The dual degree prepares engineers, applied scientists and technical professionals for early and mid-career assignments in leadership and management. Students will gain high-level technical expertise from award-winning mechanical engineering faculty. Students will also learn from engineering management experts in areas such as quality management, new product development, management of research and development, applied research and leadership. The faculty teaching in engineering management have extensive professional experience, working with Fortune 500 technology organizations as well as with small, entrepreneurial companies.