University of Wisconsin - Stout

Program Description

The Technology Management program prepares students for positions of technical leadership and responsibility in business, industry and government. The program develops both the managerial and technology skills of its graduates.

The fast paced world of business and industry needs managers who are not only skilled leaders, but also skilled in the applications of existing and emerging technology. The Technology Management program at UW-Stout prepares students for advanced leadership positions that include planning, organizing and implementing technological systemsin today's global business and technical environments. The program is particularly appropriate for people who have undergraduate degrees in such areas as technology, engineering or business.

The program builds on a student's undergraduate technical depth by adding breadth in an additional technology area, then capping off the education with strategy and leadership courses, as diagrammed below:

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Program Mission and Objectives

Mission:

The MSTM program will prepare students for advanced leadership positions that involve planning, organizing, and implementing technological systems in today’s global business and technical environments.

Objectives:

  1. Develop, evaluate, and integrate technological system solutions to meet an organization’s strategic business goals

  2. Understand the importance of functional integration on global business success

  3. Select and implement information technology systems which enhance business operations

  4. Apply advanced quantitative problem solving and decision making techniques

  5. Foster innovation and manage change

  6. Plan and lead complex projects across the enterprise

  7. Demonstrate multi-cultural awareness and successfully lead and work in cross-functional global teams

  8. Practice within the profession to meet the highest social and ethical standards.

 

Why a M.S. Degree in Technology Management?

"The Technology Management degree gave me the necessary skill and knowledge to refocus and enhance my career. It offered the flexibility that I was looking for in an advanced degree program. The program also offers an excellent selection of courses in management and technology to choose from. As a result of earning the MSTM degree, many new and exciting career opportunities have come my way."

Bill Burmesch Education and Learning Partner IBM Corporation, Rochester, Minn.

 

Program of Study

The program requires 30 hours of graduate credit with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or better. Fifteen of these 30 hours must be courses at the 700-level. The student takes courses in four different areas: Professional Requirements, Leadership, Technical Specialty, and Field Problem.

Students can select from among several technical specialty areas. Courses may be taken from multiple specialty areas. Popular specialty areas include, but are not limited to:

If a reasonable rationale exists, students may develop a different technical area under the guidance of the program director. View a complete description of the program curriculum.

 

 

Student Profile

Undergraduate Backgrounds:

35-50 students enrolled each semester.