2011–2012 UNIVERSITY CATALOG - Florida Institute of Technology

Management Information Systems (18 credit hours)
Minor Code: 6467 Degree Awarded: none
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: undergraduate
Delivery Mode/s: classroom only Location/s: main campus
BUS 3501 Management Principles
BUS 3504 Management Information Systems
BUS 4502 Organizational Behavior
Three electives from the following:
BUS 3500 Human–Computer Interaction
BUS 3510 Advanced Business Computer Applications
BUS 3512 System Design and Development
BUS 3514 Introduction to Operating Systems and Networks for Business
BUS 4508 Web-based Technologies
BUS 4509 Management of Database Systems
*Not available to Nathan M. Bisk College of Business students. Note: At least
nine (9) credit hours used in a minor must be earned in the Nathan M. Bisk
College of Business. No credit by exam may be used. Minors not available to
Business Administration students.
MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMS
Acquisition and Contract Management, M.S. ________
Major Code: 8399 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies Division
off-site Location/s: Aberdeen, Fort Lee, Hampton Roads,
Admission Materials: GMAT, National Capital, Region, Northeast, Orlando,
GRE recommended Patuxent, Redstone, Spaceport, Virtual Campus
The Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management is
designed for adult working professionals in the public and private
sectors of acquisition and contract management. The curriculum
provides coverage of federal procurement practices, current issues
in contracting and contract administration, legal and financial
aspects of government contracting and policy issues associated
with acquisition and contract management. Individuals without
current experience in acquisition and contract management may
be accepted into this program; however, all program prerequisite
courses must be fulfilled.
The goal of the program is to prepare individuals for advanced
leadership positions in the private, public and military sectors
with specific skills and competencies in acquisition and contract
administration.
Admission Requirements
The applicant to the program must have a bachelor’s degree; however,
the degree need not be in business administration. Students
who are graduates from other fields are encouraged to apply.
Students with an undergraduate business degree or courses may be
able to waive the program prerequisite requirements 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.
Degree Requirements
The degree of Master of Science in Acquisition and Contract
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 courses.
Program Prerequisites (noncredit for this program)
MGT 5000 Financial Accounting (or two undergraduate
accounting courses)
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 Division or by completing
a suitable computer course.
Required Courses (9 courses)
MGT 5001 Managerial Accounting ........................................................... 3
MGT 5002 Corporate Finance .................................................................. 3
MGT 5013 Organizational Behavior .......................................................... 3
MGT 5211 Procurement and Contract Management ................................ 3
MGT 5213 Contract Changes, Terminations and Disputes ....................... 3
MGT 5214 Cost Principles, Effectiveness and Control ............................. 3
MGT 5217 Contract and Subcontract Formulation ................................... 3
MGT 5218 Contract Negotiations and Incentive Contracts ...................... 3
MGT 5220 Contract Management Research Seminar* ............................ 3
Electives (2 courses)
MGT 5017 Program Management ............................................................. 3
MGT 5064 Cost and Economic Analysis ................................................... 3
MGT 5084 Materiel Acquisition Management .................................. 3
MGT 5138 Business Ethics ............................................................... 3
MGT 5212 Advanced Procurement and Contract Management ....... 3
MGT 5231 Government Contract Law ............................................. 3
MGT 5240 Business and Legal Aspects of Intellectual Property ....... 3
MGT 5270 Special Topics in Contracts Management ....................... 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED.......................................... 33
*Serves as the capstone course for this program.
Note: Electives may be taken with the approval of both the faculty adviser and
the program head from other graduate-level offerings in the Extended Studies
Division, or other colleges or academic units.
Computer Information Systems, M.S. _____________
Major Code: 8372 Degree Awarded: Master of Science
Age Restriction: N Admission Status: graduate,
Delivery Mode/s: online, classroom, Extended Studies Division
off-site Location/s: main campus , Hampton
Admission Materials: GRE recommended Roads, Orlando, Patuxent, Redstone, Spaceport,
Virtual Campus
The Master of Science in Computer Information Systems is
designed for students who seek a degree that prepares them for
positions in organizations that design, develop or use computer
systems. It is for students who do not necessarily have a bachelor’s
degree in computer science but who wish to obtain advanced
training with special emphasis on component engineering, objectoriented
design and analysis, and the building and maintenance of
data-driven systems. The objective of the program is to meet the
demand for information systems skills and to provide a path for
professionals from diverse fields to rapidly transition to computer
information systems career paths.
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