Technology Management, Master of Science (M.S.)
Advance Your Career at the Intersection of Engineering, Technology, and Management
Contact for Program Information:
Dr. Nilesh Joshi, Department Chair
(859) 622-2055
Whalin 302A
https://www.eku.edu/stem/engineering-and-technology/ms-technology-management/
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Technology Management at Eastern Kentucky University is designed for individuals seeking leadership roles that bridge engineering principles, applied technology, and effective management practices. This program equips students to lead and innovate across diverse sectors where technological proficiency and strategic oversight are critical.
The curriculum centers on applying robust principles, proven concepts, and effective methodologies to navigate and solve complex challenges at the confluence of technology and management. This degree offers significant value to:
- Working Professionals: Enhance your expertise in technical environments and develop the strategic management skills necessary for leadership roles that integrate engineering and technology.
- Recent Graduates: Build upon your foundational knowledge with specialized skills in technology management, preparing you to effectively launch and accelerate careers that require both technical understanding and managerial acumen.
Key Program Outcomes:
Upon completing this degree, graduates will be able to:
- Plan, implement, and analyze technology-driven projects and engineering initiatives with a management perspective.
- Formulate and apply advanced problem-solving techniques that integrate technical and managerial concepts.
- Synthesize and apply the comprehensive knowledge from engineering, technology, and management aspects of the program to real-world scenarios.
Admission Requirements
Applicants are expected to present proper prerequisite preparation or technical management experience.
For the Construction Management and the Engineering Operations concentrations, applicants should have an understanding of materials and processes, the principles of production control, and the economics of industry; computer literacy; the ability to communicate graphically; and the ability to apply statistics to the solution of industrial problems.
To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the general admission requirements of the Graduate School. Applicants who do not meet the GPA requirement for admission must submit official GRE scores to be considered for Probationary Admission. Expected target scores on the GRE for Probationary Admission are 144 on the Verbal and Quantitative sections.
International Students
Applications from international students are encouraged. Refer to the University admission guidelines for admitting international students.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 15.1599
Individual plans of study will include work from the following areas:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| AEM 801 | Economics for Lean Operations | 3 |
| AEM 804 | Project Management | 3 |
| TEC 830 | Creative Problem Solving | 3 |
| Synthesis Experience | ||
| TEC 860 | Research in Technology | 3 |
| AEM 821 | Industrial Technology Project | 3 |
| or AEM 839 | Applied Learning in Tech Mgmt | |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | 9 | |
Agriculture Operations | ||
Engineering Operations | ||
Construction Management | ||
Cyber Systems Tech Security | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Six hours of supporting courses, selected from courses with AEM, TEC, NSM, STA, PSY or SSE prefixes, with prior advisor approval, are required. | 6 | |
| Exit Requirements | ||
| GRD 867C | MS Ind Tech Written Comp Exam | 0 |
| or GRD 868B | MS Ind Tech Oral Comp Exam | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Agriculture Operations Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| AGR 720 | Global Food Systems | 3 |
| AGR 850 | Agricultural Policy | 3 |
| Choose from three hours of the following with advisor approval: | 3 | |
| Independent Study in Ag | ||
| Ag Research Mthds & Intrprttn | ||
| Advanced Technical Agriculture | ||
| Adv Tech Study in Agr Problems | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Construction Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| CON 827 | New Construction Entity | 3 |
| CON 828 | LEED Principles & Procedures | 3 |
| CON 829 | Construction Portfolio Mgmt. | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Cyber Systems Tech Security Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| NSM 815 | Foundations of Network Security | 3 |
| NSM 845 | Advanced Server Security | 3 |
| NSM 895 | Special Topics in NSM | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Engineering Operations Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| AEM 706 | Six Sigma Quality | 3 |
| AEM 802 | Product Assess & Analysis | 3 |
| AEM 805 | Operations Research | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Exit Requirements
Thesis
The thesis is not required in the Master of Science in Technology Management.
Comprehensive Examinations
The candidate will have an opportunity to show professional growth through a written and/or oral examination (GRD 867C MS Ind Tech Written Comp Exam or GRD 868B MS Ind Tech Oral Comp Exam) covering the various program components during the term in which graduation is scheduled.