Industrial Technology - Digital Communication Technology

Level: Masters
Language: English
Category: Telecommunications

Description

The Industrial Technology Digital Communications Master's of Science degree prepares graduates for employment in the information technology field. The program provides hardware and software experiences in the selection, installation, and management of NT and Unix-based intra/internet client/server networking systems. The Digital Communications Technology concentration provides experiences which would be helpful in the following jobs: Chief Information Officer, Network Administrator, Information Security Officer, Corporate Trainer, Computer Analyst, Corporate Consultant, Technology Transfer Directors, Technology Integration Specialist, and Director of Distance Learning. Thirty-six hours of online course work are required for the ITEC-Digital Communications Technology master's degree.For more information contact: www.sit.ecu.edu School of Industry and Technology - East Carolina University Office of Graduate Studies - Rawl 121 Greenville, NC 27858-4353Core Courses: (18 s.h.)DTEC 6800 (3) Internet Research MethodsITEC 6295 (3) Digital Technical PresentationsITEC 6400 (3) Research in Industrial TechnologyITEC 6112 (3) Planned Experimentation in IndustryDigital Communication Specialization Courses: (18 s.h.)DTEC 6810 (3) Communication TechnologyDTEC 6820 (3) Networking Technology for IndustryDTEC 6830 (3) Advanced Networking TechnologyDTEC 6840 (3) Communication Strategies for IndustryDTEC 6850 (3) Managing Technological ChangeITEC 6110 (3) Technology Assessment and ForecastingProblem-Solving Option:ITEC 7000 (6) Thesis ORITEC 5100 (3) Internship in Industry ANDITEC 6100 (3) Practicum in TechnologyFor more than five years, the Department of Industrial Technology has offered the MSIT online. The program is Internet-based and students are advised, complete courses, collaborate on projects, perform research, and complete the degree via the Internet. Each student should have a state-of-the-art computer and reliable Internet access. Students report that they spend an average of 12 hours per week in preparation for and participating in each course. Most of the students in the Digital Communications Technology concentration are working professionals who are pursuing the degree for career advancement. Average completion time is 28 months and the courses are scheduled in a tight sequence for the fall, spring, and summer semesters. Formats for the courses vary by instructor but all include frequent interaction with the instructor and other students. Self reliance is a must for successful students. Courses are offered using a variety of Internet-based tools including email, chat, threaded discussion, web, file transfer, audio, video, and collaboration tools. The first course in the program, DTEC 6800, introduces the use of these tools in a collaborative research/study environment.ADMISSION STANDARDS An applicant must have a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a regional association and have an overall GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale on all undergraduate work. Each applicant must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) and achieve a satisfactory score.ADMISSION PROCEDURE*Request and complete a graduate application packet from the Office of Graduate Studies. Applications will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.*Complete and return the School of Industry and Technology Entrance Application.*Full requirements, responsibilities, and procedures of the Graduate School are located at: http://www.ecu.edu/Graduate_cat/title.html

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