Program Overview

Program Overview

The Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program at Washington State University is designed for working professionals. The program offers a Master's degree and various certificate programs, including Industrial Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Project Management, Six Sigma Quality Management, and Systems Engineering Management.

Master's Degree Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A transcript
• At least one letter of recommendation
• A personal statement
• A résumé showing work experience

Certificate Program Requirements

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A transcript
• A personal statement
• A résumé

Course Information

The ETM program includes various courses, such as E_M 540 Operations Research and Analytics for Managers. This course introduces students to operations research models and techniques, including linear and nonlinear programming, network optimization, goal programming, decision trees, and simulation.

Course Objectives

• Recognize problems in real-world situations where operations research models can be applied
• Understand models and techniques, formulation and results of an analytical or mathematical nature that aid decision-making
• Apply models and techniques in their industry or area of work
• Gain a perspective that integrates management, computer science, and mathematics to solve the new challenges of modern complex systems

Learning Outcomes

• Distinguish types of models from optimization, decision analysis, simulation, and others, and recognize their limitations and applicability
• Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering and technology management problems by applying mathematical and computational modeling of real-world problems
• Analyze problems and communicate solutions in a group learning context
• Use a statistical software package for computations with data

Faculty and Staff

The program is led by Dr. Luna Magpili, Associate Professor and Director of the ETM program. Dr. Magpili has extensive international experience as an educator and consultant, and has served as a program officer for International Relief and Development, managing relief and development work across the globe.

Research Areas

The ETM program focuses on various research areas, including operations research, analytics, and management. The program also explores the application of AI and analytics in different industries.

Tuition and Fees

The tuition and fees for the ETM program vary. A non-refundable application fee of US$90 is required. For more information on tuition rates, please refer to the program's website.

Admission

Applications are accepted online via EngineeringCAS. Priority application deadlines are November 15 for Spring, July 15 for Fall, and March 15 for Summer.

Events

The program hosts various events, including virtual information sessions. For more information on upcoming events, please refer to the program's website.