The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program is a technology-oriented management degree designed to meet the needs of engineers, business managers, and other professional and technical personnel desiring to strengthen their management and leadership skills. Graduates of the program possess broad business management knowledge and skills and are prepared to move into leadership positions in a wide range of industries.

The MSEM program is based on the philosophy that, for companies to grow and compete domestically and internationally, their managers and leaders need a deep understanding of technology, management, and effective leadership principles. Faculty members have extensive business experience and are committed to mentoring students to increase students’ value to current and prospective employers. Areas of particular emphasis include organizational leadership, project management, operations management, financial management, technical sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, quality and continuous improvement, policy and strategy, supply chain management, and international business.

MSEM Specializations

The Master of Science in Engineering Management program offers three areas of specialization: general, new product management, or analytics.

MSEM General
The general MSEM is for the professional desiring to further their career with a technical and strategic focus.

MSEM in New Product Management
The MSEM in New Product Management provides students a framework to enhance an organization’s ability to effectively identify, develop and deploy new products and services. You will learn how to apply the tools and knowledge needed to find the products and/or services that are aligned with the unique strengths and position of an organization. The program will prepare you to identify and capitalize on both domestic and international product markets. For professionals with more business-oriented goals, MSOE also offers an MBA in New Product Management.

MSEM in Analytics
The MSEM in Analytics provides students with the skillsets they need to strategically utilize technology and social context to analyze, evaluate and solve business problems.