Technology Management M.S.

Program Rationale:
The Master of Science in Technology Management Program is designed to fulfill the educational needs of students and working professionals whose career paths are directed toward management in technologically-oriented organizations.

Program Learning Outcomes:
Graduate students in the program will be expected to:

• communicate effectively in written, oral, graphic, and visual modes;

• understand the management of projects, human resources, and technology;

• function effectively on teams and within a diverse environment; and

• have knowledge of contemporary issues and an understanding of the impact of technology applications from a global perspective.

Admission Requirements:
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education.  Applicants must also have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.70 on a 4.00 point scale (where A is 4.00), or its equivalent, and good standing (3.00 GPA) in all post-baccalaureate course work.

The admissions application, application fee, and official transcripts from each college and university attended (except Central Connecticut State University) must be submitted to the Graduate Recruitment and Admissions Office.

Course and Capstone Requirements:
The Master of Science in Technology Management is a 33-credit master’s, consisting of three different plans. Plan A is 30 credits with a three-credit thesis; Plan B is 33 credits with comprehensive exam; and Plan C is 30 credits with a three-credit applied research project.

a.)    All three plans have a core curriculum (18 credits) as follows:

TM 500 Product Life Cycle Management

TM 510 Industrial Operations Management  

TM 551 Project Management

TM 561 Applications of Lean Principles

TM 572 Innovative Leadership

TM 594 Research in Methods Technology

b.)  Directed electives. These are graduate courses in technology at the 400 and 500 level, as approved by a faculty advisor. This allows the student flexibility to develop a specialization.

Strands

Some examples could include, but are not limited to:

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma

• Supply Chain and Logistics Management

• Environmental and Occupational Safety

• Computer Networking & Telecommunications

Capstone course. Requirements of 0-3 credits
Plan A: IT 599 Thesis (3 credits)

Plan B: Comprehensive exam

Plan C: IT 595 Applied Research Project (3 credits)

Note: No more than nine credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.