East Carolina University
  Department of Technology Systems
 
Performance Improvement

Printable Program Summary

The Master's of Science in Industrial Technology, Performance Improvement concentration prepares students for upper level positions in the human resources, training, organizational development or similar fields. This is an interdisciplinary program between the Department of Industrial Technology and the Department of Librarianship, Educational Technology, and Distance Instruction. The content focuses on industry-based, problem-solving experiences and the application of educational processes and tools to improve performance of complex human - technological systems. The 18-hour concentration builds upon the 12-hour MSTS core to provide a solid career foundation for careers and occupations as: Traffic Manager, Distribution Center Manager, Production Control Manager, System Analyst, Product Line Sales Manager, Manager of Material control, Manager of Procurement, or Supply Chain Manager.

Core Courses (12 SH)
ITEC 6050Strategies for Technical Management and Communications
(Program Introduction)
ITEC 6000Statistical Applications in Industry
ITEC 6406Capital Project and Cost Analysis for Technology
ITEC 6200Technology Project Management

Concentration Courses (18 SH)
ITEC 6001Work Measurement and Design
EDTC 7125Training Systems Engineering
EDTC 6010Overview of Instructional Technology
EDTC 6020Overview of Instructional Design
EDTC 6045Interface Design
 One elective from EDTC, ITEC, IDIS, PSYC, or MGMT 

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
  • Dr. Charles Coddington
    MSTS Performance Improvement Graduate Coordinator
    200 Science and Technology Complex
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
    (252) 328-9640
    coddingtonc@ecu.edu

  • Kelly Bass
    Graduate Program Administrative Assistant
    203 Science and Technology Complex
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
    (252) 328-9653
    mstechsystems@ecu.edu
 

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Department of Technology Systems
Suite 200 Science and Technology Building
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353 USA
Phone: 252.328.9640
Fax: 252.328.1618