Engineering Management
Master of Science
of All Higher-Ed Institutions
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In Best Value Among Arizona's Public Universities
- Payscale, 2022
Quick Facts
College of Engineering
Program Details
While the University of Arizona's Engineering Management Master of Science is modeled on a distance executive MBA program, it also offers a multidimensional focus. The curriculum prepares you to capture opportunities in the field with an in-depth understanding of the technical and financial elements essential to successful projects.
In the management curriculum, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the decision-making and technical elements that go into technology-based ventures, learning to shape and manage advanced projects of varying sizes and scales. Adopt current best practices to optimize processes and guide technical teams toward their goals while staying on schedule, maintaining a budget, and complying with regulations.
Through a blend of engineering, mathematics, and business electives, you’ll build a customized, flexible plan of study that suits your career goals. Learn vital concepts in areas such as quality and reliability engineering, optimization, law, simulation modeling, supply chain management, and statistics. In addition, you can gain hands-on experience by completing an optional formal project on a problem that interests you.
Take courses from internationally respected faculty, including academic researchers who work at the cutting edge of their fields and experts who spearheaded achievements in the private sector. You’ll benefit from the same course material and career development services as on-campus students, and you'll gain a nuanced perspective on strategies for maintaining operational efficiency in an innovative engineering environment.
Earning your online MS in Engineering Management will give you the knowledge and hands-on research experience you need to take advantage of these opportunities. Apply your understanding of complex processes to direct the teams of multidisciplinary experts who will create the future of technology and industry.
100% online coursework.
Internships (SIE 593) and Independent Study (SIE 599/699) cannot be used towards completion of this program.
Students in this program are expected to have undergraduate training in Mathematics, Physics, Computing (CS/Java), and mathematical modeling:
- At least four semesters of mathematics, beginning with a two-semester sequence in calculus (i.e.: Calc I, Calc II, Vector Calculus, and Differential Equations). Linear Algebra may be required for elective courses per student selection (i.e.: SIE 550, SIE 540).
- At least 3 semesters of calculus-based physics and general engineering science (i.e.: Introductory Mechanics and Intro to ElectroMagnetism).
- At least 1 semester of computing (i.e, introductory course using a high-level language such as Java, C++, C#, Visual Basic, or C)
*Residents of some U.S. Territories may not be eligible. Please see our Eligibility & State Authorization page for more information.
Courses
This program requires 15 units to be completed. Core courses include:
Outcomes
Skills
Earning your Master of Science in Engineering Management will build core skills, including:
- Leadership
- Management
- Strategic thinking
- Systems thinking
- Systems engineering
- Industrial engineering
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial analysis
- Supply chain management
- Oral and written communications
The industries employing the most professionals who would benefit from the Engineering Management (MS) program include:
- Manufacturing
- Technical & Scientific Services
- Information Sector
- Finance & Insurance
- Accommodation & Food Services
- Construction
