The University's Graduate Core Curriculum provides the foundation for information
research and guides students through the graduate thesis process. Courses in the
Core are designed to effectively step students through the construction of a 5
chapter analytical or applied thesis option.
MSC530 - Research Methods in Technology
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisite(s): None
This course emphasizes developing research methodology used in specific industrial segments. Skills required for conducting alternative approaches to qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, hypotheses, models and theories, will be developed. The student will develop competence in the use of statistical packages for various analytical approaches.
MSC690 - Thesis I
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisite(s): MSC530
Students will enroll in this course to obtain credit for their thesis work. Students will meet regularly with their advisor to discuss analytical issues, such as methodologies, statistics, data collection, possible outcomes, etc., pertaining to their line of inquiry. A thesis proposal is the expected outcome of coursework. The proposal should be defended and approved at the end of the course.
MSC691 - Thesis II
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisite(s): MSC531, MSC690
Students will enroll in this course to obtain credit for their thesis work. Students will meet regularly with their advisor to refine their writing and complete their methodology, analysis and conclusions. A draft of the thesis' final chapters is the expected outcome of this course.
MSC692 - Thesis III
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisite(s): MSC691
Students will enroll in this course to obtain credit for their thesis work. Students will complete their thesis, making all necessary revisions as dictated by their committee members and chair. Future uses of their research, including publication, will also be discussed. Students should expect to schedule and complete their thesis defense during this semester.
MSC694 - Continuing Thesis
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisite(s): Graduate Chair Approval
Continuing thesis is designed for those students who, through no fault of their own, require additional time to complete their thesis. Continuing Thesis may only be taken for credit twice.