Dec 21, 2024

2020-2021 Graduate Catalog

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Technology Studies [M.S.]

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This Master of Science in Technology Studies (MS-TC) degree program prepares students for promotions and managerial, administrative, or consulting positions with technology-based organizations addressing the social, political, moral, and economic effects of technology. The program offers flexibility that enables students to design their programs of study to meet specific education and employment objectives.

Students will acquire knowledge related to:

Central concepts and issues related to the study of technology and society;
Significant technical developments and their effects on individuals, societies, the environment, and the workplace;
The integration of information from various sources and disciplines to solve sociotechnical problems; and
Major tools and methodologies for assessing technology’s impact on society.

The MS-TC program promotes flexibility, enabling students to design more than one-half of the program, to suit specific education and employment objectives. Working students can pursue a degree either full-time or part-time, with all core courses offered in multiple formats, including evening, hybrid, and online.

Program Admission

Applicants must

Have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
Have a minimum GPA of 2.7 (or 3.0 in their final 60 hours of undergraduate study);
Submit two letters of recommendation with the online Graduate School Application; and
In the case of international students, meet the Graduate School minimum scores for the TOEFL, MELAB, or IELTS. See the International Admissions website for minimum scores.

A program planning interview with an advisor is recommended upon admission.

Conditional Admission Status

Conditional admission may be granted to students who meet the degree admission requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research but have undergraduate curricular deficiencies or do not satisfy other departmental admission requirements.

Non-Degree Admission Status

Non-degree admission (Status I: Academic Deficiencies) may be granted to promising students who do not meet minimum undergraduate GPA requirements. Students may not repeat courses to attain the required GPA.

Students who meet the probationary requirements of conditional or non-degree admission will be granted regular admission after completing 10 hours of course work (identified with the advisor) with a 3.3 average.

School Information

Technology and Professional Services Management | Julie Becker, Ph.D., Interim Director | 206A Roosevelt Hall, 734.487.8255, jbecker2@emich.edu

Advisor Information

Julie Becker, Ph.D., 206A Roosevelt, 734.487.2490, jbecker2@emich.edu

Degree Requirements: 30 hours

The MS-TC requires the completion of at least 30 hours of coursework to be distributed among required core courses, complementary concentration courses, and capstone experience courses

Core Courses: 12 hours

Concentration Courses: 15 hours

Select one concentration from the following

Technology Management: 15 hours

Select five courses from the following
TM 500 - Introduction to Technology Management 3 hrs
TM 502 - Technology Project Management 3 hrs
TM 510 - The Management of Technology and Innovation 3 hrs
TM 521 - Women and Technology 3 hrs
TM 555 - Technology and Organization 3 hrs
TM 560 - Technology and Labor Relations 3 hrs
TM 565 - Technology and Training 3 hrs
TM 592 - Special Topics 3 hrs
TM 610 - The Management of Virtual Teams 3 hrs
TM 615 - Implementing and Managing Technological Change 3 hrs
TM 681 - Special Topics 3 hrs
Interdisciplinary Studies: 15 hours

Examples include:

Communications
Computer Science
Management and Marketing
Public Administration
Technology and Culture
Women’s and Gender Studies
Information Assurance: 15 hours
IA 544 - Cyber Law, Privacy, Policy and Compliance 3 hrs
IA 642 - Defensive Security 3 hrs
IA 643 - Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity 3 hrs
IA 650 - Offensive Security 3 hrs
IA 651 - Cyber Security Project Management 3 hrs
Homeland Security and Emergency Management: 15 hours
IA 529 - Foreign and Domestic Terrorism and Information Warfare 3 hrs
SSC 525 - Management/Leadership for Homeland Security 2 hrs
SSC 530 - Administrating the Public Safety Agency 2 hrs
SSC 535 - Planning and Decision Making for Homeland Security 2 hrs
SSC 540 - Human Resource Management in Public Safety Agencies 2 hrs
SSC 545 - Managing the critical Incident for Homeland Security 2 hrs
SSC 550 - Managing Technology in the Public Safety Environment 2 hrs
Career, Technical and Workforce Education: 15 hours
CTWE 590 - Special Topics 1 hr
CTWE 591 - Special Topics 2 hrs
CTWE 592 - Special Topics 3 hrs
CTWE 611 - Curriculum Frameworks in Career, Technical and Workforce Education 3 hrs
CTWE 661 - Evaluation Standards and Strategies in Career, Technical and Workforce Education 3 hrs
Select Specialization Courses to meet 15-hour requirement in consultation with a graduate advisor from the disciplines of business or technology education, or from other units within the college or from related fields outside the college.
Hotel, Restaurant Management Concentration: 15 hours

Select five courses from the following
HRM 519 - Human Resource Management in Hospitality and Nutrition Service 3 hrs
HRM 521 - Quality Service Management 3 hrs
HRM 560 - Service Strategies for Hospitality Industry 3 hrs
HRM 609 - Advanced Topics in Food-Service Management 3 hrs
HRM 610 - Advanced Topics in Hospitality Management 3 hrs
HRM 626 - Productivity Management in Hospitality and Food-Service Facilities 3 hrs
HRM 630 - International Hospitality Management 3 hrs
HRM 640 - Contemporary Issues in Hospitality Strategy 3 hrs
HRM 655 - Financial Strategies for Hospitality Operations 3 hrs

Capstone Experience Course: 3 hours

TS 696 - Research Seminar Capstone 3 hrs