DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS GRADUATE PROGRAM GUIDE Department of Technology Systems Graduate Program Guide Master of Science in Network Technology Master of Science in Technology Management Master of Science in Occupational Safety Ph.D. in Technology Management (Consortium) Graduate Certificates East Carolina University Department of Technology Systems College of Engineering and Technology Science & Technology Building, Suite 200 Greenville, North Carolina 27858 Phone: (252) 328 – 9640 Fax: (252) 328 – 1618 Web: http://www.ecu.edu/tsys NOTE: This document is a general departmental guide designed to assist graduate students in completing their certificate and degree requirements. Although the faculty are available for assistance, graduate students are responsible for knowing what is required of them and for their timely progress through their academic program. Graduate students are encouraged to read and become familiar with the ECU Graduate Catalog and the Graduate School’s website at http://www.ecu.edu/gradschool. This document is not intended to replace the Graduate Catalog and other official ECU documents. In the event of a conflict between statements contained in this handbook - University policies and procedures shall prevail. UPDATED: JULY 2019 [V8] DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS GRADUATE PROGRAM GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. THE EAST CAROLINA CREED .......................................................................................................................... 4 2. DEPARTMENT CHAIR’S WELCOME MESSAGE ............................................................................................... 5 3. DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION ...................................................................................................... 6 4. DEPARTMENT FACULTY & GRADUATE APPOINTMENTS ............................................................................... 7 5. HELPFUL LINKS FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS.................................................................................................. 8 6. DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 9 6.1. Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................... 9 6.2. Vision .................................................................................................................................................... 9 6.3. Value Statement ................................................................................................................................... 9 6.4. Graduate Programs ............................................................................................................................ 10 7. GENERAL GRADUATE INFORMATION ......................................................................................................... 12 7.1. Graduate Program Admission Overview ............................................................................................ 12 7.2. GRE Waiver......................................................................................................................................... 12 7.3. Graduation ......................................................................................................................................... 13 7.4. Proctors for Distance Education & Online Learning ........................................................................... 13 7.5. Email Communication ........................................................................................................................ 14 7.6. Graduate Faculty Advisors ................................................................................................................. 14 8. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY ................................................................................................................................. 16 8.1. Academic Integrity ............................................................................................................................. 16 8.2. Honor Code ........................................................................................................................................ 16 8.3. Ethics .................................................................................................................................................. 16 9. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ............................................................................. 17 9.1. Specific Admissions Requirements: ................................................................................................... 17 9.2. Program of Study ............................................................................................................................... 17 10. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY ................................................................................. 22 10.1. Specific Admissions Requirements: ................................................................................................... 22 10.2. Program of Study ............................................................................................................................... 22 11. MASTER OF SCIENCE IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY .................................................................................. 28 11.1. Specific Admissions Requirements .................................................................................................... 28 11.2. Program of Study ............................................................................................................................... 28 UPDATED: DECEMBER 2019 [V8] 1 DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS GRADUATE PROGRAM GUIDE 12. ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TO MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY ............. 31 12.1. Overview of Accelerated BS to MS in Network Technology .............................................................. 31 12.2. Program and Application Process ...................................................................................................... 31 13. ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE TO MASTER OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT .......... 34 13.1. Overview of Accelerated Programs .................................................................................................... 34 13.2. Accelerated BS in Industrial Distribution and Logistics/MS in Technology Management ................. 34 13.3. Accelerated BS in Industrial Engineering Technology/MS in Technology Management ................... 35 13.4. Accelerated BS in Industrial Technology/MS in Technology Management ....................................... 36 14. PH.D. IN TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. 38 15. GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ....................................................................................................................... 39 15.1. Specific Admissions Requirements .................................................................................................... 39 15.2. Graduate Certificate - Computer Network Professional .................................................................... 39 15.3. Graduate Certificate - Cybersecurity Professional ............................................................................. 39 15.4. Graduate Certificate - Lean Six Sigma Black Belt ............................................................................... 40 15.5. Graduate Certificate - Website Developer ......................................................................................... 40 16. THESIS, PRACTICUM & COMPREHENSIVE OPTIONS ............................................................................... 41 16.1. Program Options ................................................................................................................................ 41 16.2. Program of Study Changes. ................................................................................................................ 41 16.3. Changes between Practicum, Thesis and Comprehensive Examination Options. ............................. 41 16.4. Grading of Practicum and Thesis Courses. ......................................................................................... 42 17. COMPLETING A THESIS ........................................................................................................................... 44 17.1. Thesis Overview ................................................................................................................................. 44 17.2. General Guidelines for Writing a Thesis Proposal .............................................................................. 44 17.3. Graduate Thesis Committee Members .............................................................................................. 46 18. COMPLETING A PRACTICUM .................................................................................................................. 48 18.1. Practicum Overview ........................................................................................................................... 48 18.2. Graduate Student Practicum Expectations ........................................................................................ 48 18.3. Final Practicum Report ....................................................................................................................... 48 18.4. Graduate Practicum