Master of Science in Technology and Innovation
The creation of new and innovative solutions requires a unique blend of skills in solution creation as well as talent to assess new technologies and weaving the most promising into key elements of real worlds systems. The trick is to go beyond replicating the old way with new technologies to a completely different way of working, which better leverages the people and the other system elements to produce significantly enhanced value. Success requires not only an effective solution, but also requires support to help all involved through the transformation from the old way of working to the new. Aspen’s program for Technology and Innovation provides the proper mix of technical knowledge, skill, and insight with the business insight and change management expertise to both plan for and assist new product deployments achieve success.
Finish Fast – Can complete in 18 months
Enjoy Flexibility – 12 courses with start dates every 2 weeks
Choose Where You Learn – 100% online courses
Affordable Monthly Payments – Opt to pay $375 per month
Focus On Your Passion – Choose your Capstone
Graduate Capstone
Graduate students are required to complete a Capstone project. This individualized project allows students to apply knowledge and skills acquired in their courses and real-world experiences.
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For more information about the program, see the Academic Catalog.
Admission Requirements
- Application – A completed application.
- Bachelor’s Degree Transcripts – Official transcript demonstrating a conferred bachelor’s degree from an institution that is accredited by a CHEA recognized accrediting body or an international equivalent with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater.
- Military Documentation (Optional) – A copy of the most recent orders; or a copy of DD214 (This can be requested from the National Archives.
Courses:
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MGT530 - Leadership Theory and Practice
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CIS685 - eBusiness
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MGT645 - Project Management Essentials
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CIS675 - Systems Design
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CIS656 - Relational Database Design
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CIS660 - Website Development with HTML/JavaScript
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MGT520 - Quantitative Analysis
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CIS545 - Emerging Technologies
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MGT505 - Managing in an Age of Information Technology Change
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CIS634 - Strategic Management of Technology and Innovation
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CIS525 - Information Systems Strategic Planning
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STI799 - Graduate Capstone
Emphasis is on leadership with the focus on the application of leadership concepts and leadership skills. Through the examination of proven leadership theories, the student will gain knowledge and skills for a plethora of theoretical paradigms and model which can be used to influence others towards purposeful and sustainable change. Working with teams and dealing with the politics and power within an organization are also examined in depth.
3 CreditsRequired Books
Explores the components of an eBusiness and describes how this structure can provide value to the customer. Focus is on learning the eBusiness terminology, advantages and disadvantages of running a business on the internet, and the most appropriate business models. Examines the value of aligning eBusiness practices with the organization’s mission and vision.
3 CreditsRequired Books
Introduction of the fundamental elements of effective project management and provides students with the opportunity to apply these elements using exercises and examples based on real-time projects. The tools and techniques used to plan, measure, and control projects, as well as the methods used to organize and manage projects, are also discussed. Focus is on developing project managers who can find the right people to do the right work at the right time, and for these people to make the right decisions. If you intend to certify as a Project Management Professional (PMP)®, initiate contact with the Project Management Institute at www.pmi.org and/or your local PMI® chapter.
3 CreditsRequired Books
An in-depth discussion of both the theories behind systems design as well as "real world" information about how the systems design process works in a variety of industries. Systems design is a practical field that relies on a core set of concepts and principles, as well as what sometimes seems an eclectic collection of rapidly evolving tools and techniques. Learning systems design requires an appreciation of the tried-and-true techniques plus mastery of new and emerging tools and techniques that recent graduates are increasingly expected to apply on the job.
3 CreditsRequired Books
The goal of this course is to provide a comprehensive introduction to the SQL language. This course not only covers the syntax of SQL, but also shows how it can be used to create and maintain a database and retrieve information from it. It also provides an introduction to relational databases.
3 CreditsRequired Books
Focus is on HTML5, which a primary markup language for the world wide web and its current style language, cascading style sheets (CCS). By using real-world examples, students will learn about the language syntax and layouts. A key learning aspect is JavaScript, which will empower students with the skills to build client-side, platform-independent, solutions that provide value to their organization. The JavaScript lessons include discussion related to controlling statements, functions, arrays, objects, document object model (DOM), and events. These combined skills prepare students to meet the evolving demands of designing and building engaging and interactive websites.
3 CreditsRequired Books
A background to use a broad array of powerful and appropriate analytic tools to make business decisions is presented. These skills will enhance the ability to contribute solutions to an organization that are based on quantitative analysis. By learning which methods are appropriate to a given solution and by becoming familiar with the assumptions associated with each method, evaluation of if the best process was used to generate results based on the available data. Skills to become a better decision-maker and problem-solver are presented. A key ability is to use mathematical programming to make or confirm decisions instead of relying on rules of thumb, opinions, and expert judgement.
3 CreditsRequired Books
This course is designed to address the entire technology commercialization process, from idea to market. As technology drives innovation and companies seek more effective ways to exploit the intellectual property they create, it is important for students in business, engineering, and the sciences to understand the processes that result in successful new technology products in the market. This course is a comprehensive look at the issues related to the transfer and commercialization of new technology. High-tech businesses with patentable technology, whether engineering technology, biotechnology, or information systems technology, display different business models, processes, and characteristics from mainstream types of business.
3 CreditsRequired Books
Exploration of the challenges that fast-paced frequently-changing IT environments present to managers. Examination of factors that are common to most IT departments, symptoms of IT-related problems, the characteristics of software projects, and the challenges of managing IT personnel and IT projects. Development of the skills managers must possess to successfully manage IT projects. A key learning aspect is determining the optimum collaboration and engagement between the business and IT leaders to create products and services that deliver the most value to the customer.
3 CreditsRequired Books
As scholars and managers have raced to better understand innovation, a wide range of work on the topic has emerged and flourished in disciplines such as strategic management, organization theory, economics, marketing, engineering, and sociology. This work has generated many insights about how innovation affects the competitive dynamics of markets, how firms can strategically manage innovation, and how firms can implement their innovation strategies to maximize their likelihood of success. This diversity might pose integration challenges to you the student, as you seek to integrate this wide body of work into a single, coherent strategic framework. Students are challenged to consider innovative solutions to complicated business problems by using systems thinking, strategic models, and business acumen.
3 CreditsRequired Books
A strong foundation for understanding what is meant by information technology and the business side of managing it, information technology in the context of organizations and their use of it. Focus is on business pressures and the strategies used to counter them, especially through the use of Web-based strategic information systems. Examination of electronic commerce applications related to the use of supply chain management to make products and services available for their customers, such as through Business to Consumer (B2C), Business to Business (B2B), Business to Employee (B2E), and Business to Government (B2G).
3 CreditsRequired Books
The capstone project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their courses to the work environment. This project is completely individualized; students are encouraged to select work-related projects that are of particular interest to them and that will result in professional growth and benefit the organization.
3 Credits