Program Overview

Engineering Management Program

The M.S. in Engineering Management program develops engineers and other technically trained individuals for leadership roles in a technologically-based, project-oriented enterprise. By drawing on the diverse resources available through the university and surrounding industry, the program provides students with an advanced background in both the theoretical and practical aspects of managing technical/engineering projects and programs.

Program Description

The program focuses on interdisciplinary course work and research, utilizing case studies, role playing, and course work to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of engineering management. The engineering management program faculty bring to the classroom a critical blend of practical and academic experience.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility for admission requires completion of an undergraduate degree in engineering, the sciences, or a closely related area. Students are expected to have achieved an undergraduate GPA of at least 2.8 on a 4.0 scale. Students not satisfying the above requirement will be considered for conditional admission on a case-by-case basis. In some cases, a bridge program will be required to qualify for matriculation.

Graduate Certificate Program

A 12-credit graduate certificate in Construction Management, Operations Productivity, Pharmaceutical Management, or Project Management is available as a step toward this degree.

Off-Campus Programs

At extension and corporate sites, the university offers sufficient courses to fulfill all degree requirements. University faculty teach all courses.

Distance Learning

The university's distance learning arm offers this program, as well as part of the bridge program, to qualified students who have access to the Internet. In addition, distance-based, 12-credit graduate certificates in Construction Management, Operations Productivity, Pharmaceutical Management, or Project Management are available as a step toward this degree.

• Key features of the program include:
  • Interdisciplinary course work and research
  • Focus on managing technical/engineering projects and programs
  • Bridge program available for students who do not meet admission requirements
  • Graduate certificate options in Construction Management, Operations Productivity, Pharmaceutical Management, or Project Management
  • Off-campus and distance learning options available