Master of Science in
Engineering Management,
Systems Engineering
4-week
COURSES
Year-round
enrollment
220K+ Alumni Worldwide
Overview
Engineering management knowledge and skills are highly sought after in today’s competitive global technological marketplace. The Master of Science in Engineering Management program is designed to bring the benefits of modern technology and graduate-level instruction to engineers, scientists, and technologists. It offers a custom-designed mix of management concepts and technical expertise to help prepare professionals for the increasingly complicated managerial environment of today’s global and technical environment.
The Systems Engineering specialization focuses on complex technology systems with far-reaching effects on people and society. Systems of study include complex products and services, information networks and infrastructure, and organizations that design, build, and maintain them. Instruction and coursework will focus on the knowledge and activities related to the life cycle of these systems, including definition, development, deployment, and decommission.
Admission Requirements
In preparation for your Master of Science in Engineering Management studies, you must possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, or a closely related area from an accredited university. Students from other disciplines may be admitted, but may be required to complete additional courses. Non-degree students will not be allowed entry to the program. For those with a general non-science or non-engineering degree, admission is based on relevant experience and completion of the following prerequisite:
- CSC 220 – Applied Probability and Statistics
Course Details
Foundation Courses
For the Master of Science in Engineering Management degree with a specialization in Systems Engineering, you must complete six foundation courses, four specialization courses, and three capstone courses. Completion of all foundation and specialization courses is required prior to starting the capstone course sequence.
Course Name
This course equips you with the skills and concepts needed for graduate studies in engineering management. Topics of focus include: portable management skills, management concepts, quality, product development, human resource management, communication, critical path networks, supply system management, and inventory control.
An introduction to the fundamentals and tools of engineering project management. Coursework will focus on project negotiation, project manager selection, project auditing and terminating, and management tools such as Microsoft Project.
An examination of the risks, contracts, and legal issues associated with project management. Instruction will focus on theories of risk management, cost estimation, pricing competitive bids, risk allocation, incentive contract design, evaluation of threats and opportunities, and portfolio management.
This course explores concepts and guidelines for leading people effectively and confidently towards challenging project objectives. You’ll study principles and skills for dealing with diverse project teams, issues of delegation, empowerment, accountability, control, commitment, organizational linkages, alliances, and the intricacies of matrix management.
In this course, you’ll study the theories of quality management that can lead to organizational success. Topics of focus include: key global trends, Six Sigma, statistical process control (SPC), benchmarking, cost of poor quality (COPQ), quality tools, ethical dilemmas, and ISO 9000:2000.
This course explores how globalization and technology trends produce economic shifts that affect businesses and people around the world. Coursework will synthesize information on supply chains, production, consumption, culture, and technological innovation that support the global economy. Technological processes that impact global organizations and industries are analyzed, and you’ll examine the interactions of transnational corporations and countries that are engaged in this dynamic economic environment.
Specialization Courses
Course Name
A detailed overview of the nature of systems and the design process behind human-made systems. This course focuses on the four phases of systems design: conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design, and evaluation and testing. Life-cycle engineering and requirements analysis methodologies are also introduced.
An in-depth study of system analysis and design evaluation. You’ll learn to use various modeling tools to predict system performance and evaluate various system alternatives under multiple design criteria and conditions of risk and uncertainty. Use of calculus and Microsoft Excel are required.
This course examines advanced system design concepts and details the operational feasibility of design methodologies. Instruction focuses on the following topics: system reliability, maintainability, usability (human factors), supportability (serviceability), producibility and disposability, and affordability (life-cycle costing). Coursework will also provide an introduction to systems engineering management, including planning, organization, and program control and evaluation.
An analysis of complex systems, system behavior, and system of systems (SoS). Course topics include the concept of intended and unintended consequences, systems thinking, modeling dynamic systems and decision-making, system instability and oscillation, and testing of system models. System dynamics programming software is provided with the instruction.
Capstone Courses
Course Name
This one-month course is the first in a series of three capstone classes. Working in teams under the guidance of your assigned faculty advisor, you’ll select a research topic and begin reviewing literature and gathering data to create a final project that reflects the engineering management processes learned throughout this program. Grading is H, S, or U only.
This one-month course is a continuation of ENM 607A and your master’s capstone project. Specific focus is on literature review, preliminary data gathering, and analysis. This is the second part of a three-course series that must be completed sequentially. Those who fail the course are required to take both ENM 607A and ENM 607B again. Grading is H, S, or U only.
The final course in your capstone project sequence, this class focuses on the analysis and interpretation of the data you and your team have collected. The coursework culminates with the presentation of your research project in both written and oral form to the client organization (if applicable) and to other students and faculty. Those who fail this third course are required to repeat the ENM 607A/B/C sequence again with a new team and/or a new project. Grading is H, S, or U, but the course is eligible for an “In Progress” (IP) grade.
Learning Outcomes
Students earning the Master of Science in Engineering Management with a Systems Engineering specialization will learn to:
- Comprehend the fundamentals of systems and general systems theory
- Design discrete and continuous systems utilizing appropriate systems theory, operational requirements, and component integration
- Validate system performance with testing and evaluation methods
- Maintain system operations at optimal conditions through the application of systems management fundamentals
- Demonstrate data analysis and critical-thinking skills and techniques to manage projects and processes (products and services)
- Examine a multidisciplinary approach that integrates engineering, management, quality, and risk analysis in projects and processes (products and services)
- Identify, prioritize, and select relevant solutions in solving complex engineering problems and processes
- Assess tools and techniques, resources, organizational systems, and decision-making processes for the successful management of projects and processes (products and services)
- Apply a global mindset and a knowledge of business environments to engineering management solutions
- Demonstrate organizational and team skills needed to manage projects and processes
- Communicate effectively using graduate-level oral and writing skills
- Demonstrate professional and ethical responsibility in engineering management
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