Engineering management

Master of science

You know how complex projects can get as multiple disciplines come together to deliver results that benefit the public and minimally impact the environment. Engineering management professionals synthesize and monitor these aspects, streamlining projects and improving systems to deliver desired outcomes in a cost-effective and efficient manner.

As you look ahead in your career, understand how to direct projects from concept to completion with an online master of science in engineering management from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T). This non-thesis degree program creates a stepping stone from a specialist role to one where you’ll integrate multiple engineering disciplines to solve problems, improve existing processes and achieve results. Courses highlight the intersection of engineering, management and technology and their real-world applications. You, in turn, will understand how to develop innovative and integrated solutions.

Apply directly, or start exploring the field through an online graduate certificate in engineering management. As this master’s program outlines the next stage for many engineers’ careers, you’re advised to take advantage of any continuing education benefits offered through your employer to complete your degree.

About the online master’s in engineering management

You’ve spent your career in a highly detailed role. Now’s your opportunity to zoom out and orchestrate engineering projects from a broader, more comprehensive perspective.

Engineering management professionals examine all portions of a project and all disciplines required. They then fit these components together to deliver promised results — ones that help improve society without negatively affecting the environment. This holistic perspective further assists with developing more strategic systems for reaching these goals. 

As one of the most versatile engineering graduate degrees available, this program introduces you to the skills, methods and applications of project planning, organizing, resource allocation and directing and controlling all engineering activities. Students learn to design, operate and routinely improve systems, factoring in client and customer needs and market conditions.

Today, multiple industries recognize how vital engineering management professionals are. Yet, decades before, Missouri S&T pioneered the discipline as a strategy for optimizing projects and systems. Reflecting this, the master’s in engineering management is one of the few programs to be certified by the American Society for Engineering Management. Further attesting to our dedication, innovation and adaptability, the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering department celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2016.

As a student of this fully online program, you’ll:

• Learn about contemporary engineering management theories and concepts and their applications in managing and operating technology-based organizations
• Cultivate leadership and decision-making skills
• Strengthen your engineering knowledge and grow your understanding of business and organizational operation principles
• Develop a specialty in an area where business, engineering and technology intersect
• See what’s involved in achieving project outcomes, including optimally using resources, funding, equipment, information and engineers across multiple disciplines
• Prepare to direct projects, streamline systems and meet all objectives in an ethical and sustainable manner