Master of Science in Technology and Innovation
Program Description:
Developing new and innovative solutions requires skills in solution-creation, a talent for assessing emerging technologies, and the ability to weave promising elements into real-world systems. We must go beyond simply replicating the old way via new technologies to forge a completely different way of working. A way that better leverages people- and system-elements to produce significantly enhanced value. Success requires not only an effective solution but enough support to lead the transformation from the old to the new. Aspen’s program for Technology and Innovation provides the proper mix of technical knowledge, skills, leadership training, business insight, and change management expertise necessary to plan for and assist successful new product deployments.
Degree Requirements: 36 Credits
Program Goals:
It is intended that Graduates of the Aspen University Master of Science in Technology and Innovation program will learn or be able to do the following:
- Technology Management: Cultivate the management skills, essential concepts, and strategic insight required by innovative technology professionals to adopt emerging technologies to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Technology Implementation: Apply an advanced theoretical and practical framework including the efficiencies, productivity, quality, competitive positioning, and strategy needed to profit from technological innovation.
- Business Requirements: Integrate underlying business concepts and needs with the requirements of end-users and stakeholders to select and leverage technologies that address business requirements.
- Leadership and Decision-Making Skills: Employ the principles and ethics needed for informed decision-making and effective leadership in innovation technology positions.
- Professional Skills: Develop the critical analysis, problem-solving, technical aptitude, strategic planning, and communication skills required to innovate.
Academic Schedule
Courses:
| MGT530 | Leadership Theory and Pracice | 3 |
| CIS685 | eBusiness | 3 |
| MGT645 | Project Management Essentials | 3 |
| CIS675 | Systems Design | 3 |
| CIS656 | Relational Database Design | 3 |
| CIS660 | Website Development with HTML/JavaScript | 3 |
| MGT520 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| CIS545 | Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| MGT505 | Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change | 3 |
| CIS634 | Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation | 3 |
| CIS525 | Information Systems Strategic Planning | 3 |
| STI799 | Graduate Capstone | 3 |
| Final Proctored Exam | |