Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management
Program Overview
The Engineering Management BSE program equips students with the skills for effective management and leadership of engineering-driven enterprises. It combines a breadth of engineering science and design with depth in a specific industry sector, along with a strong foundation in business practices and management skills. The program is accredited by ABET and offers both on-campus and online options, providing flexibility for students. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various industries, including manufacturing, construction, and engineering consulting.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Objectives:
- Equip students with the skills required for effective management and leadership of engineering-driven enterprises.
- Provide a breadth of engineering science and design with depth in one specific area suitable for practice.
- Augment this knowledge with an understanding of business practices and organizational behavior, and with the development of management skills.
- Enable graduates to succeed in the management of a scientific or engineering enterprise.
Description:
- Focuses on project and resource management, financial engineering, risk management, configuration management, service plans, product liability, entrepreneurship, operations management, product design, and process development.
- Offers deep understanding of at least one industry sector based on the focus area courses.
- Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.
- Outlines the required courses for the program, including:
- General university requirements
- Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering requirements
- Engineering Management core courses
- Engineering Management focus area courses
- Free electives
Structure:
- 120 credit hours total
- Typically completed in four years
- Can be completed in as few as three years with careful planning
- Offers online and on-campus options
Modules:
- Engineering Management Core Courses:
- EMGT 301 - Introduction to Engineering Management
- EMGT 302 - Principles of Management
- EMGT 303 - Management Science
- EMGT 304 - Decision Making for Engineers
- EMGT 370 - Quantitative Methods for Engineering Management
- EMGT 408 - Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
- EMGT 480 - Professional Communication
- EMGT 484 - Engineering Management Capstone
- Engineering Management Focus Area Courses:
- Students choose one of five focus areas:
- Aerospace Systems
- Civil Infrastructure
- Construction
- Electrical Power
- Manufacturing
- Each focus area has specific required courses
Assessment:
- Assessment Methods:
- Exams
- Quizzes
- Projects
- Presentations
- Group work
- Assessment Criteria:
- Understanding of key concepts
- Ability to apply theory to practice
- Problem-solving skills
- Communication skills
- Teamwork skills
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Lectures
- Discussions
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Hands-on projects
Faculty:
- Experienced and qualified faculty with expertise in engineering management and related fields.
- Focus on providing students with a personalized learning experience.
Unique Approaches:
- Focus on real-world applications and problem-solving.
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
- Opportunities for hands-on learning through projects and internships.
Careers:
Career Paths:
- Production supervisor
- Project management team member or lead
- Supply logistics engineer
- System specification and customer relationship management specialist
- Similar roles
- Progress through successively higher levels of management responsibility
Potential Employers:
- Manufacturing companies
- Construction firms
- Engineering consulting firms
- Government agencies
- Various industries that require effective management of engineering and technical teams
Skills and Knowledge Gained:
- Leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Project management
- Financial management
- Risk management
- Engineering knowledge
Other:
- STEM-OPT extension available for eligible international students.
- Opportunities for study abroad and global learning experiences.
- It captures all the key components of the program and provides a comprehensive understanding of its structure, content, and objectives.
Entry Requirements:
For general university admission requirements, all students must meet the university's general admission requirements:
- First-year students: Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not acceptable.
- Transfer students with fewer than 24 transferable college credit hours:
- Transfer students with more than 24 transferable college credit hours: Deficiencies in both math and laboratory science are not acceptable.
- Additionally, the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering have higher than minimum university admission standards for most majors, including Engineering Management:
- first-year students:
- Minimum 1330 SAT combined evidence-based reading and writing plus math score or minimum 28 ACT combined score, or
- Minimum high school cumulative GPA of 3.5 in ASU competency courses, or
- Class ranking in top 10% of high school class and overall college preparatory curriculum, and
- No deficiencies in English (4 units), mathematics (4 units: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, and an additional mathematics course of your choice as defined here: https://fulton.asu.edu/content/fulton/en/academics/programs/ug-admissions/freshmen/mathematics-competency.html , and
- 4 units of laboratory science (at least one unit must be biology or chemistry).
- transfer students:
- Minimum Transfer GPA of 3.0
- Completion of English composition
- 3 years of high school mathematics including College Algebra and a course at or above the level of Trigonometry
- Completion of an introductory chemistry course
International students
must meet these same admission standards with the possible additional requirement of a minimum English language proficiency test score:
- Minimum TOEFL iBT score of 79 (internet-based test, taken in a testing center)
- Minimum IELTS score of 6.5
- Minimum PTE score of 58
- Minimum Duolingo English score of 105 This could be due to individual variations based on factors such as previous education or country of origin.