UMT Celebrates First Year

ARLINGTON, Virginia, 20 July 1999 - The University of Management and Technology has completed a successful 1998 and is anticipating more growth as it heads into the new year.

"We’re pleased with how well the year went," said UMT President Yanping Chen. "Our students are enthusiastic about being part of a new venture, and we are optimistic about next year."

Students Positive

Students are pleased with the program. In a UMT survey, students said that while they were initially attracted to the university by its affordable tuition and convenience, they were also impressed by the quality of the faculty and the challenging nature of the courses. These features made them want to continue in a degree or certificate program.

Several students said that UMT’s quality is comparable to other grad schools. Others noted the more intimate feel of smaller classes and more attention from faculty as standout features of UMT. "I’m intrigued by the prospect of being a part of a new venture," added one student. "I feel I have a chance to contribute to the overall direction of the university."

Looking Ahead

The University has established a number of goals for 1999. In addition to expanding the MS in Management program and upgrading services, it expects to have a distance learning program on line in the first half of 1999.

"UMT will work to expand its academic offerings in other areas," said Jody T. Uyanik, director of Academic Services. "The university offers a wide range of academic services, including certificate programs, training courses, consulting, and research.

"We want to use our quality faculty and network of consultants to be a full-service university in the areas of business and management," Uyanik added. "We already have attracted a number of high quality students, who are at the heart of our program, along with various corporate training groups. We are confident that we can build on the foundation we have established this year to continue to meet the needs of our students and other clients."