Graduate Studies in Technology

School of TechnologyEastern Illinois University

The graduate program in Technology prepares students to become successful leaders in today's technological and global environment.

The mission is on leadership…

How can the graduate program help me?

Gain knowledge of Technology in depth. Improve skills of problem solving,

quality/productivity, project and task management.

Improve communication skills. Improve leadership and teamwork ability.

Enjoy Successful Careers

• Production Manager

• Manufacturing Engineer

• Quality Assurance Engineer

• Quality Manager/Director

• Industrial Designer

• Plant Manager

• Employment Manager

Typical positions held by former graduates include:

• Program Development Coordinator

• Training Coordinator/Director

• Training Consultant/Specialist

• Human Resources Manager

• Career and Technology Education Teacher

• School Librarian

• Technology Director/Coordinator

How long will it take for me to complete a program?

Regular degree program requires a total of 32 hours.

Certificate programs require 18 hours. Most full time students complete in one year

(3 semesters). Typical working students complete the

degree in 2 .5 years.

Where can I take the classes? On Campus Off Campus sites:

• Champaign/Urbana• Danville• Decatur• Effingham• Olney• Robinson …

Internet online delivery

Areas of Study in MS Technology

Technology Management Training and Development Career and Technical Education Computer Technology

Focused Fast Track Study:Certificate Programs

Quality Systems (18 hours) Work Performance Improvement (18 hours) Computer Technology (18 hours) Technology Security (18 hours)

Curriculum in MS Technology

Non-thesis option• 32 hours course work including Certification of

Comprehensive Knowledge (1 hour independent study)

Thesis option• 30 hours including 6 hours of thesis work (24 hours

course work).

Certificate program• Runs concurrently with regular degree program.

Required Core Courses

TEC 5103 - Science and Technology of Leadership TEC 5133 - Total Quality Systems TEC 5143 - Research in Technology TEC 5173 - Global Technology

Graduate Assistantships

Gain working experience as a graduate assistant.

Supervise the assigned lab(s). Work hours: 14-19 hours per week. Monthly stipend: $775 per month for nine

months Tuition waiver for one year (three

semesters).

Questions

Peter Ping Liu, Ph D, PE, OCP, CQE and CSIT

Professor, Coordinator of Graduate Study

Office: 4032 Klehm Hall

(217)581-6267

pliu@eiu.edu

Thank you for your attention!