California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo

Program Information

Degree Offered

M.A.

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MS—IT program is based on four key knowledge domains and abilities that are key to success in the global economy, and that are imparted to our students:

* The ability to analyze and improve value delivery through the supply chain
* The ability to understand and act upon opportunities to commercialize cutting-edge knowledge to address human needs
* The ability to make business-smart choices about materials, production processes and systems, and to successfully manage their implementation
* The ability to leverage best practices in packaging science and technology into advantages in product quality, timeliness and cost

These knowledge objectives are imparted via a year-long seminar series along with more traditional class work, coupled to a significant industry-focused research project that emphasizes problem-solving, experimentation and the use of business-based decision tools. Overall, the program is designed to enable graduates to lead and innovate in industrial environments characterized by economic, technological and organizational change.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small Suburb

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999