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:
- One Letter of Recommendation
- Resume
- Undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or greater is required
Valid Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), Pearson English Language Test (PTE), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), English Language Services (ELS), or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores obtained within the last two years are required of all applying for admission whose first language is not English. Official TOEFL, PTE, IELTS, ELS, or DET score report recommended minimums are: 80 TOEFL iBT (old scale) or 4.0 (new scale); 53 PTE; 6.5 IELTS; 112 ELS; 110 DET.
Applicants are exempt from providing standardized language proficiency test scores if they are: US citizens; from a country whose population speaks English as its first language; or have a previous degree (associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) from a US college/university or from a country in which instruction was delivered in English. A complete list of qualifying countries can be found here.
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