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
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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.