Program Overview

Program Overview

The Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) program at Washington State University offers a comprehensive education in engineering and technology management. The program is designed for working professionals and provides a systematic and efficient method of designing and analyzing experiments to determine the conditions that directly affect variation in measured and observed data.

Course Description and Objectives

The E_M 585 Design of Experiments course provides an in-depth analysis of variance using design of experiments. The course objectives include:

• Conduct Simple Comparative Experiments (t-tests)
• Analyze Single Factor Variance (ANOVA)
• Apply Randomized Blocks (blocking for nuisance variables)
• Perform Two Factor ANOVA with and without replication
• Apply Factorial Designs

Assessed Learning Outcomes

The course assesses the following learning outcomes:

• Demonstrate problem solving abilities and rational, effective decision making
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze, understand and improve company practice

Program Requirements

The ETM program has the following 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

The certificate program has the following requirements:

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

Admission Criteria

The program accepts both academic and professional letters of recommendation. Provisional admission may be offered to those who do not meet the Graduate School’s minimum 3.0 GPA requirement.

Tuition Fees

The non-refundable application fee is US$90. Tuition rates can be viewed on the university’s website.

Research Areas

The program covers various research areas, including:

• Constraints Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Industrial Leadership
• Project Management
• Six Sigma Quality Management
• Systems Engineering Management

Faculty

The program is taught by experienced faculty, including Dr. Steve Addison, who has over three decades of experience in engineering, workforce development, and technology.

Course Delivery

The course is delivered online, with live sessions recorded and available for review. Lectures are delivered twice a week in the early evening.

Semester Credits

The course is worth 3 semester credits.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for the course.

Core Selective

The course is a core selective for the Master’s Degree.

Required for

The course is required for the Certificate: Six Sigma Quality Management.