Technology Management, MS

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MASTER OF SCIENCE • TECH MGMT MS

The objective of the Master of Science in Technology Management is to offer a high quality, interdisciplinary technical and business graduate curriculum in technology management for today’s organizations. This program is designed to prepare graduates for a life-long career addressing critical leadership roles in private, public or government organizations. The MS in Technology Management combines a set of business and technical competencies to give Davenport University graduates the competitive advantages needed to lead information technology departments in the global economy.

Curriculum

Students will apply leadership tactics, basic observational methods and logical reasoning to demonstrate best practices in problem solving with foundational knowledge in the following areas: industry regulations, network technologies, product and project management, risk mitigation, business continuity, information technology disaster recovery, total quality management, budgeting and return on investment by using appropriate tools, methods and applications. Students will also choose electives based on their career focus and complete a thesis under the direct guidance of a faculty member.

The elective courses will provide an introduction to the different technical and administrative aspects of Technology Management. Topics will include: wireless networks, accounting information systems, banking and financial security, as well as leadership and change management strategies.

Foundational Knowledge Requirements:

All students admitted into the Davenport University Master of Science in Technology Management are expected to have the necessary undergraduate preparation, as outlined in the Admissions Requirements, prior to entering the 600-level courses. Students who have not successfully completed equivalent undergraduate courses will be required to complete the following graduate (500-level) foundational courses or the undergraduate level equivalent courses. A grade of “B” or better must be earned in each course to show proficiency.

Foundational Knowledge Courses:

Core Courses - 24 Credits

CISP 600 - Information Systems Planning 3 Credits
FINC 610 - Budget and Finance Management 3 Credits
GPMT 630 - Project Management in Software Development 3 Credits
IAAS 600 - Information Security Planning 3 Credits
IAAS 667 - Legal and Ethical Security Topics 3 Credits
STAT 615 - Analytical Statistics for Management 3 Credits
TMGT 685 - IT Change Management and Service 3 Credits
TMGT 788 - Applied Research Techniques for Technology Management 3 Credits

Elective Courses - 6 Credits

Select two (2) of the following:

GPMT 699 - Certified Project Management Professional (PMP®) Preparation 3 Credits
TMGT 655 - IT Service Management 3 Credits
TMGT 750 - Think as a CIO 3 Credits

Capstone - 3 Credits

CAPS 798 - Technology Management Thesis 3 Credits

Total Credits: 33

MASTER’S THESIS

A thesis paper forms the capstone of this Master of Science in Technology Management program. The capstone is a comprehensive research paper encompassing the learning from the students’ coursework in the program, and is to be completed under the guidance of your faculty advisor and/or university designated faculty member . Prior to enrolling in CAPS 798 - Technology Management Thesis , students must have both an approved Capstone Intent Form and an approved Research Proposal on file with the Program Director.

More details on the master’s thesis and capstone process may be found in the Capstone Guidebook available from your faculty advisor.