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WELCOME... ...to a world of bright students and working professionals...

ETM has been committed to the ideals of engineering and technology management education throughout its history. We believe our the best-of-two-worlds approach is the best foundation for an increasingly technology-driven world. We educate students how to create value through engineering and technology, while giving them a sound management education. Here are some additional reasons to choose ETM:

The academic achievements of our students and faculty place ETM among the most prestigious programs of this kind.

ETM belongs to an elite group of technology management programs that set direction for TM discipline and its education models.

You will tailor your coursework and degree to fit your specific career needs, choosing from 150+ approved electives offered throughout the university in addition to the 30+ ETM courses.

ETM is located at the heart of the Silicon Forest, right in vibrant downtown Portland, Oregon.

ETM is recognized for combining excellence in teaching and practical applications.

You will work with numerous project teams in diverse classes meeting at convenient class times.

With full respect for your personality and needs, our faculty will coach you patiently towards your personal goals.

The ETM 'community' members come from all over the world.

CHOOSE FROM THESE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND DEGREES:

Ph.D. in Technology Management
Ph.D. in Systems Science/Engineering Management
Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering and Technology Management
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Engineering Management: Technology Management Option
M.Eng.in Engineering Management: Project Management Option
M.Eng.in Civil Engineering and Technology Management
M.Eng. in Manufacturing Engineering
- Dual degree options:
- M.S. in Engineering and Technology Management and M.S. in another Engineering discipline
- M.S. in Engineering and Technology Management and an MBA
- M.S. in Engineering and Technology Management and M.S. in other disciplines offered at PSU.

Testimonials from ETM Students:

Guven Iyigun

Guven Iyigun is a corporate audit manager at Unilever for the United Kingdom and Ireland. He is charged with providing independent and comprehensive risk management recommendations to the company's Board of Directors in the area of information strategy management. Project and risk management skills are a key ingredient in his success.

"ETM impressed me with commitment to exceptional standards of performance and willingness to embrace new ideas. It gave me the perspective to analyze and understand the totality of a business situation and the ability to demonstrate flexibility of thinking which can be turned into realistic plans. I also developed an accurate and objective assessment of what needs to be done even in complex and difficult situations, and to take initiatives involving calculated risks."