Technology Systems, MS

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Minimum degree requirement is 30 s.h. of credit as follows:

1. Common core - 12 s. h.:

2. Concentration area - 18 s.h.

(Choose one)

Computer networking management:

Courses in this concentration emphasize advanced technologies used in the design, implementation, administration, monitoring, optimization, and maintenance of data communication and computer networking systems in industry.

Digital communications technology:

Courses in this concentration emphasize a broad understanding of communication theory and practice in the transmission of digital data, including signal generation, conditioning, transmission, error detection and correction, and the underlying technologies used to retrieve, process, store, and analyze data in organizations.

Environmental planning and development:

Courses serving the needs of students to provide training that will equip the student to work in the coastal regions across the nation, developing sustainable building and hazard mitigation codes as well as maximizing the recreational opportunities while minimizing the impact on the environment.

Industrial Distribution and Logistics:

This concentration prepares students for the evolving and changing technology management techniques and theories in the area of distribution and logistics. Focus is on understanding, modeling, analyzing, and improving the supply chain and its related elements.

IDIS 6500 - Collaborative Planning in the Supply Network
IDIS 6535 - Supply Chain Logistics Management
IDIS 6545 - Global Logistics Management
ITEC 6001 - Technology Process Change Management
ITEC 6600 - Quality Systems
Approved elective from ICTN, ITEC, SAFT

Information Security:

Courses in this concentration prepare students to design and manage a system for securing and protecting the integrity of information in governmental, private, and non-profit data network systems.

Manufacturing Systems:

The manufacturing systems concentration prepares students for upper-level positions in the manufacturing industry. The curriculum provides industry based, problem-solving experiences in Lean manufacturing concepts, production planning and inventory management, computer integrated manufacturing, improvement of the quality of manufacturing enterprises, change management, and productivity improvement.

2 approved electives from

Performance Improvement:

This concentration serves students with a human resource and organizational performance improvement career interest. Courses focus on a systems view of how to develop and implement significant improvement in organizational performance in a technology driven organization.

Approved elective from

EDTC
IDIS
ITEC
PSYC

Quality Systems:

The qualify systems concentration prepares students for upper-level positions in quality management fields. The curriculum provides industry based, problem-solving experiences in Lean enterprise, quality planning and analysis, experimental design, improvement of the overall quality of enterprises, and process improvement of management systems.

2 approved electives from

Note:

The master of science degree program is designed to serve the needs of students who possess a baccalaureate degree in technology systems and related technology oriented disciplines. The program of study includes course work composed of four core courses, and six in the area of specialization. All students are required to apply theory to practice through analytical projects and research papers involving industry problems and applications. Concentrations are currently available in computer networking management, digital communications technology, industrial distribution and logistics, information security, performance improvement, environmental planning, manufacturing systems and quality systems. The emphasis of the master of science degree program is on technology management, application to practice, and creative problem solving in technology driven industry and business.

The core consists of courses which emphasize the fundamental skills and knowledge deemed important by industrial employers and technology managers. Graduates must be able to use information processing systems to more effectively communicate, process information, access data, and solve problems in industry; evaluate the performance of technical systems and interpret the significance of data pertaining to product quality and reliability; be familiar with contemporary issues relating to people and technology in competitive, world-class markets; identify and apply techniques for organizing resources to enhance productivity and accomplish objectives in a cost-efficient and timely manner; and serve as effective leaders and managers.

Students with limited technical expertise are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. In some instances, remedial undergraduate courses or additional graduate courses are required to complement the graduate program. All courses are offered in an online format for all concentrations. Students must have access to current computing technology and full Internet access. Additional details regarding platforms and connectivity are available by contacting the Department of Technology Systems.

Thesis Option

For students interested in a research focus, the MS in technology systems provides a thesis option with six credit hours of the required thirty hours dedicated to the development of independent research. Students should identify a thesis advisor early and develop an abstract of the research topic and the contribution. The MS thesis option committee will consist of three members.