Master of Science
Engineering
Technology
Management
Program Information
and Student Orientation
A. Mark Doggett, Ph.D., Program Coordinator
Spring 2016
Session Agenda
Program Facts
Expectations
Important
Documents
The Thesis
Admission
Tips for success
Coursework
Handy
References
Forms
Q & A
MSETM Facts
 Number of program majors: 121
 Actual average time to completion: 2.7
years (range 1.5 to 6 years)
 Average credit hours to graduate: 35.1
 Average GPA at graduation is 3.75
 Number of program graduates since the
program began: 52 (~7 per year)
MSETM Facts
 Number of program graduate faculty: 12
 For more information on the faculty, go
to AMS Faculty and Staff
 Office Associate: Jennifer Leptinsky
 The program is
Survey
 What other types of master’s degrees did you
consider?
 Engineering
 MBA
 Information Technology
 Other Science or Math
 Other
How is MSETM Different than an
MBA?
MBA
MSETM
 Management by numbers
 Management of technical activities
 Financial emphasis
 People, systems, and processes
emphasis
 Accounting
 Marketing
 Quality, project, and resource
management
 Organizational behavior
 Engineering and technology
 CFO
 COO, CEO, CTO, CIO
Important Documents
MSETM Website
Useful Info, Forms, and Links
MSETM General Policies
Like many other professionals, personal and career goals led me to
further my education. This program has given me opportunities in my
career that I would not have otherwise. The faculty and staff at WKU
were well-prepared and were willing to help if I had any questions.
Thanks for a challenging and beneficial experience.
Travis Mattingly, Application Engineer/Project Manager, Siemens, Inc.
Admission
Two types of admission:
Good Standing
Conditional
PMP
Regular
 Program Admission Requirements
Coursework
All courses are offered both face-to-face
and online every semester.
Online courses are eight weeks (bi-term)
Face-to-face courses are 15 weeks (full
semester)
Time commitment varies by course, but
plan to commit at least 6-10 hours per
week per course.
Coursework
Full time load: 9 credit hours per semester
Maximum load: 15 credit hours
(GAs can only take 12 hours maximum)
The maximum time allowed to complete
the degree: six years
An overall GPA of 3.0 minimum is
required to graduate.
Repeating a Course
A course in which a grade of D or F is
received must be repeated if the course is
used in meeting degree requirements.
When the course is repeated, the course
credit(s) will only count once. The second
grade is used in calculating the GPA.
Coursework
List of MSETM Program
Requirements
Lean Six Sigma Certificate
Since completing my masters degree, I have doubled my salary! I now
have the opportunity to implement and lead world class manufacturing
at two facilities. I feel very blessed. Thank you so much. I could not have
come this far without my skills learned at WKU.
Susan Mordecai, World Class Manufacturing Site Leader, Saint-Gobain
Course Schedule/Sequence
Research Methods AMS 571
Must earn grade of B or higher.
(offered fall only—enroll 1st or 2nd semester)
Core Courses (all required)
AMS 520, AMS 590, AMS 655, AMS 671
(offered once a year)
Technical Concentration Courses (3 required)
AMS 510, AMS 540, AMS 580*, AMS 588, AMS 594,
AMS 650 (offered once every two years)
Elective Courses (1 required)
AMS 530, AMS 535, AMS 630
(one of these is offered every year)
Thesis
AMS 599
Oral
Defense
CTM Exam
*prerequisite is
instructor
approved
statistics and
SPC course
Enrolling in Courses
 Use Top Net (login with NetID and email
password)
 Planned Course Schedule
 If a student does not enroll in the semester for
which they initially applied or have not enrolled in
more than three semesters, a Status Update Form
is required. This form may be downloaded from
the Office of Graduate Studies website.
Required Forms
 Form C: Submit in the first semester or as soon as in
Good Standing
 Form G: Submit as soon as thesis committee and
topic is selected. Must be completed before
registering for AMS 599
 Proposal Approval Form (MSETM-PA)
 Application for Graduation
 Oral Defense: Form E
A Change Course Form is required if you want to take a
course that is not on your Form C
Survey 2
How many of you use:
Facebook
Twitter
Linked In
YouTube
Slide Share
Like us and follow us
MSETM Facebook Fan Page
MSETM Twitter Page
I have been promoted to Division President. I truly believe that
this would not have happened had I not received my MSETM
degree. I am very proud of that degree and thank you and the
others that helped make it possible.
Mark Perdue, Division President, Leggett and Platt
Program Expectations
First year
 Establish a thesis committee
 Take AMS 571 Research Methods
 Write the thesis proposal
Second year
 Submit thesis proposal for approval
 Complete oral defense
 Take CTM Exam
 Submit final thesis
http://www.wku.edu/msetm/expectations_timeline.php
The Thesis
Important resources
Thesis Procedures
Thesis (AMS 599) Writing Guide
The Thesis
 The thesis generally requires more than one
semester. Don’t wait until your last semester to
begin.
 A thesis can be many things…
 survey research, experimental design, project,
business plan, etc.
 The output a comprehensive paper that typically
includes an introduction, review of literature,
methodology, findings/results, and conclusion
The Thesis
 Talk to as many faculty members as possible when
choosing a thesis committee. Choose wisely.
 The thesis committee chair will be your primary
resource.
 Discuss thesis topic ideas early. Read as much as you
can about potential topics.
 Be prepared to write a comprehensive thesis proposal.
 Be aware of deadlines for defending and submitting
your thesis
Thesis Hours
 Thesis hours (6) AMS 599 may be taken at any time
after successful completion of AMS 571 Research
Methods
 Thesis hours may be split into multiple semesters
 Work with your thesis chair to schedule thesis hours
(AMS 599)
 When you first register for AMS 599, completion of
the Certified Technology Manager (CTM) exam is
required
Matriculation
 If the thesis is not complete and all other course
work is finished, you must continue to be enrolled
until the thesis has been submitted and approved.
 To maintain matriculation, you must register during
any fall or spring semester in which you will be
actively working on the thesis.
 Enroll in AMS 600 Matriculation for one credit hour.
 The course does not result in a grade or credit.
Graduate Assistantships
 The department may offer Graduate Assistantships (GA) to qualified
graduate students
 Graduate appointments are typically 20 hours per week
 GAs must carry at least 9 credit hours per semester with a 3.0 GPA
minimum.
 They may perform a variety of duties as assigned including research,
teaching, laboratory supervision, curriculum and course development,
special projects, or departmental service.
 Tuition and stipends are negotiated with the department.
 Students wishing to apply should complete a Graduate Assistantship
Application, submit a resume, and three letters of reference to the
department.
Tips for Success
Find someone whom you respect and trust.
Someone you can talk to. It can be a
faculty member, graduate assistant, or a
senior graduate student.
Problems of one sort or another will arise
during your graduate career. Talk to your
advisor, other graduate students, trusted
faculty, early.
International Graduate
Student Ambassador:
Gayathri Suresh
 Provides non-academic advice, counseling,
support, and guidance to international graduate
students at WKU
 Does NOT provide academic tutoring
 Gayathri.suresh584@topper.wku.edu ; 270-799-1643
 Office Hours COHH 2101: Tuesdays 2-4 Wednesdays
11-3
 Office Hours EST 208: Thursdays 2-4 Fridays 11-3
Handy References
Financial Aid 270-745-2755
The Graduate School 270-745-2446
Technical Support 270-745-7000
 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
 International Student Office
270-745-4857
Questions?
Mark Doggett, Ph.D.
270-745-6951
mark.doggett@wku.edu
Office: EST 221