Technology: Master of Science
Program Mission: The purpose of the Master of Science in Technology program is to develop advanced knowledge and skills in those responsible for the leadership and management of technological issues and resources. The program is designed to:
- provide learning opportunities for developing advanced professional, technical, and personal competencies in the discipline;
- identify, develop, and implement quality strategies in today's organizations;
- develop research and communication skills necessary for technological leadership; and
- provide an understanding of ethical and social implications related to global technological societies. The master's program places special emphasis on quality systems, work performance improvement, and computer technology. The graduate program offers certificates in these specialized areas.
Admission Requirements: To be eligible for degree candidacy, applicants must meet all of the requirements for admission to the Graduate School (see "Admission to Degree and Certificate Programs"). In addition to the published university graduate degree status requirements, the School of Technology requires that applicants demonstrate significant relevant educational background and/or work experience or training when determining admission classification (degree, non-degree, or provisional). Provisionally admitted students may be required to complete course work in technology or a related field to meet admission requirements established by the School of Technology's Graduate Committee.
Degree Audit: The graduate plan of study is the EIU Degree Audit, which is generated automatically at the time of degree or certificate candidacy. Modifications of the standard EIU Degree Audit are submitted by the graduate coordinator to the certification officer in the Graduate School at the time modifications are approved. The Degree Audit serves as an unofficial summary of requirements for the program. Degree and certificate candidates are advised to review the comprehensive summary of the Degree Audit process specified on the "Requirements for All Degree and Certificate Candidates" section of the Graduate Catalog. Individual programs may require candidates to submit plans of study in addition to the Degree Audit, candidates should consult with the program coordinator.
Degree Requirements
Degree requirements include those outlined for the master's degree by the Graduate School (see "Requirements for the Master's Degree").
Students must complete a minimum of 26 semester hours of course work exclusive of internship, independent study, and workshop credit.
In addition, the Master of Science in Technology degree requires this core set of courses:
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Elective Course Work
Elective course work in the School of Technology includes senior-graduate and graduate courses with the prefixes of TEC, CIT (Computer and Information Technology), DGT (Digital Media Technology), EGT (Engineering Technology), ODL (Organizational Development), CYB (Cybersecurity), and ATD (Talent Development).
Elective course work from other academic disciplines may be included on the student's study plan with the written permission of the Graduate Coordinator or Chair, School of Technology.
Graduate Assistantships
Information on graduate assistantships may be obtained by contacting the Coordinator of Graduate Studies or Chair, School of Technology, 1014 Klehm Hall, EIU.
Accelerated Graduate Program
Admission to the accelerated MS in Technology requires that a student have completed a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate course credit and have a minimum undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.25. In addition, applicants must have completed a minimum of 30 hours in the undergraduate major of Computer Information Technology; Construction Management; Engineering Technology; or Digital Media Technology.
To apply for the accelerated MS in Technology, applicants meeting the above requirements must submit two letters of reference, a resume and a statement of purpose essay; which should include academic background, related work experience, personal and professional goals, and reasons to pursue graduate study in Technology to the Graduate Coordinator and must also complete the Graduate School's Accelerated Program Application.
Shared Coursework
Students may select from the following courses for a total of 9 hours of shared credit.
Information sourced from the 2025-2026 EIU Graduate Catalog.