Program Overview

Master of Science in Engineering Management

The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MScEM) program at the University of Sharjah is designed for individuals with a bachelor's degree in engineering who aim to become managers or business leaders. The program combines technical expertise with business skills, providing a competitive advantage in the job market.

Introduction

The MScEM program is tailored for engineers seeking to enhance their career prospects by acquiring management and business skills. The program's strengths include a wide range of elective courses and distinguished faculty members.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the MScEM program, applicants must:

• Hold a B.Sc. degree in engineering from a recognized university with a minimum CGPA of 3 out of 4, or equivalent.
• Meet the English language proficiency requirements and other conditions announced by the College of Graduate Studies.
• Students with a CGPA between 2.5 and 2.99 may be considered for conditional admission.

Program Goals

The main goals of the MScEM program are:

• To prepare engineers to address advanced engineering problems considering technical and socio-economic factors.
• To equip graduates with the knowledge and skills to assume leading roles in their organizations.
• To enable graduates to interact and communicate effectively with professionals from other specializations.
• To equip graduates with the knowledge, skills, and awareness of long-term sustainability factors associated with engineering processes and products.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completing the MScEM program, students will be able to:

• Apply knowledge, skills, and techniques of engineering and management to execute contemporary activities and operations effectively and efficiently.
• Understand the concepts and application of good management practices to foster innovation and sustain global competitiveness.
• Identify, analyze, formulate, and solve advanced engineering problems and highly complex matters that involve constrained resources.
• Collect, interpret, and use data effectively to make fair and valid decisions and assess their impacts.
• Demonstrate leadership and effective communication and further learning skills while incorporating new strategic approaches or conceptual abstract solutions.
• Demonstrate the ability to take responsibility, conduct academic research, and contribute to professional knowledge.

Program Components

The MScEM program requires the completion of 33 Credit Hours (CHs), including:

• 15 CHs of compulsory courses
• 9 CHs of elective courses
• 9 CHs of M.Sc. thesis
• A zero-CH seminar

Course Description

The program offers a variety of courses, including:

• Legal Issues
• Operations Management
• Applied Engineering Optimization
• Engineering Statistical Analysis
• Experimental Design and Analysis
• Engineering Asset Management
• Safety Engineering Management
• Management for Engineers
• Engineering Project Management
• Economic Analysis of Engineering Systems
• Quality Engineering
• Lean Six-Sigma Systems
• Organizational Behaviour for Engineers
• Accounting and Finance for Engineers
• Special Topics in Engineering Management
• Engineering Management Research Methodologies
• Technology & Innovation Management
• M.Sc. Seminar
• M.Sc. Thesis

Study Plan

The study plan for the MScEM program is outlined in Table 3, which includes three elective courses selected from the list of MScEM elective courses.

M.Sc. Thesis Registration Process

The M.Sc. thesis registration process involves:

1. Completing at least 15 CHs and the M.Sc. Seminar with a minimum CGPA of 3.
2. Preparing and presenting the M.Sc. thesis proposal to the discussion committee.
3. Registering for the first 3 CHs of the M.Sc. Thesis upon approval of the proposal.
4. Registering for the remaining CHs of the M.Sc. Thesis in subsequent semesters.

University Graduate Studies Bylaws and Master's Executive Regulations

For more detailed information regarding the general admission requirements, graduation requirements, academic load, and other regulations, please consult the University of Sharjah Graduate Studies Bylaws and Master's Executive Regulations.