Master of Science in Technology - Information Technology

Pittsburg State University

Our Master’s Degree in Technology is designed to empower professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in today’s fast-paced, technology-driven world. Emphases available in Artificial Intelligence, Automotive, Graphic Design, Graphics Management, Information Technology, College Teaching, and Technology Management.The Master of Science degree with a major in technology provides advanced instruction in technical, scientific, managerial and supervisory areas for those working in technical and management positions in business and industry. Graduate faculty members for the program are from the Department of Engineering Technology, the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies, and the Department of Technology and Workforce Learning.Candidates for this degree must meet the requirements for Option II as described Graduate Degrees and Options of this catalog. The degree requires completion of 18 credit hours of emphasis area/elective courses and 12 credit hours of core courses. Other aspects of the curriculum are deter­mined by individual needs in consultation with the student's advisor. Areas of interest in which the student may gain additional strength include product design and development, manufacturing and production, sales and distribution, maintenance and service, or a technical area within the curricula of the Department of Engineering Technology, the Department of Graphics and Imaging Technologies, and/or the Department of Technology and Workforce Learning.Admission to the graduate program requires an undergraduate major in technology or equivalent. Students with degrees in business, industrial education, the sciences, engineering, and other areas are considered for admission. However, transcripts are evaluated and certain foundation courses may be required to be completed as prerequisites to the core courses.