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What’s Unique about MSu's Technology Systems Management program?
By: Gary Van Ee, Professor, Ph.D., P.E.,
TSM CoordinatorWhat is unique about the Technology Systems Management program at Michigan State University?
The nation’s natural resource, food and agribusiness industries are in need of young professionals with an interest in the physical sciences and practical, problem-solving skills. The recent emergence of new technologies such as geographic information systems (GIS) and the global positioning system (GPS) as powerful tools for such things as land use planning, watershed mapping, monitoring managed ecosystems and guiding agricultural machinery are challenging the ability of businesses to adapt their products in a timely and efficient manner. The Technology Systems Management (TSM) program at Michigan State University is designed to meet those needs.
How is technology changing the way we do business?
Emerging technologies and changing social and economic conditions are changing natural resource management and the way food is produced, processed, distributed and marketed. The concern with food quality, safety and biosecurity is greater than ever before. The globalization of markets, increasing complexity of manufacturing and information technologies, and the need for environmental protection and resource conservation requires instant access to information and decision support systems. Consultants and business managers require a range of technical and management skills to cope with this change. The TSM program trains graduates in an integrated, systems approach to solving practical, complex problems.
Where do TSM graduates find employment?Graduates acquire a strong technical background and expertise in technology transfer, business and economics. The program prepares graduates to apply knowledge of science, technology and management to natural resource and agricultural problems. Graduates will find employment as environmental management and as research technicians, managers of processing and production facilities, technical sales representatives, or service and marketing managers for equipment manufacturers. Food processing companies hire TSM graduates to manage processing plants, and the forestry industry employs TSM graduates in timber harvest and lumber production. Technology Systems Management graduates are “hands-on” technical problem-solvers with skills that are portable.
How is the program at Michigan State University different from programs at other universities?We focus on managing computer and electronic technologies. Students build a strong foundation in the freshman and sophomore years covering the fundamentals of electricity, AC and DC machines, programmable controllers and digital microprocessor automation. Juniors continue to build on that knowledge in machinery systems, fluid power hydraulics, spatial resource management and information technologies. Seniors refine their knowledge and abilities in a two-semester capstone experience which provides and opportunity to integrate their prior course work in a “hands-on” project with real world significance.
What do I need to know to get into the program?An interest in the physical sciences and problem solving is important, as well as an interest in electronics, computing, and business management. In high school, prepare well in mathematics, physical and biological sciences, english, and agriculture or the environment.
For additional information:Visit our web site:
http://www.egr.msu.edu/age/TSM/TSM Coordinator:
Dr. Gary Van Ee,
226 Farrall Hall
Phone: 517-353-4508
Email: vanee@egr.msu.eduExplore Magazine, Careers in Agricultural Technology and Systems Management
Interested in the TSM program?
Feel free to contact us!
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