2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

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 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
advisor 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 5013 Organizational Behavior ......................................................... 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis ................................................. 3
MGT 5080 Strategic Project Management ............................................... 3
MGT 5081 Project Tools and Techniques ................................................. 3
MGT 5082 Cases in Applied Project Management .................................. 3
MGT 5088 Project and Program Risk Management ................................. 3
MGT 5090 Practicum for Project Management* ...................................... 3
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Electives (3 courses)
MTH 5401 Applied Statistical Analysis .................................................... 3
MTH 5411 Mathematical Statistics .......................................................... 3
ORP 5001 Deterministic Operations Research Models .......................... 3
ORP 5002 Stochastic Operations Research Models ........................ 3
ORP 5003 Operations Research Practices ....................................... 3
ORP 5010 Mathematical Programming ........................................... 3
ORP 5011 Discrete Optimization .................................................... 3
ORP 5030 Decision Analysis ........................................................... 3
ORP 5040 Quality Assurance .......................................................... 3
ORP 5041 Reliability Analysis ......................................................... 3
ORP 5042 Reliability, Availability and Maintainability ................... 3
ORP 5050 Discrete System Simulation ........................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Quality Management, M.S. ____________________
Major Code: 8409 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies
off-site Location/s: Orlando
Admission Materials: GMAT, GRE
recommended
The program provides key courses that enable participants to refine
their experience and prior academic background to provide a holistic
focus on the philosophy and methodology of quality management.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the Master of Science in Quality 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 six 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. 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 Quality Management is to prepare
individuals for advanced leadership positions in the private,
public and military sectors with specific skills and competencies in
quality management.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Quality 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
advisor concerning waiver of those prerequisites.