Capstone Projects

The Capstone Project is an opportunity for students to complete their Master of Science in Professional Studies degree by addressing a practical, real world challenge using the skills and knowledge they have gained throughout their program of study.

The Capstone Project culminates in a 30-40 page paper and presentation. The written report should include the outcomes of the student's experience in addressing the challenge identified in the proposal. Along with the Capstone Project report, students also submit any product that resulted form the project, i.e, a video tape, text, or CD, with a critical evaluation of the student's work from the client and project mentor(s).

Online students are not required to come to RIT to make their presentation. Instead, they work with the Graduate Program Chair for other arrangements.

With such a variety of Capstone Project ideas resulting from our diverse student body, the Center seeks to bring examples of these outstanding products to perspective students, the academic community, employers and other interested parties.

To view past Capstone Project Presentation examples, click on the links below:

• Laura Cummings
  Concentrations in: Marketing; Print Media
  Social Networking and RIT: Building a Stronger Connection to Alumni in a New Media Marketplace
  Click here to view Laura's presentation.
• Shen-chuang Lin
  Concentrations in: Industrial Design Studies; Packaging Science
  The Sleep Clock
  Click here to view Shen-chuang's presentation.
• Nate Fisk
  Concentrations in: Justice Research Technology & Ethics; Security Technology
  The Rochester Cyber safety & Ethics Initiative
  Click here to download the transcript of Nate's presentation.
• John Wade
  Concentrations in: General Management; Information Services
  Security Awareness in the Consumer Goods & Services Sector for a Corporate Environment
  Click here to download the transcript of John's presentation.
• Nouf Alhazmi
  Concentrations in: Web Design; General Business; Project Management
  Dubai Animation Studio
  Click here to download the transcript of Nouf's presentation

If you are a current student and would like to have your Capstone Project displayed on our bulletin board and/or website, please contact CMS at 585-475-2234 or by e-mail.

RIT Digital Media Library

The RIT Digital Media Library (DML) captures, distributes and preserves RIT's digital products. Articles, working papers, preprints, technical reports, conference papers and data sets are found here in various digital formats.

Professional Studies MS students are strongly encouraged to submit their Capstone Projects to the DML. Posting your work on the DML is a great way to share your work with a global scholarly community.

Click here for more information on the DML.