Learn About Technology Management & Mechatronics

The department of Technology Management & Mechatronics (TMM) seamlessly integrates two distinct, yet complementary disciplines.  Technology Management degrees prepare students for business and technical success to manage, plan, implement, evaluate, and control technical and organizational resources which create value, innovation, and competitive advantage, through engaged learning.  Mechatronics degrees prepare student to design, produce and manage complex computer-controlled electromechanical systems. 

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Gavin McLaren, B.S. Technology Management (2024)

Programs

Technology Management

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Mechatronics

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Six Sigma Green Belt

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Explore Technology Management & Mechatronics Graduate Programs

The Master of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence (MS-AAI) and Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management (MS-ETM) programs are designed for working professionals.  Graduate students take flexible, part-time online courses over five semesters, finishing their degree in as few as 20 months.

Faculty Spotlight

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Message from the department Chair

"Thank you for your interest in Technology Management & Mechatronics.  Many opportunities for high-demand and high-paying careers are available. Technology managers and Mechatronics technologists/engineers are professional leaders who     typically coordinate large-scale projects using both technical and managerial skill sets. Innovation management is the future of technology managers. We teach management processes for a technical world.

Students from a wide variety of technical backgrounds are encouraged to enroll."

Dr. Susan L. Thackeray, Department Chair

Salaries & Job Outlook

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$107K

Median annual salary for Management occupations (B.S.)

(From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

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$61K

Median annual salary for Mechatronics occupations (A.A.S.)

(From the US Bureau of Labor Statistics)

1.1M

The number of management job openings projected each year.

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Mechatronics technologists operate, test, and maintain unmanned, automated, robotic, or electromechanical equipment.

Awards & Showcase

Oscar Picciano

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Oscar Picciano (middle) received both the 2024-2025 Honors Program Summit Award and our Departments Outstanding Student Award. Oscar has demonstrated terrific innovation and a commitment to impactful research. His capstone project, Pneumatic OptiCam Retrofit Press Controller, stood out for its potential to improve safety in industrial manufacturing settings, earning him the summit Award.
 

Skills USA

4 participants of the Mechatronics Skills USA competition on the winning podium.
Ethan Allen & Mitchell Street (Silver), and Mathew Ryan & Lincoln Chamberlin (Gold) had a great showing in the SkillsUSA competition in Mechatronics. The teams will be representing UVU at the National SkillsUSA 2025 Championship in Atlanta, Georgia this summer.
 

Student Internships

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Students in Technology Management & Mechatronics have access to a variety of meaningful internships that provide real world experience and practical skills. One example is Derek, who got to work with Hyperspace Props, a company specializing in making Star Wars props. During this internship, Derek received training in things like resin casting, silicone molding, and vacuum forming. Pictured above are some of the helmets Derek got helped create. Internships like these help students develop skills, build connections, and prepare for successful careers after graduation.
 

Student Resources

TMM Student Resources

From tutoring to scholarships and everything in between, you can find it all on the TMM Student Resources page.

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TMM Internships

Visit the CET internships page for TMM, or talk to the CET Internship Advisor Stacey Brown.

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Excellence & Innovation Initiative

UVU’s Excellence and Innovation Initiative (e2i) is designed to give students real-world problem-solving opportunities by working on projects that matter. 

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