Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

What Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering does

The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) is a U.S.-based nonprofit professional association founded in 1967 (originally as NAIT) and headquartered in North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania. It is the only CHEA-recognized specialized programmatic accreditor for technology, technology management, applied technology, engineering technology, and applied engineering degree programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and master's levels, and is the sole accreditor for the Applied Engineering (CIP 14.0103) and Science/Technology Management (CIP 52.0216) classifications it helped create in the 2020 CIP update. ATMAE serves higher education institutions, working professionals, faculty, and students through a portfolio that includes accreditation and reaccreditation services, nine professional certification examinations, the peer-reviewed Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE) published via Iowa State Digital Press, an annual conference with student competitions, a Career Center, and specialty divisions and focus groups.

ATMAE operates on a mission-driven, association-based revenue model with no outside owners or investors. Income is generated from individual professional ($100/year) and student ($25/year) membership dues, certification exam fees, institutional accreditation application, site-visit, and annual maintenance fees, and annual conference registration, sponsorship, and exhibit revenue. Distribution is direct: institutional accreditation is managed by ATMAE's Managing Director of Accreditation through a 4-6 year peer-review cycle, while membership and exam scheduling are self-serve online. The organization is governed by member-elected boards (Board of Directors, Board of Accreditation, Certification Board, Foundation Board, JTMAE Board) and operates with 1-10 staff.

ATMAE pursues growth through internationalization and ecosystem deepening rather than rapid scaling. Its 2024 CHEA scope expansion now covers international institutions, and in June 2026 it formalized the ATMAE Japan Accreditation Alliance (ATMAE JAA) with The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI), targeting MEXT approval in 2027. Complementary partnerships, including the April 2025 MOU with the AGC Education and Research Foundation for construction-program scholarships and ongoing collaboration with Epsilon Pi Tau on the Rudisill scholarship, expand vertical reach without significant capital deployment.

Name

Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Legal name

The Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering

Website

https://atmae.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ATMAE is a 1967-founded U.S. nonprofit association and the only CHEA-recognized accreditor of technology, management, and applied engineering degree programs, serving colleges, faculty, professionals, and students through accreditation, certification, conferences, and the JTMAE journal.

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Product category

Academic Program Accreditation Services

NAICS

Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

National/Institutional Accreditors (Career, Faith-Based, Distance, etc.) (EDADACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accreditation Standards, Benchmarking & Framework Organizations (EDADACAJ), Certification & Licensing Exam Management Platforms (EDAFADAG), Awarding Organizations & Credentialing Bodies (Certificates/Diplomas) (EDADAFAC)

Keywords

• Academic program accreditation
• Professional certification services
• Technology education standards
• Membership association services
• Engineering technology credentials

Headquarters

HQ city

Huntingdon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

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Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from professional and student members. Professional membership is $100/year; student membership is $25/year. Members receive discounts on certifications, conference registration, and access to exclusive resources including the career center, member directory, and JTMAE publishing.
2. Professional Certification Exams: ATMAE administers nine professional certification examinations. Revenue is generated through exam fees, with special member discounts available. Certifications include Senior Certification and various specialty certifications for technology and applied engineering professionals.
3. Accreditation Services: ATMAE charges institutions for accreditation and reaccreditation review services. The accreditation process includes application fees, site visit costs, and annual maintenance fees for accredited programs. Programs undergo rigorous peer review every 4-6 years.
4. Annual Conference Revenue: Registration fees for the ATMAE Annual Conference, which features presentations, competitions (robotics, case competition, IT/IQ challenge), and networking events. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities at the conference provide additional revenue.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

ATMAE provides CHEA-recognized academic program accreditation for associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in technology, management, applied engineering, and engineering technology; administers nine professional certification examinations for individuals; offers annual conferences, the peer-reviewed JTMAE journal, career services, and student competitions. Revenue is generated through institutional accreditation fees, membership dues, certification exam fees, and conference registration.

Product overview

ATMAE (Association of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering) is a professional association and accreditation body that offers a portfolio of services centered around program accreditation, professional certification, and professional development. The core offerings include ATMAE Accreditation Services for validating academic programs at associate, bachelor's, and master's degree levels; ATMAE Professional Certification providing nine certification examinations; the Annual Conference featuring student competitions (Robotics, Case Competition, IT/IQ Challenge), research presentations, and networking; the Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE) for academic publishing; and the ATMAE Career Center for member job resources. International expansion is supported through the ATMAE Japan Accreditation Alliance. The organization also funds scholarships through the Foundation Board including the Dr. Clois E. Kicklighter and Strandberg programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ATMAE JAA: ATMAE Japan Accreditation Alliance - an outreach and support affiliate for ATMAE accreditation activities in Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.
• Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE)

Products and services

• ATMAE Accreditation Services Specialized programmatic accreditation services for associate, baccalaureate, and master's degree programs in technology, technology management, applied technology, applied engineering, and engineering technology at U.S. and international institutions. Programs undergo rigorous peer review every 4-6 years. ATMAE is the only CHEA-recognized accreditor for Applied Engineering (CIP 14.0103) and Science/Technology Management (CIP 52.0216).
• ATMAE Professional Certification Nine professional certification examinations covering technology, management, and applied engineering disciplines. Includes Senior Certification and various specialty certifications. Available to members with discounted pricing and non-members, scheduled individually or as group exams through Cognito Forms.
• ATMAE Membership Annual professional ($100/year) and student ($25/year) membership tiers providing access to certification discounts, conference registration discounts, the member directory, career center, JTMAE publishing rights, and division/committee participation.
• ATMAE Annual Conference Annual multi-day conference held in rotating U.S. cities (Memphis 2025, New Orleans 2026) featuring presentations, networking, student robotics and case competitions, IT/IQ challenge, sponsorship and exhibit opportunities, and award ceremonies. Open to members and non-members with differential pricing.
• Journal of Technology, Management, and Applied Engineering (JTMAE) Peer-reviewed academic journal published in partnership with Iowa State University Digital Press, providing a research publication venue for technology, management, and applied engineering fields. Open to ATMAE members for publishing rights.
• ATMAE Career Center Exclusive job board and career resources platform for ATMAE members, connecting employers with qualified technology and applied engineering professionals.

Quantifiable outcome

• Graduates from ATMAE-accredited programs are prepared with real-world, career-relevant skills aligned with industry standards
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• The Kyoto College of Graduate Studies for Informatics (KCGI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026ATMAE and KCGI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on June 12, 2026, establishing the ATMAE Japan Accreditation Alliance (ATMAE JAA). The partnership enables ATMAE-style accreditation to expand to Japan and the broader Asia-Pacific region. ATMAE retains full ownership of its accreditation process and standards while ATMAE JAA provides on-the-ground guidance, cultural/linguistic support, and institutional outreach. KCGI is Asia's first professional ICT graduate school, founded in 2004 with over 2,000 students.
• The University of Informatics (KCG Group)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2026The University of Informatics, part of the KCG Group based in Kyoto, Japan, provides institutional backing for the ATMAE Japan Accreditation Alliance. Founding members include Sanford Gold (Chairman, ATMAE JAA), Masayoshi Tezuka, Shozo Naito, Koji Ueda, Shoji Kishimoto, and Yoichi Kito. The alliance seeks MEXT approval in 2027 for official operations.
• Epsilon Pi TauminorOthers · 22 October 2025Epsilon Pi Tau, the international honor society for technology, collaborates with ATMAE to present the Rudisill Award Scholarship to outstanding students at the annual conference. This partnership supports recognition of academic excellence in applied engineering and technology disciplines.
• AGC Education and Research Foundation (AGCERF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2025ATMAE and AGCERF signed an MOU on April 18, 2025, to promote scholarship access for students in ATMAE-accredited construction-related programs. Students in validated programs are eligible to apply for AGCERF scholarships, one of the most prominent scholarship providers in the construction industry. ATMAE reviews program documentation during accreditation reviews.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Higher Learning Commission (HLC): Regional accreditor covering a large share of U.S. universities including many ATMAE-accredited institutions. Functions as the foundational layer on which ATMAE's programmatic accreditation stacks.
• ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education): Engineering education professional society with overlapping annual conference, research publications, and faculty development programs. ATMAE exhibits at ASEE's annual conference, confirming close audience overlap and adjacent positioning.
• SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers / AMT): Manufacturing engineering professional association offering certifications, training, and conferences. Shares ATMAE's applied engineering and manufacturing workforce target audience and competes for the same employer-sponsored professional development dollars.
• NCEES (National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying): Engineering and surveying licensure body administering professional exams (FE, PE). Operates the most established engineering certification infrastructure in the U.S., setting a benchmark for ATMAE's own professional certification exam business.
• AACSB International: Global specialized accreditor for business and accounting programs. Operates a similar CHEA-recognized programmatic accreditation model at much larger scale, overlapping with ATMAE's technology management discipline from a business-school angle.
• SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges): One of the major U.S. regional accreditors. Institutions ATMAE accredits must hold regional accreditation first, making SACSCOC and its peer regionals structural upstream counterparts rather than direct competitors.

Emerging players

• APICS / ASCM (Association for Supply Chain Management): Supply chain and operations management credentialing body offering professional certifications. Adjacent to ATMAE's technology management discipline, particularly for industry professionals seeking applied operations credentials.

Direct peers

• ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology): The leading U.S. specialized accreditor for engineering, engineering technology, and applied science programs. Closest direct competitor in programmatic accreditation, though ABET's scope is broader (including computer, mechanical, and electrical engineering programs) rather than ATMAE's applied engineering and technology management focus.
• IACBE (International Accreditation Council for Business Education): Specialized programmatic accreditor focused on business and business-related degrees, CHEA-recognized. Competes with ATMAE at the intersection of technology management and business education programs.

Others

• Epsilon Pi Tau: International honor society for technology with formal partnership with ATMAE (Rudisill Award co-presented at annual conference). Functions as a complementary ecosystem player rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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