Management theories and tools are presented in the context of problem situations. Appropriate emphasis is given to that blend of technical, administrative, business, and interpersonal skills required for the successful management of continuously changing high-technology organizations and projects. Applied Physics Laboratory Admission Requirements Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to a graduate program outlined in this catalog. In addition, the applicant must have a degree in a science or engineering field and must have a minimum of five years of appropriate full-time work experience in that field. A resume must be submitted with the application form.
All students complete ten one-term courses within five years.
595.760 Total Quality Management 595.761 System Acquisition Management 595.764 Computer Resource Management 595.766 Advanced Technology Students in the Project Management concentration may also take Systems Engineering courses as electives. Specific prerequisites for each course are shown under the individual course descriptions. An approved program plan is required for preferential placement in registering. Neither a thesis nor knowledge of a foreign language is required in this program. Academic standards governing graduate study, as specified in this catalog, must be maintained.