Engineering Technology, Engineering Technology Concentration, M.S.

Program Overview

The Master of Science in Engineering Technology program prepares professionals for leadership roles in technology-driven organizations. It combines core engineering technologies with management principles, including Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing. Students can choose between a thesis or non-thesis option, with the latter requiring a research and industry project. Graduates are equipped with the skills needed for success in various industries, including manufacturing, healthcare, and government agencies.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Science in Engineering Technology (M.S.) program, geared toward full-time professionals with night classes, addresses dynamic changes in business and industry. Technically competent professionals can improve their skills to help them successfully transition into leadership positions in their field of expertise and into a general leadership role outside their area of technical expertise as their careers grow. Students are educated at the master's level in core engineering technologies and the management of those technologies. The program incorporates courses covering topics common to all areas of the technology sector of industry, including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, state-of-the-art technologies, alternative energy sources and conservation, engineering project management, applied research, and safety.

Outline:

The following illustrates the minimum coursework requirements. In addition, a maximum of 9 hours of thesis research (thesis option) may be required to fulfill degree requirements. Thesis Option (30-36 hours) Core Courses (18 hours) ET 6010 - Safety Planning ET 6190 - Six Sigma ET 6300 - PMI Project Management ET 6390 - Productivity Strategies/Lean Systems ET 6620 - Methods of Research ET 6710 - Current and Future Trends in Engineering and Technology Concentration Courses (9 hours) ET 6720 - Innovative and Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies Advisor-approved electives 6 credit hours Thesis Course (3-9 hours) ET 6640 - Thesis Research (3 credit hours required) Non-thesis Option (36 hours) Core Courses (18 hours) ET 6010 - Safety Planning ET 6190 - Six Sigma ET 6300 - PMI Project Management ET 6390 - Productivity Strategies/Lean Systems ET 6620 - Methods of Research ET 6710 - Current and Future Trends in Engineering and Technology Concentration Course (9 hours) ET 6720 - Innovative and Renewable Energy Sources and Technologies Advisor-approved electives 6 credit hours Individualized Study Course (3 hours) ET 6510 - Advanced Topics in Technology OR ET 6910 - Problems in Engineering Technology Advisor-Approved Electives (6 hours) Electives-Complete 6 semester hours from approved courses (could include a minor)

Assessment:

The program has both thesis and non-thesis options. The non-thesis option includes a research and a business/industry project that must demonstrate Six Sigma methodology. Each course offers an industry component that provides real-world experience, while students also conduct applied research in several classes.

Teaching:

Faculty members are highly experienced in their fields and have close ties to area industry.

Careers:

This program teaches students interpersonal, management, and engineering skills needed for success in technology-driven organizations, whether public or private. The focus on these enhanced skills reflects an increasing need in the workplace for graduate students to fast-track into engineering/technical management or high-value specialty knowledge management positions. Industry areas include manufacturing/assembly, medical, human resources/training, and service (retail, food service, etc. ), as well as applied sciences. Some potential positions for degree-holders:

• Engineering designer
• Engineering project manager for process control companies
• Enterprise resource systems developers
• Technology development enterprises
• Manager for global technology companies
• Process and product engineer for manufacturing operations
• Safety engineers and manager for production operations
• Engineering and technical manager for manufacturing operations (including design, assembly, and fabrication)
• Health care
• Food production
• Training/consulting
• Government agencies