Technology Management (Accelerated MS)

Program Availability

The Technology Management Accelerated Master’s is a traditional, on-campus program offered on the Indiana State University campus in Terre Haute, Indiana. The program is open to eligible U.S. and international undergraduate students enrolled in selected bachelor’s degrees at Indiana State University.

Why Choose the Technology Management Accelerated Master’s program at Indiana State?

If your educational and career goals include earning your bachelor’s and master’s degrees, the Technology Management Accelerated Master’s program is an ideal pathway that can save you time and money.

Go Further Faster

You may be eligible for the Technology Management Accelerated Master’s (4+1) if you are completing a bachelor’s degree in one of the following areas: automotive engineering technology; civil engineering technology; engineering technology management; manufacturing engineering technology; mechanical engineering technology, or packaging engineering technology.

This accelerated degree option enables you to combine undergraduate and graduate courses and begin your graduate studies during your undergraduate senior year. This dual enrollment pathway enables you to complete your Master of Science (MS) in

Technology Management one year after completing your bachelor’s degree.

It is important to contact an academic advisor early in your studies to determine your eligibility, discuss program and GPA requirements, and plan your program of study. If you are completing a bachelor’s in an area other than those listed above, you may be eligible for the Technology MS but the 4+1 option may not be feasible. Talk to your advisor or the Applied Engineering and Technology Management Department chairperson.

Learn from Our Excellent Faculty

The Applied Engineering and Technology Management Department offers small class sizes, allowing for individual attention. Courses are taught by faculty with experience in teaching and applied research in the subject areas and industry work, contributing to the quality of laboratory-based instruction.

What You’ll Learn in the Technology Management Program

The Technology Management Accelerated MS program provides a robust graduate education by integrating teaching with applied research in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment.

Your coursework will include a required core plus electives that enable you to create an individualized plan of study based on your undergraduate coursework, experiences, and goals. In addition, you will complete a master’s project or a master’s thesis.

Technology Management (Accelerated M.S.)

Career Possibilities for Technology Management Graduates

The Accelerated Technology Management MS program builds upon your technical bachelor’s degree to prepare you for leadership positions in which you manage projects, proactively manage changing technical systems, and communicate the above to internal and external constituencies. The program is also excellent preparation for doctoral programs, including the Technology Management PhD.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects overall employment in management occupations to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. The median annual wage was $107,360 in May 2022, higher than the median annual wage for all occupations.

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.