There are two programs of study available. The Master of Science in Engineering Technology Management (Program Ref. # 0447) is for students seeking an advanced graduate degree in a technical management discipline. For students interested in learning the skills required to become a certified six sigma green belt, black belt or lean professional, see the Lean Six Sigma Graduate Certificate program.
Master of Science Degree Courses
Students may choose to takes classes via face-to-face or distance education format. All courses are available online. Online courses are offered every eight weeks while face-to-face courses are offered once a semester. Students can start the program anytime. The average time to completion is 24 months. Online courses are delivered via WKU Blackboard or interactive video. (Blackboard Tutorial)
Additional Program Opportunities: Students are encouraged to deliver a peer-reviewed professional presentation or paper at a national conference of their choosing. The professional association for the MSETM program is the Association of Technology. Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE).
All courses are three credit hours except for the thesis/project. Click here for course descriptions.
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Management Core: |
12 hrs |
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AMS 520 |
Resource Management |
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AMS 655 |
Project Management |
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AMS 590 |
Operations Leadership |
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AMS 671 |
Quality Management |
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Technical Concentration: Select three (3) courses |
9 hrs |
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AMS 510 |
Emerging Technologies |
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AMS 540 |
Theory of Constraints |
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AMS 594 |
Lean Systems |
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AMS 580 |
Six Sigma Quality |
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AMS 588 |
Product Development |
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AMS 650 |
Supply Chain Management |
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Electives: Select one (1) course |
3 hrs |
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AMS 530 |
Automated Data Collection |
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AMS 535 |
Work Force Development |
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AMS 630 |
Legal & Ethics Issues in Technology |
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University Research Requirement: |
3 hrs |
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AMS 571 |
Research Methods in Technology Management |
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Thesis |
6 hrs |
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AMS 599 |
Thesis |
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MSETM Degree Total: 33 hours |
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