Detailed Information
Program of Study
The College of Engineering (COE) at Florida Tech offers two programs of study. The Master of Science in Engineering Management (M.S.E.M.) degree prepares students in contemporary issues in technical and management areas faced by project/team leaders, supervising engineers, or scientists in high-technology and traditional industries. The Master of Science in Systems Engineering (M.S.S.E.) degree prepares students to be able to integrate system components. System engineering emphasizes the process aspects of a product or service. The programs feature learning flexibility by preparing programs of study that are individually crafted for each student. Course offerings include such modern courses as quality engineering, project engineering, systems engineering, engineering modeling and design, product development to address practical cases and issues in the industry, systems life cycle, design and risk analysis, and operations research.
The interdisciplinary nature of both programs, which attracts students from all areas of engineering, sciences, mathematics, technology, and computing, focuses on learning experiences in leadership and management along with technical areas such as system requirements, design, and development.
Special projects in EM and EM internship provide hands-on learning experiences in the working world. Student feedback is very favorable from these internships completed at industrial, government, and service organizations. The Capstone Design Projects course in M.S.S.E. integrates learning experiences from all courses. Both programs use the proper tools in training and preparing today’s engineering or science graduates to become tomorrow’s leaders and executives and as such it serves as a natural career path.
Earning the M.S.E.M. degree requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. The program requires five courses from the technical area and five courses from management. The EM program offers twelve courses, either technical, management, or both. Courses need to be taken from other engineering or science disciplines as well. The M.S.S.E. degree requires a total of 30 credits. Five courses are the required systems engineering courses and the remaining five courses are electives from technical disciplines.
Research Facilities
For technical courses in respective disciplines, the College of Engineering’s extensive research facilities are available for students.
Financial Aid
A prospective student with excellent scholastic record may apply for an assistantship with the COE engineering disciplines. Eligible U.S. citizens may qualify for federal/or state financial aid.
Cost of Study
Tuition is $1015 per graduate semester hour in 2009–10. New students must pay a tuition deposit of $300, which is deducted from the semester’s tuition charges.
Living and Housing Costs
On-campus housing (dormitories and apartments) is available for full-time single and married graduate students, but priority for dormitory room is given to undergraduate students. Many apartment complexes and related houses are available near the campus.
Student Outcomes
All M.S.E.M. and M.S.S.E. graduates find a job soon after graduation. Job opportunities span many disciplines. Many graduates are placed in local high-technology corporations within the U.S.
Location
Melbourne is located on the east coast of Florida. The climate is extremely pleasant, and opportunities for outdoor recreation abound. The John F. Kennedy Space Center and Disney World/EPCOT are nearby and the Atlantic beaches are within 3 miles of campus.
The Institute
Florida Institute of Technology was founded in 1958 by a group of scientists and engineers pioneering America’s space program in Cape Canaveral. The environmental remote sensing program utilizes the technology developed by the space program. Florida Tech has rapidly developed into a residential institution and is the only independent technological university in the Southeast. It is supported by the community and industry and is the recipient of many research grants and contracts, a number of which provide financial support for graduate students. The campus covers 175 acres and includes a beautiful botanical garden and an internationally known collection of palm trees.
Applying
Applicants for either degree program must possess a bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Applicants with B.S. degrees in physical science, mathematics, and computer science are also considered.
Forms and instructions for applying for admission and assistantship are sent on request. Admission is possible at the beginning of any semester, but admission in the fall semester is recommended. It is advantageous to apply early. Entering students are expected to have had undergraduate courses in general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, calculus, physics, and biology as well as a year or more of advanced science courses. The GRE General Test is required for admission.
The Faculty and Research Areas
- William W. Arrasmith, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Air Force Tech.
- Carmo A. D’Cruz, Associate Professor; D.Eng., Southern Methodist.
- Muzaffar A. Shaikh, Professor and Head; Ph.D., Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
- Wade H. Shaw, Professor; Ph.D. Clemson; PE.
- Barry L. Webster, Associate Professor; Ph.D., Florida Tech.
- Research Interests
- Design of experiments.
- Process engineering and flow modeling to reduce complexity.
- Project scheduling using constrained optimization.
- Science/operations research.
- Simulation and modeling.
- Software engineering.
- Software engineering cost estimation.
- Statistical process control.
- System life cycle.
- Systems engineering.
- System testing.
Correspondence and Information
Florida Institute of Technology
Department of Engineering Systems
College of Engineering
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Telephone:
321-674-7132
Fax:
321-674-7136
Email:
des@fit.edu
Florida Institute of Technology
Graduate Admissions Office
150 West University Boulevard
Melbourne, Florida 32901
Telephone:
321-674-8027
800-944-4348 (toll-free in the U.S.)
Fax:
321-723-9468
Email:
grad-admission@fit.edu
