A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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DMGT 781 Advanced Topics in Technology Management (3)<br />
DMGT 783<br />
Advanced Topics in Technology and Information<br />
Systems (3)<br />
DMGT 785 Futures and Change Management (3)<br />
DMGT 787 Advanced Topics in International Management (3)<br />
DMGT 790 Special Topics (3)<br />
DMGT 795 Independent Studies in Selected Knowledge Area (3)<br />
DMGT 797 Independent Studies in Selected Problem Area (3)<br />
Research Methods Course(s)<br />
Students must complete at least 3 semester hours in research<br />
methods. Depending on the student’s specialization track, he or<br />
she may be required to complete 6 semester hours in research<br />
methods.<br />
DMGT 711 Quantitative Research Methods (3)<br />
DMGT 712 Qualitative Research Methods (3)<br />
Comprehensive Examination<br />
Upon successful completion <strong>of</strong> all coursework, a student must<br />
demonstrate mastery <strong>of</strong> all the breadth areas and core seminars<br />
(i.e., DMGT 701 and 702) by passing a two-part comprehensive<br />
examination before advancing to the doctoral dissertation.<br />
Dissertation/Doctoral Project<br />
A dissertation/doctoral project is required <strong>of</strong> each doctoral student<br />
as evidence <strong>of</strong> ability to perform scholarly research and<br />
to interpret and present research results. The candidate must<br />
demonstrate mastery <strong>of</strong> the special field <strong>of</strong> study and <strong>of</strong> the<br />
materials and techniques used in his or her research. As a<br />
unique feature <strong>of</strong> the DM program, students are advised to<br />
make their dissertation research as applied and interdisciplinary<br />
as possible. At all stages <strong>of</strong> the dissertation research process, the<br />
student is encouraged to expand the boundaries <strong>of</strong> traditional<br />
thinking and scholarship, both in methodology and content.<br />
The model for the dissertation consists <strong>of</strong> the following:<br />
■ Concept Paper for Relevant Audience—presenting a conceptual<br />
paper to top management <strong>of</strong> an organization or a<br />
special interest stakeholder’s group. The paper should<br />
include a synthesis <strong>of</strong> problem recognition, knowledge<br />
assessment, and a framework for research study presented<br />
in “layperson’s” terms.<br />
■ Conference Paper for Pr<strong>of</strong>essional Association—explaining<br />
the significance <strong>of</strong> the specific research question and<br />
knowledge assessment to a pr<strong>of</strong>essional association or<br />
group <strong>of</strong> people who are interested in such a knowledge<br />
assessment. This would typically be a complete paper<br />
(commonly referred to as a “review paper”) to a gathering<br />
<strong>of</strong> pr<strong>of</strong>essionals, where papers are selected through a pr<strong>of</strong>essional<br />
evaluation.<br />
■ Publishable Paper for Relevant Journal—demonstrating the<br />
ability to capture and share new knowledge by preparing a<br />
publishable journal article or a publishable project report.<br />
This paper demonstrates the candidate’s contribution to<br />
the chosen knowledge area. The Dissertation Research<br />
Committee will use a well-publicized standard for determining<br />
the acceptability <strong>of</strong> the paper.<br />
Candidates then develop a fully integrated dissertation, incorporating<br />
the aforementioned three papers and documenting<br />
what they have learned from the papers. The research is then<br />
presented before the Dissertation Research Committee and<br />
members <strong>of</strong> the academic community at a colloquium.<br />
Course descriptions are found on pp. 110–56.<br />
| 36 | 2003–2004 Graduate Catalog