Master of Science in Technology Project Management
Clinical Research
Overview
The degree plan for the MS TPM program is designed specifically to prepare individuals with undergraduate degrees in technology disciplines for responsible leadership roles in the technology-based and information-based workplaces. The core courses provide in-depth preparation in project management skills. Being able to plan and manage technology projects is an increasingly important skill for those with a technical background. This program has an emphasis you can work with a faculty advisor to design.
| Course Requirements for an M.S. in TPM - Clinical Research | |
|---|---|
| TEPM 6301 | Project Management for Professionals |
| TEPM 6302 | Leadership and Team Building |
| TEPM 6303 | Quality Assurance and Risk Management |
| TEPM 6304 | Contracting and Procurement Management |
| TEPM 6391 | Project Management Seminar |
| TEPM 6395 | Integration Project |
| Directed Area of Study | |
| CLIR 5310 | Fundamentals of Biostatistics and Data Management |
| CLIR 6320 | Fundamentals of Clinical Trials |
| CLIR 6330 | Analysis and Management of Cinical Research Data |
| CLIR 6340 | Research Ethics and Regulatory Issues |
| Electives | 6 Advanced Hours of Graduate Coursework. Electives must be approved by the graduate faculty advisor prior to enrollment. |
Course Descriptions for Clinical Research (CLIR) courses:
5310: Fundamentals of Biostatistics & Data Management
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing in TPM or consent of graduate faculty advisor. This course will cover descriptive and inferential statistical methods including data presentation techniques, various statistical tests and regression methods. Regression models specific to clinical and translational studies will be emphasized.
6320: Fundamentals of Clinical Trials
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing in TPM or consent of graduate faculty advisor. This course provides understanding of experimental design models, methods of randomization, blinding, developing interventions, measuring outcomes and adverse effects, ensuring follow-up, compliance and post-randomization problems, and working with pharmaceutical companies.
6330: Analysis and Management of Clinical Research Data
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: CLIR 5310 and permission of the graduate faculty advisor. Focus on selecting the appropriate data management system, design of research databases, options in data entry, form and report generation, computer security, and budgeting for data management personnel and equipment.
6340: Research Ethics and Regulatory Issues
Cr. 3. (3-0). Prerequisite: Graduate standing in TPM or consent of graduate faculty advisor. This course provides an in-depth analysis of research ethics, law related to the responsible conduct of human subjects research and regulatory issues including the relevant federal agencies.
Please note that a practical hands-on Internship in Clinical Research will also be required for the Master’s program.