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Online M.S. in Engineering Technology

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30 Credits

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$732/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

The online M.S. in Engineering Technology applies numerous aspects of engineering technology to develop marketable skills that meet the demands of the modern workforce. You’ll explore product management, industrial practices, and engineering technology operations within a flexible format designed for working professionals.

There are currently two online concentrations: Surveying Engineering Technology and Electrical Engineering Technology.

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Have questions about earning your M.S. in Engineering Technology online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Kimberly Lai, M.A.

UMaineOnline Advisor

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kimberly.lai@maine.edu

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Curriculum

The following courses are required (9 credits): 

  • ENM 586: Advanced Project Management (3 credits) Fall and Spring
  • GEE 694: Graduate Engineering Internship and Experiential Learning (6 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer

Choose seven courses from the following (21 credits), with at least four courses (12 credits) being EET courses:

  • EET 405: Fundamentals of Engineering: Electrical and Computer (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 422: Power Systems Analysis (4 credits) Fall
  • EET 423: Protective Relay Applications (3 credits) Spring
  • EET 486: Project Management (3 credits) Spring and Summer
  • EET 514: Printed Circuit Board Design (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • EET 515: Automation and Integration (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 560: Renewable Energy and Electricity Production (3 credits) Fall
  • EET 584: Engineering Economics (3 credits) Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • MET 440: Lean Six Sigma (3 credits) Spring
  • MET 475: Fuel Cell Science and Technology (3 credits) Summer
  • SVT 475: Small Business Management (3 credits) Fall and Spring

Other courses at the 400 level or above may be taken with EET faculty approval.

Graduate School Learning Outcomes

For more information about the concentration in Electrical Engineering Technology, contact Dr. John Allen, Program Coordinator and Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology.

Choose seven courses from the following (21 credits), with at least four courses (12 credits) being SVT courses:

  • GIS 400: Geographic Information Systems II (4 credits) Fall
  • GIS 420: Remote Sensing and Image Analysis (4 credits) Fall
  • SIE 509: Principles of Geographic Information Systems (3 credits) Fall
  • SVT 437: Practical GNSS (3 credits) Fall
  • SVT 475: Small Business Management (3 credits) Fall and Spring
  • SVT 501: Advanced Adjustment Computations (3 credits) Fall
  • SVT 511: Geodetic U.S. Public Land Survey Computations (3 credits) Fall
  • SVT 512: Survey Business Law and Policy (3 credits) Spring
  • SVT 513: Advanced Studies in Boundary Law (3 credits) Fall
  • SVT 531: Advanced Digital Photogrammetry (3 credits) Spring
  • SVT 532: Survey Strategies in Use of Lidar (3 credits) Spring
  • SVT 541: Geodesy (3 credits) Spring
  • SVT 542: Applied Hydrographic Surveying (3 credits) Spring
  • SVT 598 Selected Studies in Surveying Engineering Technology (1-3 credits) Fall and Spring
Graduate School Learning Outcomes

For more information about the concentration in Surveying Engineering Technology, contact Dr. Ray Hintz, Program Coordinator and Professor of Surveying Engineering Technology.

Admissions

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, surveying, math, physics, or related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (3.0 preferred)

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted anytime. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials. Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
  • One letter of recommendation
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Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), engineers have a median annual wage of $97,000, and 42% of workers hold an advanced degree.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of electrical and electronics engineers is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. As of May 2023, the median average wage for electrical engineers is $109,010, and starting salaries can range from $60,000 to $70,000.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall employment of surveyors is projected to grow 5% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. As of May 2023, the median average wage for survey engineers is $68,540. About 3,500 surveyor openings are projected each year, on average, from 2022 to 2032.

Faculty

Electrical Engineering Technology Faculty
Surveying Engineering Technology Faculty

NC-SARA Statement

This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories and the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.