We require a bachelor's degree preferably in engineering, computer science, science or business with an MIS concentration. This unique online degree program is designed to accommodate the academic needs of working professionals with undergraduate degrees in these areas. Other undergraduate majors are considered if the applicant has considerable professional and/or managerial (at least 5 years) experience in technology related fields.
MSTM program has 36 credits and you will be finished in 2 years.
Online MSTM courses are fifteen (15) weeks long during the spring and fall semester, and ten (10) weeks during the summer. They are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Throughout the semester, students access lectures, share course information, work on group projects, submit class work, and take exams, all online.
The two on campus residencies are two-three (2-3) days in length, while the international residency is ten (10) days.
Lecture notes, readings, and class assignments are issued or posted at regular intervals throughout the course and can be downloaded at any time. Assignments and exams are time sensitive in that they are due on a specific date. Online students simply submit work electronically on the date it's due.
Online discussions are held in discussion groups, but in general do not require to log on at a specific time. They are structured similar to internet discussion boards.
Time extensions depend on the professor's course policies. In fact, with online instruction, there is greater flexibility to accommodate students than in the traditional classroom.
The communications capabilities are at the heart of the online MSTM program and become seamless as you progress through the course. All work in the online classroom is completed and submitted online. You submit written work as an email attachment, such as a Word document or Excel spreadsheet, or you upload the file directly into the course system. Students are not expected to be online at the same time. As with a traditional class, you are expected to read any textbook material or outside reading material prior to a certain due date specified in the course syllabus and course calendar. Usually, there are a number of discussion questions or problems due with each assignment that require you to answer and/or participate in class discussion. For example, your professor may ask you to express your views about the ethical aspects of a public policy. The professor expects each student to contribute their ideas in the conference room/discussion group at their convenience by the due date and, where appropriate to discuss alternative viewpoints with classmates. Everyone participates!
You will be issued a Marist eLearning account number and password when your
registration for your first online MSTM class in the program has been finalized.
This account number serves as your log-on to access your online course and other
eLearning and internet services at Marist. For new students, your initial password
is the first eight digits of your social security number. You may change your
password at any time. Once you have your eLearning account you can sign into your
MSTM class and you will be officially in your cyber classroom!
Go to http://elearning.marist.edu.
Click on the "Interactive Educator Tutorial"
and then click on the "Play" button to see how the eLearning system works. There
is also an "Advanced Educator Tutorial" if you really want to get into the nitty
gritty of how eLearning works.
Students in the MSTM program will take two online classes per semester.
Students will be housed in a hotel in close proximity to the campus. Your stay as well as transportation to and from campus for the actual residency activities is included in the tuition. You only need to arrange for transportation from home to Marist/the hotel.
The international residency is a ten (10) day trip abroad to experience
technology management in the global setting. It includes company visits,
lectures at universities and other institutions abroad as well as opportunities
to explore country, people and cultures. For example, we traveled to Beijing and
Shanghai, China with the first cohort (GREAT EXPERIENCE!!)
Students meet at Marist (overnight stay in a hotel in close proximity to campus) a
day before the actual travel. All expenses are included in the
tuition, except for travel to and from campus prior to international departure and upon return.
Yes! You can complete your entire MSTM degree from the comfort of your own keyboard, in fact, the entire program is online and does not include any traditional classroom-set courses. The exceptions are the two on campus residencies at the beginning and at the end of the program (2-3 days each) as well as the ten (10) day international residency. Of course, if you wish to have a personal meeting with your professor, you are most welcome to do so.
No. The only computer skills required are a familiarity with Windows and an Internet browser.
To successfully access course content, you will need a personal computer with at least the minimum of:
The tuition for this entire program is $28,800 which breaks down to $800 per credit - please note that this includes your books and residency expenses. The only item not covered is your travel to and from the Poughkeepsie campus for the two residencies there and the start of the international residency. Many employers offer tuition reimbursement for graduate study, so students are encouraged to check with the benefits department at their place of employment. Tuition can be paid by cash, check or credit card. Contact the Student Financial Services office at (845) 575-3231 for more information regarding payment or visit Student Financial Services.
Need based financial assistance is available for matriculated students in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships. To apply, simply complete the federal FAFSA form as well as Marist's own Graduate Financial Aid application found at http://www.marist.edu/financialaid/mapp.html.
Veteran's benefits may also be available. For specific questions concerning financial aid, you may contact the Financial Aid office at (845) 575-3230 or visit http://www.marist.edu/financialaid/.
The following is required for admission consideration to the MSTM Graduate Program:
We suggest that you solicit recommendations from those who can comment meaningfully on your performance in an academic or professional setting. If it has been a while since you attended an institution of higher learning, then we recommend that you ask your employer (e.g., supervisors) to write your reference. If you are a recent graduate, then ideally you could ask former professors to write recommendation letters as well as supervisors where you are currently employed.
The Director of Graduate Admissions is available to assist you with any additional questions you may have. Also, you may visit our website for specific course descriptions and other information. You may email or call (845) 575-3800 or toll free 888-877-7900 to arrange a telephone or personal appointment.
