University of Management and Technology (UMT)
Opens Doors in Arlington, VA

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12, 1998 - A new graduate school dedicated to serving the needs of business professionals through academic excellence has opened its doors. The University of Management and Technology offers master's degrees in Business Administration and in Management.

"UMT offers a superior educational value on a schedule that meets the needs of today's busy professionals," said Dr. J. Davidson Frame, UMT Academic Dean. "We provide a high-quality education for as little as half the cost of many university programs."

UMT's strength lies in its blending of quality instruction, practical expertise, and the latest in business and management theory. The university's faculty has extensive experience in private industry and in teaching at the university level.

"The curriculum includes case studies, practice, and other elements designed to give students knowledge and skills they can apply in the workplace," Frame added. "We have extensive international experience, which is essential in today's business world."

The Master of Science in Management degree includes four tracks: project management, telecommunications management, general management, and public-sector management. The tracks allow students to specialize in areas relevant to their careers.

Frame, an Arlington resident, is a world-renowned expert in project management. He recently left The George Washington University, where he was a professor of management science and previous chairman of the Management Science Department. He has taught seminars and training programs for more than 25,000 rofessionals around the world and has written six management books and more than 40 scholarly articles.

"Dr. Frame's international experience is a strong asset," said UMT President Yanping Chen. "Students will benefit from his expertise in the classroom. He also will help UMT to expand its international education efforts."

UMT recently concluded agreements to provide management education and training programs in China. Under one agreement, UMT will work to implement project management training and education programs throughout China. UMT also has reached separate agreements with three prominent Chinese universities to develop joint management education programs.

In addition to the degree programs, UMT is developing a series of master's certificate and training programs in a range of management areas. These short courses will allow individuals to update their skills without committing to a full degree program.

Although classes are usually held at the UMT campus in Arlington, the university can bring courses to corporate sites. The university plans to begin a distance learning program in January 1999.