The Master of Science in Quality Assurance prepares the student to perform at the masters' level in the areas of Quality Systems development, Six-Sigma quality, as well as ISO and TL 9000 quality system standards. The program emphasizes the acquisition of theoretical and analytical techniques combined with management and communication skills. The curriculum was developed based on best practices in industry; industry quality standards; the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award; and the body of knowledge for Quality Engineering, Reliability Engineering, and Quality Management as defined by the American Society for Quality.
Minimum requirements for admission to the Graduate Division are outlined in the Admission section of this catalog. Current application forms are available through the university's Graduate Studies and Research Office at (408) 283-7500 or www.csumentor.edu.
Students who file for admission to classified graduate standing in the Department of Aviation and Technology must:
1. Submit transcripts from an accredited academic institution which verifies a minimum grade point average of 3.0 in the last 60 upper division university units.
2. Possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited academic institution in a technical or scientific discipline. Individuals from non-technical disciplines who demonstrate exceptional promise may be conditionally admitted to the graduate program.
3. Present evidence of written and oral communication skills essential to meet the demands of graduate-level study and research. A well-written personal statement in Part B of the Application for Admission is often used for partial verification of these competencies; this statement should discuss the student's career plans and make note of how the master's degree will enhance career objectives. Foreign students must present a TOEFL score of at least 550.
4. Complete or present evidence of an undergraduate intermediate course in statistics which covers chi-square, analysis of variance, correlation and regression.
5. Complete or present evidence of an undergraduate course in the principles of computer technology including programming fundamentals and software applications.
6. Optional: Based upon the student's record, the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) may be required for classified standing. If it is required, the student must complete the GRE (General Test) with a cumulative verbal/quantitative score of at least 1000.
Individuals from non-technical disciplines who demonstrate exceptional promise may be conditionally admitted to the graduate program pending completion of additional undergraduate course work as prescribed by the Department of Aviation and Technology's graduate coordinator. Students who are conditionally classified may seek admission to classified standing only after completing nine to twelve units of graduate level course work with a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
General university requirements for admission to candidacy for the Master of Science degree are outlined in the Academic Regulations section of this catalog. The University requires that all graduate students demonstrate competency in written English as a condition for advancement to candidacy. Please refer to the SJSU catalog section titled “Competency in Written English” for details. For graduate courses that meet the competency in written English requirement, please refer to the Graduate Studies and Research website at www.sjsu.edu/gradstudies. After successfully completing a minimum of 12 graduate units, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0, students must finalize their programs of study with the Department of Aviation and Technology's graduate coordinator; this requires the completion of a form entitled - Departmental Request for Approval of Candidacy and Graduate Degree Program - which is forwarded to the Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research.
Precis presentation is required prior to submission of the graduate proposal (TECH 298 or 299). Refer to the Deadlines and Due Dates sheet for the date of precis presentation. All students must make arrangements with the graduate coordinator. Each precis shall include the following: introduction, abbreviated review of the literature, statement of the problem, research questions or hypothesis and methodology.
| Course Requirements | |||
| Required Courses | 24 | ||
| TECH 200, TECH 230, TECH 231, TECH 232, TECH 233, TECH 234, TECH 235 and TECH 239 | |||
| Approved Electives | 3 | ||
| Terminal Project | 3 | ||
| The terminal project proposal should be developed after all other course work is finished or very close to completion (i.e. during the second to last semester before the expected date of graduation). | |||
| TECH 298 (Plan B) or TECH 299 (Plan A) | |||
| Total Units: | 30 | ||
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