Program Curriculum
The Master of Science in Engineering Management online program consists of three semesters. Students enroll in 4 courses (12 credits) each semester. During the Fall and Spring, students will enroll in four 16-week courses. During the Summer, students will enroll in two 12-week courses. A total of 30 credit hours, including three components: the Engineering Management Core Courses (nine semester hours), Business Electives (nine semester hours) and Systems Engineering Track (12 semester hours). Up to six semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred into the master’s program.
Plan of Study
Fall (16 weeks):
EIN 6357 Advanced Engineering Economy
Review of engineering economy and the evaluation of advanced manufacturing systems. Evaluation of alternative capital investments considering income taxes, depreciation, inflation, risk and uncertainty.
ESI 6455 Advanced Engineering Project Management
This course covers entire phases of project management including selection, planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and control. It focuses on the management of engineering projects through case studies and independent research assignment.
ESI 6316 Application of OR in Manufacturing
Overview of OR techniques. Manufacturing system and product selection. Shop loading, resource allocation, production scheduling, job sequencing, and plant layout problems. System performance evaluation.
EIN 5346 Logistics Engineering
Algorithms and principles to integrate heterogeneous tools. Principles of XML, ASP, and other tools. Development of programming projects.
Spring (16 weeks):
MAN 6167 Leadership in a Global Environment
The course is designed to provide the student with a clear understanding of current thinking in the area of leadership. It focuses on the holistic nature of leadership and the impact leaders have on individuals, groups, and organizations.
EIN 5359 Industrial Financial Decision
The use of financial techniques and data in planning, controlling and coordinating industrial activities. This course will familiarize the student with accounting concepts and analytical methods.
EIN 5226 Total Quality Management
Fundamentals of TQM and its historical development. Integration of QC and management tools, QFD, benchmarking, experimental design for scientific management.
EIN 5332 Quality Engineering
This course examines quality control from an engineering standpoint. It covers ways to meet the challenge of designing high-quality products and processes at low cost.
Summer (12 weeks):
LAW 5072 Business Law for Engineers and Entrepreneurs
Focuses on the formation, governance, operation and legal protection of businesses. Coverage includes contracts, malpractice, products liability, employment law and intellectual property law.
MAR 6805 Marketing Management
Analysis and application of theory and problem solving for marketing management in the global environment. Emphasis will be on the role of marketing in the organization; planning the marketing effort; management of the marketing organization; control of marketing operations and evaluation of the marketing contribution.