Program graduates can look forward to career opportunities at higher levels of responsibility and compensation.The Master of Science in Engineering Management requires 30 credit hours of work that includes 18 hours of core courses and 12 hours of approved electives.The specific career path objectives of the individual may be met by focusing the electives and optional thesis or project.The master’s degree candidate will work with his/her academic advisor to tailor all elective course work. 

The demand for leadership in modern manufacturing and service-based industries has dramatically increased the need for people with technical and managerial skills. Because engineering management graduates understand materials and processes, they are looked upon as ideal candidates for leadership positions in industry.The variety of career opportunities open to those who have both technical competence and managerial skills is growing and will continue to grow