UAT: Master Degree Program

The University provides within its graduate program an intellectual atmosphere in which a wide range of multidisciplinary technology, research and innovation creations can thrive. The program is designed to allow graduate students to pursue advanced coursework in applied advancing technology disciplines. Students entering the program without undergraduate and/or professional experience within the discipline being studied will be evaluated for proficiencies in the discipline as part of the admissions process and may be required to complete additional coursework considered foundational to advanced study in the area.

Within their disciplines, students incorporate and utilize specialized knowledge leading to the completion of a sophisticated example of their discipline, be it Artificial Life Programming, Game Production, Information Security, Software Engineering, Technology Management or Technology Studies. The program focuses on principles, methods and tools that can be used for creating high-quality applications that serve the needs of end users. Examples of completed works include the utilization of web services, analysis of computer forensic tools and the development of an e-book interface, to name a few.

Graduates of the program not only understand advanced concepts and apply best practices to their field, but are leaders within the technology environment. The unique features of this graduate program appeal to candidates already engaged in knowledge creation within their fields and those seeking advancement in their industry where additional educational credentials may be required. The program is accelerated; it offers the flexibility to adapt quickly to the changes endemic to high technology.

Master of Science in Technology
Courses are balanced between theory, individual research and practical application to provide a solid understanding appropriate to a career in a continually changing field. Students in this program develop abilities to critically evaluate existing knowledge and extend it into fresh and original areas of inquiry and scholarship.

Master of Science in Technology Program Requirements

Program Length in Weeks:	60
Program Core Credits:	15
Minimum Program Elective Credits:	15
Applied or Analytical Thesis:	6
Minimum Total Semester Credits:	36

Graduation Requirements
Students enrolled in this program will graduate with a Master of Science in Technology degree when they have:

Successfully completed the required core classes.
Successfully completed the minimum number of required credit hours.
Achieved a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0/4.0.
Successfully defended their Thesis.
Completed the Application for Graduation.

Program Core Objectives

Generate sophisticated applications of advancing technology.
Develop the ability to lead and manage in a technology-oriented environment.
Enhance problem-solving skills through thinking techniques, effective communication and teamwork.
Utilize theoretical as well as applied knowledge.
Develop emerging technology into industry-applicable tools.
Acquire a basic understanding of research methods and the ability to use them while solving business and technical problems.

Tracks of Study
The program is customizable and objective-driven: students may mix and match the courses they take. Working with their advisors, students identify their goals and select courses that will help them reach those objectives. Some students desire that explicit courses be delineated for specific tracks.

Tracks (or emphases) available within the Master of Science in Technology program are: