Engineering Technology & Management
The MSETM program prepares professionals for leadership in engineering, technology, and operations. Flexible, hands-on, and built for working engineers and managers.
- Master of Science
- Huntsville
- Online
- Online
- Face to Face
32-38 Credit Hours
Advance Your Technical Career
The Master of Science in Engineering Technology & Management (MSETM) at Sam Houston State University prepares engineers, technologists, and industry professionals for advanced technical and leadership roles. Students gain hands-on experience designing, operating, and improving engineering systems while developing the management and analytic skills needed to lead technology-driven organizations. Offered with flexible delivery formats and options for thesis or project-based pathways, the MSETM is built for working professionals ready to elevate their careers in industry, academia, government, or research.
Purpose of this Degree
The MSETM program helps students strengthen both their technical expertise and managerial abilities, allowing them to excel in roles that require engineering knowledge, systems thinking, and leadership.
Flexible Learning
Students benefit from hybrid and online learning options, applied research opportunities, project-based coursework, and guidance from experienced SHSU faculty with strong industry backgrounds.
Why Study MSETM at SHSU?
The MSETM program equips graduates to lead engineering teams, manage complex technical projects, and drive innovation in technology-centered environments. Students learn to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods, analyze measurable outcomes, and make data-driven decisions. Designed with working professionals in mind, the program blends engineering foundations with leadership development, preparing graduates for advancement across industries such as manufacturing, energy, construction, automation, and operations management.
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Hands-On Technical Mastery
Build advanced skills across engineering design, operations, quality, research methods, plant layout, materials testing, project management, and process improvement. Coursework focuses on applying engineering principles to real-world technical challenges and preparing graduates to improve systems and operations.
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Leadership for Modern Industry
Develop managerial communication, organizational dynamics, innovation management, and analytics-driven decision-making. Students learn how to lead technical teams, manage technology-focused projects, and guide organizations through change, growth, and new product development.
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Flexible Graduate Pathways
Designed for working professionals, the MSETM offers thesis and non-thesis (project) options, hybrid and online instruction, evening courses, and strong industry alignment. Graduate assistantships and scholarship opportunities are available for eligible students.
Find Your Future Career
MSETM graduates advance into engineering, operations, quality, manufacturing, project management, research, and technical leadership positions across industry, construction, government, and technology sectors.
Expert Faculty to Advise You
Students learn from SHSU faculty with extensive industry experience in engineering technology, operations, project management, quality, innovation, and applied research—including program lead Dr. Junkun Ma and faculty across the Department of Engineering Technology who specialize in mechanical systems, materials, electronics, industrial operations, and technical leadership.
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Ready to learn how SHSU can help you or to start your application today? Our Admissions team is here to help. Call 936-339-0148