Graduate Programs

Student Learning Outcomes

Technology

Upon program completion, students will be able to:

  1. Identify, explain, and compare the major quantitative and qualitative approaches in measurement and evaluation within industrial, technological, educational and/or organizational contexts.
  2. Use appropriate quantitative and qualitative approaches to measure and evaluate a variety of phenomena in industrial, technological, educational, and organizational settings.
  3. Explain, identify, apply and utilize quantitative and qualitative processes to develop and sustain organizational cultures that emphasize quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.
  4. Recognize the importance of evidence-based decision-making in industrial, technological, educational, and organizational contexts.
  5. Locate and evaluate the credibility and appropriateness of research and applied studies for use in problem-solving in industrial, technological, educational, and organizational contexts.
  6. Select and plan an in-depth area of study in industry, technology, education, and/or organizational leadership related to the one's personal, academic, and/or professional objectives.
  7. Identify, explain, and apply major theories, concepts, models, and approaches from an in-depth discipline within industry, technology, educational, and/or organizational leadership.
  8. Design and implement an appropriate project related to a specifically-identified research or applied problem in an industrial, technological, educational, or organizational context.
  9. Conduct a literature review or benchmarking analysis, gather and analyze relevant data, develop sound conclusions and recommendations, and present findings in professionally-presented oral and written reports.