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Department of Human Development and Consumer Science

Master of Technology in Future Studies in Commerce

The Master of Technology in Future Studies, offered by the Department of Human Development and Consumer Sciences, is an interdisciplinary program that prepares strategic foresight professionals for careers in long-term forecasting and planning. This program uses a wide range of theoretical and practical models to examine the sources, patterns and causes of change in order to map probable, plausible and preferable futures.

The curriculum is unique and rigorous. It emphasizes foresight, creativity and innovation in order to gain competitive advantage in the job market. The 36-hour degree pulls from other academic disciplines such as Business, Government and Education. Courses include: Forecasting, World Futures, Systems Thinking, Consumer Sciences, and Social Change.

Requirements	Hours
Required Courses	24
Domain Courses	9
Project or Internship	3
Total	36