Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE)

2014 Annual Conference
St. Louis, Missouri
Nov. 21, 2014

Presentation

Implementation of a Technology Management
Skills & Knowledge Analysis
- Jason Lee Davis & Brent Donham

Presentation Abstract

Need: 

As defined by ATMAE, the field of technology management (TMGT) is very broad encompassing “production and operations management, project management, computer applications, quality control, safety and health issues, statistics, and general management principles.”  While these general areas reflect the needs of most, if not all, technology-based companies, technology management schools serve different regions across the county, each with a unique industry base and identity.  While the literature addresses the broad areas within the field, very little exists related to entry-level skills and knowledge standards.  Recognizing this fact, TMGT faculty at Texas A&M University-Commerce (TAMU-C) implemented a process to indentify the skills and knowledge requirements of potential regional technology-based employers to better align the curriculum within the Bachelor of Science in Technology Management program and respond to the university’s program assessment requirements.

Overview:

Faculty researchers at TAMU-C designed and implemented a process to identify entry-level skills and knowledge required by regional technology-based employers.  A focus group was convened to identify categories and specific skills and knowledge across a broad range of business and industry sectors.  The researchers then identified and surveyed technology-based employers across North Central and Northeast Texas, which were or potentially could be employers of the BS TMGT graduates.  Data were collected through the survey and analyzed for use in a curriculum alignment process for the BS TMGT program.

Major Points:

·       Development of a list of entry-level Technology Management skills and knowledge

·       Identifying and surveying appropriate personnel within related technology-based employers

·       Analyzing skills and knowledge survey data to guide curriculum revision/development

Summary:

Attendees will be guided through a process implemented to identify entry-level skills and knowledge sought by employers of Technology Management baccalaureate degree graduates.  The analysis and utilization of survey data to guide curriculum alignment will also be addressed.

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Presentation Slides (pdf)

Jason.Davis@tamuc.edu
Technology Management Graduate Programs
Department of Engineering & Technology
College of Science & Engineering