Center for Distance Learning - NC A&T State University

Ph.D - Technology Management

Program Description

One of academia’s rapidly expanding disciplines, the field of technology management produces professionals qualified to manage and direct technology. Professionals in this discipline require focused study in the areas of scientific and technological developments in regards to global, political, and economic communities. Equally important is the professional development of an acute awareness of the ethical and moral issues surrounding technology.

The hallmark of technology management study is the ability to apply knowledge and actions to design, produce, and use, with integrity, the world’s resources. The doctor of philosophy in technology management prepares you for these challenges.

Specializations

The program offers five specializations:

Construction Management

Coursework within the construction management specialization is directed toward applied research, the advancement of the construction organization, and professional management leading to the effective and efficient control of the construction process.

Digital Communications

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 Training

Human Resource Development & Industrial Training (HRD&IT) means the integrated use of training and development, organizational development, and career development to improve individuals, 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, and related areas of research.

Manufacturing Systems

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 the all activities and practices used to integrate an enterprise's production.

Quality Systems

The QSS program is dedicated to providing people with corporate leadership abilities and faculty for the profession. Graduates shall have a global vision encompassing quality systems. The primary QSS focus is to provide people with the ability to manage complex organizations to meet the requirements of customer satisfaction in public and private sectors.

Program Coordinator

Dr. Musibau Shofoluwe
Professor
School of Technology
North Carolina A& T State University
1601 East Market Street
2004 Smith Hall
336-334-7567
musibaus@ncat.edu