2012–2013 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Supply Chain Management, M.S. ________________
major Code: 8352 Degree awarded: Master of Science
age restriction: N admission status: online graduate,
Delivery mode/s: online only Extended Studies
admission materials: GMAT, GRE Location/s: Florida Tech University Online
recommended
The goal of the Master of Science in Supply Chain Management is
to prepare individuals for operational leadership within the private
for-profit, nonprofit and local government sectors, including the
military.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the Master of Science in Supply Chain
Management program must have a bachelor’s degree with an
acceptable cumulative GPA from all regionally accredited colleges
attended. Preferred applicants will have professional work
experience or developing interest in the areas of innovation and
entrepreneurship in supply chain management or logistics.
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.
Degree Requirements
The master’s degree is conferred upon students who have successfully
completed 30 credit hours in the core curriculum. Students
with bachelor’s degrees in areas other than business will be required
to complete Essentials of Business Development 1 (BUS 5601) and
Essentials of Business Development 2 (BUS 5602).
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 (waived if undergraduate degree is in business)
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 2 ................................... 3
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 (10 courses)
MGT 5001 Managerial Accounting .......................................................... 3
MGT 5002 Corporate Finance .................................................................. 3
MGT 5006 Introductory Managerial Statistics ......................................... 3
MGT 5020 Applied Management Project* ............................................... 3
MGT 5024 Production and Operations Management .............................. 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis .................................................. 3
MGT 5065 Supply Chain Management .................................................... 3
MGT 5069 Advanced Techniques in Supply Chain Management ............ 3
MGT 5083 Global Supply Chain Management and International
Logistics ................................................................................. 3
MGT 5084 Materiel Acquisition Management ......................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 30
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
96 Florida Tech
Systems Management, M.S. ___________________
major Code: 8330 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,
recommended Redstone/Huntsville, Virtual Site
The applicant to the Master of Science in Systems Management
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.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Systems Management 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 5000 Financial Accounting (or two undergraduate accounting courses)
MGT 5006 Introductory Managerial Statistics
MGT 5022 Analytical Methods of Management
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 5002 Corporate Finance .................................................................. 3
MGT 5007 Intermediate Managerial Statistics ........................................ 3
MGT 5013 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3
MGT 5014 Information Systems ............................................................... 3
MGT 5066 Systems Analysis and Modeling ............................................. 3
MGT 5067 Systems Management* ........................................................... 3
MGT 5133 Advanced Analytical Methods for Management .................... 3
MGT 5149 Economics for Business .......................................................... 3
Directed Electives (2 courses)
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................ 3
MGT 5024 Production and Operations Management .............................. 3
MGT 5061 Systems and Logistics Support Management ................. 3
MGT 5062 Logistics Policy ............................................................... 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis .......................................... 3
MGT 5068 Systems Engineering Management ................................ 3
MGT 5084 Materiel Acquisition Management ................................. 3