M.S. in Technological Systems Management is a highly focused program that prepares students for a variety of positions related directly to managing the technical operations and process systems of global organizations. The goal of the program is to introduce students to modern technologies with an emphasis on learning diagnostic, quantitative and analytical methods and skills. The central objectives of the program are, to teach students how to use technology to conduct business, and how to apply emerging technologies to improve operations. The program is best suited to students having achieved engineering and other technical degrees as Undergraduates. Typical career paths in this program may lead to positions such as, Technical Operations Manager, Director of Alternative Energies, Research and Development Officer, Laboratory Manager, Information Technology Manager, or Engineering Manager. Selected courses are offered as traditional evening classes and as web-based synchronous and asynchronous distance learning courses to reach students who find it difficult to attend classes on campus.