Master of Science in Engineering Technology
About the Program
Master of Science 45.0 quarter credits
The Master of Science in Engineering Technology offers courses focused on the technologies used in today’s modern emerging industries. The program is designed to provide specialized engineering technology education to those who currently hold an accredited baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology or a related field. The flexible program permits students to select a combination of courses relevant to individual career goals in technology or to provide the foundation for further advanced study. Courses will be delivered in several modes, including face-to-face, on-line, or real-time videoconferencing.
The primary goal of the Master of Science in Engineering Technology is to develop advanced-level practitioners in resolving technical problems through the application of engineering principles and technology.
The program can be pursued in either a full- or part-time basis and permits students to select a combination of courses relevant to individual career goals in technology. The program has also been designed to provide the foundation for further advanced study and allows practicing professionals the opportunity to update knowledge and skills based on the latest technological developments in the industrial environment and therefore advance in their chosen careers.
Program Goals
Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Technology will be expected to:
- Apply scientific and technological concepts to solving technological
problems. - Apply concepts and skills developed in a variety of technical and professional disciplines including computer applications and networking, materials properties and production processes, and quality control to improve production processes and techniques.
- Plan, facilitate, and integrate technology and problem solving techniques in the leadership functions of the industrial enterprise system.
- Engage in applied technical research in order to add to the knowledge of the discipline and to solve problems in an industrial environment.
- Apply theories, concepts, and principles of related disciplines to develop the communication skills required for technical-managers.
For additional information, view the Goodwin College of Professional Studies' Engineering Technology program web page.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have a 3.0 grade point average in their undergraduate or upper division (junior and senior year) coursework.
International students who have their undergraduate degree from a country whose language is not English can be admitted with a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test score of 550 or better. For more information regarding international applicant requirements, view the International Students Admissions Information page.
In addition to the general Drexel graduate admission requirements applicants must provide a preliminary proposal of their intended plan of study, which should include a general set of objectives, an outline of the courses to be taken, and identification of a master's project topic to be pursued.
Prerequisite courses
The following prerequisite courses must be completed at the undergraduate level with a minimum grade of C:
- Calculus 1
- Calculus 2
- Physics 1 (algebra-based)
- Physics 2 (algebra-based)
- DC/AC Circuit Analysis
- Digital Electronics
- Industrial Materials
- Statistics
Visit the Graduate Admissions website for more information about requirements and deadlines, as well as instructions for applying online.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for the MS in Engineering Technology must complete a minimum of 45.0 quarter credits. A minimum grade of B is required in all core courses and no more than two C grades in electives.
Of the 45.0 quarter credits required for the degree, 30.0 must be earned at Drexel University, including 24.0 credits of Engineering Technology (ET) courses. A maximum of 15.0 transfer credits may be allowed for graduate courses taken at other institutions, if they are appropriate to the student's plan of study.
| Core Courses | ||
| ET 605 | Materials for Emerging Technologies | 3.0 |
| ET 610 | Networks for Industrial Environments | 3.0 |
| ET 615 | Rapid Prototyping and Product Design | 3.0 |
| ET 619 | Programmable Devices and Systems | 3.0 |
| ET 620 | Microsystems and Microfabrication | 3.0 |
| ET 725 | Sensors and Measurement Systems | 3.0 |
| ET 732 | Modern Energy Conversion Technologies | 3.0 |
| PRST 503 | Ethics for Professionals | 3.0 |
| PRST 504 | Research Methods & Statistics | 3.0 |
| Electives | 9.0 | |
| Select three of the following: | ||
| Engineering Quality Methods | ||
| Reliability Engineering | ||
| Lean Manufacturing Principles | ||
| Sustainable and Green Manufacturing | ||
| Introduction to Project Management | ||
| Computing for Professionals | ||
| Capstone Course | 9.0 | |
| Master's Project and Thesis in Engineering Technology (3-credit course, taken 3 times.) | ||
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
Engineering Technology Courses
ET 605 Materials for Emerging Technologies 3.0 Credits
General properties of metals, ceramics and polymers are presented. Focus shifts to
technologies - photo and fuel cells in the energy industry. Topic include: the chemical process that converts fuel to elec,tricity directly, light energy that converts to electrical energy, band model for optical materials, and materials for the optical and electronic industries.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 610 Networks for Industrial Environments 3.0 Credits
An in-depth review of high-performance wired and wireless networks for industrial
control, communications, and computing. The emphasis is on understanding current and newly emerging network architectures, protocols and technologies from the point of view of performance, reliability, and cost. Industry standard modeling and simulation tools are also reviewed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 615 Rapid Prototyping and Product Design 3.0 Credits
This course will introduce concepts and methods for rapid prototyping,
including their technical basis, and unified principles common to almost all rapid
prototyping technologies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 619 Programmable Devices and Systems 3.0 Credits
A review of programmable devices and systems for industrial and embedded
applications. Field-Programmable Gate Arrays, microcontrollers, and Programmable
Logic Controllers are compared with respect to suitability, performance, and cost in
industrial and embedded environments. Industry standard modeling and development tools will be introduced and used to predict performance and reliability.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 620 Microsystems and Microfabrication 3.0 Credits
Microsystems and microfabrication covers the principles of design, structure, and
operation, as well as fabrication technologies for microsystems including microelectronics, sensors, MEMS, micro-optics, and microfluidics (Iab-on-a-chip).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 635 Engineering Quality Methods 3.0 Credits
Six Sigma concepts and methods are covered with emphasis on its framework,
statistical tools and practical implementations. Students will gain a working knowledge of Six Sigma approaches and techniques for applications to both manufacturing and services.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 675 Reliability Engineering 3.0 Credits
This course will introduce the foundations and applications of reliability engineering
including basic probability models for component and system failure, with emphasis
on practical applications.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 725 Sensors and Measurement Systems 3.0 Credits
This course provides a foundation in sensors and measurement systems including data acquisition for quality control. It covers general concepts, measuring devices, and the manipulation, transmission and recording of data.expanded coverage of sensors, and the use of computer tools in measurement & data acquisition for quality control. Measurement techniques related to micro- and nano-technologies are also discussed, reflecting the growing importance of these technologies.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 730 Lean Manufacturing Principles 3.0 Credits
Lean is a generic process management philosophy, developed initially for manufacturing and derived mainly from the Toyota Production System (TPS), Just-in-Time (JIT) operations theory, and earlier sources dating from the work of Taylor, Ford, and others or work methods, mass production, and automation. Lean is an integral part of today's modern manufacturing enterprises.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 732 Modern Energy Conversion Technologies 3.0 Credits
This course introduces new energy conversion technologies, with an emphasis on
solid-state devices, distributed systems with storage, and alternative energy sources including solar, waste heat, wind, biomass, and hydrogen. Solid-state energy conversion devices including solar cells, thermoelectrics, thermionics, thermophotovoltaics and light-emitting diodes, as well as solid-state refrigerators, will be described and analyzed.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 755 Sustainable and Green Manufacturing 3.0 Credits
This course covers environmental considerations in engineering product and process design, reduction of environmental impact by design, recycling, material selection, demanufacturing and remanufacturing and trade-offs.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
ET 775 Master's Project and Thesis in Engineering Technology 3.0 Credits
Involves the study and investigation of a research or development topic in the area
of the student's interest. Requires the topic and solution to be reported in a thesis
under the direction of a faculty advisor. Can be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 3 times for 9 credits
Professional Studies Courses
PRST 501 Communication for Professionals 3.0 Credits
This course covers applications of the communication discipline in professional settings. Students explore and assess the role of organizational, interpersonal, non-verbal, group, and employment communications in today's professional world. The main goal is to provide students with the tools necessary to become effective communicators in the workplace.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 503 Ethics for Professionals 3.0 Credits
This course will focus on the application of ethical principles to organizational systems and decision-making. Emphasis will be placed on how ethical principles affect and are applied to policy-making, leadership behavior, systems of communication, technology use, and systems of organization.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 504 Research Methods & Statistics 3.0 Credits
This course presents a systematic approach to managerial methods of conducting organizational research and analysis. Students will undergo the managerial research process of specifying the problem; translating the problem into specific research questions; designing the data collection and methodology; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; and reporting research results and recommendations.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 512 Computing for Professionals 3.0 Credits
Uses Microsoft Office business application software and Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to challenge and support students in their efforts to sharpen and integrate their computer, critical-thinking, problem-solving, data analysis, and reporting skills to achieve competency that addresses the demand for information technology proficiency in the new economy.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 515 Program Evaluation 3.0 Credits
Measuring results in business is fairly straightforward. Measuring results in government and other non-profit organizations is not so precise. This course provides knowledge and skill required to apply the scientific method to the assessment of social programs (organized, goal-directed activities designed to address a social, humanistic, or other human-related problem).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 603 Communicating in Virtual Teams 3.0 Credits
This course explores the roles of virtual teams and allows students to experience the opportunities and challenges associated with communicating in a virtual environment.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 612 Data Analysis and Interpretation 3.0 Credits
This course covers the use of a computerized statistical analysis tool to calculate parametric and non-parametric statistics. Students will use creative and critical thinking skills to interpret, communicate, and defend results.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PRST 504 [Min Grade: C]
PRST 615 Program Evaluation 3.0 Credits
This course provides knowledge and skill required to apply the scientific method to the assessment of social programs (organized, goal-directed activities designed to address a social, humanistic, or other human-related problem).
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
Prerequisites: PRST 612 [Min Grade: C]
PRST 640 Policy Analysis 3.0 Credits
The course analyzes the entire process of policy agenda-setting, initiation, decision-making, implementation, evaluation and assessment. Students will be equipped with tools to analyze and understand the entire process of policy formation in any public or private enterprise. The skills developed in the course can be used in many professional fields.
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit
PRST 690 Special Topics in Professional Studies 1.0-12.0 Credit
Covers special topics of interest in professional studies. This course may be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 18 times for 18 credits
PRST 699 Independent Study in Professional Studies 0.5-6.0 Credits
Provides individual study or research in professional studies under faculty supervision. This course may be repeated for credit.
Repeat Status: Can be repeated 12 times for 6 credits
