Innovation & Technology, M.S.

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Total Degree Credits: 30

The Master of Innovation & Technology (MI&T) degree provides cutting edge opportunities to address present day challenges and develop technologies for the future. The college supports graduate research utilizing state-of-the-art experimental and/or computational research facilities under close faculty supervision in the following areas: Cloud Virtualization, Big Data Analytics, Health Informatics, Logistics, Materials & Supply Chain Management, Cyber Gaming, Information Assurance, and Cyber Security. Both thesis and project tracks are offered.

Upon completion of the Master of Science in Innovation & Technology Degree, students will be able to:

Design IT-based solutions utilizing applied analysis of user requirements.
Identify, evaluate and implement current technologies considering their applicability to individual and organizational needs.
Build team based projects and plans to develop, integrate and implement IT-based solutions from a managerial perspective.
Manage project based solutions for teams using the most current research techniques and industry practices to identify and define the requirements that must be satisfied to address user needs.
Identify and evaluate emerging computing techniques, skills, methods and theories.

Master of Science in Innovation & Technology Program Requirements:

Core Requirements: 15 - 18 credits

CAP 5734 - Systems Acquisition, Integration and Implementation Credits: 3
CGS 5096 - Advanced Legal, Ethical and Management Issues in Technology Credits: 3
COP 5727 - Advanced Database Development Credits: 3
QMB 5XXX - Quantitative Empirical Research Methods Credits: 3
AND
IDS 5000 - Project Credits: 3 - 6
OR
IDS 5XXX - Thesis Credits: 3 - 6

Concentration Electives: Choose 12-15 credits

CAP 5765 - Computational Data Analysis Credits: 3
CAP 5780 - Advanced Data Center Design, Large Data Sets, and Complex Issues in Data and Text Mining Credits: 3
CAP 5781 - Complex Modeling, Forecasting Techniques and Web Analytics Credits: 3
CAP 5XXX - Complex Issues in Data Analytics and Text Mining Credits: 3
CEN 5XXX - Advanced Concepts in Virtualization 2 Credits: 3
CIS 5616 - Advanced Business Intelligence Applications Credits: 3
CIS 5XXX - Advanced Applied Information Credits: 3
COP 5819 - Advanced Web Application Development Credits: 3
CTS 5378 - Advanced Cloud Applications Credits: 3
CTS 5377 - Advanced Cloud Implementation Strategies and Cloud Providers Credits: 3
CTS 5828 - Advanced Web Services 2 Credits: 3
ECP 5XXX - Economic Analysis for Technologists Credits: 3
EGN 5915 - Research Methods Credits: 3
EGS 5037 - Ethics Credits: 1
EGS 5626 - Engineering Project Management Credits: 3
ENT 5016 - Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation Credits: 3
ENT 5930 - Innovation and Emerging Technologies Credits: 3
IDS 5XXX - Directed Independent Research Credits: 3
MAN 5245 - Organizational Behavior & Leadership Credits: 3
MAN 5XXX - Global Supply Chain Management Credits: 3
MAN 5XXX - Logistics and Supply Chain Strategy Credits: 3
MAN 5XXX - Logistics Management Credits: 3
MAP 5436 - Applied Math for Engineers Credits: 3
MAN 5XXX - Global Business Strategy, Leadership, and Organization Effectiveness Credits: 3

Typical Sequence

Total Degree Credits: 30

Semester 1

CGS 5096 - Advanced Legal, Ethical and Management Issues in Technology Credits: 3
QMB 5XXX - Quantitative Empirical Research Methods Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 9

Semester 2

CAP 5734 - Systems Acquisition, Integration and Implementation Credits: 3
COP 5727 - Advanced Database Development Credits: 3
Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 9

Semester 3

IDS 5000 - Project Credits: 3 - 6
OR
IDS 5XXX - Thesis Credits: 3 - 6
AND/OR
Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 6

Semester 4

IDS 5000 - Project Credits: 3 - 6
OR
IDS 5XXX - Thesis Credits: 3 - 6
AND/OR
Elective Credits: 3

Total Semester Credits: 6

Total Degree Credits: 30

Master Degree Program Admissions Requirements:

Admission decisions are based on consideration of the applicant’s previous academic records, statement of purpose, resume and letters of recommendations.

The following are the admissions requirements:

A bachelor degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or a closely related discipline from a regionally accredited university
A minimum GPA of 2.7 in the last 60-semester credits attempted
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is required for applicants with GPA less than 3.25. The GRE may be waived by the Graduate Student Advisor for applicants with a GPA of 3.25 or higher
A letter of interest
Two letters of recommendations.

University Graduation Requirements:

Satisfactory completion of 30 credits of approved graduate courses with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Meeting any pre-requisites/deficiencies identified by the Graduate Student Advisor.
Compliance with all other university graduation requirements.