2013–2014 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Subject Test. 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 Space Systems Management is
conferred upon students who have successfully completed 36 credit
hours of graduate work 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 listed below.
Required Courses: Management ............................................................ 18
Six courses with a clear focus on management are required. These
course may be from the foundation, core or elective courses offered
by the Nathan M. Bisk College of Business, via distance learning from
extended studies, or from courses with a management emphasis from
other academic units at Florida Tech. Students must submit a program
plan to the academic unit head outlining the six management courses
to fulfill the curriculum requirement. Also, students must meet all
management course prerequisites as stated in the current catalog.
Required Courses: Space Systems ........................................................ 15
SPC 5001 Introduction to Space Systems ....................................... 3
SPC 5004 Space Propulsion Systems .............................................. 3
SPC 5005 Space Power Systems ...................................................... 3
SPC 5012 Spacecraft Environment ................................................. 3
SPC 5013 Space Systems Astrodynamics ....................................... 3
Directed Elective (1 course)
MGT 5020 Applied Management Project* ............................................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 36
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
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 forprofit,
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
advisor concerning waiver of those prerequisites.
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Program Prerequisites (waived if undergraduate degree is in business)
BUS 5601 Essentials of Business Development 1 ................................... 3
BUS 5602 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.
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
advisor 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