Program Overview

Engineering and Technology Management, MS - Online

The Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management (MSETM) is a rigorous degree program designed specifically for engineers and scientists who are interested in accelerating their management careers. Managing today's global organizations requires a complex set of knowledge and skills. Effective planning, selection, implementation, and management of technology, and the teams involved, is essential to the success of any business in today's time-critical, global markets. The OSU-MSETM program specifically addresses the real needs identified by industry leaders.

Program Details

• Department: Industrial Engineering and Management, Engineering and Technology Management
• College: Engineering, Architecture and Technology
• Available At: OSU Online
• Degree: Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management
• Specialty Area(s): Engineering and Technology Management Courses

Format

Online learning through the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) provides a flexible alternative to traditional on-campus courses as a convenient way to earn your degree whenever your career or other life commitments prevent you from taking classes on campus in a traditional setting.

• Online students utilize Canvas, OSU's online learning portal to watch lectures, turn in assignments, and communicate with classmates and professors.
• Courses taught online are of identical quality and instruction as those taught in traditional classrooms.

Curriculum

The MSETM program exists to provide accessible, career-enhancing educational opportunities to practicing engineers, scientists, and technical managers.

• This program is a 32 credit hour program that permits students to build a strong degree that directly prepares them for the future.
• On average, students take 4-5 credit hours a semester.
• The program can be completed in a minimum of 18 months and a maximum of 7 years.
• Students typically complete the degree in about 3 years.
• Coursework is divided into two categories: Required and Elective.
  • The Required courses include an introductory course (1 hour), a decision analysis course (3 hours), and the capstone series (4 hours).
  • The remaining 24 credit hours will be chosen from the Electives list and should include a minimum of 3 one-credit-hour courses.

Admissions

Applications are accepted any time and are reviewed as received. Allow approximately one month from the time a complete application is submitted for an admission decision.

• Admitted students may begin taking classes during the next course offering or semester following their admission.
• No GRE or GMAT score is required.
• The standard for admission to the program is for students to possess a bachelor of science degree or higher in engineering, technology, or physical/mathematical sciences with a 3.0 GPA.
• Professional Track online students are also required to be professionally employed in a relevant position.

Cost

Oklahoma State University offers an affordable single rate for graduate students in online degree and certificate programs.

• Cost details for in-state, online graduate students.
• Cost details for out-of-state online graduate students.

Program Benefits

Students in this program will improve their ability to:

• Identify and act on strategic issues
• Apply systems thinking to their organization
• Integrate key functions and management systems in a business
• Manage large-scale projects
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Prepare for rapid continual learning

Active Duty Military

The ETM program is well suited for military personnel. OSU offers in-state tuition to active-duty military.

• Students will learn to apply proven evaluation concepts and implementation strategies to fast-moving, technical management decisions that make the difference in both career and business success.