Program Overview

University of Maryland Master of Engineering (MEng) in Project Management Program

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Project Management Program is a practice-oriented, part-time graduate program designed to assist engineers and other technical professionals in the advancement of their careers by developing a solid understanding of the technical and human aspects of project management. Students in the program have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in their discipline and, in some cases, launch a new career path.

Program Requirements

The MEng program requires ten (10) three-credit hour courses. The program is designed with a foundation of five core courses and a series of five electives that enable students to select topics of greatest interest.

Core Courses

• ENCE 602 Project Procurement Management
• ENCE 607 Mastering Agile Project Management
• ENCE 627 Project Risk Management
• ENCE 661 Project Cost Accounting & Finance
• ENCE 662 Fundamentals of Project Management
• ENCE 664 Legal Aspects of Engineering Design & Construction
• ENCE 665 Managing Project Teams: Improving Individual and Team Performance
  • ENCE602 or ENCE661 for Financial Business acumen.
  • ENCE607 or ENCE665 for Team Leadership and Power Skills.

Elective Courses

• ENCE 602 Project Procurement Management
• ENCE 604 Sustainability Fundamentals for Project Managers
• ENCE 607 Mastering Agile Project Management
• ENCE 614 Communications for Project Managers (Graduate)
• ENCE 622 Construction Automation & Robotics
• ENCE 623 Advanced Project Scheduling
• ENCE 625 Project Administration
• ENCE 666 Cost Engineering and Control

Program Description

The Master of Engineering (MEng) in Project Management Program is designed to assist engineers and other technical professionals in advancing their careers by developing a solid understanding of the technical and human aspects of project management. The program provides students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in their discipline and, in some cases, launch a new career path. The program is practice-oriented and part-time, allowing students to balance their academic and professional responsibilities. The program consists of ten three-credit hour courses, with a foundation of five core courses and a series of five electives that enable students to select topics of greatest interest. The program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of project management, including project procurement management, agile project management, project risk management, project cost accounting and finance, and fundamentals of project management. The program also offers elective courses in sustainability fundamentals, communications for project managers, construction automation and robotics, advanced project scheduling, project administration, and cost engineering and control. The program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in their careers and to advance their professional development.