master of Science in
technology management

Welcome

The Master of Science in Technology Management (MSTM) develops leaders to support the needs of the modern world-wide industry.  The curriculum enhances both career and personal objectives.  Graduates of the program are equipped to manage organization resources, lead technological change, and strategically integrate higher level knowledge within their companies.

The MSTM provides a broad-based core of management competency in the central business functions, along with a deep understanding of the technologies that enable specific business capabilities. Courses develop technical management competency while allowing the student to customize their depth of study in specific technologies that enhance long-term professional career goals.

The program is delivered using a distance education format. All courses can be taken online, promoting time flexibility without the disruption of a professional career.  Courses are offered on a bi-term basis (every eight weeks) and have no sequenced prerequisites, allowing students to take courses at their convenience without delaying graduation.

Students may complete the program of study in two years by enrolling in one bi-term course every eight weeks and one course during the summer session. Students may complete the program in one year with additional courses. Each course is delivered via Blackboard or interactive video.

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Admission Requirements

Application Deadlines
Fall Semester: June 15
Spring Semester: November 15
Summer Term: Contact Department

Please note: To be eligible for any type of financial aid or a graduate assistantship, you must be admitted in good standing to a degree program. Non-degree seeking students are ineligible for financial aid and graduate assistantships.

Applicants to the MSTM program must have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Official Transcripts
• Meet the admission requirements of the WKU Office of Graduate Studies (see GRE below)
• Completion of the GRE
• Along with University requirements, the AMS Department requires prospective students to have 4,000 documented hours (~2 years) of industrial experience in their technical field.

GRE Score
The MSTM program requires completion of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test regardless of undergraduate grade point average.

The GRE General Test is comprised of verbal and quantitative sections and an analytical writing assessment. Standardized test scores must be received by the Office of Graduate Studies prior to admission. The admission decision is based upon both the undergraduate transcript grade point average and the GRE verbal and quantitative scores. The GAP score is the sum of the GRE Verbal & Quantitative scores multiplied by the overall undergraduate grade point average. For example, a GRE score of 800 (400 Verbal + 400 Quantitative) and a grade point average of 3.5/4.0 would produce a GAP score of 2800. The required GAP score is 2200. Applicants who do not meet the GAP requirement may pursue alternate admission.

Program Requirements

The program curriculum is delivered using a distance education format. All courses can be taken online. Courses are offered on a bi-term basis (every eight weeks) and have no sequenced prerequisites.

Important Documents:

MSTM Thesis/Project Procedures
Thesis (AMS 599) Writing Guide
Graduate Project (AMS 690) Writing Guide

Recommended Sequence of Courses

Certain courses may offered on a rotating basis, so please plan your program of study carefully. Contact Dr. Mark Doggett, the academic advisor for the program, for additional information on course offerings at mark.doggett@wku.edu. See what is currently being offered at www.wku.edu/online/courses.html.

Department Contact Information

Program Director: Mark Doggett
Email: mark.doggett@wku.edu
Phone: 270-745-6951
Web: http://www.wku.edu/Dept/Academic/Ogden/AMS/MSTM/index.htm