Department Programs Overview

Eastern Illinois University's (EIU) graduate programs in the School of Technology prepare students for successful leadership in today’s technological and global environment. The degree program, Master of Science in Technology, provides students with the following areas of study: Career and Technical Education Computer Technology Technology Management Training and Development The graduate programs also offers the following graduate certificate programs to meet more focused needs of students and working professionals: Computer Technology Technology Security Quality Systems Work Performance Improvement

Highlights

An excellent curriculum combining engineering principles and management practices  Courses are offered in the evenings or through Internet  International scholarships from the university cover out-state tuition  Friendly campus and caring faculty  Opportunities for students to work in the cutting edge technology such as CISCO and Oracle

Programs/Credentials Offered by Department

Graduate Diploma/Certificate in Engineering Master's of Science in Engineering Professional Development Courses

Comparison of Selected Graduate Engineering Credentials Offered  by Department

	Approx. # Students Enrolled/Year (all options)	Campus Based Option	Online Option	Time To Complete
Master's Degree (Non-Thesis) (F/T)				1 year
Master's Degree (Non-Thesis) (P/T)				2 to 3 years
Master's Degree (Thesis) (F/T)				1 year
Master's Degree (Thesis) (P/T)				2 to 3 years

Ranking and Reputation

For the 10th consecutive year, EIU has been named one of the top Midwestern public universities in its class by U.S. News & World Report. EIU is ranked 11th among all Midwestern public universities offering a full range of undergraduate degrees and some master's degree programs. The region encompasses Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

Buildings & Resources

EIU maintains a safe and student-friendly campus. All student activities are within walking distance. Laboratories maintained by the School of Technology include Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Production, Electronics, Scanning Electron Microscope, Materials Testing, Communication and Construction.

Admissions & Tuition - Master's Program

Admissions Criteria  Minimum Undergraduate GPA: 2.8  Minimum GRE Score: No Set Minimum  Minimum Work Experience: No Set Minimum  English Language Proficiency  (Minimum Score)       TOEFL (Computer-based): 213.0       TOEFL (Internet-based): 79.0       TOEFL (Paper-based): 550.0 Deadlines (Month/Day)  Application: 3/1  Notification of Acceptance: Varies Fees (US$)  International Application Fee: 30  Total Tuition and Fees for Program (excluding books): 12,906  Total Fees for Program (excluding books): 1,497  Total Cost of Program (excluding books): 14,403