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About the ETM Department

ETM has gained a reputation of providing students with the best of both worlds - a firm foundation in the creation of value through engineering and technology combined with a sound management education. This integrated learning experience enables you to deliver effectively in the rapidly changing and complex world of engineering technology, while at the same time providing you with a broad knowledge for making and implementing decisions necessary for leadership, on both strategic and operational level. And you will develop a high-powered affinity for sound judgment, strong performance ethic, and life-long learning.

ETM's core requirements cover the critical areas of technical management, while enabling the students to maintain identity in their technologies. Emphasizing the value of technology, analytical decision-making, group project work, and people skills, the curriculum is designed to equip the student with a resilient base of engineering and technology management competencies. Also it helps identify the options - the particular areas that the students wish to master more extensively. The ETM department offers a variety of degree at the Master's and Ph.D. level tailored to the needs of engineers, technologists, and scientists.

We want to be clear. Today's engineering and technology management students are tomorrow's engineering and technology leaders. At ETM department we are serious about leadership. And, we are uniquely positioned to educate a new generation of such leaders. ETM's international visibility, meticulously designed programs, and one of the most livable locations in the U.S. offer the students advantages rarely available elsewhere.



Testimonials from ETM Students:

Nergis Numanoglu

Nergis Numanoglu, a Program Manager with Microsoft, is responsible for product design and feature specifications for Home Imaging and Publishing products. Smooth communications with product planning to understand market needs and usability features are critical responsibilities.

Before the ETM program, she expected a career in a mature industry -- mechanical design or manufacturing. ETM was an eye opener. She saw many advantages of being a technical person in the changing economy. ETM introduced her to the concept of business based on change.

"I think I gained more insight at ETM than I would have gained during the same time spent only at work. I no longer thought of myself limited to mechanical engineering. I became aware of key social skills. The ETM experience encouraged me to expand my versatility."


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