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Courses in the MSEM Program


The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) offers students Thesis and Non-thesis concentrations. 

The Thesis concentration is for students who plan to pursue additional degrees, such as Ph.D. or who have specific work-related projects that need further exploration. Students who choose the thesis concentration will conduct a research project, which will likely involve several semesters of work.

The Non-thesis concentration is designed to be more flexible and is tailored for students who do not want to conduct a research project. The non-thesis concentration is recommended for working professionals who do not have the time and resources to conduct a research project. Students who choose the non-thesis concentration must take three credits of additional electives and required to take a capstone course.

The MSEM develops leaders to support the needs of the modern world-wide industry. The curriculum enhances both career and personal objectives. Graduates of the program are equipped to manage organization resources, lead technological change, and strategically integrate higher level knowledge within their companies.

The MSEM provides a broad-based core of management competency in business functions, along with a solid understanding of engineering technologies and capabilities. Courses build upon existing technical competency while allowing the student to customize their depth of study in specific management technologies that enhance long-term professional career goals.

All courses can be taken online.

Program Requirements (30-33 hours)

Thesis-Concentration (30 hours)

The thesis concentration in the MSEM program requires 30 credits (15 credits in required core courses and 9 credits in elective courses. Students who choose the thesis option are also required to enroll in six credit hours of EGMT 599. Students are required to complete an oral defense of their thesis and complete a comprehensive written exam of their coursework.

EGMT 571 Research Methods in Technology Management 3
EGMT 520 Resource Management 3
EGMT 590 Operations Leadership 3
EGMT 655 Project Management 3
EGMT 671 Quality Management 3
EGMT 599 Thesis Research and Writing (6 hours) 6
Electives
Complete 9 hours from the following courses:
EGMT 510 Emerging Technologies  
EGMT 530 Automated Data Collection Systems  
EGMT 535 Workforce Development  
EGMT 540 Theory of Constraints  
EGMT 580 Six Sigma Quality  
EGMT 588 Product Development  
EGMT 594 Lean Systems  
EGMT 630 Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology  
EGMT 650 Supply Chain Management  
Total Hours 30

 

Non-thesis-Concentration (33 hours)

The non-thesis concentration in the MSEM program requires 33 credits (15 credits in required core courses and 15 credits in elective courses). Students who choose the non-thesis option are also required to take three hours of EGMT 690 graduate project.

EGMT 571 Research Methods in Technology Management 3
EGMT 655 Project Management 3
EGMT 671 Quality Management 3
EGMT 590 Operations Leadership 3
EGMT 520 Resource Management 3
EGMT 690 Graduate Project (Capstone) 3
Electives
Complete 15 hours of the following courses:
EGMT 510 Emerging Technologies  
EGMT 594 Lean Systems  
EGMT 580 Six Sigma Quality  
EGMT 588 Product Development  
EGMT 650 Supply Chain Management  
EGMT 540 Theory of Constraints  
EGMT 535 Workforce Development  
EGMT 630 Legal and Ethical Issues in Technology  
EGMT 530 Automated Data Collection Systems  
Total Hours 33

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 Last Modified 10/3/22