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Printable Program Summary The Master's of Science in Technology Systems, Manufacturing Systems concentration prepares students for upper level positions in the manufacturing management field. The program provides industry-based, problem-solving experiences in the application of technology, planning, productivity improvement, quality, supply chain and management systems. The 18-hour concentration builds upon the 12-hour MSTS core to provide a solid career foundation for careers and occupations as: Production Manager, Manufacturing Engineer, Materials Manager, as well as other roles in the Manufacturing field.
Admission Standards An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work. Each applicant must take a standardized graduate test such as the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and achieve a satisfactory score. Admission Procedure
The Department of Technology Systems is a national leader in offering graduate, technology related degrees online. The program is Internet- based and students are advised, complete courses, collaborate on projects, perform research, and complete the degree via the Internet. Each student should have a state-of-the-art computer and reliable Internet access. Students will spend 10-15 hours per week in preparing for and participating in each course. Most of the students in the program are working professionals who are pursuing the degree for career advancement. Average completion time is 24 months if six credits per semester are taken. Courses are scheduled in a sequence over the fall, spring, and summer semesters and this allows program entry in any semester. Formats for the courses vary but all include frequent interaction with the instructor and other students. Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools including streaming video, email, chat, threaded discussion, web, file transfer, and collaboration tools. The first course in the program, ITEC 6050, introduces the use of these tools in a collaborative research/study environment. For More Information
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