GRADUATE PROGRAMS

    Business success in the 21st century will be increasingly dependent on the strategic development and use of technology. This is a complex challenge since the solutions to many business problems rely on the convergence of a number of technologies and their proper alignment with customer requirements and various other business elements. Therefore, the ability to manage and market technology creatively is essential for enhancing business competitiveness. The Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management has been designed to meet this need. It features a spectrum of customer-oriented curricula to accommodate gaining expertise and training in important technology management concentrations and research endeavors.

    Currently, the School of Technology Management offers many graduate degree programs: The Master of Science in Management, the Master of Science in Information Systems, the Master of Business Administration in Technology Management, the Executive Master of Technology Management, the Doctor of Philosophy Degree with concentrations in Information Management, Technology Management, and Telecommunications Management. In addition, the School participates in several interdisciplinary graduate programs: a Master of Science in Telecommunications Management (with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department), a Master of Science in Information Systems with technical interdisciplinary tracks: Computer Science, Quantitative Software Engineering, Information Security, E-commerce (with the Computer Science department), Integrated Information Architecture (with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department), and Systems engineering (with the Systems Engineering and Engineering Management department).

Stevens Undergraduates in Simultaneous Degree or Deferred Graduate Credit Programs
    Undergraduate students with junior or above standing who have at least a 3.0 GPA may obtain permission to take graduate courses by completing a study plan with the Program Director and submitting it to the Registrar’s office. Registration into graduate courses requires permission of the course Instructor. Undergraduate students are not permitted in the Master of Science - Information Systems program or courses. Students must obtain a signed certification of standing prior to seeking permissions. This form is available from the Registrar’s web site.

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MASTER OF SCIENCE

Master of Science - Management
    The Master of Science - Management program focuses on the practice of management and is grounded in a variety of analytic and administrative skills drawn from the fields of management, economics, applied psychology and quantitative methods. Knowledge of these techniques alone does not guarantee success as a manager. Rather, it is the steady development of conceptual and integrative skills, and the active blending of these basic areas of knowledge necessary to identify organizational problems, analyze them, synthesize solutions and then implement the decisions that signal the growth of professional competence. All students take a set of common core courses and select additional courses based upon their chosen concentration.

    This 12-course, 36-credit program leads to the degree of Master of Science in Management and is designed for working professionals with at least two years of work experience. However, applicants who do not meet this work experience requirement, but have outstanding academic records, will be considered for admission. For these applicants, an interview with a member of the department's Graduate Admissions Committee is suggested. Admission to the program requires a bachelor's degree with at least a "B" average, and two letters of recommendation. Prerequisites may include a semester of microeconomics (Mgt 503 or equivalent) and a semester of introductory calculus. Upon evidence of satisfactory prior completion of a required course, students may, upon academic advisor approval, substitute an elective.

    All international students who are applying who have English as a second language will need a TOEFL score of 550 (210 for computer-based) and must take a Stevens English test upon arrival, which will include both the TOEIC (Test for English for International Communication) and a written essay exam. As a result of these exams, those students who do not become exempt from developmental English will be placed in an appropriate English course offered by Stevens. Following completion of the course(s), the student must take a post-test and pass in order to be exempt from future language courses. Satisfaction of the language skills requirement must occur within the first year of study at Stevens. Either the GRE or GMAT examination is also required for international students.

    Five concentrations are available: General Management, Global Innovation Management, Information Management, Project Management and Technology Management. Students considering doctoral study are encouraged to complete a master's thesis as part of their degree.

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Core Courses for Master of Science in Management

Mgt 600 Managerial Accounting
Mgt 607 Managerial Economics
Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
      (or Mgt 612 The Human Side of Project Leadership for Project Management concentration)
Mgt 690 Organization Theory and Design
Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
Mgt 702 Technology Management
      (except for Information Management concentration)
Mgt 771 Management Information Systems
      (except for Information Management concentration)
Mgt 796 Statistical Models

General Management Concentration
    The General Management concentration provides students with a basic grounding in the finance and marketing functional areas of management. It also requires students to apply their broad-based understanding of organizations to specific problems of project management and strategic management. In addition to the core courses, all students who choose the General Management concentration are required to take:

Concentration Courses
    Mgt 551 Strategic Management
    Mgt 623 Financial Management
    Mgt 641 Marketing Management

Electives
    Students will choose one elective with the approval of their Academic Advisor.

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Global Innovation Management Concentration
    In the current era of globalization, firms that depend on innovation as their source of growth often need to create and manage their innovations on a global basis. This emerging trend, with its unique promise and complexity, is the focus of the Global Innovation Management concentration. Students learn the business issues, motivations and processes of doing international and global business, with specific attention given to innovation management in this environment. They also gain awareness of the social impact on host countries.

    In addition to the core courses, students in the Global Innovation Management concentration will also take:

Concentration Courses
    Mgt 630 Global Business and Markets
    Mgt 650 International Business Management
    Mgt 720 Global Innovation Management

Electives
    Students will take one elective with the approval of their Academic Advisor. Mgt 641 Marketing Management is recommended.

Information Management Concentration
    The Information Management concentration focuses on management skills and the knowledge required to make efficient use of information in the organization. Today, more than ever, there is a pressing need for information systems that effectively support the strategic objectives of the organization. Consequently, the individuals creating and managing such systems have to be much more familiar with the business aspect of their organization than was necessary in the past. This concentration blends significant aspects of both business management and information systems knowledge, thereby preparing students to specify, develop and manage information systems as a strategic organizational resource.

    This program is geared for the business professional seeking an understanding of information management. For those students without an information technology background, the online Web-based course, Mgt 501 Information Management, is required for no credit.

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    In addition to the core requirements, all students who choose the Information Management concentration take six of the following courses, with the approval of their Academic Advisor:

Concentration Courses (choose six)
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks
    Mgt 780 Strategic Management of Information Technology
    Mgt 781 Management of IT Organizations
    Mgt 783 Enterprise Systems Management
    Mgt 784 Integrating IS Technologies

Project Management Concentration
    This concentration provides specialized advanced study of the theory and practice of project management. Students acquire the skills to address the range of project management issues, including building projects for business success, metrics for project success, planning issues, risk management, leading project teams and the management of complex projects. Two tracks are available to Project Management students that correspond to the tracks in the Project Management Graduate Certificate. The Enterprise-wide track looks at the impact and use of project management at the strategic level of the firm. The Project-specific track prepares the manager with additional project and organization planning tools at the project level of the firm.

    In addition to the core requirements, all students who choose the Project Management concentration take:

Concentration Courses
    Mgt 618 Engineering Economics and Management Policy or
    Mgt 795 Management Models
    Mgt 612 The Human Side of Project Leadership or
    Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
    Mgt 610 Project Management Theory and Practice

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Project Management Tracks

Enterprise-wide Track
    Mgt 738 Advanced Project Management

Project-specific Track
    Mgt 611 Project Planning and Monitoring
    Mgt 737 Project Management Office
    Students will choose one elective with the approval of Academic Advisor; Mgt 641 Marketing Management is a recommended elective.

    Students from AT&T and Lucent Technologies who have completed the company-sponsored courses in Project Management are not required to take Mgt 550, 610, 612 or 738. They will instead take Mgt 802 Project Management Examination for 12 credits.

Technology Management Concentration
    Managing technological resources and processes in organizations is increasingly important as more firms utilize technology to create value or attain strategic goals. The Technology Management concentration focuses on the tools and issues involved in managing these critical resources. Students will develop awareness of the management and strategic implications of technology and innovation processes in product and service firms. They will also gain knowledge of the enterprise as a whole, with particular emphasis on the link between technology and business.

    In addition to the core requirements, all students who choose the Technology Management concentration take:

Concentration Courses
    Mgt 618 Engineering Economics and Management Policy
    Mgt 750 Total Quality Management

Electives
    Students will choose two electives with the approval of their Academic Advisor; Mgt 641 Marketing Management, Mgt 720 Global Innovation Management and Mgt 707 Emerging Technologies are recommended electives.

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Master of Business Administration - Technology Management
    Our emphasis on technology management distinguishes a Howe School education from that provided by most other management schools. Our research and educational programs focus on the determinants of real value for the firm - product and process innovation and strategic project management. We also emphasize the development of communication and leadership skills through innovative pedagogical techniques and the maintenance of small class sizes and an intimate relationship between students and faculty members.

    The MBA in Technology Management (TM) adds general management skills to the knowledge of technology management provided by our M.S. degree programs. Graduates from the MBA in TM program will be able to use their business, technology management, and people skills to align technology trends with customer needs and to manage their organizations in an increasingly complex and competitive world.

    The MBA in TM is designed for professionals with at least two years of working experience. However, students who do not meet this work experience requirement, but have outstanding academic records, will be considered for admission. Applicants to the MBA in TM program are expected to have a four-year bachelor’s degree. All applicants must submit transcripts showing academic achievement in prior studies, two letters of recommendation, and their score on either a GMAT or GRE examination. International students must also submit a TOEFL score. Students currently enrolled in one of the Howe School’s M.S. degree programs may apply to join the MBA in TM program prior to obtaining their M.S. degree by submitting a written application together with a GMAT or GRE score. Similarly, students who are currently enrolled in the MBA in TM program may apply to enroll in one of the Howe School’s M.S. degree programs prior to obtaining their MBA in TM degree by submitting a written application.

    To obtain the degree of MBA in Technology Management, students must take 20 3-credit courses (60 credits) of course work.

    Three majors are available in the MBA in TM program: Information Management, Project Management, and Telecommunications Management.

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MBA in TM with Information Management (IM) Major
    Students taking the MBA in TM Information Management major take a number of general management courses in addition to the courses required for an M.S. in Information Systems degree.

    Prerequisites for this major include a semester of introductory undergraduate calculus and Mgt 502 Selected Topics in Economics, Statistics, and Accounting for students not having previous coursework in these areas. For people with little or no information systems professional experience, Mgt 501 Information Management is a prerequisite.

Core Courses for IM Major
    Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
    Mgt 600 Managerial Accounting
    Mgt 607 Managerial Economics
    Mgt 623 Financial Management
    Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
    Mgt 690 Organizational Theory and Design
    Mgt 760 Operations Management
    Mgt 766 Marketing Online
    Mgt 767 Legal Issues for the IT Professional
    Mgt 768 Entrepreneurship in IT
    Mgt 780 Strategic Management of Information Technology
    Mgt 781 Management of Information Technology Organizations
    Mgt 796 Statistical Models

IM Major Requirements
    Mgt 783 Enterprise Systems Management
    Mgt 784 Integrating IS Technologies
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks
    Plus two free electives or a thesis

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MBA in TM with Project Management (PM) Major
    Students taking the MBA in TM with a PM major take a number of project management courses in addition to the courses required for an M.S. in Management degree.

    Prerequisites for this major include a semester of microeconomics (Mgt 503 or equivalent) and a semester of introductory calculus.

Core Courses for PM Major
    Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
    Mgt 551 Strategic Management
    Mgt 600 Managerial Accounting
    Mgt 607 Managerial Economics
    Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
    Mgt 623 Financial Management
    Mgt 641 Marketing Management
    Mgt 690 Organizational Theory and Design
    Mgt 702 Technology Management
    Mgt 760 Operations Management
    Mgt 771 Management Information Systems
    Mgt 796 Statistical Models

PM Major Requirements
    Mgt 610 Project Management Theory and Practice
    Mgt 611 Project Planning and Monitoring
    Mgt 612 The Human Side of Project Leadership
    Mgt 618 Engineering Economics and Managerial Policy
    Mgt 737 Project Management Office
    Mgt 738 Advanced Project Management
    Plus two free electives or a thesis

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MBA in TM with Telecommunications Management Major
    Students taking the MBA in TM telecommunications management major take a number of general management courses in addition to the courses required for an M.S. in Telecommunications Management degree.

    Prerequisites for this major include a semester of undergraduate introductory calculus (TM 500 or equivalent) and a semester of microeconomics (Mgt 503 or equivalent.) Students who lack an introductory telecommunications background may be required to take TM 550 Introduction to Telecommunications Concepts.

MBA in TM Core Courses for Telecommunications Major
    Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
    Mgt 551 Strategic Management
    Mgt 600 Managerial Accounting
    Mgt 607 Managerial Economics
    Mgt 623 Financial Management
    Mgt 641 Marketing Management
    Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
    Mgt 690 Organizational Theory and Design
    Mgt 702 Technology Management
    Mgt 710 Risk Management
    Mgt 760 Operations Management
    Mgt 796 Statistical Models

Telecommunications Management Major Requirements
    Mgt 618 Engineering Economics and Managerial Policy
    TM 601 Principles of Applied Telecommunications Technology
    TM 605 Probability for Telecommunications Managers
    TM 610 Business Information Networks
    TM 612 Regulation and Policy in the Telecommunications Industry
    TM 670 Decision Analysis for Corporate Network Systems
    Plus two electives or a thesis

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Master of Science-Master of Business Administration in Technology Management
    This coordinated degree program requires that students take 24 courses (72 credits) of course work. Students graduate with both a Howe School M.S. degree and an MBA in Technology Management degree. Prerequisite to the award of either degree in this program is the simultaneous award of the counterpart degree.

    The combination of M.S. and MBA in TM courses provides in-depth preparation for graduates wishing to assume either general management or technology-related managerial positions in organizations. The program is also designed to allow students to specialize in topic areas that are of special interest to their individual careers.

    The application requirements are the same as those listed above for the MBA in TM program. Current M.S. or MBA in TM students must apply in writing before they can be admitted to the MS-MBA degree.

    The MS-MBA has three majors: Information Management, Project Management, and Telecommunications Management. To satisfy the requirements for the MS-MBA degree, students must satisfy all the requirements listed above to obtain an MBA in TM degree in one of these three areas of major. In addition, students must take an additional four courses approved by an academic advisor.

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Master of Science in Information Systems
    The Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) program evolved from a review by Stevens of industry and student needs. The MSIS Program is designed to provide participants with the requisite management, business, strategic and technical skills needed to help their companies apply information systems technology more efficiently and effectively.

    Rapid advancements in technology, dynamic markets and the changing business environment have created increased demand for professionals who can manage and deliver information systems. This demand has been accelerated by new competition, shorter product lifecycles, and more complex and specialized markets. Information systems professionals are required to lead and evolve information resources while partnering with corporate management.

    The Stevens MSIS program teaches IT professionals how to help their organizations achieve success through alignment and deployment of business and IT strategies. The program is an interdisciplinary combination of twelve courses, typically taken over a two-year period. It is a practical program that is more like an apprenticeship where students work on real business problems.

    Classes combine lectures, cases, individual and team projects, and participant presentations. Many projects will be applicable directly to the participant's sponsoring organization's business needs. Instructors are nationally/internationally recognized experts in information technology, technology management and business strategy. Instructors generally have substantial corporate experience and academic qualifications. Emphasis is placed on providing practical experience that can be applied immediately.

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    Stevens offers a multi-track M.S. program to help you achieve your Information Technology career objectives. Students choose one of the following 14 career tracks to complete the MSIS degree:

    Management Tracks

     Technical Tracks

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    In addition to strong, practical, real-world IT and management skills, graduates of the program leave with improved communication, interpersonal and team skills. The MSIS is a professional degree that integrates information and organizational cultures with emphasis on IT professionals who can contribute to the business.

    To ensure quality and continuous improvement, participants are asked to appraise their courses twice each semester. These results are reviewed by the faculty and are made available to both participants and their sponsoring organizations.

    Degree Requirements:

• Twelve graduate courses (36 credits) with a minimum GPA of 3.0 for the degree of Master of Science.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Management, Computer Science, and/or equivalent experience. Students without programming experience must take a programming course.
• For people with little or no information systems professional experience, Mgt 501 Information Management is a prerequisite for all MSIS courses.

    Students considering doctoral study are required to complete a master’s thesis as part of their degree.

    Required Core Courses:

Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
Mgt 623 Financial Management
Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
Mgt 780 Strategic Management of Information Technology
Mgt 781 Managing the IT Resource
Mgt 783 Enterprise Systems Management
Mgt 784 Integrating IS Technologies

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Management Concentrations

Information Management Track - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks

    Students will also choose two electives or write a thesis with the approval of their Academic Advisor.
    The typical admission profile includes career advancement in general management, nontechnical information technology leadership, technology leadership or consulting, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in business/management, sciences or liberal arts.

Entrepreneurial IT Management Track - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks
    Mgt 766 Marketing Online
    Mgt 767 Legal Issues for the IT Professional
    Mgt 768 Entrepreneurship in IT
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems

    Typical admission profile includes career advancement in information technology e-related business, general management in e-business, entrepreneurship or consulting, 3+ years information technology/business experience.

IT in the Pharmaceutical Industry - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 721 Pharmaceutical Services Industry Trends and Issues
    Mgt 722 New Drug Development
    Mgt 723 Pharmaceutical Marketing & Sales
    Mgt 724 Pharmaceutical Supply Chain
    Select one from:
        Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
        Mgt 773 Data Management
        Mgt 776 Network Management

    Typical admission profile includes nontechnical information technology leadership in a pharmaceutical corporate environment, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in business, information systems, political science or international relations.

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IT in Financial Services Industry - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 761 Financial Services Industry Trends and Issues
    Mgt 762 Capital Markets
    Mgt 763 Back Office
    Mgt 764 Financial Services Market & Sales
    Select one from:
        Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
        Mgt 773 Data Management
        Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks

    Typical admission profile includes nontechnical information technology leadership in a financial services corporate environment, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in business, information systems political science or international relations.

Global Innovation Management Track - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    Mgt 630 Global Business and Markets
    Mgt 650 International Business Management
    Mgt 720 Global Innovation Management
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems

    Typical admission profile includes nontechnical information technology leadership in a global environment, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in business, information systems, political science or international relations.

Human Resource Management Track - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    Mgt 646 Human Resource Processes: Techniques and Applications
    Mgt 647 Legal and Social Environment of Human Resources
    Mgt 654 Organizational Change and Development
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems

    Typical admission profile includes IT human resource management/staff career advancement, information technology leadership, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in business, information systems or human resources.

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Project Management Track - Concentration Courses
    Mgt 610 Project Management Theory and Practice
    Mgt 612 The Human Side of Project Leadership
    Mgt 738 Advanced Project Management
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
    Mgt 773 Data Management

    Typical admission profile includes career advancement as information technology project leader or functional area project leader, 3+ years information technology/business experience and a Bachelor's in information systems, computer science, business/management, sciences or liberal arts.

Technical Concentrations

Computer Science Track - Recommended Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
    CS 561 Database Management Systems I
    CS 551 Software Engineering and Practice I
    CS 552 Software Engineering and Practice II
    CS 666 Information Networks I
    Plus, one computer science elective.

    Students will develop a plan of study with the approval of their Academic Advisor.
Typical admission profile includes information systems technical career advancement and 3+ years information technology experience. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

Information Security - Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
    Mgt 787 Cyber Security Principles for Managers
    Mgt 788 Enterprise Architecture for Information Security
    CS 573 Fundamentals of Computer Security
    CS 694 E-Business Security & Information Assurance
    Select one from:
        Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
        Mgt 773 Data Management
        Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks

    Typical admission profile includes technical management and leadership or consulting, 3+ years information technology or networking experience and a Bachelor's in information systems or computer science. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

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E-Commerce Technical Track - Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
Select two from
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks
    Mgt 766 Marketing Online
    Mgt 767 Legal Issues for IT Professionals
    Mgt 768 Entrepreneurial IT
And, select three from the following:
    CS 561 Database Management Systems I
    CS 537 Interactive Computer Graphics I
    CS 533 Cost Estimation and Metrics
    CpE 636 Integrated Services - Multimedia
    TM 619 E-Commerce Technologies

    Typical admission profile includes E-commerce technical career advancement and 3+ years information technology. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

Integrated Information Architecture Track - Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
    NIS 560 Introduction to Networked Information Systems
    CS 561 Database Management Systems I
    NIS 611 Digital Communications Engineering I
    Mgt 773 Data Management
    And, select one from the following:
        CpE 654 Design and Analysis of Network Systems
        CpE 592 Multimedia Network Security
        CpE 636 Integrated Services - Multimedia
        CpE 678 Information Networks I

    Typical admission profile includes technical management and leadership in systems architecture, 3+ years information technology experience and a Bachelor's in information systems or computer science. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

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Quantitative Software Engineering Track - Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
    CS 540 Fundamentals of Quantitative Software Engineering
    CS 564 Software Requirements Acquisition and Analysis
    CS 565 Software Architecture and Component-Based Design
    CS 533 Cost Estimation and Metrics
    Mgt 773 Data Management

    Typical admission profile includes application systems analysis or testing career advancement, 3+ years information technology experience and a Bachelor's in information systems or computer science. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

Systems Engineering Track - Concentration Courses (Interdisciplinary)
    SYS 625 Systems Operational Effectiveness and Life-cycle Analysis
    SYS 650 System Architecture and Design
    SYS 611 Modeling and Simulation
    SYS 660 Decision Risk Analysis
    Mgt 772 Analysis and Development of Information Systems

    Typical admission profile includes technical management and leadership or consulting, 3+ years information technology experience and a Bachelor's in information systems or computer science. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

Telecommunications Management Track - Concentration Courses
    TM 601 Principles of Applied Telecommunications Technology
    TM 605 Probability for Telecommunications Managers
    TM 610 Business Information Networks
    TM 612 Regulation and Policy
    Mgt 773 Data Management

    Typical admission profile includes general management in telecommunications industry or telecommunications management, 3+ years information technology/network experience and a Bachelor's in information systems or computer science. A strong mathematics and technical background is recommended.

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Master of Science - Telecommunications Management
    The Telecommunications Management Graduate Program (M.S. and Ph.D.) is an interdepartmental program involving the Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of the Charles V. Schaefer, Jr. School of Engineering. The Wesley J. Howe School of Technology Management administers this program. The MS in Telecommunications Management is also offered in Beijing, China in partnership with Beijing Institute of Technology.

    The Telecommunications Management curriculum addresses the demanding requirements of the telecommunications industry, businesses and government for technical expertise combined with business skills. The program provides students with advanced technical knowledge of applied telecommunications integrated with business management. Admission to the program requires a bachelor’s degree with at least a ÒBÓ average, including a semester of calculus. For students who lack this prerequisite, Stevens offers a non-credit calculus course for telecommunications management (e.g., TM 500). International students need a TOEFL score of 550 (210 for computer-based).

    A student in this program is likely to be an individual who is, or aspires to be, a manager or supervisor in a corporation's or government agency's communications department. The student will typically be responsible for various aspects of planning, implementation and management of the systems that satisfy the corporate requirements for voice, video and data communications. The goal of this student is to become a management professional responsible for the management of communications planning and resources, including people, networks and systems, and for decisions involving planning and budgeting for annual expenditures for acquisition, installation and maintenance, of products and services. Each sector of industry (government, regulatory, common carrier, financial, equipment vendor, consultant, R&D) will have corresponding profiles of professionals who need such technical expertise and management skills. This degree program builds an advanced foundation for more specialized study while enabling professionals from all industry sectors to understand and interact with customers and communications professionals who make the decisions on how businesses will implement telecommunications.

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    Specialized courses are available in the areas of management of wireless networks, network management and evaluation, global innovation management, communications security and project management. Students who wish to continue beyond their master's degree may pursue the Ph.D. program in Technology Management with a specialization in Telecommunications Management.

    In addition to a number of off-campus (corporate-sponsored) programs, Telecommunications Management is offered on campus, weekdays and on Saturdays. Courses are offered year-round, in three terms.

Core Courses - Telecommunications Management
    TM 601 Principles of Applied Telecommunications Technology
    TM 605 Probability for Telecommunications Managers
    TM 610 Business Information Networks
    TM 612 Regulation and Policy in the Telecommunications Industry
    TM 670 Decision Analysis for Corporate Network Systems
    Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management
    Mgt 600 Managerial Accounting
    Mgt 618 Engineering Economics and Management Policy

Concentration and Elective Courses
    In designing a study plan with an advisor, students may choose any four courses from the tracks, or on-campus students may choose a concentration in a focused area of study and take the elective courses listed within the concentration.

Business Management Track (choose four)
    Mgt 641 Marketing Management
    Mgt 680 Organizational Behavior and Theory
    Mgt 690 Organization Theory and Design
    Mgt 702 Technology Management
    Mgt 710 Risk Management: Methods and Applications
    Mgt 750 Total Quality Management
    Mgt 766 Marketing Online
    Mgt 767 Legal Issues for the IT Professional
    Mgt 768 Entrepreneurship in IT
    Mgt 776 Managing Information Networks
    TM 616 Global Wireless Industry
    TM 765 Selected Topics in Telecommunications Management

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Technical Management Track Courses (choose four)
    TM 611 Emerging Technologies
    TM 613 Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining for Telecommunications Managers
    TM 614 Principles of Traffic Engineering and Performance Analysis
    TM 615 Wireless Communications and Mobile Computing
    TM 617 Next Generation Wireless Networks
    TM 619 E-Commerce Technologies
    TM 621 Telecommunications Switching and Signaling
    TM 624 Network Management
    TM 694 E-Business Security and Information Assurance
    Mgt 710 Risk Management: Methods and Applications
    TM 765 Selected Topics in Telecommunications Management
    Mgt 787 Cyber Security Principles for Managers
    Mgt 788 Enterprise Architectures for Information Security

Global Innovation Management (choose four)
    Mgt 630 Global Business and Markets
    Mgt 650 International Business Management
    Mgt 702 Technology Management
    Mgt 720 Global Innovation Management

Management of Wireless Networks (choose four)
    TM 615 Wireless Communication and Mobile Computing
    TM 616 Global Wireless Industry
    TM 617 Next Generation Networks
    TM 618 Performance of Emerging Mobile Wireless Networks
    EE 584 Wireless Systems Security

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Online Technology, Business and Security (choose four)
    TM 619 E-Commerce Technologies
    TM 694 E-Business Security and Information Assurance
    Mgt 766 Marketing Online
    Mgt 767 Legal Issues for the IT Professional
    Mgt 768 Entrepreneurship in IT
    Mgt 787 Cyber Security Principles for Managers
    Mgt 788 Enterprise Architectures for Information Security

Project Management Concentration (choose four)
    Mgt 550 Introduction to Project Management (core, required for all)
    Mgt 610 Project Management Theory and Practice
    Mgt 612 The Human Side of Project Leadership
    Mgt 738 Advanced Project Management
    Mgt 611 Project Planning and Monitoring
    Mgt 737 Project Management Office

Satisfying Prerequisites
    Students who satisfy Telecommunications Management admissions requirements but lack calculus and an introductory telecommunications background, may be required to complete the following non-credit courses:
        TM 500 Calculus for Telecommunications Managers
        TM 550 Introduction to Telecommunications Concepts
These courses are offered at least once every academic year.

Graduate Certificate in Telecommunications Management
    TM 601 Principles of Applied Telecommunications Technology
    TM 605 Probability for Telecommunications Managers
    TM 610 Business Information Networks
    TM 612 Regulation and Policy in the Telecommunications Industry
    (All credits earned may be applied towards the master’s degree.)

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Executive Master of Technology Management (EMTM)
    The EMTM program focuses on the effective development and use of technology in customer-driven organizations. It is based on an integration of business and technology topics focused on educating participants to manage technology creatively in order to enhance business competitiveness in a global business environment. Orientation is given in general business skills such as finance and marketing, and emphasis is placed on aligning technology development with business plans through application of TQM, and the use of emerging technology, innovation and multifunctional teams.

    The Executive Master of Technology Management degree program is composed of eleven courses (plus ten workshop practicums) that are achieved in six trimesters. The courses are supplemented by a series of one-day workshops where student teams manage a company via a robust business simulation. Applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science or computer science. A select number of students with business and/or economics undergraduate majors are admitted each year. At least five years' industrial experience is required.

    All courses are taught by Stevens faculty and Executives-in-Residence and are scheduled at company locations in northern and southern New Jersey. Classes are held one evening per week and run from 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. There is a short break for dinner, which is provided on site. In the final semester, the capstone course requires several non-consecutive weekend (Friday evening/Saturday) sessions on the Stevens campus. Students complete their degree in 20 months at one of the off-campus locations.

Core Courses for the Executive Master of Technology Management degree
    Mgt 624 Financial Analysis for Technological Organizations
    Mgt 745 Practicum - Accounting
    Mgt 628 Accounting Lab
    Mgt 642 Marketing Management in Technical Organizations
    Mgt 746 Practicum - Marketing
    Mgt 629 Marketing Lab
    Mgt 707 Emerging Technologies
    Mgt 757 Practicum - Effective Communications for Managers
    Mgt 714 Technology Strategy
    Mgt 749 Practicum - Technology Strategy
    Mgt 715 Strategic Business Management
    Mgt 748 Practicum - Strategic Management
    Mgt 740 Managing Multifunctional Teams
    Mgt 742 Practicum - Multifunctional Teams
    Mgt 741 Innovation Management Process
    Mgt 751 Project Management and Leadership
    Mgt 759 Practicum - Project Management and Leadership
    Mgt 752 Corporate Venturing
    Mgt 754 Practicum - Corporate Venturing
    Mgt 755 Process Management in High-Tech Organizations
    Mgt 747 Practicum - Process Management
    Mgt 798 Integration and Application of Technology Management
    Mgt 743 Practicum - Teaming

Executive MBA in Technology Management Program (EMBA in TM)
    The EMBA in TM is designed for professionals with at least five years of managerial and/or senior professional experience in business/government organizations. The EMBA in TM program is designed for individuals on a trajectory to a senior management position (e.g. R&D Director or VP, etc.). Applicants are expected to have a bachelor's degree. All applicants must submit transcripts showing academic achievement in prior studies, two letters of recommendation from their companies, a letter stating their career objectives, a resume and their GMAT score. International students should also submit a TOEFL score. Students currently enrolled in one of the Howe School's M.S. degree programs may apply to join the EMBA in TM program prior to obtaining their M.S. degree by submitting a written application together with a GMAT score. Similarly, students who are currently enrolled in the EMTM program may apply to enroll in the EMBA program in TM by submitting a written application. Prerequisites for this program include a semester of microeconomics (Mgt 503 or equivalent) and a semester of introductory calculus.

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