Degree Information
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The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) is a 100% online program offered by the College of Engineering with support from the College of Business. The degree is designed to provide early-career engineering and related professionals with leadership and management knowledge and technical skills to enhance their job performance, expand their career opportunities, and add value to their organizations. The program prepares technical professionals to use of a variety of quantitative tools for decision making, effective personnel supervision, and successful project and process management—including but not limited to risk management, resource allocation, and systems engineering.
Admissions Requirements
The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) is an interdisciplinary program offered collaboratively by the College of Business and the College of Engineering. This program is 100% online and admission to this program typically takes place in the fall semester. Students seeking admission to the Engineering Management graduate program are evaluated based on multi-parameter criterion that can include the following:
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- Undergraduate GPA: at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Bachelor's Degree: a bachelor’s degree from an accredited program in engineering, science, or related area, all requiring mathematics at least through differential and integral calculus and including an upper division (junior or senior level) course in probability and statistics.
- Letters of Recommendation: two letters of recommendation that demonstrate strong evidence for success in the graduate program.
- Resume and Statement of Purpose: Current resume and a one-page (350-500 words) statement of purpose. The resume and statement of purpose may include professional considerations not specifically mentioned in the above three criteria, such as relevant work experience, certifications, or test scores.
International students are required to demonstrate competency in spoken and written English by taking appropriate standardized tests. See accepted standardized tests and minimum required scores »
Based on the level of satisfaction of the above criterion, the department will either recommend admission to Full Standing, Provisional Standing, or Special Standing, or deny admission. Standing status may be changed to Full Standing after the student satisfies the requirements specified by the department at the time of admission.
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