Burchan Aydin (Interim Department Head)
Location: AG/ET Building, Room 213-D, 903-886-5474
Engineering & Technology Web Site
Graduate studies in Technology Management are designed to prepare graduates for career advancement and career enhancement in domestic and global technology-intensive businesses and industrial enterprises.
Graduates of the Master of Science in the Technology Management program at East Texas A&M University will:
Admission to a graduate program is granted by the Dean of the Graduate School upon the recommendation of the department. Applicants must meet the following program requirements for admission in addition to meeting the general university requirements.
Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
Note: Individual departments may reserve the right to dismiss from their programs students who, in their judgment, would not meet the professional expectations of the field for which they are training.
Master of Science in Technology Management (Non-Thesis). Two year degree plan (Fall Start - Odd year).
The following course sequence is recommended to complete the program in two years with a fixed rotation. TMGT 595 is offered in the fall and spring terms. The final, practicum course, TMGT 599 in which the Master's Comprehensive Examination is administered, is offered each semester. In addition to the Major core, 12 semester hours of elective credit is required for degree completion. Electives with the TMGT program are offered in the Summer terms.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| TMGT 595 | Applied Research in Engineering & Technology ((pre/co-requisite course)) | 3 |
| TMGT 511 | Management of AI & Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| TMGT 510 | Strategic & Resource Planning in Technology Organizations | 3 |
| TMGT 514 | Engineering and Technology Project Management | 3 |
| TMGT 599 | Technology Management Practicum ((Comprehensive Examination offered each semester)) | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| TMGT 595 | Applied Research in Engineering & Technology (If not previously taken) | 3 |
| TMGT 512 | Leadership in Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| TMGT 517 | Vendor & Value Chain Management ((MS elective, GCOP requirement)) | 3 |
| TMGT 515 | Project Management Tools & Techniques | 3 |
| TMGT 516 | Staff Development in Technology Organizations | 3 |
| TMGT 599 | Technology Management Practicum ((Master's Comprehensive Examination)) | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Summer | ||
| Summer 1 (5-week term) | ||
| TMGT 597 | Special Topics in Engineering & Technology (elective) | 0-3 |
| Summer II (5-week term) | ||
| TMGT 597 | Special Topics in Engineering & Technology (elective (offering dependent on need)) | 0-3 |
| Summer (10-week term) | ||
| TMGT 599 | Technology Management Practicum ((Master's Comprehensive Examination) If not previously taken.) | 3 |
| Twelve semester hours (four courses) chosen from the following: | ||
| Priority elective recommendations for TMGT Majors | ||
| TMGT 513 | Knowledge Management in Engineering & Technology Organizations | 3 |
| TMGT 517 | Vendor & Value Chain Management | 3 |
| TMGT 590 | Technology Management Seminar | 3 |
| TMGT 597 | Special Topics in Engineering & Technology | 0-3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Alternative elective options for TMGT Majors, if priority electives are not appropriate for schedule or a Minor or Graduate Certificate option is not selected:
| Any Master's-level CSCI courses, up to four, excluding 505, 518, 589, & 595. If pre-requisites are identified, you can request permission from the section instructor. | ||
| ACCT 501 | Accounting for Managers | 3 |
| BUSA 542 | Applied Decision Modeling | 3 |
| ECO 501 | Economics for Decision Makers | 3 |
| ECO 502 | Quantitative Analysis for Managers | 3 |
| FIN 501 | Finance for Decision Makers | 3;0 |
| FIN 504 | Financial Management | 3 |
| MGT 501 | Foundations of Management | 3 |
| MGT 581 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| MKT 501 | Marketing Environment | 3 |
| PSY 594 | Ethical Issues in Organization | 3 |
| TMGT Majors are officially approved to take any of the elective ourses identified in the above list. Alternately, majors can choose to pursue and official Minor or Graduate Certificate from the following: | ||
| 12 semester hours from Business Graduate Programs: | ||
| Business Analytics Minor | ||
| Corporate Management | ||
| Cyber Security Minor | ||
| Digital Marketing Minor | ||
| Economics Minor | ||
| Economics of US Healthcare Minor | ||
| Finance Minor | ||
| Financial Planning Minor | ||
| Marketing Decision Analytics Minor | ||
| Real Estate Minor | ||
| Computer Science Concentration (Master's level CSCI courses, excluding CSCI - 505, 518, 589, & 595) | ||
| Educational Technology Minor | ||
| Applied Mathematics Minor | ||
| Physics Minor | ||
| Graduate Certificate in Opertational Excellence or other relavant curriculum block as approved by MS-TMGT Program Advisory Committee. | ||
| These options permit students to declare an approved Minor or Graduate Certificate as the Elective course block on the TMGT M.S. degree. Pursuit of one of these options requires prior coordination with, and approval from, the program advisor, the program offering the option, and the Graduate School. Note that some courses offered as a minor requirement may not be offered in an on-line format or as part of a frequent rotation, depending on the program. If you are interested in utilizing one of these: Minors, Graduate Certificates, or Concentration blocks as your Elective block, contact the TMGT MS Program Advisor to discuss your options. Do not fill out the blank Minor Request from provided on the website. Your advisor has form templates with the appropriate, pre-approved courses for each minor already entered and ready to complete and submit. | ||
TMGT 510 - Strategic & Resource Planning in Technology Organizations
Hours: 3
Study of advanced strategic and resource planning techniques and methods that apply to contemporary technology-intensive organizations. Includes investigation of planning concepts and frameworks, methods for linking technology and business strategies, and comprehension of the nature of global competition, risk assessments, and business needs prioritization. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or permission of Department.
TMGT 511 - Management of AI & Emerging Technologies
Hours: 3
Study of Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies and the management, ethical, and societal challenges they pose to engineering and technology organizations. Emphasis on how managers assess AI and emerging technologies, share organizational strategies, make investment decisions, and create organizational structures that can effectively compete in the global market. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or acceptance into the GCLT Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate program, or permission of Department.
TMGT 512 - Leadership in Engineering and Technology
Hours: 3
Advanced study of the leadership attributes, theories, and concepts found within the contemporary fields of engineering and commercial construction, and within technology-intensive enterprises. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or acceptance into the GCLT Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate program, or permission of Department. Crosslisted with: TMGT 412A
TMGT 513 - Knowledge Management in Engineering & Technology Organizations
Hours: 3
Study of knowledge management and its organizational impact. Students will conduct research into how knowledge management affects the contemporary organization. Emphasis is placed on how organizational knowledge is captured, retained, accessed, and used to provide a competitive edge in the global environment.
TMGT 514 - Engineering and Technology Project Management
Hours: 3
Study of techniques and applications for managing projects with emphasis on project management planning, network scheduling, project graphics, and other related topics. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or acceptance into the GCLT Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate program, or permission of Department.
TMGT 515 - Project Management Tools & Techniques
Hours: 3
Advanced study of project management tools and techniques needed for technology managers; with an emphasis on four components of project management: (1) pricing and estimating, (2) cost analysis, (3) risk management, and (4) quality management. Students will conduct case studies and address technology management problems by utilizing project management tools and techniques during the course of study. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or acceptance into the GCLT Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate program, or permission of Department.
TMGT 516 - Staff Development in Technology Organizations
Hours: 3
Study of advanced methods for staff development, management, and organizational development that apply to contemporary technology-intensive organizations. Includes investigation of techniques for employee hiring, candidate locating and interviews, employee development, dispute handling, leadership preparation, ethical practices, and team building.
TMGT 517 - Vendor & Value Chain Management
Hours: 3
Study of advanced methods for the management of vendors and value chains that apply to contemporary technology-intensive organizations. Includes investigation of techniques for contract management, Request for Proposal (RFP) development, proposal review, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) due diligence activities, expectation communication and management, and special considerations for outsourced technology-related services.
TMGT 519 - Ethics & AI
Hours: 3
This course explores ethical considerations in technology management with a focus on artificial intelligence. Students will examine professional responsibilities of technology leaders, including integrity, decision-making, and stakeholder trust, while also addressing key AI concerns such as fairness, accountability, and transparency. Case discussions will help students apply ethical frameworks to real-world challenges in managing and deploying emerging technologies. Prerequisites: TMGT 595 with a minimum grade of C or concurrent enrollment, or TMGT 495A, or permission of Department Head.
TMGT 589 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-3
Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies.
TMGT 590 - Technology Management Seminar
Hours: 3
Students will conduct an in-depth case study on a topic selected by the program faculty. Topics will vary each semester and will be selected from relevant and timely subjects/technologies.
TMGT 595 - Applied Research in Engineering & Technology
Hours: 3
Study of research methodologies, analysis and processes utilized in contemporary engineering and technology intensive disciplines. Crosslisted with: TMGT 495A
TMGT 597 - Special Topics in Engineering & Technology
Hours: 0-3
Special Topics in Engineering & Technology. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.
TMGT 599 - Technology Management Practicum
Hours: 3
This capstone course experience serves as the opportunity for students to demonstrate and document their program learning experience and mastery of expected/required program of study competencies, goals, and learning outcomes within the Master of Science degree in Technology Management. Additionally, administered through this course will be the Master's Comprehensive Examination that will assess the student’s mastery of concepts taught in the required major core courses. This course is to be taken during the final semester of coursework in the TMGT program following the completion of all, or all but one, of the other core courses. Prerequisites: Must be core-complete or may be taken concurrently with one remaining core course.
Burchan Aydin
Associate Professor and Interim Department Head
B.S., Middle East Technical University; M.A.A., University of the Incarnate World; Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Jason Lee Davis
Associate Professor
B.S., M.S., East Texas State University; Ph.D., Colorado State University.
Brent Donham
Professor
B.S., New Mexico State University; M.S., Stanford University; Ed.D, Texas A&M University-Commerce
