Masters of Science

Plan of Study (Total 33 cr. hr.)

The following summarized the degree requirements:

Interdisciplinary Core Courses (9 credit hours):

• Measurement and Evaluation in Industry and Technology
• Quality and Productivity in Industry and Technology
• Analysis of Research in Industry and Technology

Primary Area of Study (18 credit hours):

• At least 9 credit hours must be departmental graduate level courses
• The remaining credit hours can be graduate courses offered by any of the technology, engineering, science, or mathematics departments in the School

Research Project (6 credit hours):

• The student is responsible for identifying an area of research interest by consultation with the academic advisor
• Students are encouraged to choose a research topic related to their current or past work experience
• The student is responsible for forming an Advisory Committee to oversee his/her research effort
• The Advisory Committee consists of at least three members, two of which must be from the department
• The Advisory Committee is in charge of approving the student’s study plan, endorsing the research proposal, guiding the student during research development, editing the final research report, and conducting a final exam (defense session) at the completion of the research project

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