Master of Science in Engineering Management - College of ...

Program Overview
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering
Master
of
Science
in
Engineering
Management
The Master of Science in Engineering Management is designed for graduate
engineers and scientists aspiring to advance into management careers within
technological organizations. All course work for this degree is offered via distance
learning.
Program Objectives
Students completing the Engineering in Management MS degree program will be
able to apply the methodology and tools of this engineering discipline to manage
both human and material resources in technology‐based organizations. Most
engineers graduate with limited business related skills, which limits advancement
opportunities in technology‐based companies. In this program, students learn
technology management skills, including financial modeling, technical marketing,
optimization theory, project management, law, and quality engineering.
Program Curriculum
The Engineering in Management MS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours. The
following six 3‐unit classes are required courses in the major:
SIE
567
 Financial
Modeling
for
Innovation
SIE
515
 Technical
Sales
and
Marketing
SIE
522
 Engineering
Decision‐Making
Under
Uncertainty
SIE
557
 Project
Management
ENGR
554
 Law
for
Engineers
and
Scientists
ENGR
520R
 Innovation
Principles
and
Environments
Students may elect either a 3‐ or 6‐credit project option or a 6‐credit thesis option.
The remaining elective credits will be selected with the approval of an advisor and
the Graduate Study Committee.

Program Overview
Department of Systems and Industrial Engineering
College of Engineering
Engineering
Management
Certificate
The UA College of Engineering offers a Professional Graduate Certificate in
Engineering Management. The program is intended for technical professionals who
desire the knowledge and skills to effectively manage resources in technology‐based
organizations. Students develop an understanding of decision‐making theory and
methodology, financial modeling and analysis, and project management strategies.
They learn to utilize modern software packages to efficiently and effectively manage
human and material resources. Through this program, students enhance their
opportunities to advance in their careers. All course work for this certificate is
available via distance learning.
Program Curriculum
The Certificate in Engineering Management requires a minimum of 12 credit hours.
The following three 3‐unit classes are required courses in the major:
SIE
567
 Financial
Modeling
for
Innovation
SIE
522
 Engineering
Decision‐Making
Under
Uncertainty
SIE
557
 Project
Management
The remaining 6 elective credits are selected with the approval of an advisor and the
Graduate Study Committee.