Program Overview

Engineering Management

Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

Overview

The Engineering Management major is designed for students who are interested in various fields of engineering and see themselves in a business leadership role. This major combines knowledge from a range of disciplines, positioning students to become industry and entrepreneurial leaders. Students learn to recognize the need for improved manufacturing processes and understand customer demand for new products and technologies. They develop a skillset steeped in the business management side of engineering while also focusing on one of the University of Arizona's specific engineering majors.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• SIE 265: Engineering Management I
• SIE 340: Deterministic Operations Research
• SIE 414: Law for Engineers and Scientists

Career Fields

• Construction management
• Project management
• Entrepreneurship
• Tech startups
• Factory management
• Quality control

Level of Math

Substantial Knowledge

This strand involves skill and facility with calculus. The S-strand begins at one of two calculus options - MATH 122A/B (Functions for Calculus and First-Semester Calculus) or MATH 125 (Calculus I). Students who successfully complete the S-strand may continue on to MATH 129 (Calculus II), MATH 223 (Vector Calculus), or beyond. Those who choose but are not ready to begin the S-strand will be required to take preparatory work.

Level of Second Language

None

Second language is not required.

Pre-major Required?

No

Additional Admissions Requirements

This major has additional admission criteria. Please see the College of Engineering website for more information.

Sample Plans

2025, Engineering Management

• 4-Year Sample Plan
• Map Transfer Coursework
• Plan Ahead with a Transfer Pathway

First Year

• 1st Semester
  • MATH 122A/B or MATH 125 Calculus I with Applications (3)
  • CHEM 151 General Chemistry I * (4)
  • ENGL 101 or 107 or 109H First-Year Composition (3)
  • ENGR 102A/B Introduction to Engineering or ENGR 102 (3)
  • Introduction to the General Education Experience (Entry Course) (1)
• 2nd Semester
  • MATH 129 Calculus II (3)
  • CHEM 152 General Chemistry II or MSE 110 Solid State Chemistry or MCB 181R/L (4)
  • ECE 175 Computer Programming for Engineering Applications OR CSC 110 Intro to Computer Programming I (3)
  • ENGL 102 or 108 First-Year Composition (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)

Second Year

• 3rd Semester
  • MATH 223 Vector Calculus or MATH 243 Discrete Math or MATH 254 Diffrential Equations (4)
  • PHYS 141 Introductory Mechanics or PHYS 161H (4)
  • SIE/ENGR 265 Engineering Management I (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)
• 4th Semester
  • CE 214 Statics (3)
  • CHEE 201 Elements of Chemical Engineering I (Fall Only) or AME 230 Thermodynamics or BE 284 (3)
  • PHYS 241 Introductory Electricity and Magnetism or PHYS 261H (4)
  • SIE 295S Systems & Industrial Engineering Sophomore Colloquium (1)
  • SIE 270 Mathematical Foundations of Systems and Industrial Engineering (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)

Third Year

• 5th Semester
  • SIE 305 Introduction to Engineering Probability and Statistics (3)
  • SIE 340 Deterministic Operations Research (3)
  • ECE 207 Elements of Electrical Engineering or ECE 220 Basic Circuits (3)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)
• 6th Semester
  • SIE/ENGR 367 Engineering Management II (3)
  • SIE 431 Simulation Modeling and Analysis (3)
  • SIE 462 Production Systems Analysis (3)
  • SIE 457 Project Management (3)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (3)

Fourth Year

• 7th Semester
  • SIE 415 Technical Sales and Marketing (3)
  • SIE 498A or ENGR 498A Cross-Disciplinary Design - Senior Status (2)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)
  • Technical Writing - See major advisor for course approval (3)
  • SIE 406 Quality Engineering (3)
  • GE Core: Exploring Perspectives or Building Connections (Consult with Advisor, units depend on GenEd) (3)
• 8th Semester
  • SIE 498B or ENGR 498B Cross-Disciplinary Design - Senior Status (3)
  • SIE/ENGR 414 Law for Engineers and Scientists (3)
  • SIE 464 Cost Estimation or BNAD 302 Human Side of Organizations or CE 483 Construction Cost Estimati (3)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)
  • General Education Portfolio (Exit Course) (1)
  • Engineering Minor Course (3)