Industrial Technology - Manufacturing

Level: Masters Language: English

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The Master's of Science in Industrial Technology - Manufacturing concentration prepares graduates for leadership positions in the manufacturing field. The program provides industry-based problem solving experiences in the application of technology, planning, productivity improvement, assessment, forecasting, and management systems. The Manufacturing concentration provides experiences which would be helpful in the following jobs: Plant Manager, Division Manager, Product Line Manager, and Head of Production Engineering/Facilities Engineering.Thirty-six hours of campus or online course work are required for the ITEC-Manufacturing master's degree.Core Courses: (18 s.h.)DTEC 6800 (3) Internet Research MethodsITEC 6295 (3) Digital Technical PresentationsITEC 6112 (3) Planned Experimentation in IndustryITEC 6400 (3) Research in Industrial TechnologyManufacturing Specialization Courses: (18 s.h.)DTEC 6805 (3) Computer Networking HardwareITEC 6010 (3) Readings in IndustryITEC 6110 (3) Technology Assessment and ForecastingITEC 6200 (3) Project ManagementITEC 6406 (3) Productivity ImprovementITEC 6407 (3) Digital Control of ManufacturingProblem 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 will spend an average of 12 hours per week in preparation for and participating in each course. Most of the students in the Manufacturing 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 STANDARDSAn 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.htmlFor more information contact: www.sit.ecu.edu School of Industry and Technology - East Carolina University Office of Graduate Studies - Rawl 121 Greenville, NC 27858-4353

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