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Master of Science in Technology Management

Department of Engineering & Technology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

Master of Science in Technology Management

Department of Engineering & Technology

College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics

On-Campus

Program

30 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tutition

$572 Per Credit Hour

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Develop Critical Skills to Build Teams, Inspire Others, and Manage Ever-Changing Technology Systems

The Master of Science in Technology Management prepares students for careers in industrial, technical, construction, or network security management. Ideal for individuals employed in business, industry, or agriculture sectors, the program builds upon engineering or technical baccalaureate degrees to enable graduates to lead others, manage projects, proactively manage changing technical systems, and communicate progress to internal and external stakeholders.

Students can tailor their studies by selecting one of four concentration areas: Agriculture Operations, Engineering Operations, Construction Management or Cyber Systems Tech Security. Courses are designed to allow students to examine principles, concepts, attitudes, and methods for dealing with many of the challenges in business and industry.

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Career Outlook

Overall employment in management occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Graduates of the technology management program are prepared to plan, implement, and analyze technical projects and apply advanced problem-solving methods to industrial challenges.

Job Titles Include:

  • Project manager
  • Operations or process manager
  • Project scheduler
  • Information Technology (IT) operations manager
  • Project estimator
  • Information Technology (IT) security manager

EKU technology management graduates work in a variety of industries and roles.

Employers Include:

  • Gray Solutions
  • Hitachi Astemo
  • Eastern Kentucky University

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Fully accredited, brick-and-mortar university
  • 100,000 square feet of state-of-the-art lab and classroom space in the Ralph W. Whalin Technology Complex
  • Wide variety of laboratories, including: automation, 3D printing/prototyping, robotics, electronics, computer aided drafting (CAD), flight simulators, quality assurance and metrology, materials and metallic processes, construction estimating, fluid power, networking, cyber security and computer applications

Program Options

Complement your Master of Science in Technology Management with one of four in-demand concentrations. Select from areas based on your interests, experience, and career goals, and earn a specialization in that area as you complete your degree.

This concentration is designed for those interested in careers in industrial, technical, construction, agriculture operations, or cyber systems technology security management.

This concentration has been developed for those who seek or want to advance in professional roles in various engineering operations roles, such as creating new processes, process improvement, manufacturing, and project management.

This concentration has been developed for those who seek or want to advance in professional roles in construction organizations, such as a general contractor. Many graduates pursue roles as project managers, estimators and scheduling.

This concentration has been developed for those who seek or want to advance in professional roles in IT operations and cyber security. Students should have some experience in network communications and managing computer hardware and software.

Curriculum & Enrollment

EKU’s technology management curriculum prepares you for a variety of rewarding career options that will allow you to become a leader in your field.

Technology management courses are taught by faculty with real-world experience and designed to provide skill sets that can be applied across industries. Courses include project management, creative problem solving, economics for lean operation, and research in technology. Students must complete 6 credit hours of synthesis experience, which requires participation in proposals, projects, and/or internships.

The thesis is not required in the Master of Science in Technology Management. However, candidates will have the opportunity to show professional growth through written and/or oral comprehensive examinations.

A minimum of 30 credits are required to graduate.

View the degree requirements:

EKU Academic Catalog

Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 12 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 15 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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Based on the Graduate School’s admissions requirements, our program requires the following for initial admission review and consideration:

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • An overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher on a scale of 0 to 4.0.

If an applicant does not have an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher, then one of the following must be met:

  • The individual’s undergraduate GPA in the final 60 credits of their degree must be a 3.25 or higher, or
  • The individual must submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores.

If an applicant needs to submit GRE or MAT scores, then the program maintains the following minimum requirements of these scores and the applicant must meet at least one of them:

  • A score of 146 or higher on the verbal section of the GRE
  • A score of 146 or higher on the quantitative section of the GRE
  • A score of 365 or higher on the MAT

Please note that the GPA or entrance exam requirement is waived if the individual already holds a graduate degree regardless of the discipline.

In addition to the above minimum admissions requirements regarding an accredited undergraduate degree and GPA or entrance exam scores, all applicants must submit the following supplemental materials as listed below with their online Graduate School application:

  • A current resume
  • Official copies of transcripts
  • A writing sample
  • Three letters of recommendation

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.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our enrollment advisor today.

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My degree provided me with the knowledge I needed to get a solid start to my career. I was able to get a job with the Kentucky Geological Survey within a few months of graduating and I am thrilled to be working for them. I also took the ASBOG Fundamentals of Geology exam shortly after graduating and passed it on my first try.

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