2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Required Courses (8 courses)
MGT 5006 Introductory Statistics ............................................................ 3
MGT 5014 Information Systems ............................................................... 3
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................ 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis ................................................. 3
MGT 5088 Project and Program Risk Management ................................. 3
MGT 5089 Multiple Project Management ................................................ 3
MGT 5090 Practicum for Project Management* ...................................... 3
MGT 5131 Productivity Measurement and Improvement ........................ 3
Electives (3 courses)
Students without a concentration area may select their three
electives from any area of specialization approved by their
faculty adviser ......................................................................... 9
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Project Management – Information Systems, M.S. ____
major Code: 8358 Degree awarded: Master of Science
age restriction: N admission status: graduate,
Delivery mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies
off-site Location/s: Aberdeen, Hampton Roads, National
admission materials: GMAT, GRE Capital Region, Northeast, Orlando, Patuxent,
recommended Redstone/Huntsville, Virtual Site
The applicant to the Master of Science in Project Management –
Information Systems degree program must have a bachelor’s degree;
however, the degree need not be in business administration.
Students who are graduates from other fields, especially mathematics,
science and engineering, are encouraged to apply. Students
with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be able to
waive up to 12 hours of the program prerequisites in the program
based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic transcripts.
Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose undergraduate
major is outside the business area or who has not previously completed
the courses in these prerequisite areas. The exact number of
needed prerequisite courses depends on courses completed during
the student’s undergraduate studies.
The GRE or GMAT may be required for admission evaluation
purposes. General admission requirements and the process for
applying are discussed in the Academic Overview section of this
catalog. Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for
regular admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit
as a continuing education applicant.
The goal of the Master of Science in Project Management –
Information Systems is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership
positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific
skills and competencies in project management and identified
concentration areas.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Project Management –
Information Systems is conferred upon students who have
successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework
plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved
graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate
background will be required to complete all or part of the program
prerequisites. Students may choose elective courses from those
listed below.
Students with undergraduate credits for courses that they believe
are equivalent to the program prerequisites should consult with
their adviser concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)
MGT 5132 Basic Economics (or two undergraduate economics courses)
Note: In addition, computer literacy is required as a prerequisite. It can be
demonstrated by the applicant’s undergraduate coursework, passing a proficiency
examination offered by the extended studies department or by completing
a suitable computer course.
Required Courses (8 courses)
MGT 5006 Introductory Statistics ............................................................ 3
MGT 5014 Information Systems ............................................................... 3
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................ 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis ................................................. 3
MGT 5088 Project and Program Risk Management ................................. 3
MGT 5089 Multiple Project Management ................................................ 3
MGT 5090 Practicum for Project Management* ...................................... 3
MGT 5131 Productivity Measurement and Improvement ........................ 3
Electives (3 courses)
MGT 5070 Special Topics in Business ...................................................... 3
MGT 5150 Management of Software Systems ......................................... 3
MGT 5151 Database Systems Management ............................................. 3
MGT 5152 Computer Systems Administration ................................ 3
MGT 5153 Telecommunications Systems Management ................... 3
MGT 5154 Advanced Management Information Systems ................ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Project Management – Operations Research, M.S. _____
major Code: 8359 Degree awarded: Master of Science
age restriction: N admission status: graduate,
Delivery mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies
off-site Location/s: Aberdeen, Hampton Roads,
admission materials: GMAT, GRE Northeast, Orlando, Patuxent,
recommended Redstone/Huntsville, Virtual Site
The applicant to the Master of Science in Project Management
– Operations Research degree program must have a bachelor’s
degree; however, the degree need not be in business administration.
Students who are graduates from other fields, especially
mathematics, science and engineering, are encouraged to apply.
Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may
be able to waive up to 12 hours of the program prerequisites in the
program based on an evaluation of their undergraduate academic
transcripts. Prerequisite courses are required of a student whose
undergraduate major is outside the business area or who has not
previously completed the courses in these prerequisite areas. The
exact number of needed prerequisite courses depends on courses
completed during the student’s undergraduate studies.
The GRE or GMAT may be required for admission evaluation
purposes. General admission requirements and the process for
applying are discussed in the Academic Overview of this catalog.
Individuals who do not meet the stated requirements for regular
admission may petition to take graduate courses for credit as a
continuing education applicant.
The goal of the Master of Science in Project Management –
Operations Research is to prepare individuals for advanced leadership
positions in the private, public and military sectors with specific
skills and competencies in project management and identified
concentration areas.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Project Management –
Operations Research is conferred upon students who have
successfully completed 33 credit hours of graduate coursework
plus other course requirements as listed on the student’s approved
graduate program plan. Students without adequate undergraduate
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