Program Overview

Master of Engineering Management

The Master of Engineering Management program at Johns Hopkins University is designed to prepare students for leadership roles in technical organizations. The program is offered through the Whiting School of Engineering and is available in a part-time, online format.

Overview

The program is designed for working professionals who want to advance their careers in technical management. It provides a unique opportunity to build both technical and leadership skills, with a focus on engineering management perspectives. The program is taught by experienced technical leaders and executives who discuss real-world challenges in a format that is convenient for professionals.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to a graduate program at Johns Hopkins University. They must have a degree in a science or engineering field and at least two years of relevant full-time work experience. A detailed work rťsumť and transcripts from all college studies must be submitted. Admitted students typically have a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in the latter half of their undergraduate studies.

Program Requirements

The program requires the completion of ten courses within five years. The curriculum consists of five core courses and five courses from a selected track. Only one C-range grade can count toward the master's degree. All elective course selections outside of the requirements of a student's track are subject to approval by both the Engineering Management advisor and the respective track advisor.

Tracks

The program offers several tracks, including:

• Applied Biomedical Engineering
• Applied and Computational Mathematics
• Applied Physics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Data Science
• Electrical and Computer Engineering
• Environmental Engineering, Science, and Management Programs
• Healthcare Systems Engineering
• Information Systems Engineering
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Space Systems Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Systems Engineering
• Technical Leadership

Courses

The core courses for the program are:

• EN.595.660: Planning and Managing Projects
• EN.595.662: Technical Organization Management 1
• EN.595.665: Strategic Communications in Technical Organizations 1
• EN.595.676: Finance, Contracts, and Compliance for Technical Professionals 1
• EN.595.781: Executive Technical Leadership 2

Courses by Track

Each track has its own set of required and elective courses. Students must pay close attention to prerequisites when selecting courses, and respective track advisors must approve the track program of study.

Technical Leadership Track

The Technical Leadership track is designed for students who want to pursue a career in systems acquisition, systems development, or production domains as a project manager, program manager, or in general management. The track requires the completion of five graduate-level elective courses from the Engineering Management program, with at least two courses at the 700-level.

• EN.595.701: Product and Supply Chain Management for Technical Professionals
• EN.595.727: Advanced Concepts in Agile Technical Management
• EN.595.731: Business Law for Technical Professionals
• EN.595.742: Quality Management in Technical Organizations
• EN.595.758: Data Science for the Technical Leader
• EN.595.762: Leading Technical Organizations 3
• EN.595.766: Advanced Technology
• EN.595.793: Applied Innovation for Technical Professionals
• EN.595.802: Directed Studies in Engineering Management 2, 4
• EN.675.740: Assuring Success of Aerospace Programs
• EN.705.615: Artificial Intelligence for Leaders