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				Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management
				An engineering program is designed to develop in the student a capability of applying advanced techniques to problem solving in engineering. A core of engineering courses is available which, when coupled with an appropriate mathematics or statistics sequence, provides a broad problem solving background. Students complete their programs of study by taking courses in their selected disciplinary option to develop a strong area of specialization. A thesis or non-thesis program is available. Students completing thesis programs should be well prepared to pursue other graduate study and solve advanced problems in engineering practice. PREREQUISITES Entering students must have a degree in engineering from an accredited (ABET/EAC) program or an approved equivalent degree. If the undergraduate degree is not from an accredited curriculum or if deficiencies appear in the student's undergraduate work, the student may be required to take additional courses at the undergraduate level as prerequisites to beginning graduate study. A student must submit GRE scores before admission to the M.S. program can be considered. All international students are required to take English placement exams and to complete English courses according to University regulations. The prospective student must meet all admission requirements of the University, the Graduate School and the appropriate Engineering Department before entering the degree program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS The prospective candidate who writes a thesis must successfully defend it and pass a written examination on course work taken. However, on the recommendation of the student's graduate committee, the student may be exempt from taking the written portion of the exam. For the non-thesis track, both written and oral examinations must be completed successfully. No student may schedule more than twelve semester hours of graduate work applicable to the master's degree until all probationary issues have been resolved satisfactorily. Engineering Management The Master of Science degree in Engineering and Technology Management is an interdisciplinary graduate program in the College of Engineering. The program is designed for students aspiring to manage technical projects or businesses. The degree program provides balanced knowledge in management theory and practice, management science, technical areas, finance, and economics. The core of the program is a series of courses in Engineering and Technology Management. Advanced courses in Business Administration or relevant technical disciplines, chosen to suit the individual student's technical needs, supplement the core area. PREREQUISITES Entering students must have an undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or technology that includes calculus. If the undergraduate degree is not from an approved curriculum or if any deficiencies appear in the student's undergraduate work, the student might be required to take additional courses at the undergraduate level as prerequisites to graduate study. A student must submit GRE scores before regular admission to the M.S. program can be considered. All international students are required to take English placement examinations and to complete English courses according to University regulations. The prospective student must also meet all other admission requirements of the University and the Graduate School. COURSE REQUIREMENTS Students may select a thesis or a non-thesis track to satisfy the requirements for the M.S. degree. For the thesis track, twenty-four (24) semester hours of graduate course credit are required, plus six (6) semester hours of thesis research and the thesis. The coursework must include a minimum of fifteen (15) hours in EMGT with the remaining courses to be approved electives. In the non-thesis track, thirty (30) semester hours of graduate course credit are required, plus three (3) hours of project credit, culminating in a final report. The course work must include a minimum of eighteen (18) hours in EMGT, with the remaining courses to be approved electives. In both tracks, the selection of courses must be approved by the student’s committee chairperson. Any exception to the above requirements must be approved by the Coordinator of the program. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Students must successfully present and defend theses and project reports. All students must apply for admission to candidacy upon satisfactory completion of twelve (12) semester hours of graduate work applicable to the degree.

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