A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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Core Courses<br />
Executive students must take the following seminars:<br />
XMIT 601 IT and the Industry and Strategic Management (6)<br />
XMIT 602 Human Resources, Leadership, and Project/Financial<br />
Management (6)<br />
XMIT 603 Advanced Topics in IT and Systems Security and Risk<br />
Management (6)<br />
XMIT 604 Computing and S<strong>of</strong>tware Technology (6)<br />
XMIT 605 Data Communications and Internet Technologies (6)<br />
XMIT 606 Systems Engineering and Capstone (6)<br />
Master <strong>of</strong> Science in Technology<br />
Management<br />
Technology management encompasses all aspects <strong>of</strong> management<br />
associated with the identification, development, acquisition,<br />
and application <strong>of</strong> technologies for the production <strong>of</strong><br />
goods and services. Such management is vital to both privatesector<br />
organizations, which must face the challenges associated<br />
with the fast pace <strong>of</strong> technological change, and the public sector,<br />
which has an integral and defining role in providing regulations<br />
and policy that will shape the future <strong>of</strong> U.S. technological<br />
competitiveness.<br />
The Executive Program for the Master <strong>of</strong> Science (MS) in<br />
technology management covers three important competency<br />
areas in a technology-driven, globally competitive business<br />
environment: strategic management, systems management,<br />
and operations management. The seminars are designed to<br />
introduce and develop these competencies, with one seminar<br />
focusing on each key area and a sixth, capstone seminar integrating<br />
the lessons and objectives <strong>of</strong> the previous five.<br />
Overview<br />
The program consists <strong>of</strong> six 6-credit seminars. Each seminar<br />
includes examinations, papers, and/or presentations. The end-<strong>of</strong>program<br />
project is the capstone learning experience. The project<br />
provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop<br />
sound approaches to specific technology management issues.<br />
Program Requirements<br />
In addition to the general admission requirements, applicants<br />
must have at least five years <strong>of</strong> business or management experience<br />
and a current position as a mid- or senior-level manager.<br />
Qualified candidates will have a personal interview with the program<br />
director. All participants must have access to a computer<br />
and the Internet, and a working knowledge <strong>of</strong> s<strong>of</strong>tware programs<br />
as described on p. 30.<br />
Formats/Locations<br />
All classes in the Executive Program for the MS in technology<br />
management are held at a single UMUC site in the Washington,<br />
D.C., metropolitan area throughout the 18-month program.<br />
The classes are held every other Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5<br />
p.m. and are supplemented with UMUC’s online (Web-based)<br />
instruction to provide maximum flexibility and convenience.<br />
Instruction includes lectures, case studies, structured discussions,<br />
guest speakers, videos, computer exercises, written projects, and<br />
oral presentations. Students are encouraged to bring laptop<br />
computers to class.<br />
Prospective students should check the executive program Web<br />
page at info.umuc.edu/executiveprograms for the location <strong>of</strong> the<br />
next seminar.<br />
Curriculum Requirements<br />
Noncredit Course<br />
All degree-seeking students are required to complete the noncredit<br />
course UCSP 610 (or 610E) Library Skills for the<br />
Information Age within their first 6 credits <strong>of</strong> study.<br />
Core Courses<br />
Executive students must take the following seminars:<br />
XTMN 601 Technology Overview and Strategic Management (6)<br />
XTMN 602<br />
Marketing and Financing Technology-Based<br />
Ventures (6)<br />
XTMN 603 Program and Operations Research (6)<br />
XTMN 604 Electronic Commerce (6)<br />
XTMN 605 Operational Performance and Human Resources (6)<br />
XTMN 606 Business Law and Global Management—Capstone (6)<br />
Course descriptions are found on pp. 110–56.<br />
| 94 | 2003–2004 Graduate Catalog