Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

Engineering Management is an ABET accredited engineering degree that integrates business and management knowledge into an engineering curriculum to prepare engineers for leadership roles in technology-based organizations. The Engineering Management curriculum combines breadth of knowledge of general engineering subject matter with depth of knowledge in a specific engineering discipline. Students typically achieve depth of knowledge by acquiring a formal Minor in a selected engineering program. In addition, multi-disciplinary coursework prepares graduate engineers for positions in that require human resource and project management, financial modeling, marketing, and communication skills to complement their engineering knowledge. Graduates from our Engineering Management Program have found employment positions including Quality Engineering, Technical Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Construction Management, and Reliability Engineering.

Mission Statement

To provide high quality education, and a basis for lifelong learning of the engineering and scientific knowledge required for analysis, design, improvement, and evaluation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment - as embodied in the discipline of engineering management.

Educational Objectives

The graduate with a B.S. Engineering Management:

• Understands fundamental science and technology.
• Understands costs and financial analysis.
• Knows the tools of operation management.
• Understands the business environment.
• Knows an industry or technical field in depth.
• Understands the human dimension of management.

Learning Outcomes

The recent graduate of Engineering Management:

• Can apply knowledge of mathematics and science to solve problems.
• Can apply fundamental engineering science to technical problem solving.
• Understands the role of human relations in the management of operations.
• Can apply the tools of operations and projects management.
• Can prepare financial analyses of projects, operations and firms.
• Has in-depth knowledge of a technical field.
• Has ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Advised Course Sequence

2012-13, 2011-12, 2010-11, 2009-10, 2008-09,
2007-08, 2006-07, 2005-06, 2004-05