Program Overview

Master of Science in Engineering Management

The Master of Science in Engineering Management is designed for students with a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field. The program is intended to provide a broad-based education in engineering management, with courses in management, engineering, and electives.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the program, students must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate School, which include:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
• Letters of recommendation

Program Requirements

The program requires 30 credit hours of coursework, including:

• 12 hours of core courses
• 9 hours of electives
• 9 hours of thesis or project work The core courses include:
  • EMGT 5110 Managerial Decision Making
  • EMGT 5111 Management for Engineers
  • EMGT 5210 Engineering Economics
  • EMGT 5310 Organizational Behavior

Electives

Students can choose from a variety of electives, including courses in engineering, business, and management. Some examples of electives include:

• CV ENG 5445 Construction Methods
• CV ENG 6443 Contract Information and Project Delivery Systems
• EMGT 5410 Quality Management
• EMGT 5510 Supply Chain Management

Thesis or Project

Students can choose to complete a thesis or a project. The thesis option requires students to complete an original research project under the supervision of a faculty advisor. The project option requires students to complete a practical project that applies engineering management principles to a real-world problem.

Career Outcomes

Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program can expect to find employment in a variety of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and consulting. Some examples of career outcomes include:

• Project Manager
• Construction Manager
• Engineering Manager
• Management Consultant