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:

Credit Hours: 9

Thesis Option

15 Hours of Electives From

MSTM or AET graduate level courses, or other relevant graduate level courses from other departments/colleges (with approval of the advisor and the Graduate Coordinator).

6 Hours of Thesis:

MSTM 797 - Master’s Thesis 1 to 6 Credit(s)

Pass

thesis defense and submit the thesis

Credit Hours: 15 and 6 Hours of MS Thesis

Non-Thesis Option

21 Hours From

MSTM or AET graduate level courses, or other relevant graduate level courses from other departments/colleges (with approval of the advisor and the Graduate Coordinator).

Credit Hours: 21

Total Credit Hours: 30

PSM-CSM Concentration Degree Requirements

9 Hours of Program Core:

MSTM 701 - Strate Manage of Tech and Inno 3 Credit(s)
MSTM 703 - Statis and Prob in Tech Manage 3 Credit(s)
MSTM 704 - Research Meth for Tech Manage 3 Credit(s)

12 Hours of CSM Professional Core From:

CM 679
CM 708 - Construction Cost Estimating and Project Control 3 Credit(s)
CM 710 - Advanced Construction Practices & Organization 3 Credit(s)
LAND 682

6 Hours of Business/Management Electives From:

CM 692
CM 764 - Risk Management in Construction 3 Credit(s)
CM 768
MGMT 712
or other relevant graduate level courses from other departments/colleges (with approval of the advisor and the Graduate Coordinator).

3 Hours of Internship

MSTM 784 - Internship 3 Credit(s)
OR
MSTM 796 - Master’s Degree Project 3 Credit(s)