ACADEMIC PROGRAM APPROVAL                                                                                                                                                                                                                       New Major – MS in MIS

 

                                                                                             CHECKLIST

 

This form is a routing document for the approval of new and revised academic programs.  Page 2 will serve as an attachment to the Faculty Senate agenda.  Proposing department should complete form, attach as a cover page and forward to the college dean. Documentation should include copy of curriculum as it is to appear in the Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.  Proposals must arrive to the Undergraduate/Graduate Committee by November in order to reach the Faculty Senate by March 1.   Proposals received after this date cannot be implemented the following year nor included in the catalog for that year.

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

1.        Proposed change leads to the degree of

 

(  ) Bachelor of Arts                                (  ) Master of Arts                  (  ) Doctor of Philosophy      

 

(  ) Bachelor of Science           (X ) Master of Science            (  ) Other ______________________________________

 

2.        (X) New major/curriculum                                                                                                                                                                        Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

Degree:  Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management

 

       (  ) New minor                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Title to be entered in record of students who select this program

 

       (  ) Change from provisional to permanent status.

 

 

3.   (  ) Revision of existing:         (  ) major                            (  ) minor                                 (  ) concentration

 

Present title                                                                                                                                                                          

 

Records System Program Code                                                                                                                                           

 

(  ) Add/delete required courses/credit hours

 

                (  ) Add concentration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Title

(  ) Delete concentration                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Title

 

4.  (  ) Deletion of existing/disestablish:    (  ) major               (  ) minor                 ( ) Other _______________________________

 

                 Title                                                                                                                              Code                                              

 

 

 

 

ROUTING AND APPROVALS: (Please do not remove supporting documentation.)

 

Department Chairperson                                                                                                        Date                                       

 

Dean of College                                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Com. On UG or GR Studies                                                                  Date                                       

 

Chairperson, Senate Coordinating Com.                                                                                 Date                                       

 

Secretary, Faculty Senate                                                                                                       Date                                       

 

Date of Senate Resolution                                                                                                      Date to be Effective               

 

Registrar                                                                  Program Code                                         Date                                       

 

Vice Provost for Academic Programs & Planning                                                                  Date                                       

 

Provost                                                                                                                                   Date                                       

 

Board of Trustee Notification                                                                                                                Date                                       

 

 


a.  Rationale for creation, revision, or  deletion:

 

The proposed Master of Science in Information Systems and Technology Management (MS in IS&TM) is an interdisciplinary program jointly developed by the College of Business and Economics (CBE) and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).  The proposed program combines an understanding of business processes with a solid understanding of both the technical side of information technology (IT) and the business side of IT.  The curriculum is based on feedback from industry, an extensive review of programs at other institutions, and faculty contacts in industry and at other academic institutions.  The industry feedback was gathered via focus groups held throughout the summer, primarily in Wilmington and Philadelphia.  Comments from industry representatives repeatedly stressed the need for individuals who understand both IT and business processes and can blend them in the effective deployment and administration of IT in a modern organization.[1]  No program at the University provides this blend.  The proposed program is primarily designed for two types of students – those with a background in business (who want to move into a more technology-oriented role in their organization) and those with a background in a technical field (engineers, scientists, etc. who want to move into an IT/management role in their organization).  The proposed curriculum leverages many of the strengths of both the College of Business and Economics and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.  These include an outstanding faculty that possesses an understanding of both the technical side of IT and the business side of IT, premiere computing facilities, and a commitment to being leaders in IT education and implementation.

 

 

b.  Summary of program:

 

The proposed MS in IS&TM is a unique 36-credit interdisciplinary program.[2]  The degree will be coordinated by the College of Business and Economics with several of the courses being taught by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. 

 

The program can be thought of as a series of five building blocks, each of which builds on what has come before (see next page for a detailed curriculum).  The foundation of the program is an understanding of the fundamentals of business and programming.  Students then complete a fundamental core of four courses that cover the core concepts of IT.  These core courses serve as the basis for an advanced core of four courses that build on the material from the fundamental core.  An elective allows the student to tailor the program to an area of interest or gain practical experience in IT.  Finally, there is a capstone set of courses that considers strategic IT management and introduces the students to guest speakers who are experts on various IT topics.  Communication skills are stressed throughout the program through presentations, written reports, group work, etc. 

 

 

 

NOTE:  A wording change was made in the Summary of program, number 2.  The word granted was replaced with the word coordinated (bold type) at the request of the Faculty Senate Coordinating Committee on Education.  /khs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

AUTHORIZED DEGREE TITLES

Please check the appropriate degree:

 

(   )          Bachelor of Applied Science

(   )          Bachelor of Arts

(   )          Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies

(   )          Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

(   )          Bachelor of Chemical Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Civil Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Computer Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Environmental Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Fine Arts

(   )          Bachelor of Liberal Studies

(   )          Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

(   )          Bachelor of Music

(   )          Bachelor of Science

(   )          Bachelor of Science in Accounting

(   )          Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

(   )          Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

(   )          Bachelor of Science in Education

(   )          Bachelor of Science in Nursing

(   )          Master  of Applied Sciences

(   )          Master of Arts

(   )          Master of Arts in Liberal Studies

(   )          Master of Business Administration

(   )          Master of Chemical Engineering

(   )          Master of Civil Engineering

(   )          Master of Education

(   )          Master of Electrical Engineering

(   )          Master of Environmental and Energy Policy

(   )          Master of Fine Arts

(   )          Master of Instruction

(   )          Master of Marine Policy

(   )          Master of Materials Science and Engineering

(   )          Master of Mechanical Engineering

(   )          Master of Music

(   )          Master of Physical Therapy

(   )          Master of Public Administration

(X )          Master of Science

(   )          Master of Science  in Nursing

(   )          Doctor of Education

(   )          Doctor of Philosophy

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                              

This document will be retained permanently in the Faculty Senate Office.

 

Revised 04/23/01

                                                                                                                                                                                                               



[1] Approximately 97% of the participants indicated they would be either likely or highly likely to hire an M.S. in IS&TM graduate.  Further, approximately 97% of the participants indicated they would be likely or highly likely to support their employees in pursuing the M.S. in IS&TM on a part-time basis.

[2] Depending on their background, students may be required to take additional Foundation courses, resulting in a program of up to 42 credit hours.