Thomas Walter Center (TWC)

The Thomas Walter Center for Technology Management is an interdisciplinary umbrella organization affiliated with the Samuel Ginn College of Engineering’s Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and the Harbert College of Business that fosters programs to help private sector organizations and government increase their effectiveness through better use and understanding of technology.

Since its establishment in 1989, the center continues to improve business and engineering student preparation for the industrial world with new curricula, applied research, and continuing education initiatives.

The center’s mission is accomplished through various programs, most visibly the Business-Engineering-Technology minor for both business and engineering students. This two-year minor provides students with the education and training to develop new products, business models, and plans for start-ups while working in a team environment. Moving forward, the center will expand its global footprint through the 2024 addition of an international Business-Engineering-Technology minor.

• The Business-Engineering-Technology program minor is available to both engineering and business students.

• A Master of Engineering Management degree is available to those currently working in an engineering-related field.

• The Tom and Jean Walter Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Fellowship sponsors 10 engineering students each year.

• Students are given opportunities each year to study abroad in countries such as Spain and Germany.

• World-class faculty and facilities are provided within the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

• Students in the program develop entrepreneurial skills used toward the creation of startup companies and management positions.