1. Graduate Studies in Technology School of Technology Eastern Illinois University

2. The graduate program in Technology prepares students to become successful leaders in today's technological and global environment. The mission is on leadership…

4. How can the graduate program help me? w Gain knowledge of Technology in depth. w Improve skills of problem solving, quality/productivity, project and task management. w Improve communication skills. w Improve leadership and teamwork ability.

6. Enjoy Successful Careers Production Manager Manufacturing Engineer Quality Assurance Engineer Quality Manager/Director Industrial Designer Plant Manager Employment Manager w 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

8. How long will it take for me to complete a program? w Regular degree program requires a total of 32 hours. w Certificate programs require 18 hours. w Most full time students complete in one year (3 semesters). w Typical working students complete the degree in 2.5 years.

10. Where can I take the classes? w On Campus w Off Campus sites: Champaign/Urbana Danville Decatur Effingham Olney Robinson … w Internet online delivery

11. Areas of Study in MS Technology w Technology Management w Training and Development w Career and Technical Education w Computer Technology

12. Focused Fast Track Study: Certificate Programs w Quality Systems (18 hours) w Work Performance Improvement (18 hours) w Computer Technology (18 hours) w Technology Security (18 hours)

13. Curriculum in MS Technology w Non-thesis option 32 hours course work including Certification of Comprehensive Knowledge (1 hour independent study) w Thesis option 30 hours including 6 hours of thesis work (24 hours course work). w Certificate program Runs concurrently with regular degree program.

15. Required Core Courses w TEC 5103 - Science and Technology of Leadership w TEC 5133 - Total Quality Systems w TEC 5143 - Research in Technology w TEC 5173 - Global Technology

17. Graduate Assistantships w Gain working experience as a graduate assistant. w Supervise the assigned lab(s). w Work hours: 14-19 hours per week. w Monthly stipend: $775 per month for nine months w Tuition waiver for one year (three semesters).

18. 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

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