Engineering Management (M.S.)
The department offers two options for a Master of Science in Engineering Management (EMMP). Students should read both sections carefully to determine which program they are eligible for.
On-campus Program
The on-campus Master of Science in Engineering Management program is designed to build both technical competence and business acumen. The program builds understanding and skills critical to the support of fast-to-market strategies, which also guarantee product quality, and cost minimization. A systematic analytical framework is developed and coupled with tools for managing the engineering and technical functions within manufacturing-based companies. This cross-disciplinary program draws from the expertise of the College of Engineering and the School of Business Administration.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School.
Recommended Work Experience: This program is designed to enrich the learning journey by integrating students' professional backgrounds. While we highly encourage applicants to possess two years of full-time work experience and/or significant internship/co-op/research experiences, it is not a mandatory requirement for admission.
On-site Program (Automotive Supplier)
The on-site (automotive supplier) Master of Science in Engineering Management program is limited to working professionals at organizations with a partnership agreement with the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. Engineers with high potential are selected by management to participate in a three-year, two-evenings-per-week curriculum. The courses are team based, and include two years of class studies and team projects in areas such as leadership, quality management, global marketing, robust design, and information systems. The final year of the program involves a team capstone project, which provides application of the knowledge gained to a current strategy or opportunity within their organization.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School and is limited to management selected individuals from partner organizations. For more information on admission or becoming a partner organization, please contact the EMMP program chair.
On-site Program (Automotive Supplier)
Plan B: Thirty-nine credits including a six to nine credit final project. There are four core segments: engineering management, business cognate, engineering cognate, and capstone project. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering.
On-campus Program
The on-campus program requires a minimum thirty-six credits. To register for business courses, students should speak to a graduate advisor about enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Business. All course work must be completed in accordance with the regulations of the Graduate School and the College of Engineering. Up to six additional credits may be earned in courses outside the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department, and require approval of the graduate advisor.
See below for a list of IE Electives and a list of recommended Business Electives.
Note: M.S. students pursuing IE 6991 Industrial Internship for curriculum practical training (CPT) may use a maximum of six IE 6991 credits towards the M.S in Engineering Management degree requirements. Except in specific cases, IE 6991 must be taken in 2 credit blocks. IE 6991 credits will substitute for and replace the equivalent number of elective course credits. Total thesis credits and IE 6991 credits cannot exceed the total number of elective course credits.
Plan A - Thesis
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Industrial Engineering Courses | ||
| IE 6310 | Lean Operations and Manufacturing | 3 |
| IE 6560 | Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| IE 6840 | Project Management | 3 |
| IE 6720 | Engineering Risk and Decision Analysis | 3 |
| IE 6830 | Management of Technology Change | 3 |
| or BA 7040 | Managing Organizational Behavior | |
| (At least) One course of the following: | 3 | |
| Quality Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Six Sigma | ||
| Required Business Courses | ||
| Select 3 from the following courses: | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting | ||
| Basics of Financial Management | ||
| Marketing Foundations | ||
| Contemporary Principles of Management | ||
| Elective Courses | ||
| Plan A - Thesis requires six to eight thesis credits (IE 8999). These thesis credits will substitute for, and replace, the equivalent number of credits of the elective courses. To register for ISE thesis credits, students must submit the thesis credit registration approval form to their appropriate M.S. program chair or graduate advisor. | ||
| Select 7-8 credits of IE Elective Courses | 7-8 | |
Select 8 credits if core Business Course credits is 7. Otherwise, select 7 credits of IE elective courses. | ||
| Select 3 Credits of IE or Business Elective Courses | 3 | |
Plan C - Coursework
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Industrial Engineering Courses | ||
| IE 6310 | Lean Operations and Manufacturing | 3 |
| IE 6560 | Deterministic Optimization | 3 |
| IE 6840 | Project Management | 3 |
| IE 6720 | Engineering Risk and Decision Analysis | 3 |
| IE 6830 | Management of Technology Change | 3 |
| or BA 7040 | Managing Organizational Behavior | |
| (At least) One course of the following: | 3 | |
| Quality Management Systems | ||
| Fundamentals of Six Sigma | ||
| Required Business Courses | ||
| Select 3 from the following courses: | 7-8 | |
| Introduction to Accounting and Financial Reporting | ||
| Basics of Financial Management | ||
| Marketing Foundations | ||
| Contemporary Principles of Management | ||
| Electives | ||
| Select one of the following elective options: | 10-11 | |
| OPTION 1: Elective Courses | ||
7-8 Credits of IE Elective Courses | ||
- Select 8 credits if core Business Course credit is 7. Otherwise, select 7 credits of IE elective courses. | ||
3 Credits of IE or Business Elective Courses | ||
| OPTION 2: Project at Your Company plus Electives | ||
1-2 Credits of IE Elective Courses | ||
- Select 2 credits if core Business Course credit is 7. Otherwise, select 1 credits of IE elective courses. | ||
3 Credits of IE or Business Elective Courses | ||
| Engineering Management Leadership Project (6 credits) | ||
Recommend IE Electives in Manufacturing and/or Product Design
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IE 6125 | Human Factors Engineering | 3 |
| IE 6210 | Applied Engineering Statistics | 3 |
| IE 6220 | Value Engineering | 3 |
| IE 6255 | Quality Engineering | 3 |
| IE 6270 | Engineering Experimental Design | 3 |
| IE 6275 | Reliability Estimation | 3 |
| IE 6325 | Supply Chain Management | 3 |
| IE 6405 | Integrated Product Development | 3 |
| IE 6420 | CAD/CAM | 3 |
| IE 6422 | Flexible Manufacturing Systems | 3 |
| IE 6425 | Product Lifecycle Management and Sustainable Design | 3 |
| IE 6430 | Computer Simulation Methods | 3 |
| IE 6442 | Facilities Design and Materials Flow | 3 |
| IE 6510 | Information Systems for the Manufacturing Enterprise | 3 |
| IE 6850 | Manufacturing Strategies | 3 |
| IE 7811 | Data Mining: Algorithms and Applications | 3 |
| IE 7990 | Directed Study | 1-2 |
| SYE 6490 | Introduction to Systems Engineering in Design | 3 |
Business Electives (with Permission)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 7050 | Marketing Strategy | 3 |
| BA 7020 | Corporate Financial Management | 3 |
| BA 7040 | Managing Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| BA 7000 | Managerial Accounting | 3 |