Technology Management (MS)
Explore what it takes to lead effectively in today's tech-driven environment.
- Offered Hybrid Online and Face-to-Face in Commerce.
- 1 to 2 years
- 36 credit hours
- No thesis required
- No foreign language credits required
Lead the Future
Our M.S. in Technology Management helps you gain the expertise to lead technology initiatives and drive innovation in various industries. You’ll build key skills in leadership, strategy and project management while learning to manage cutting-edge technologies like AI and the Internet of Things. The program offers courses in technology management, AI ethics, management of AI, business analytics and entrepreneurship, allowing you to focus on your career goals. Additionally, you can enhance your expertise with a graduate certificate in technology leadership, preparing you for leadership roles in today’s dynamic, tech-driven economy. Qualifying students receive an Effective Management of AI badge.
Spring 2026 Graduate Flex Term.
What Are My Job Opportunities?
A master's in technology management offers a foundation for roles such as technology manager, IT director, project manager, data strategist, or CTO across a range of industries.
Careers and Salaries
Current Median Salaries from US DOL Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2023
Program Details
The program emphasizes leadership, strategic thinking and technical skills relevant to advanced roles in today's evolving digital landscape.
What Will I Learn?
You will have the opportunity to gain experience in a number of key areas.
Strategic Planning
Learn to formulate and execute business strategies using SWOT analysis, risk management and competitive intelligence to drive success.
Emerging Technologies
Gain expertise in integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, IoT, autonomous vehicles and blockchain into business operations.
Leadership and Team Management
Develop leadership skills to manage cross-functional teams, drive innovation and lead technological change in different environments.
Project Management
Master project management tools and methodologies to deliver successful projects, including scheduling, resource allocation and cost management.
Taking Classes
Our master’s in technology management program offers domestic and international students flexible learning options. Domestic students can take fully online core courses, allowing for a flexible, self-paced learning experience. International students can benefit from blended in-person courses, combining online learning with on-campus sessions for greater interaction and networking. These options are designed to help you advance your career while accommodating your personal and professional needs.
Please check the schedule of classes for locations and times. Locations and times are subject to change.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Technology Management is a 36-credit hour, non-thesis graduate program designed for those pursuing leadership in technology-driven industries. You’ll complete a practicum and choose from a range of electives to shape your learning experience.
Adding Value with Certificates
Boost your expertise with a graduate organizational planning and technology leadership certificate, adding extra value to your master’s degree.
Organizational Planning Graduate Certificate
Offered through the technology management program at East Texas A&M, the Organizational Planning graduate certificate highlights your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on strategic planning in organizations within the broader field of technology management.
Technology Leadership Graduate Certificate
This certificate affirms your completion of a 12 semester-credit-hour program of graduate-level courses focused on leadership within the broader field of technology management. This certificate is open to graduate students in any major or exclusive of a major declaration
Finding My Community
We believe that education thrives in an environment where collaboration, support, and mutual respect flourish. Our community of students and professors embodies these values, creating an enriching and dynamic atmosphere for learning and growth. Our students come from a variety of backgrounds and bring a wide range of experiences and perspectives to the table. Our professors are not only experts in their respective fields but also dedicated mentors who are committed to guiding and nurturing the next generation of scholars.
Burchan Aydin, Ph.D.
Faculty
Perry Moler, Ph.D.
Alum Faculty
Anika Rimu, Ph.D.
Faculty
Student Organizations
You have the opportunity to engage in student organizations that foster leadership, innovation and professional development. Through collaborative projects and events, you can connect with peers, build your network, and gain valuable experience in technology management.
Stem-Designated Degree
The M.S. in Technology Management program is a STEM-designated program. F-1 students who receive STEM degrees may apply for a 24-month extension of their post-completion optional practical training (OPT). OPT is an extension and advantage of F-1 student status, allowing you to stay in the U.S. to work in your area of study after finishing your academic program. For comprehensive information on eligibility and requirements, please visit the Office of International Student and Scholar Services website.
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Financing My Future
Financial Aid
Financial aid includes a variety of programs, like scholarships, federal and state grants, and federal and state work-study programs. Find out how you may be eligible for scholarships, grants, loans and/or a graduate assistantship. Financial Aid and Scholarships
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Enhance your expertise through on-campus employment opportunities.
Graduate Assistant/Research/Teaching
Graduate assistant teaching (GAT), graduate assistant research (GAR), and graduate assistant non-teaching (GANT) assistantships at East Texas A&M offer financial support and professional development for graduate students. Assistantships are available in academic and non-academic departments.
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East Texas A&M is one of the most affordable colleges around the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Our tuition rates are some of the most competitive in Texas.
$3,669
for Texas residents
/
$7,341
For non-residents
Tuition and fees for graduate students taking nine credit hours are $3,669 for Texas residents and $7,341 for non-residents. But don’t worry: there are
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- Online Courses ($50 per hour)
- Remote Locations ($20 per hour)
- Lab Fees ($5 – $30 per course)
How Do I Get Started?
If you have not already done so, complete the Request Information form. You will be connected with your enrollment specialist, who can answer your questions. When you’re ready, go ahead and follow the steps below to apply.
Admissions Requirements
To be considered for admission, you must first meet the following criteria.
- GPA minimum 3.00
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
Admission Process
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Pay the $50 application fee.
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- Within two business days of your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accepts evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
- a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
- a completed master's degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
Deadlines
Fall admission consideration: May 10
Spring admission consideration: October 15
Summer admission consideration: March 15
Applicants must have a completed admissions file by May 10 for fall consideration.
- Create an account or login if you already have one
- Complete your profile section first once you log into your account
- Select “School Search” and select East Texas A&M
- Choose the semester you wish to begin
- Select “Technology Management, MS” as your “Program.”
- Pay the $75 application fee
Wait to receive an application confirmation email before proceeding to the next step.
- After you submit your application, the Graduate School will send a confirmation email within two business days to the personal email account you used for ApplyTexas.
Submit the following documents after you receive an application confirmation email.
- Upload your documents at myLeo > Apps > Check Admissions Application Status & Test Scores or email your documents to your graduate coordinator unless otherwise specified below.
Your Graduate Coordinator
Contact your previous institution(s) and request that they send your official transcripts to your graduate coordinator.
- We recommend that you request transcripts for all of your academic work.
If your institution is unable to submit a digital copy, hard copies may be mailed to:
East Texas A&M University
Attn: Graduate School
PO Box 3011
Commerce, Texas 75429-3011
We will need official/original documents. If those documents are the only copies you have, the Graduate School can mail them back to you upon request. Contact your graduate coordinator for more information.
All international transcripts must be evaluated and the evaluation submitted to the Graduate School.
We accept evaluations sent directly from the following Agencies.
- If a normal evaluation is submitted, official original transcripts with all marksheets will still need to be submitted.
- If a WES ICAP or equivalent is submitted, we will not need the official transcripts to be submitted separately.
Describe your preparation for graduate work and your academic interests and goals in no more than 500 words.
Submit a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) which includes your academic and professional history and achievements.
You do not need to submit GRE scores if you have:
- a completed bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
- a completed master's degree from a regionally accredited university with a 3.00 GPA overall or higher
If you do not meet the GPA exemption criteria, request that your GRE® scores be sent to East Texas A&M University (6188) when you register for the test. If you have already taken the GRE®, you can order additional score reports.
Submit these documents to the Office of International Programs once you have been admitted
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank statement from the sponsor with a balance of at least $33,601 USD which is less than six months old
See the Office of International Program's “Confirmation of Financial Resource” for more details.
You do not need to submit test scores if you have completed (all years) of a bachelor's or higher degree from a regionally accredited university in the United States.
Request that your scores from one of the following be sent to East Texas A&M University:
- TOEFL (Minimum Scores: IBT 79, or CBT 213, or PBT 550)
- IELTS (Minimum Score: 6.00 band overall)
- PTE (Minimum Score: 53 overall or higher)
- Duo Lingo (Minimum Score: 105)
*Scores must be less than two years old.
Review the Application Packet for more information.
Look for application updates in myLeo > Apps > Check Application Status
- Once an admission decision has been made, you will receive an email to your student email account at myLeo > Apps > Leomail.
- Apply for scholarships and graduate assistantships once you are admitted.
- Apply for financial aid by submitting a FAFSA and sending it to school code 003565.
- Contact your financial aid advisor with any questions.
Once registration opens and you are eligible to enroll, your graduate enrollment specialist will contact you to complete registration.
- View your degree plan in DegreeWorks.
- To register for classes, go to myLeo > Student Resources > Registration Menu.
Contact your graduate enrollment specialist if you have any questions regarding your degree plan and registration.
Your Graduate Enrollment Specialist
I Still Have Questions
We are here to help! Send us an email. We can answer your questions and assist you in the application process.
Contact the Department
- Department of Engineering and Technology
- 903.886.5474
- 903.886.5960
- [email protected]
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011