Thesis Proposal
M.S. MANAGEMENT & SYSTEMS
CAPSTONE INFORMATION
MASY CAPSTONE OPTIONS
Thesis Project
Applied Project
Innovation and
Entrepreneurship
1
2
3
Applied Project can be accelerated if pre-approved by instructor.
COURSE
NUMBER
COURSE
TITLE CREDITS DESCRIPTION
COMPLETION TIME
FRAME (APPROX.)
MASY1-GC
4000
Research
Project:
Thesis 3
In-depth
scholarly
research paper
2-3 semesters
(1 semester course +
maximum 2 semesters of
independent research &
writing)
MASY1-GC
4100
Applied
Project 3
Real-world
project with a
real-world
business
benefit
1-2 semesters
(1 semester course +
250 hrs of project work)
MASY1-GC
4200
Innovation &
Entrepreneur
ship
6 Comprehensive
business plan 1 semester
PATHWAY 1: THESIS OR APPLIED PROJECT
Elective Requirement: 1 course, if applicable (3 Credits)
Students who choose to complete THESIS or APPLIED PROJECT
(3 credits) will take a 3 credit elective.
The elective requirement can be satisfied by ONE of the following options:
• A 5th concentration course
• A course from another concentration
• Internship Course (after completion of 2 academic semesters)
• Master’s level course that is degree related from another
program/department within NYU (subject to Advisor approval)
PATHWAY 2: INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS
1. CAREER IMPACT
2. TIMELINE: 1, 2, or 3 semesters?
3. ELECTIVE OPTIONS
4. FORMAT: In-Person vs. Online • Thesis: Online Hybrid (1 section offered each semester)
• Session 1: synchronous
• Session 2: asynchronous
• Applied Project: Online Hybrid (1 section offered each semester)
• Session 1: synchronous
• Session 2: asynchronous
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship: (2 sections offered each semester)
• In-person
• Online (synchronous) not applicable to international students
NYU SPS ACADEMIC POLICIES
Please be aware that students who need additional time to finish any of the MASY
Capstone options must be in compliance with the university’s
Continuous Enrollment Policy:
The NYU School of Professional Studies requires continuous enrollment of graduate students
each fall and spring semester until the degree sought is granted. Summer is optional.
To maintain continuous matriculation, students must:
• Register during the fall and spring semesters for at least a credit-bearing course
until the degree is conferred, or
• Register for maintenance of matriculation course during fall and spring semesters
when no course work is being taken and pay registration and service fees, or
• Take an approved leave of absence, except in the semester of graduation.
RESEARCH PROCESS & METHODOLOGY
MASY1-GC1260 (Pre-Requisite for All Capstone Options)
• Introduction: Describe current conditions or state of a particular subject
• Problem Definition:
• Problem or opportunity
• Purpose of your study
• The specific questions your research will attempt to answer
• Literature Review: develop understanding with current academic research
literature in your subject or field
• Connection of RPM topic area to your specific Capstone option increases
ease of transition
FACULTY: JEFFREY KEEFER (jk904@nyu.edu)
THESIS PROJECT1
WHO WHAT WHEN
FACULTY: TOM CHRISTO (tsc1@nyu.edu)
THESIS PROJECT
WHO
• Individuals who prefer to work alone and with an advisor
• Individuals who want to increase their knowledge and/or
content expertise in an area or field that also aligns with
career aspirations
• Individuals who want to further develop skills such as critical
thinking, analyzing data, organizing, planning, and writing
for specific audiences
THESIS PROJECT
RESEARCH PROCESS – THESIS (RPT)
• Augment your proposal from RPM with new materials
covered in RPT course, focusing on your research
methods, data collection, and data analysis plan
• When you acquire a thesis supervisor at the
completion of the research methods section of RPT,
you will be on track for an IP (Incomplete Pass)
• By the end of RPT, you should be ready with your
thesis supervisor to complete chapters 4,5, 6 of your
Master’s thesis
WHAT
THESIS PROJECT
COMPLETION OF RPT COURSE (With grade of IP)
• You should be ready to begin collecting data, analyzing the data, and
writing your conclusions. Exceptions include: revisions or additions by
your supervisor and applying for UCAIHS exemption with the
department (Internal Review Board)
• Full completion of the Master’s Thesis is 1 – 2 semesters after
completing RPT, still allowing you to complete the program in 2 years
• Submission of a Master’s Thesis has a deadline date within one of three
semesters: Spring, Summer, Fall (details provided in course syllabus)
WHEN
THESIS PRE-REQUISITES
QUANTITATIVE
MODELS FOR
DECISION MAKERS
(MASY1-GC 1210)
RESEARCH PROCESS
& METHODOLOGY
(MASY1-GC 1260)
RESEARCH PROCESS
THESIS
(MASY1-GC 4000)
APPLIED PROJECT
WHO
For students who wish to conduct a real-world
project for a real-world organization yielding a
real-world business benefit
To qualify for entry into Applied Project, students
must have a project outline pre-approved by the
course instructor prior to class start date
APPLIED PROJECT
STUDENTS MUST:
• Complete all course assignments & planning deliverables
• Meet all project reporting deadlines
• Achieve project-identified milestones and metrics
• Exhibit learning something new as a result of project completion
• Present a final paper upon project completion
WHAT
APPLIED PROJECT TIMELINE / APPLICATION PROCESS
• Student evaluates possible options for project
• Student consults with Academic Advisor and Applied Project instructor
• Proposal is formulated and turned in by specific deadline each semester, which
is listed in NYU ALBERT course notes
SPRING 2018: January 8, 2018
• Professor approves proposal Academic Advisor registers student
• Student begins Applied Project course with completion deadlines associated
with each semester
POSSIBLE PROJECT IDENTIFICATION STRATEGIES
• Within your organization (not in direct reporting line)
• Non-profits
• Internal network, friends, family, colleagues
WHEN
APPLIED PROJECT PRE-REQUISITES
INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY & DATA
ANALYTICS
(MASY1-GC1240)
• PROJECT MANAGEMENT IN THE
INFORMATION AGE
(MASY1-GC1250)
• RESEARCH PROCESS &
METHODOLOGY
(MASY1-GC1260)
APPLIED
PROJECT
(MASY1-GC4100)
WHO WHEN
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP3
WHAT
FACULTY: MYRON GOULD (mg38@nyu.edu)
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WHO
For students who want total immersion in the business
planning process – whether as an entrepreneurial start-up,
or a division of a larger organization. You will:
• Develop a thorough plan for a business you will be able to run
• Learn how to think strategically
• Learn how to incorporate innovation
• Learn how to build a team
• Develop processes; incorporate metrics; manage risk
• Convince others you are the best person to implement this
plan with their money
EXPECTATIONS:
• Plan a business using a comprehensive, structured process
• Strong Mentoring
• Develop professional writing skills
• Learn about forming business entities, protecting intellectual
property and addressing business start-up accounting issues
• Class participation is integral
• Learn tools and methodology you can immediately apply to your job
WHAT
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
WHAT
INNOVATION & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
RESULTS:
• Thorough, well-conceived business plan
• Showcase tools to present your business
• Ability to open doors and start business immediately
instead of paying fixed-costs while you begin the
planning phase of the business
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
PRE-REQUISITES
ALL CORE
COURSES
ALL
CONCENTRATION
COURSES
INNOVATION AND
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
CAPSTONE
(MASY1-GC 4200)
CONTACT US:
ADVISING & STUDENT SERVICES,
DIVISION OF PROGRAMS IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND SYSTEMS,
ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT
11 West 42nd Street, Suite 427
(p) 212-992-3288
(e) spsdpb.advising@nyu.edu
11 West 42nd Street, Suite 401
(p) 212-992-3270
Thesis: Tom Christo (tsc1@nyu.edu)
Applied Project: Israel Moskowitz (im36@nyu.edu)
Innovation and Entrepreneurship: Myron Gould (mg38@nyu.edu)
RPM: Jeffrey Keefer (jk904@nyu.edu)