Dr. Michael E. Kennedy, Graduate Director/Advisor
Whalin Technology Complex 307
www.technology.eku.edu
(859) 622-3232

General Information

The Master of Science degree in Technology Management has been planned for those individuals who are interested in careers in industrial, technical, construction, agriculture operations, or cyber systems technology security management. Courses in the program have been designed to cause students to examine principles, concepts, attitudes, and methods for dealing with many of the challenges that confront business and industry. The program will be of value to those who are currently employed in business, industry, or agriculture sectors and have professional growth aspirations. It will also be of value to those who have recently completed undergraduate study and want additional preparation before embarking upon their career.

Upon completion of a degree in Technology Management, graduates will be able to:

1. plan, implement, and analyze technical projects;
2. demonstrate ability to formulate and apply advanced technical problem solving and managerial concepts; and
3. accurately synthesize their total program experience.

Admission Requirements

Applicants are expected to present proper prerequisite preparation or technical management experience.

For the Cyber Systems Tech Security concentration, applicants should have an understanding of wired and wireless computer network communications, prior educational or work experience related to managing computer network software and hardware; effective communication skills; and the ability to identify, analyze and solve computer network related 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: 15.1501

Individual plans of study will include work from the following areas:

Course List

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:
Agriculture Operations
Engineering Operations
Construction Management
Cyber Systems Tech Security		9
Supporting Course Requirements
Choose from six hours of Supporting Courses		6
Courses for one concentration may serve as supporting courses for the other three concentrations.
Valid supporting courses for the Construction Management concentration and the Cyber Systems Tech Security concentration:
AEM 706	Six Sigma Quality
AEM 802	Product Assess & Analysis
AEM 805	Operations Research
Valid supporting courses for the Engineering Operations concentration and the Construction Management concentration:
NSM 815	Foundations of Network Sec
NSM 845	Advanced Server Security
NSM 895	Special Topics in NSM
Exit Requirements
GRD 867C	MS Ind Tech Written Comp Exam	0
or GRD 868B	MS Ind Tech Oral Comp Exam
Total Hours		30

Concentration

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Concentration Courses
NSM 815	Foundations of Network Sec	3
NSM 845	Advanced Server Security	3
NSM 895	Special Topics in NSM	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.