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2023-2024 Graduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Technology Management, MS


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Graduate Coordinator: James D. Kribsi Email: jdkribs@ncat.edu Phone: (336)285-3162
Department Chair: Aixi Zhou Email: azhou@ncat.edu Phone: (336)285-3158

The Master of Science in Technology Management (TEMG) program provides graduate level education for highly motivated professionals concerned with the supervision of personnel across the technical spectrum and a wide variety of complex technological systems. Graduates of this program play leadership roles involving technology innovation, development and deployment of new technologies, and decision-making to improve business performance. Students have the option to choose one of the followingn three concentrations:  Six Sigma, Advanced Manufacturing,  and Construction Management.

Program Outcomes

  • Communication: Graduating students will exhibit effective written and oral communication skills appropriate for professionals in technology management.
  • Critical Thinking: Graduating students will effectively use quantitative and qualitative analytical problem-solving skills in technology management.
  • Disciplinary Expertise: Graduating students will demonstrate a level of discipline-specific knowledge, skills, and professionalism in technology management.

Research/Creativity: Graduating students demonstrate ability to engage productively in the review and conduct of disciplinary research in technology management.

Degree Requirements


Core Courses:


  • AET 70I Technology Management Principles
  •  AET 702 Technology Management Strategies
  • AET 703 Technology Management Analytics
  • AET 704 Technology Management Research

Credit Hours: 9


Program Elective Courses- 18 Credit Hours


Students have no concentration by default. They can take any additional graduate-level courses (a total of 18 hours) with the approval of their advisor. If a student desires to have a concentration, she/he must choose one from the following three concentrations and take their required courses. The name of the concentration will show on the student’s transcript.

Six Sigma Concentration


Advanced Manufacturing Concentration


Thesis Option


(Must complete a M.S. thesis)


Students must take AET 791 (1-6 hours) and meet all thesis completion requirements.

Non-Thesis Option


Total Credit Hours: 30


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