Engineering Technology and Management (CM, ET, OM)

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; Assistant Professors Steinlicht, Yordanova; Instructors Bertolini, Merriman, Nusz-Chandler, Prout, Sternhagen, Weist.

Programs

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

The Department of Engineering Technology and Management offers Bachelor of Science degree programs in Construction Management (CM) and Operations Management (OM). Each program includes a combination of theoretical, practical and applications-based courses to prepare graduates for professional management careers. Both the CM and OM programs are participating members in the Economics – Management Initiative on campus and have adopted the Management Core sequence as part of the curriculum.

Construction Management 

The Construction Management program prepares graduates to ethically and competently assume entry level positions in construction management whether it be in building, civil, specialty or entrepreneurial areas of construction. While the CM curriculum is primarily focused on commercial building construction, we also offer courses in heavy-highway and residential construction. Our goal is to produce competent and professional project managers able to adapt to the needs of the firm and are a valued contributor to the success of the company.

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 have a 2.25 cumulative GPA in order to graduate. The CM program is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) which is the accreditation body for construction management programs.

Electronics Technology (ET) Major 

The Electronics Technology Bachelor of Science degree program is a hands-on, lab-based blend of electronics theory and application.  The program has three key components:  electronics foundations, advanced electronics applications, and applied management.  The goal is to prepare graduates to use technical and managerial skills to be successful in a variety of career choices.  Electronics technology courses include circuits, analog and digital systems (intro and advanced), networking, industrial controls and PLCs, PCB design, power systems, and communication systems.  The program also includes project management, quality systems management, statistics, and industrial safety. 

General Engineering

The ETM department also delivers the non-degree General Engineering (GE) program for the College of Engineering, including courses in the areas of engineering graphics, computer aided design, industrial safety, project management, and applied manufacturing processes. The General Engineering program provides advising for students who are undecided in their choice of a specific engineering or industry sector management major. Students in the GE program take fundamental engineering, math, and science courses required in most programs in the College of Engineering while considering their options.

Operations Management 

The new Operations Management (OM) program has been designed to prepare students to manage operations and their corresponding resources including people, equipment, facilities, finances, and time. The OM program is an applied management program tailored to entry-level positions of responsibility in manufacturing, technical services providers, suppliers to manufacturers, and/or industrial sales. The OM program is a contributing program to the Economics – Management Initiative on campus and has adopted the Management Core sequence as part of the curriculum.

There are two emphases for the OM program. The Electronics emphasis prepares students to work as supervisors or project team leaders in industries that manufacture, service, or develop electronic devices or distributed systems. Courses include circuits, digital & analog devices, networks, microcontrollers, PCBs, industrial controls, and PLCs. The Manufacturing emphasis includes Lean, quality management systems, process development, workplace safety, supply chain management, and industrial controls.

The Department also offers and coordinates a Master’s program in Operations Management (MSOM). For more information about the MSOM, please see the Graduate Catalog. Additional program information is available from the department office.