Engineering Technology and Management (ETM)

Teresa Hall, Head
Department of Engineering Technology and Management
Solberg Hall 116
605-688-6417
fax: 605-688-5041
e-mail: teresa.hall@sdstate.edu

Faculty

Professor Hall, Head; Professor Lu; Professors Emeriti Heusinkveld, Skubic, Sorensen; Associate Professors Garry, Pannell, Qian; Assistant Professors Steinlicht, M. Tolle, Instructors Bertolini, Nusz-Chandler, Sternhagen, Visser, Yordanova.

Programs

The Department of Engineering Technology and Management offers four Bachelor of Science degree programs which include Construction Management (CM), Electronics Engineering Technology (EET), Industrial Management (IM), Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MNET). Each program offers the student a combination of practical, applications-based and technology management courses. Programs in the ETM Department are developed and continuously updated to enhance career opportunities for students enrolled in these programs. The Department also offers and coordinates a Master’s program in Industrial Management (MSIM). For more information about the MSIM, please see the Graduate Catalog.

Additional program information is available from the department office.

Construction Management (CM)

Program Coordinator: Norma Nusz Chandler, 605-688-6417
e-mail: norma.nusz-chandler@sdstate.edu

Construction, the largest industry in the United States, plays a significant role in the nation’s economic life, and continues to grow in size and scope. Employment opportunities are excellent in this highly competitive, exciting and diversified business. Properly educated people can expect exceptional job opportunities.

The Construction Management program prepares graduates for employment in the construction industry to effectively manage various construction projects. The program integrates courses and topics from business management, construction engineering, and construction management. This unique combination of various disciplines provides the graduates of this program to perform effectively as construction managers in the construction industry. Graduates from this program find jobs in many construction management related areas including, but not limited to, cost estimators, project managers, and project superintendents. The CM curriculum has been developed using the guidelines provided by the Associated Schools of Construction (ASC) and the Associated General Contractors (AGC). The exit exam for the CM program is the Certified Professional Constructor (CPC) Level 1 exam from the American Institute of Constructors Certification Commission. Students must take this exam and earn C or better in selected core courses in the program prior to graduation. The CM program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) which is the accreditation body for construction management programs.

Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)

Program Coordinator: Byron Garry, 605-688-6417
e-mail: byron.garry@sdstate.edu

Electronics and computers permeate every part of our lives, and will continue to grow in importance and in complexity. This growth can provide exciting, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities for forwardlooking students in Electronics Engineering Technology. Engineering technology is that part of the technological field that requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined with technical skills in support of engineering activities. The mission of the EET program at SDSU is to provide the student a solid foundation in electronics, with the flexibility to engage in technical support, design and development, production or technical management; to provide technical assistance to existing and emerging businesses, industry, and government; and to prepare the student for lifelong learning.

EET program graduates use their technical and practical proficiency to implement and extend current technology, and may develop prototype products, optimize designs, manage system operations, or provide technical customer support. Graduates secure jobs in computer network installation and administration, electronics design, production support, customer support, and test engineering. These electronics professionals take a handson approach to applying engineering methods and principles. Their broad range of knowledge prepares them to engage in lifelong learning as new technologies emerge and to progress in their professional responsibilities.

To meet industry’s need for this type of worker, the EET program blends theoretical concepts with practical lab work, resulting in graduates who are well-grounded in current technology and in electronics principles and applications. Coursework integrates interpersonal and communication skills and relates electronics theory and applications to the real world. In addition, the student will gain a background in production management skills. Students learn fundamental electronics technology applications and theory during the first two years of their program. During the last half of the program, students focus on one of three emphasis areas: business, computer networking, or industrial electronics. The computer networking emphasis is designed to prepare students to work with the installation of new systems, and the maintenance of existing Local-Area-Networks (LANs), resolving hardware and software issues. An emphasis is placed on the complete system, including management of the system, personnel, and information exchanged.

Cooperative Education Program:
Students have the opportunity to work in industry and receive technical elective credit for the experience through EET 497. A formal work plan must be approved by the Program Coordinator of Electronics Engineering Technology prior to the work experience. Further information can be found in the Program’s Cooperative Education policy.

General Engineering (GE)

The ETM department also delivers the non-degree General Engineering program for the College of Engineering. The General Engineering program provides advising for students who are undecided in their choice of a specific engineering, engineering technology, or industry-related management major. Students in the GE program take fundamental courses required in most programs in the College of Engineering while considering their options. Guidance is also provided for those students who are not pursuing engineering or related degree programs but wish to establish a fundamental understanding in a technical area.

General Engineering (GE) Service Courses
The ETM Department offers a number of General Engineering (GE) courses in support of programs offered through the College of Engineering. These include courses in the areas of engineering graphics, computer aided design, and manufacturing processes.

Industrial Management (IM)

Program Coordinator: Teresa Hall, 605-688-6417
e-mail: teresa.hall@sdstate.edu

The Industrial Management Bachelor of Science degree program prepare students to transfer their knowledge of technology, engineering, manufacturing management, and business principles to provide technical managerial support for industrial and related business. Individuals selecting the Industrial Management program will be able to apply production/operations management, logistics, lean manufacturing principles, and engineering technology applications to improve workplace productivity, serve as liaison between engineering and management functions, and/or manage projects.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MNET)

Program Coordinator: Carrie Steinlicht, 605-688-6417
e-mail: carrie.steinlicht@sdstate.edu

Manufacturing plays an essential role affecting the way we live and use various products, and will do so more in the future. This growth can provide exciting, challenging, and rewarding career opportunities for forwardlooking students in Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MNET). Engineering technology is that part of the technological field that requires the application of scientific and engineering knowledge and methods combined with technical skills in support of engineering activities. The mission of the MNET program is to provide an excellent nationally recognized engineering technology education that will produce graduates who possess the technical, academic, leadership, management, and social skills required to facilitate the economic viability and vitality of South Dakota and its industries.

The MNET program provides the students with the opportunity to learn basic and advanced manufacturing technologies, industrial automation, and management techniques for improving the way manufacturing companies operate. Integral to this program are courses and concepts in math, science, communications, social studies, and teamwork, enhancing the employability of the graduates of this program. The graduates of this program are prepared to perform effectively at the entry level as manufacturing engineers in areas such as quality, supervision, production planning, product and process design, work design, plant layout, and plant management. The exit exam for the MNET program is the Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) exam from the Manufacturing Engineering Certification Institute of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Students must take this exam and must earn a C or better in all MNET courses to qualify for graduation. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology curriculum at South Dakota State University has been developed using guidelines provided by the National Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing Education, the Society for Manufacturing Engineers, and input from regional manufacturing businesses. The MNET program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology – Technology Accreditation Commission (ABET-TAC).