Program Description

The Master of Science in Technology Management provides students with academic experiences that enable them to develop professionally and effectively direct change and productivity in business and industry. Flexibility is the cornerstone of this degree. Core program requirements focus on managerial responsibility, human relations and communication processes, project management, financial analysis, applied research and use of the computer as an industrial tool. Directed electives may include internal marketing strategies, product research and control and development of technical skills, as well as total quality system management. Graduate study plans in technology are individually designed by faculty advisers to prepare responsible professionals in the field. The needs and interests of students with established careers as technical managers in corporations are considered, as well as those individuals who aspire to leadership positions in business and industry. Many of the courses for this degree are offered online.

Program and Specializations

The Master of Science in Technology Management consists of three different plans. Plan A is 30 credits with a 3 credit thesis, Plan B is 33 credits with comprehensive exam,  and Plan C is 30 credits with a 3 credits applied research project.

a. All three plans have a core curriculum (18 credits) as follows:

IT 500 Industrial Applications of Computers
IT 502 Human Relations and Behavior in Complex Organizations
IT 510 Industrial Planning and Control
IT 551 Project Management
IT 594 Research Methods in Technology
AC 510 Accounting and Control

b. Directed electives. These are courses in technology at the 400-, 500- level as approved by a faculty adviser. This allows the student flexibility to develop a specialization. 



Some examples could include, but are not limited to:

• Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma
• Supply Chain and Logistics
• Environmental and Occupational Safety

c. All three plans have capstone course requirements of 0-3 credits.
Plan A: IT 599 Thesis (3 credits)
Plan B: Comprehensive exam
Plan C: IT 595 Applied Research Project (3 credits)

Note: No more than nine credits at the 400 level, as approved by the graduate advisor, may be counted toward the graduate planned program of study.