Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master the Intersection of Engineering and Business
The MS in Engineering Management will help you cultivate fundamental leadership and business administration skills that can be applied directly to engineering projects. You will gain a greater understanding of the decision-making and technical elements that influence technology-based ventures, learning to shape and manage advanced projects of varying size and scales. You'll also learn best practices for optimizing processes and guiding teams to their goals on schedule, on budget and within compliance. Through this flexible curriculum, you will learn vital concepts in areas like quality and reliability engineering, law, modeling and simulation, supply chain management, and statistics. All graduate programs in the Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering are offered on the Main Campus and Online.
Why Choose Engineering Management?
- Engineering-First Management Education: Unlike traditional business school programs, our curriculum is grounded in engineering principles, quantitative analysis, and systems thinking—ensuring decisions are data-driven and technically informed.
- Faculty with Industry and Research Expertise: Learn from faculty who combine strong research credentials with real-world leadership and consulting experience across diverse engineering sectors.
- Flexible Learning for Working Professionals: Offered in flexible online and on-campus formats, the program is designed to support career advancement while balancing professional responsibilities.
- Career Advancement Across Technical Organizations: Graduates are prepared for roles such as engineering manager, project manager, operations leader, and technical program manager in industry and government.
EM MS Degree Options
| Option | Requirement | Min. Units |
| Project Option | 27 units of graduate coursework At least 3 units of SIE 909 (MS Report) | 30 |
| Coursework Option | 33 units of graduate coursework | 33 |