East Carolina University
  Department of Technology Systems
 
Quality Systems

Printable Program Summary

The Master's of Science in Technology Systems, Quality Systems concentration prepares students for upper level positions in the quality management fields. The program provides industry-based, problem-solving experiences in the application of technology, planning, productivity improvement, quality, statistical analysis, 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: Quality Manager, Quality Auditor, Six Sigma Green Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt as well as other roles in the Quality field.

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 6001Process Analysis Methods
ITEC 6600Quality Systems
ITEC 6110Data and Trend Analysis
ITEC 6112Statistical Analysis
IDIS 6535Supply Chain Logistics
 One elective from approved ITEC, IDIS, ICT or SAFT courses 

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. Merwan Mehta
    Quality Systems Graduate Coordinator
    244 Slay Complex
    East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858
    (252) 328-9721
    mehtam@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