MA in Industrial & Technical Studies -- 1999-2000 Catalog
Graduate Programs, College of Business
Business Bldg. (03), Room 317
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The Master of Arts in Industrial and Technical Studies is designed to prepare students for professional responsibilities and leadership in a broad range of positions in industry and education. It is a 45 unit degree program. The core curriculum is designed to provide a broad industrial background for the student, while the free electives allow for the student to gain an element of expertise in a selected area of interest or an area related to the student's career path.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admissions requirements of the University, specific requirements are:

• Completion of a four year college course of study, and hold an acceptable baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional accrediting association;
• Good academic standing at the last college or university attended;
• Attainment of a grade point average of at least 2.8 in the last 90 quarter units (60 semester units) attempted;
• Successful completion of a screening interview conducted by the graduate coordinator; and
• Satisfactory performance on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Foreign students must meet additional requirements as specified in the Graduate Studies section of this catalog.

If the student meets the general requirements for graduate and postbaccalaureate studies, the student will be considered for admission in one of two categories:

Graduate conditionally classified - The student may be admitted to the graduate degree program if, in the opinion of the graduate coordinator, deficiencies can be remedied by additional preparation.

Graduate classified - The student may be admitted to the graduate degree program unconditionally if, in the opinion of the graduate coordinator, the student meets the standards and displays potential for academic success. To pursue a graduate degree, the student will be required to fulfill all of the professional, personal, scholastic, and other standards prescribed by the Industrial and Technical Studies Graduate Program and the University. For more information, please contact the graduate coordinator.

Program of Study

The MA in Industrial and Technical Studies is an integrated program of graduate coursework. Students may begin study in any quarter and courses are frequently scheduled in the late afternoon, evening or summer to accommodate those individuals who are employed full-time.

The program is designed for students who have a baccalaureate degree in Industrial Technology, or who have comparable technical and professional preparation. Students with a baccalaureate degree in a non-technical field will be required to complete 15 units of approved technical courses prior to submittal of a Formal Study Plan.

With approval of the Graduate Coordinator, students may select the option of thesis/project or comprehensive examination and adviser approved electives. Those who choose the comprehensive examination, must take the examination within one year of completing the last IT graduate course on the Formal Study Plan. Failure to do so will necessitate that the student complete a thesis or project to fulfill the requirement of the degree.

A minimum grade point average of 3.0 must be maintained in coursework taken to satisfy the requirements for the degree, as presented on the formal study plan. All candidates must meet the current Graduation Writing Requirement. All requirements for the degree must be completed within a seven-year period. The time limit for the thesis or project is three years.

MA Industrial and Technical Studies