not required) (Acta de nacimiento original, no es necesario certificarla)
- Medical certificate that has been issued within the last 6 months (Certificado medico con menos de 6 meses de expedición)
- A photocopy of your identity or voter registration card (Copia de cédula)
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Where can I obtain further information about the SITI Masters degrees?
The main source of information is our Web site. (www.SITI.edu.do)
You can also contact the Registrar by telephone at (809) 549-1999 or via email at SITI@stevens.edu.
You can also visit SITI at
Parque Cibernetico de Santo Domingo
Km 27 Autopista Las Americas
LaCaleta
Santo Domingo,
República Dominicana
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Whom can I contact regarding the application process or general questions about the programs?
Please contact the SITI Admissions Office at (809) 549-1999 or via email at
SITI@stevens.edu.
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For Admitted Students
Whom do can I contact once I am admitted into one of the Programs?
All students will be assigned a faculty advisor. The name and contact information will be included on your letter of admissions.
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How do I enroll in courses at SITI?
Each admitted student will receive a student identification number to log into the
registration system. Once on the site, students must click on the “Enter Student Services” link and log in:
Username = Student Identification
Password = your birthday in YYMMDD format
The registration system will guide you through how to enroll in the required courses.
How do I pay my tuition bill at SITI?
Once a student receives his or her acceptance letter from SITI, they must present that letter to La Secretaria de Estado Educación Superior, Ciencia y Tecnologia
SEESCYT for scholarship funds.
SEESCYT covers either 80% (for those students in the workforce) or 90% (for university teachers) of the tuition.
It is then the responsibility of the student to remit the balance before the start of classes. Payments should be made to:
Banco Caribe
Avenue 27 de Febrero
No. 208, El Vergel
Santo Domingo
Dominican Republic
The contact person at Banco Caribe is:
Kirssys Flores
Subgerente de Banca Empresarial
809-985-2303
kflores@bancocaribe.com.do
Who can I contact if I have specific questions about the content of the SITI Masters programs?
Please address specific questions about the content of the MSIS program to:
Professor Jerry Luftman, Director MSIS Programs: Telephone: (201) 216-8255,
jluftman@stevens.edu.
Please address questions about the content of the MTPM to:
Professor Souran Manoochehri, Director MTPM programs: Telephone (201) 216-5562,
smanooch@stevens.edu.
To request more information about SITI, please fill out our online inquiry form at
http://www.siti.edu.do/inquiry.php.
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What is required to complete the Masters Thesis?
Each student must select and receive approval for a topic (and abstract) for their Masters Thesis. Working students should apply their coursework to their jobs. Based on the topic students will identify a Thesis Advisor and Reviewer from the Stevens faculty. A typical thesis is at least 50 pages of content.
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