The ACTM Fast-Track Bachelors + Master's degree program allows qualifying B.A.A.S. undergraduate students in the Technology Management program to begin coursework towards the Master of Science in Technology Management program during their senior year at East Texas A&M University. Students can earn a B.A.A.S. and M.S. degree upon completion of the degree requirements for each respective degree. For this Fast-Track Bachelors + Master's program, 6 credits of graduate coursework can be applied to both the BAAS and MS degrees. To be admitted to the Fast-Track Bachelors + Master's program in Technology Management, the candidate must be a BAAS Technology Management major with at least 60 accumulated hours and an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.00.
| First & Second Year Curriculum | ||
| Up to 83-84 hours, including the Core and technical WECM courses in an AAS degree, can be accepted and applied to the BAAS Technology Management degree. | 83-84 | |
| Required Courses in the Major | ||
| TMGT 303 | Technical Communications | 3 |
| TMGT 311 | Environmental and Safety Management | 3 |
| TMGT 335 | Managing Sustainability | 3 |
| TMGT 340 | Managerial Statistics | 3 |
| TMGT 350 | Principles of Technology Management | 4 |
| TMGT 351 | Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| TMGT 358 | Essentials of Project Management | 3 |
| TMGT 412A | Leadership in Engineering and Technology | 3 |
| TMGT 444 | Decision Theory | 3 |
| TMGT 455 | Project Planning & Scheduling | 3 |
| TMGT 456 | Production & Operations Management | 3 |
| TMGT 495A | Applied Research in Engineering & Technology | 3 |
| Note: Students will take up to 12sch of graduate coursework their senior year for graduate credit only. | ||
| Total Hours | 120-121 | |
Taken for dual undergrad and grad credit.
The BS-MS Fast-Track degree program allows undergraduate students in the Technology Management program to begin coursework towards the non-thesis option of the Master of Science in Technology Management program during their senior year at East Texas A&M University. Students can earn a B.S. and M.S. degree in five years upon completion of degree requirements for both degrees. For this accelerated program, 6 credits of graduate coursework can be applied to both the BS and MS degrees. Once admitted, the BS/MS candidate must maintain a 3.25 Undergraduate GPA. In the final semester of the student’s undergraduate program, a new online Apply Texas Application for the master’s Fast-Track program must be submitted to gain admission and continue taking classes to complete the master’s program.
| Research (3 semester hours) | ||
| TMGT 595A | * | |
| Required Core Courses (18 Semester Hours) | ||
| TMGT 510 | Strategic & Resource Planning in Technology Organizations | 3 |
| TMGT 511 | Management of AI & Emerging Technologies | 3 |
| TMGT 512A | * | |
| TMGT 514 | Engineering and Technology Project Management | 3 |
| TMGT 515 | Project Management Tools & Techniques | 3 |
| TMGT 516 | Staff Development in Technology Organizations | 3 |
| Practicum (3 Semester Hours) | ||
| TMGT 599 | Technology Management Practicum | 3 |
| Must be taken after completion of major core or may be taken concurrently with no more than one remaining core corurse. | ||
| Elective Courses (12 semester Hours) | ||
| 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 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 513, TMGT 517, TMGT 590, TMGT 597, or other Master's level none-core TMGT courses. | ||
| Any Master's level CSCI courses, excluding 505, 518, 589, & 595 | ||
| Or select from: Operational Excellence Graduate Certificate; approved Minor selected from: Educational Technology, Finance, Financial Planning, Real Estate, Corporate Management, Economics, Economics of US Healthcare, Business Analytics, Cyber Security, Digital Marketing, Marketing Decision Analytics, Applied Mathematics, or Physics; or other relevant curriculum block as approved by the MS-TMGT Program Advisory Committee. Declaration of a Certificate or Minor option must also be approved by the offering department. | ||
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Course shared with BS
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
TMGT 240 - Quality in Technology Management
Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with tools for quality in technology management, including continuous improvement, quality measurement systems, problem solving, system failure analysis, and corrective actions. Some of the concepts that are addressed are Customer Satisfaction, Process and Quality Standards, and Quality Control Activities. These topics include advanced quality systems such as six sigma, ISO 9001 (manufacturing excellence), change management, regulatory affairs, industry specific quality standards (ISO 13485, ISO / IEC 17025, Food Safety), and Root Cause Analysis.
TMGT 303 - Technical Communications
Hours: 3
This course is a study and application of technical writing documents, letters, manuals and reports. Emphasis is also placed on presentations, team building, employee training, interviewing, business etiquette and professionalism. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
TMGT 311 - Environmental and Safety Management
Hours: 3
The main goal of this course is to study the history and application of OSHA and EPA regulations and regulatory effects on program management. Safety and environmental management and its organizational impact will be emphasized. Hazard assessment, prevention, and control will be other key points of the course. Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
TMGT 335 - Managing Sustainability
Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with an inclusive understanding of the management of three aspects of sustainability: environmental, economic, and social impacts. It will emphasize the methods and techniques of incorporating sustainability factors into any management decision. It is the study of globally accepted green rating systems, green policies, and sustainably built environments. Prerequisites: TMGT 311 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 336 - Construction Cost Estimating
Hours: 3
Study of the principles and application of construction estimating including quantity takeoff, pricing of materials, classification of work, labor, overhead, specifications, bid procedures, and project scheduling.
TMGT 340 - Managerial Statistics
Hours: 3
This course integrates principles of quality management with applied statistical analysis to prepare students for data-driven decision making in technology and business environments. Students will study quality systems and standards such as Six Sigma, ISO 9001, and industry-specific frameworks, while also developing proficiency in statistical tools including data presentation, probability distributions, sampling methods, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, and control charts. Emphasis is placed on continuous improvement, root cause analysis, process capability, and corrective action planning. By combining managerial concepts with quantitative methods, students will gain the ability to measure, analyze, and improve organizational processes to enhance customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and overall performance.
TMGT 350 - Principles of Technology Management
Hours: 4
Study of leadership and management methodologies necessary to be successful and effective in contemporary technology intensive organizations. Prerequisites: ENG 1302 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 351 - Organizational Behavior
Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide the student with a better understanding of how individuals, teams, and organizations function effectively in technologically advanced and culturally diverse work environments. It will emphasize the role of leaders in organizations, best leadership practices, and future leadership trends and change management. Prerequisites: ENG 1302 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 352 - Principles of Cost Engineering
Hours: 3
Cost engineering is concerned with the application of scientific principles and techniques to problems of cost estimating, cost control, business planning and management science, profitability analysis, project management, and planning and scheduling. Prerequisites: ACCT 2301 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 358 - Essentials of Project Management
Hours: 3
This course develops a foundation of concepts and solutions that supports the planning, scheduling, controlling, resource allocation, and performance measurement activities required for successful completion of a project. Basic project management tools will be introduced. Prerequisites: Junior Standing.
TMGT 411 - Risk Management
Hours: 3
This course explores the management of risk including environmental, occupational, financial, security, disaster, risk to the corporate image, and other risks. Prevention, mitigation, and transference of risk are presented. Prerequisites: TMGT 311 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 412A - 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. (Same as TMGT 512). Prerequisites: TMGT 495A and acceptance into the BAAS-ACTM Fast-Track Bachelors + Masters Technology Management Program or permission of Department.
TMGT 439 - Construction Management
Hours: 3
Study of construction operations, project management and project planning. Includes scheduling, rough diagram preparation, calculating costs, presentations, and controlling. Prerequisites: TMGT 352 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 444 - Decision Theory
Hours: 3
Decision theory deals with methods for determining the optimal course of action when a number of alternatives are available and their consequences cannot be forecast with certainty. This course will use quantitative methods (models) for problem solving and decision making. Theories and models to be covered include probability theory, utility theory and game theory, linear programming models, nonlinear programming models, and integer programming models. Prerequisites: TMGT 340 or MGT 340 with a minimum of C or better and instructor approval.
TMGT 454 - Contracts & Specifications
Hours: 3
Principles and analysis of construction contracts and specifications. Additional aspects of construction management will be included. Prerequisites: MGT 301 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 455 - Project Planning & Scheduling
Hours: 3
Study of the concepts used in planning and scheduling of projects in both industrial and construction applications. Prerequisites: TMGT 350 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 456 - Production & Operations Management
Hours: 3
Overview of management principles regarding production systems and organizational operations, especially those with significant involvement of technology. Techniques emphasize quality, product design, processes, supply chains, forecasting, inventory management, planning, and lean production. These principles are applicable in all manufacturing and service organizations as well as not-for-profits and government agencies. Prerequisites: TMGT 350 with a minimum grade of C.
TMGT 457 - Decision Making for Emerging Technologies
Hours: 3
This course will explore current breakthrough technologies and disruptive innovations that have emerged over the past few years. A close examination will be conducted to understand the importance of management strategy in navigating the rapid climate of changing technology to ensure a company’s success. Prerequisites: Senior Standing. Instructor approval.
TMGT 458 - Project Management
Hours: 3
The course covers key components of project management including project integration, project scope management, project time and cost management, quality management, human resource considerations, communications, risk management, and procurement management. Corequisites: TMGT 471.
TMGT 471 - Technology Management Capstone Project
Hours: 4
This is the capstone course for the Technology Management Program. It provides the opportunity for students to demonstrate that they have learned the material from the program and can apply it in the real world. It should be taken during students’ last semester. It provides students the opportunity to develop a plan to solve a problem dealing with technology management issues today. Prerequisites: BS-TMGT Majors only, senior standing, and final semester.
TMGT 489 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-4
Individualized instruction/research at an advance level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. May be repeated when the topic varies.
TMGT 495A - Applied Research in Engineering & Technology
Hours: 3
Study of research methodologies, analysis, and processes utilized in contemporary engineering and technology intensive disciplines. (Same as TMGT 595). Prerequisites: Acceptance into the BAAS-ACTM Fast-Track Bachelors + Masters Technology Management Program or permission of Department.
TMGT 497 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-3
Special Topics. One to four semester hours. Organized class. May be repeated when topics vary.
