Program Overview

Engineering Management Master's Degree

The Engineering Management Master's Degree is designed to build upon technical expertise while teaching effective management of engineers and technical resources. This online master's degree is offered 100% online and is designed for working professionals.

Program Details

• The program consists of 30 credit hours.
• The estimated cost is $860.13 per credit hour.
• The program is 100% online.

Career Prospect Highlights

• Median Salary: $167,731
• Jobs Nationwide: 215,581
• 5-Year Nationwide Job Growth: 6.3%

Admission Requirements

• All students must meet the general university admission requirements.
• Additional requirements include:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or natural science
  • Undergraduate courses in calculus and statistics
  • At least three years of full-time engineering work experience by the time you complete the program
• Additional documentation required:
  • Statement of objectives
  • Names and emails of three professional and/or academic references
  • Resume/curriculum vitae
  • Unofficial transcripts from each institution attended

Careers

Engineering management skills are important in various environments, including:

• Government agencies
• Small- to large-scale manufacturers
• Healthcare providers
• Military operations
• Professional consulting companies
• Service organizations

Curriculum

• Core Courses (15 credits)
  • IMSE 605 - Advanced Industrial Management (3 credits)
  • IMSE 680 - Quantitative Problem-Solving Techniques (3 credits)
  • IMSE 806 - Engineering Project Management (3 credits)
  • IMSE 810 - Industrial Logistics Engineering (3 credits)
  • IMSE 811 - Advanced Production and Inventory Control (3 credits)
  • IMSE 822 - Advanced Engineering Economy (3 credits)
• Electives (15 credits)
  • Any course not used as a core course
  • At least 18 credits should be at the 700 level and above
  • Courses offered by other K-State departments can also be elective courses, if approved by an advisor
  • A maximum of 6 credits can be transferred from another school
  • No more than 6 credits can be taken from an outside department
  • Courses in the IMSE department must be above the 600 level
  • Courses outside the department must be above the 500 level
  • No more than 6 credits can be taken at the 500 level