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Michigan Tech Global Campus Launches Third Thursday Interest Session Series

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Discover Michigan Tech’s Online Programs

Curious about whether an advanced degree is the right fit for you? Want to learn more about Michigan Technological University’s online graduate programs? What sets MTU’s programs apart from the rest? Then, attend one of the 45-minute Third Thursday virtual information sessions from Michigan Tech Global Campus.

These online information sessions, held on the third Thursday of most months, will feature some of Michigan Tech’s most popular online graduate certificates and master’s programs, such as the Tech MBAⓇ. They’ll also highlight new(er) online ones, such as foundational certificates in GIS and Cybersecurity and the manufacturing engineering degrees.

In these sessions, attendees will learn about

  • key reasons for earning this certificate and/or degree from Michigan Tech
  • the online program’s content, structure, and course delivery
  • exciting trends in the discipline and/or field
  • important deadlines and program start dates

Advisors will also be on hand to answer questions about admissions requirements and the application process.

Although the sessions are 45-minutes long, the hosts will stay for the full hour to address all your concerns and questions.

First on Deck for Third Thursday: The Online Tech MBAⓇ and MEM Programs.

Join the Global Campus Team on Thursday, March 20, at 11:30 AM (ET). This session will spotlight the online Tech MBAⓇ and the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) programs. The Tech MBA (online and in-person), in fact, is one of the Graduate School’s fastest growing and most respected programs.

The Tech MBA® and MEM have been here awhile. For several years, MTU has offered respected in-person versions of these programs. For instance, the Tech MBA® in its current form (30 credits) began in 2017. Next came the in-person and online versions of the MEM (2020, 2022).

What makes these programs stand out is their accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), an honor bestowed on only 5% of the nation’s business schools. And like their in-person equivalents, the online MBA and MEM programs meet a strict set of standards, ensuring quality in curriculum, rigor, and research.

At this Third Thursday session, Dr. Mari Buche will discuss program details, such as degree plans and flexible course delivery options. You’ll discover which degree equips you with foundational business skills and which interdisciplinary degree best bridges business and engineering.

Next Up for April: The Online MS in Civil Engineering.

Alternatively, drop by on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:30 AM (ET) to dive into the MTU’s popular, respected online master’s degree in Civil Engineering.

What sets this degree apart is its instructional team: professional engineers with decades of practical experience. Also, along with offering two in-demand focus areas–structural engineering and water resources engineering–the program also contains unique, sought-after certificates in both bridge design and timber building design.

At this information session, program experts will unpack how you can stack structural engineering certificates to customize a civil master’s that both builds on your undergraduate degree and strengthens your project management and leadership skills.

You’ll also learn about how you can integrate an asset management certification into your program. Asset management, the science and coordinated activity for the long-term care and maintenance of infrastructure systems, facilities, and other civil assets, is an in-demand skillset.

Visit the Third Thursday Page.

You can also read more about Third Thursdays, register for the online Civil MS event as well as additional upcoming sessions, and join the Global Campus mailing list on the event webpage.

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Bridging Business and STEM

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The online Tech MBA program helps people bridge business and STEM.
Engineering and tech companies seek graduates with STEM and business administration expertise.

Discover the Online Tech MBA® and MEM Programs.

The College of Business and Michigan Tech Global Campus are teaming up to hold another virtual interest session on two of MTU’s most popular online programs: The Tech MBA® and the Master of Engineering Management (MEM).

They will be holding another 45-minute virtual interest session on Wednesday, July 17, at 11:30 AM (ET).

Mari Buche, associate Dean of the College of Business and program director; and David Lawrence, vice president for Global Campus and continuing education will lead the presentation. They will highlight and compare these programs, explaining which one is best for you. The team will also provide examples of curriculum pathways and discuss career opportunities.

The Michigan Tech’s Global Campus small but mighty team of admissions representatives (Amanda Irwin and Jacque Smith) will also be present to discuss the application process and accelerated options.

Get an Accredited, Respected Degree.

The Tech MBA® and MEM are not new, though. For several years, the in-person versions of these programs have long been respected at MTU. The Tech MBA in its current form (30 credits) began in 2017 whereas the online format was rolled out in 2022. Next came the in-person and online versions of the MEM (2020, 2023).

Both programs are also accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), an honor bestowed on only 5% of the nations’s business schools.

And like their in-person equivalents, the online MBA and MEM programs meet a strict set of standards, ensuring quality in curriculum, rigor, and research.

The Online Tech MBA® is a highly structured program consisting of eight required courses and two electives. In contrast, the MEM degree is more flexible. Students get to build their own programs, combining 4-6 business courses with 4-6 engineering courses.

Both programs provide learning experiences that fuse technological expertise and business administration. Students get to leverage their previous engineering experience, regardless of their field, and/or their former engineering management expertise. They also gain the cross-disciplinary advantage of studying at a school known for not only for its technology and business programs, but also for its Faculty who have leadership and industry experience in tech-centric fields.

Graduates of both programs will leave equipped with critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, project management, and leadership skills. As a result, they are more than prepared to tackle marketing, management, technical sales, leadership, strategy, and entrepreneurship positions. 

Prepare Yourself for Career Opportunities.

Incomes differ, but an investopedia article notes that MBA graduates who specialize in consulting, finances, and technology management earn the most. And according to one Fortune article, the median salaries for those with MBA degrees are substantially higher than those without them. One report ascribes 1.2 million dollars in extra income over a 20-year period.

Also, many organizations seek out and respect MBA holders. In fact, the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) found that 89% of employers planned to hire MBA graduates in 2021.

And MBA holders apply their skills and expertise in several fields. For instance, in Finance and Accounting, they might work as accounting managers, finance managers, financial analysts, budget analysts, and investment bankers. Whereas in heathcare, they might take on the roles of healthcare administrators and medical health service managers. Still others move to manufacturing where they act as managers for operations, supply chain, quality control, and more.

Typically, MBA programs are one of the most expensive master’s programs, with an average tuition cost of about 56k. This number does not include fees, books, and so on. Michigan Tech’s accredited program, which costs less, is definitely a value.

Learn More!

Prefer to do your own research? We’ve compiled other reasons for earning an advanced degree and pursuing an MBA.

Want to dive deeper? Ask more questions? Please join us at our virtual interest session on the Tech MBA®and MEM programs on Wednesday, July 15, 11:30 AM at ET. Bring your curiosity and your questions.

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