Mission Statement

The Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management program is a 30-credit program. Students begin their first year with the core course in Ethics (MPTM 500) and possible foundation courses, then advance into concentration and elective courses which are designed to more acutely define their expertise.  A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (solid "B") is required of all students for good standing and to be eligible for graduation.

The program typically takes students two years of part-time study to complete, although many students will complete the program in a faster or more gradual fashion.  The accelerated program of study allows students to complete the 30-credit MPS in Technology Management within one year (three semesters).

Required Core and Foundation Courses (15 Credits)

MPTM 500: Ethics in Technology Management (Core course, 3 credits)
Provides a firm foundation of essential concepts, skills, and strategies to allow for informed decision-making and effective leadership. The course emphasizes ethical responsibilities and core values endemic to the professional world, cutting across several disciplines but focusing particularly on the connections between applied ethics and areas such as technology, business management, and law. You will explore real-world dilemmas and the framework for reaching ethical decisions. Topics could include intellectual property rights, government regulations, privacy, and others. Professional guests from various fields—such as business, law, and government—will present case studies representative of their experiences.

MPTM 600: Management of Technology (Foundation course, 3 credits)
Provides theoretical and practical experience in using information technology to support organizational decision-making processes. You will examine the requirements of an organization to optimize its competitive strategy and core competencies. You will learn different tactical, strategic, and organizational factors relative to various information systems, as well as how to gauge the effectiveness of an organization's information system. The course addresses some of the unique issues in managing different types of IT professionals, from senior-level architects to junior-level infrastructure support personnel. You will explore tools and techniques related to hiring, developing, assessing, and retaining staff—as well as theories/methods of managing remote workers and virtual teams.

MPTM 700: System Requirement and Analysis (Foundation course, 3 credits)
Gives you a strong understanding of the system development life cycle (SDLC).  You will learn methods of gathering, analyzing, and prioritizing business requirements with a focus on the ease of use for IT staff and end-users alike. The course covers many of the specifics of gap analysis through correctness and completeness methods, the use of case models, process and data modeling, database design principles, and more. In addition, the course covers SDLC models, Unified Process and CASE tools, Rapid Application Development methodologies, Package Evaluation and Selection, and more. Finally, the course will be well-grounded in practice through the coverage of relevant requirements standards (IEEE Standard 830) and current government practices for requirements management (i.e., System Requirements Specifications [SRS]).

MPTM 800: Financial Analysis for Managers (Foundation course, 3 credits)
Provides theories and practical techniques related to acquiring, accounting for, and allocating an organization's financial assets. It analyzes basic business problems that managers face as they make technology decisions for their organizations. Some of the topics include return on investment, theories of portfolio management, financial statement and discounted cash flow analysis, interest rate determination, capital budgeting methodologies, concepts of risk and return, asset pricing, and valuation models. You will apply the knowledge you gain to issues you face within your work environment and to real-world examples through business cases and case studies.

MPTM 900: MPTM Capstone Course (Core Course, 3 credits)
The culmination of your academic and professional experience in the Master of Professional Studies in Technology Management program. Over the course of the semester, you will be asked to apply the knowledge gained during the program to your own work environment. You will incorporate the skills necessary for analyzing key issues, thinking creatively, and making sound decisions in order to develop and execute plans. Your project will most likely address the challenges you face in your current work. It should not only be of interest to you, but should result in professional growth and provide benefits to your organization. This course is reserved for Master of Professional Studies degree students, and must be taken in the final semester of study after all coursework is completed.  A minimum grade of 3.00 (solid "B") is required in the Capstone course for students to be eligible for graduation.

MPTM 661: Information Assurance and Risk Assessment
MPTM 662: Cryptography & Network Security
MPTM 663: Threats/Vulnerabilities