Ph.D. in Technology Management

Coursework within the construction management specialization is directed toward:

• Applied research
• Advancement of the construction organization
• Professional management leading to the effective and efficient control of the construction process

The need for faster and more efficient transmission, reception, storage and retrieval of information in our high-change society has caused digital communications to be one of the fastest growing fields in technology. The purpose of advanced studies in this area is to increase the knowledge about the design and implementation of systems to communicate in a cost-effective manner. 

Human resource development and industrial training (HRD&IT) means the integrated use of training and development, organizational development and career development to improve individual, group and organizational effectiveness.

HRD&IT relies on more than one subject discipline and draws on theories and insights from:

• Education
• Management
• Industrial and individual psychology
• Communication
• Counseling
• Economics
• Sociology
• Related areas of research

A manufacturing system can be defined as the means to operate and control processes that add value to a product. Another key characteristic of a manufacturing system is its ability to replicate the product profitably. While traditional manufacturing programs have focused on manufacturing technologies, manufacturing systems concentrates on all activities and practices used to integrate an enterprise's production. 

The quality systems program prepares professionals for leadership roles in industry and academia. Graduates develop a global perspective on quality systems and the skills to manage complex organizations that meet the needs of customers in the public and private sectors.

Students can work with the program committee to identify a custom specialization, such as:

• Computer science
• Logistics and supply chain
• Computer science
• Cybersecurity
• Data science