Eastern Michigan University, School of Technology Studies – Master of Science in Technology Studies

Eastern Michigan University School of Technology Studies offers a Master of Science (MS) in Technology Studies (TCST). Evening, online and hybrid courses permit part-time and full time study toward the Master’s degree.

As technology shapes the new global economy, we need to stay current in this rapidly changing world. Professionals must constantly update their knowledge and skills to cope with the spreading impact of change, beyond what many professional educational programs provide. This degree is designed to provide the knowledge and skills to lead and manage technological change. Contemporary managers and administrators need to understand technology and its role in the global economy. This understanding allows professional growth and enhances career alternatives.

A total of 31-34 credit hours is required for the MS degree with 12 hours in core courses; 15-18 hours in the concentration of your choice: Technology Management, Information Assurance, Interdisciplinary Technology, and Homeland Security & Emergency Management*; with four to six hours of capstone experience.

Core Courses: 12 hours (required)

TS 505 - Introduction to Technology and Society

TS 506 - Patterns of Change in Technology and Culture

TS 508 - Contemporary Trends in Technology and Society

TS 509 - Research Methods in Technology Studies

Concentration Courses: Select one concentration from the following:

Technology Management: 15 hours

TM 510 - Principles of Managing Technological Enterprises 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 615 - Implementing and Managing Technological Change 3 hrs

Information Assurance: 18 hours (from any combination of IA courses)

IA 532 - Audit Controls in Information Security 3 hrs

IA 544 - Cyber Law and Compliance for IA Systems 3 hrs

IA 622 - Risk, Vulnerability and Physical Analysis 3 hrs

IA 642 - Enterprise Security 3 hrs

IA 643 - Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity 3 hrs

IA 645 - Data Mining for IA Security 3 hrs

IA 642 - Enterprise Security 3 hrs

IA 643 - Disaster Recovery - Business Continuity 3 hrs

IA 646 - Open Source Security Administration 3 hrs

IA 647 - Microsoft Windows Security Administration 3 hrs

IA 650 - Ethical Hacking, Penetration Testing and Compliance 3 hrs

IA 651 - Enterprise Incident Response 3 hrs

IA 529 - Foreign and Domestic Terrorism and Information Warfare 3 hrs

IA 533 - Cybercrime I 3 hrs

IA 557 - Cybercrime II 3 hrs

IA 558 - Computer Forensics I 3 hrs

IA 559 - Computer Forensics II 3 hrs

IA 651 - Enterprise Incident Response 3 hrs

Interdisciplinary Studies: 15 hours (from any focus)

Technology and Culture

Communications

Computer Science

Management and Marketing

Public Administration

Women’s and Gender Studies

Homeland Security and Emergency Management*: 15 hours

SSC 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

* Restricted to those enrolled in Staff & Command Executive Leadership Program

Capstone Experience Courses: 4-6 hours

Select from either option I or option II:

Option I: Capstone Project

TS 691 - Proposal Development 1 hr

TS 693 - Capstone Project 3 hrs

Option II: Thesis

TS 691 - Proposal Development 1 hr

TS 695 - Thesis 5 hrs

Eastern Michigan University is regionally accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.

For more information Contact:

MS-TCST Program Coordinator

Eastern Michigan University

College of Technology

School of Technology Studies

122 Sill Hall

Ypsilanti, MI 48197

Phone: (734) 487-1161

Email:

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Updated: 8/27/2014

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