Nov 21, 2024  
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technology Management, Specialization in Quality Systems, MTM


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The Master of Technology Management degree is designed to accommodate the needs of students and to respond to the industrial needs for advanced technical managers. The program effectively integrates technology and business operations created by advanced technology tools, new materials, and computer graphics in the manufacturing and construction practices. The program prepares its graduate for executive levels of technical management in manufacturing and construction organizations. The design of advanced course work is dictated by the effect of these changes on leadership functions of technical managers.

The Master of Technology Management engages the students in applied technical research. The outcomes of such activity add to the knowledge of relevant practice or solve immediate problems that arise in the work place. Students may also engage in an internship to gain industry experience. A special feature of the degree program is the flexibility of course work to meet the needs, interests, and career goals of students while addressing the needs of industry. Most of the degree courses are offered in a mix of online and face to face delivery taking advantage of strengths of each delivery method.

The College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering offers the Master of Technology Management (MTM) which is designed for individuals interested in Engineering Technology, Quality Systems, or Construction Management.

The Quality Systems (QS) specialization prepares leaders and managers for advanced problem solving and applied research in technical projects in a team-based environment. Lean and Six Sigma research and analytical methods are used as innovative management strategies for professionals dealing with change as improvement from various disciplines. All QS courses are taught on line.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Master’s degree, students in the Technology Management program are expected to be able to:

  • Effectively communicate through technical writing and oral communication skills
  • Justify investment decisions through advanced engineering economic analytical skills
  • Perform data analysis and synthesis
  • Demonstrate the critical skills necessary in project management and leadership
  • Integrate core competencies to solve real world problems in their domain through research

Admission Requirements

Documents required:

  • Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores
  • One Letter of Recommendation
  • Resume
  • Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater is required

 

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

 

Degree Requirements 

Curriculum Requirements


Minimum Total Credits (30 credits)


Additional Requirements


  • Minimum of 3 credits of 6990 required for Plan I master’s students.  Maximum of 6 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. 
  • Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average
  • Minimum of 18 credits must be at the 6000-level or higher
  • Minimum of  24 credits must be earned at BGSU
  • All requirements must be completed within six years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.

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