Program Overview

Master of Engineering Management Program

The Master of Engineering Management program is designed to assist students in progressing in their careers in a variety of ways. MEM graduates who stay with their present companies are typically promoted to positions with more responsibility, managing more people, or taking on more sophisticated project management responsibilities.

Program Overview

The program provides a series of tools, techniques, and perspectives, often revealing issues that are underlying the student's current work situation. As the students are allowed to customize the program to fit their desired area of specialization or concentration, assignments from class often have direct and immediate applicability to the students' work-life.

Career Development

The MEM program assists students in progressing in their careers in a variety of ways.

• Immediate Working World Application: The program provides a series of tools, techniques, and perspectives, often revealing issues that are underlying the student's current work situation.
• Networking Events: The MEM program, in collaboration with the Student Advisory Board, sponsors activities to develop leadership opportunities for current students and alumni, such as annual competitions and monthly networking events.
• Post-Graduation Opportunities & Internships:
  • Part-Time Students: MEM graduates who maintain their current employment while completing the program on a part-time basis are typically given significant raises and promoted to positions where they manage larger teams or take on more sophisticated project management responsibilities.
  • Full-Time Students: The full-time student course of study provides the opportunity for an optional internship during the summer. Most students seek industry-related internship positions, but some students choose to focus on project-based work or even personal start-up initiatives.

Curriculum

The program curriculum includes:

• Curriculum Overview
• Optional Concentrations & Programs
• Course Catalog
• Academic Standards & Integrity
• Student Projects
• EM Minor Program

Admissions

The admissions process includes:

• Admissions Overview
• Information Sessions
• Application Materials
• Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Resources

• Engineering Career Development: The Engineering Career Development Office helps provide career advice to engineering students and helps them find internship and full-time positions.
• Northwestern Career Advancement: Northwestern Career Advancement offers comprehensive career services including career counseling and assessment, resume reviews, and individual job searching assistance.
• Northwestern Alumni Association: Take advantage of the networking and mentoring opportunities available through the Northwestern Alumni Association.
• Professional Organizations: Many MEM students join local and national chapters of highly recognized professional organizations such as IEEE, INCOSE, PDMA, or SWE to name a few.
• The Farley Center for Entrepreneurship: The Farley Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation evolves engineering beyond the application of the sciences to the creation of businesses that capitalize on innovations.

Program Details

In recent years, the Master of Engineering Management program has graduated 45-50 students each year. On average over 90% of graduates are employed within 6 months, post-graduation. Most graduates find jobs in the location and industry of their choice and those who had worked while in the program were generally promoted at least once.

Employment Examples

Below are examples of the job titles and companies employing MEM full-time students:

• A.T. Kearney, Principal
• AIG, Big Data Business Analyst/Technical Project Manager
• Amazon, Product Manager
• AT&T, Product Manager
• BCG, Senior Consultant
• Caterpillar, Senior Manager
• EY, Manager - Financial Services Advisory
• GE, Project Manager
• GE Energy, Operation Manager
• Ipsos, Director, Marketing Management Analytics
• Microsoft, Software Engineer
• Microsoft, Program Manager
• NCR Corp, Program Manager
• Pacific Gas and Electric, Principal Investment Planning & Governance
• PNC, Project Manager
• Sears, Manager, Analytics
• Stanley Black & Decker, Global Sourcing Specialist
• Tesla, Product Manager
• Whirlpool, Senior Engineer

Program Structure

The program is structured to provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering management, including:

• Program Overview
• Areas of Focus
• Flexible Study Options
• Transfer Credits and Course Waivers
• Student Body Profile
• Career Development
• Advisory Board
• Tuition
• Recruiting Students
• Executive in Residence
• MEM Programs Consortium

Conclusion

The Master of Engineering Management program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their careers. With a comprehensive curriculum, career development opportunities, and a strong network of alumni and professionals, the program is an excellent choice for those looking to advance their careers in engineering management.