Master of Science - Applied Sciences

Program Overview

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The Master of Science (M.S.) degree is an online program designed to meet the advanced, multi-disciplinary educational requirements of students interested in obtaining leadership positions in a variety of technical professions.

The program focuses on developing the research analysis and critical evaluation skills necessary to support decision-making and problem-solving required to lead today's technical enterprises.

The core curriculum provides advanced learning in the modern tools of business management, leadership, and applied science and technology. Students select from one of four areas of study:

Download our Degree Program Profile Sheet for an overview of our Master of Science program.

Credit Distribution

I. Core Courses (15-18 Credits)

THC-6250Technology and the Human Community: Challenges and Responses

3

APS-6020Managing People in Technology-Based Organizations

3

APS-6000Enhancing Performance in Technology Organizations

3

APS-5100Project Management for Technology

3

APS-6010Technology Innovation and Commercialization

3

APS-6100Cost Estimation and Financial Management for Engineers and Technologists

3

MSI-5010Foundations of Information Technology*

3

IAS-5510Foundations of Information Assurance

3

II. Areas of Study (12-15 Credits)

III. Capstone (6 Credits)

APS-7000Master Project in Applied Science and Technology

6

Total Credit Hours: 36-39

NOTE:

  • The Information Systems area of study requires students who are not working information technology (IT) professionals to take MSI-5010: Foundations of Information Technology as part of the core requirements, bringing the total credits needed to earn the degree to 39 credits. Students who are IT professionals at the time they are admitted into the program will not be required to take MSI-5010, pending a review by the dean.
  • Students who select the Information Technology and Aviation Management area of study are not required to take THC-6250: Technology and the Human Community: Challenges and Responses.
  • Students who select the Aviation Management area of study are not required to take APS-6010: Technology Innovation and Commercialization. Students take IAS-5510 Foundations of Information Assurance.

Potential Timeline

This is a hypothetical timeline that shows how a student can complete the Master of Science degree program at Thomas Edison State University in about 18 months. 

To demonstrate how you could progress through the program over an 18-month period, we are using the January term as your first term and move through the program during the four graduate terms offered each year. Each term is 8 weeks.

The timeline is informational in nature and does not represent an actual program plan. Enrolled graduate students work with our deans and academic advisors to develop a program plan that maps out how a student will complete their degree and whether they can transfer previously earned graduate credits or earn graduate credit for what they know through prior learning assessment (PLA).

Terms (runs for 8 weeks) Courses To Take Credits

First Graduate Term

Starts beginning of January

ORR-5100: Organizational Research

THC-6250: Technology and the Human Community:

Challenge and Responses*

3

3

Second Graduate Term

Starts beginning of April

APS-6000: Enhancing Performance in Technology

Organizations

PJM-5100: Project Management

3

 

3

Third Graduate Term

Starts beginning of July 

APS-6010: Technology, Innovation and Commercialization

CSR-6100: Corporate Social Responsibility 

3

3

Fourth Graduate Term

Starts beginning of October 

Area of Study Requirement  

Area of Study Requirement  

3

3

Fifth Graduate Term

Starts beginning of January 

Area of Study Requirement  

Area of Study Requirement  

3

3

Sixth Graduate Term

Starts beginning of April 

APS-7000: Master's Project in Applied Science and

Technology

*The Information Technology area of study requires students who are not working IT professionals to take MSI-5010: Foundation of Information Technology as part of the core requirements, bringing the total credits needed to earn the degree to 39 credits. Students who are IT professionals at the time they are admitted into the program will not be required to take MSI-5010, pending a review by the dean. Students who select the Information Technology area of study are not required to take THC-6250: Technology and the Human Community: Challenges and Responses.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science degree program will be able to:

  • demonstrate mastery, orally and in writing, of the knowledge, techniques, skills, modern tools, and advanced technologies of the appropriate discipline;
  • initiate, design, and conduct research;
  • integrate theoretical concepts and research findings into product and/or process innovation;
  • incorporate productivity measurement and project planning tools to plan, manage, and evaluate constant improvement projects that support organizational goals;
  • demonstrate leadership in the workplace through the use of advanced technological and management tools and techniques; and
  • evaluate the impact of ethical and cultural influences on organizational interactions and/or decisions.