Graduate Catalog: 2012-2013 - Alabama A&M University

INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYMASTER OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIALTECHNOLOGYtechnical education program at the postsecondarylevels or corporate training programs.PROGRAM DIRECTORF. Michael Ayokanmbi256/372-4312Graduate FacultyProfessorsPeter RomineAssociate ProfessorsF. Michael AyokanmbiTheodore DixieStephen EgarievweChris OdionuAssistant ProfessorsWing ChanAschalew KassuABOUT THE PROGRAMThe Master of Science degree in IndustrialTechnology provides students with an opportunity todevelop higher levels of technical-management,leadership, and instruction competencies needed tobroaden their career potential for positions inbusiness, industry, education, and government. Theprograms objectives are achieved through acurriculum that emphasizes:1. Project planning and implementation;2. Tools and strategies for process improvement;3. The safe, effective, efficient, and creative use oftechnological resources and materials inperforming technological processes;4. The application of mathematics, natural/physicalsciences, social sciences and technologicalconcepts in solving practical technologyproblems and extending human capabilities;5. Principles, practices, and standards used inperforming tasks associated with technologybasedsystems;6. Supervision of personnel and the management oftechnological systems in the production anddelivery of consumer goods and services;7. Design and delivery of instruction in a career orREQUIREMENTS FOR MASTER OF SCIENCEADMISSION REQUIREMENTSThe master’s degree program in IndustrialTechnology is open to students who have earned aBachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology,business, computer science, or science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) relateddisciplines. Program faculty consider the followingfactors in making admission decisions:NEW STUDENTS NOT ACCEPTEDINTO THE PROGRAM1. A minimum GRE score of 146 in verbal andquantitative sections, respectively. Applicantswho already have a master’s degree in anydiscipline will be exempt from this requirement.2. Undergraduate GPA of 2.50 or above.Applicants with baccalaureate degrees in otherdisciplines, or with a GPA of less than 2.50 and aminimum of 3 years of work experience in oneof the previously mentioned disciplines will beconsidered for admission.3. Three letters of reference, including one from theapplicant’s current or most recent employer orinstructor.4. Letter of intent. A brief statement explaining thereason for pursuing a master’s degree inIndustrial Technology and how this degree isexpected to help in achieving his or her careergoals.Applicants without undergraduate degrees inbusiness, computer science, or STEM-relateddisciplines will be required to take INT 107Industrial Materials and Processes I and INT 334Production Planning and Control in their firstsemester of enrollment, and earn a minimum grade of“B” in each course.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTSTHESIS OPTION (30 SEMESTER HOURS)The thesis option requires a minimum of 30 semesterhours, which include fifteen (15) semester hours ofcore courses, nine (9) semester-hours of electives inthe area of specialization, and six (6) semester-hoursof thesis. The electives should be chosen in any areathat strengthens a student’s goal and is approved by63