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2015-2016 Catalog v2 
    
2015-2016 Catalog v2 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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:


Typical Sequence


Total Degree Credits: 30


Total Semester Credits: 9


Total Semester Credits: 9


Semester 3


Total Semester Credits: 6


Semester 4


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) may be required for applicants with an undergraduate GPA of less than 3.25.
  • 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.

Total Degree Credits: 30


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