Master of Science in Engineering Management
Master of Science in Engineering Management
The Intersection of Technical Expertise and Business Acumen
The Master of Science, MS, Engineering Management offers graduate students an opportunity to develop the technical expertise and the business competence that is in high demand for management positions in technology-based industry. Industry leaders are seeking qualified and talented individuals who are capable of directing and supervising development and production processes. The combination of technical proficiency and business skills fostered in the master’s Engineering Management program provides a competitive edge for graduates seeking a wide range of positions in technology-based product or service industries, as well as in comparable local, state and federal programs.
Innovative Curriculum - MS in Engineering Management
Engineering Management is the art and science of planning, organizing, allocating, directing and controlling the activities and resources applicable to individuals and organizations engaged in the management of engineering activities and technology development, including: project management, economic evaluation of systems, technology transfer, management of research programs, development, design, evaluation, production, and allied activities.
The current program of study can be taken on a part time or full time basis. There are four core courses required of all students which have been formulated to satisfy the foundation requirements. In addition to these required courses the curriculum consists of electives which allow students to choose either a broad based program of study or one centered on a particular concentration. Some students may elect to refresh or enhance their technical skills in engineering-based subjects such as Information systems, Software Engineering Systems, or Graduate courses from the traditional Engineering disciplines. Other students may prefer to broaden their knowledge base by selecting coursework in management subjects such as engineering organizational psychology, financial management, logistics and warehousing or lean systems design.
The Master of Science in Engineering Management program is available at our Boston campus and has online options.
Online Experience Options
- Study on your own schedule, accompanied by clear guidance from your instructor.
- Variety of course offerings: online programs offer all required courses, as well as the most frequently chosen electives. This ensures you have access to the courses you need and want most.
- Extensive resources: all students have access to the university library’s online collections.
- Connection to faculty and students: led by instructors trained in online instruction, our virtual classes are designed to create a community of peers that learn, discuss, and support each other – both in class and beyond.
“Northeastern’s MS in Engineering Management is like an MBA for engineers, with high-quality, dedicated professors who are proficient in their field yet are able to convey information in a way that’s easy to understand.”
“My courses in project management have been key to understanding the subtleties that affect project managers while technical courses provide a strong background in fundamentals as well as specialty topics. My experience with co-op has been outstanding and has truly helped me further my career.”
- An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering/scientific/quantitative problems.
- An ability to explain and apply engineering design principles, as appropriate to the program’s educational objectives.
- An ability to produce solutions that meet specified end-user needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- An ability to integrate technical methods with economics and financial analysis to make more informed engineering decisions.
- An ability to use a systematic and lifecycle approach towards engineering products and managing engineering projects.
- An ability to quantify uncertainties and trade-offs associate with complex engineering systems.
Over 15 graduate certificates are available to provide students the opportunity to develop a specialization in an area of their choice. Certificates can be taken in addition to or in combination with a master’s degree, or provide a pathway to a master’s degree in Northeastern’s College of Engineering. Master’s programs can also be combined with a Gordon Engineering Leadership certificate. Students should consult with their faculty advisor regarding these options.
Gordon Institute of Engineering Leadership Certificate
Students may complete a Master of Science in Engineering Management in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership. Students must apply and be admitted to the Gordon Engineering Leadership Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires fulfillment of the 16-semester-hour curriculum required to earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Leadership, which includes an industry-based challenge project with multiple mentors. The integrated 32-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 16 hours of advisor-approved engineering management technical courses.
Engineering Business Certificate
Students may complete a Master of Science in Engineering Management in addition to earning a Graduate Certificate in Engineering Business. Students must apply and be admitted to the Galante Engineering Business Program in order to pursue this option. The program requires the applicant to have earned or be in a program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Northeastern University. The integrated 32-semester-hour degree and certificate will require 16 semester hours of the engineering management core courses and 16 semester hours from the outlined business-skill curriculum. The coursework, along with participation in co-curricular professional development elements, earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Business.
Experiential Learning
Northeastern combines rigorous academics with experiential learning and research to prepare students for real-world engineering challenges. The Cooperative Education Program, also known as a “co-op,” is one of the largest and most innovative in the world, and Northeastern is one of only a few that offers a Co-op Program for graduate students. Through this program students gain up to eight months of professional experience, employed in their field of interest as part of the academic curriculum, giving them a competitive advantage after graduation.
Program Goals
The program was designed by experienced high level managers and academic leaders as an option for engineers and scientists to broaden their skill sets to include management tools and techniques that are applicable to technology-based industries. Graduates of the Engineering Management program work as project managers, product managers, or leaders of teams in technical industries. Upon completion of the program, students find that their acquired skills are applicable to a wide range of industries primarily those focused upon the development of technical products and the management of technical projects.
Graduates may assist companies in bringing a product from an idea through its development phases to its introduction to the marketplace. They may also be involved in forming and managing teams for assessing cost-effectiveness, formulating strategies to improve production, or analyzing a company’s supply chain. Most of these projects cannot be successfully completed without the skills of those possessing a background in management decision making and engineering expertise; therefore, the engineering management graduate is often a technical liaison to all levels of management. As a result, many of the assignments held by engineering management graduates have actually proven to be a gateway to upper-level management positions.
Academic Advising
The Academic Advisors in the Graduate Student Services office can help answer many of your questions and assist with various concerns regarding your program and student record. Use the link below to also determine which questions can be answered by your Faculty Program Advisors and OGS Advisors.
Admissions & Aid
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Alumna Named ASEM President
Annmarie Uliano, E’15, MS’17, who holds a BS in Industrial Engineering, MS in Engineering Management, and a Galante Engineering Business Certificate, was inducted as the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM) President for 2023-2024 at their annual conference held in Denver, Colorado from 25-28 October 2023.
Engineering Management Team Wins at International Competition
An MS in Engineering Management student team secured third place in the “Virtual Best Case Analysis Competition” and second place in the “Live Best Case Presentation Competition” in the 2023 17th Annual International Engineering Management Student Case Competition organized by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).