This four-year (Bachelor of Science) interdisciplinary program focuses on teaching the core areas of foundation and engineering, along with industrial practices, leadership, and management. You will learn the technical language of engineering, engineering concepts, and engineering processes. The courses in this program are to be taken with very careful attention to the prerequisites. Ultimately, you will gain wide-ranging foundational knowledge that balances the theoretical and practical, learning best practices as well as adaptability and creative problem solving in managing a business, leading a team in effective collaborative and cross-functional work, and much more.
Engineering Technology Management
Engineering Technology Management
About
As engineering challenges become increasingly complex and intersect areas of expertise, the world needs qualified engineering leadership to manage technological and human solutions. Engineering and business leadership: perhaps you find both worlds interesting and motivating. If so, the Engineering Technology Management (ETM) program at SVSU may be for you. In this interdisciplinary program, learn the skills and knowledge at the intersection of engineering technology, management, and business studies. Understand modern industrial practices and enhance your leadership and management abilities. Develop your knowledge of good business practices, ethics, and industrial workplace communication skills. Pursue your passion in this field and prepare in the ETM program at SVSU to perform at the interface of engineering and business.
Cardinal Points
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Interdisciplinary program. You will take courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Management, among other disciplines.
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Apply your engineering or technology Associate degree from a Michigan community college toward the ETM degree. See the complete list of pre-approved programs for additional information.
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Discover a career path to opportunities in an array of fields, such as Manufacturing, Assembly line, Automotive, Chemical Processing, Petroleum industries, Electrical & Computer, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering.
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Beyond The Books
Cardinal Formula Racing
Cardinal Formula Racing will give you the chance to learn outside of the classrooms as you work with a team of students from different disciplines to build a car from concept to completion and use it to compete in the Formula SAE series
The Independent Testing Lab (ITL)
ITL at SVSU allows you to provide analytical services and technical support to businesses and industries in the community before you graduate
Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute
With the Saginaw Bay Environmental Science Institute you can conduct environmental research working alongside experienced faculty and help the Saginaw Bay Area in a meaningful way
After Graduation
- 6% projected growth for employment of architectural and engineering managers through 2033—faster than average. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- $167,740 median yearly pay for architectural and engineering managers in May 2024. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- 3 % projected growth for employment of industrial production managers through 2033. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025)
- $121,440 median yearly pay for industrial production managers in May 2024. (U.S. Dept. of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)
With a bachelor’s degree from SVSU’s Engineering Technology Management program, graduates merge technical know‑how with leadership acumen—preparing to direct engineering projects, optimize manufacturing operations, and step into high‑level management roles across technology‑driven industries.
Our Students After Graduation...
Employers
Nexteer Automotive
Dow Inc.
Duro-Last
General Motors Company
Graduate Programs
Lawrence Technological University
Career Opportunities
Manufacturing
Assembly line
Automotive
Chemical Processing
Electrical & Computer
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering