Engineering and Technology Management, MS - Online
Why study Engineering and Technology Management online at OSU?
OSU's 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.
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. CEAT Online Learning and the ETM faculty are here to help you succeed!
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 our 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.
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.
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
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.