Emerging Technology (M.S.)
Marymount’s emerging technology program offers advanced study in many aspects of new technology, allowing IT professionals to be “reskilled” as technology changes. The program provides maximum flexibility for IT professionals, allowing them to take three 12-credit certificates in a five-year time frame leading to 36 credits in emerging technology and its implementation. Students can select two or three of the following emerging technology certificates:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Digital Health
- Digital Transformation
As well as one of the following implementation certificates:
- Intrapreneurship
- Leadership
- Project Management
The program is designed for IT professionals who need “reskilling” in these emerging technologies.
Upon completion of the emerging technology program, students will be able to
- support government and business needs to implement various aspects of new technology to improve their business processes;
- exercise leadership in the selection and implementation of new technologies in the digital workplace;
- improve customer interfaces through the implementation of new technology to ensure security and/or efficiency;
- communicate the advantages of emerging technology to a variety of stakeholders;
- collaborate in the workplace to ensure timely and effective implementation of emerging technology; and
- continually update their IT knowledge to meet the specific new demands in their workplace.
Admission Requirements: Preference is given to applicants who have one of the following:
- an overall minimum GPA of 3.0 in an accredited undergraduate program such as computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or related areas;
- nine (9) recent credits in an accredited graduate program with a minimum GPA of 3.0;
- a high-level certificate such as PMP, CISSP, or CCNA; or
- a satisfactory score on the GRE or GMAT with a background or experience in information technology.
An interview with the program director or a designee may be required.
If the admissions review reveals some deficiencies in general information technology knowledge, the student may be required to complete additional undergraduate or graduate courses.
Course Substitution Policy: If students have a depth of knowledge in the subject of a specific course, they can apply to take an alternative course in the specialized area. If courses in two of the selected certificates overlap, students will be required to substitute the course in the second certificate for another course in the certificate subject matter.
Minimum Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of B- is needed to receive credit for a course in any of the certificates in the emerging technology program. All graduate students in the School of Business and Technology must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Students whose GPA falls below 3.0 at the end of any semester will be placed on academic probation. Students must bring their cumulative GPA to 3.0 or higher within nine (9) graduate credits or be dismissed. A student whose cumulative GPA falls below 3.0 a second time will be dismissed.
Degree Requirements
36 credits
Credits are taken from three graduate certificates.
At least two of these certificates must be from the following list:
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Digital Health
- Digital Transformation
Optionally, one certificate may be taken from these implementation certificates:
- Intrapreneurship
- Leadership
- Project Management
See individual catalog entries for the requirements for each certificate.