Master of Science in
Engineering Management
Learn it Today. Use it Tomorrow.
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Program Format100% Online -
Tuition Per Hour$313 -
Credit Hours30 -
Average Duration*1-2yrs
Program Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) integrates technical engineering skills with essential management principles, preparing you for leadership roles that require both expertise. An MSEM can open doors to higher-level positions in engineering management and gain crucial leadership knowledge and decision-making skills enabling you to manage teams and projects effectively.
The program reinforces your engineering knowledge while teaching you to apply it in a business context in courses covering engineering management, strategic management, financial management, legal issues and ethics. Understanding how the business operates enables you to develop and deliver new products and services to create value for your customers.
The MSEM program has been awarded as a Certified Graduate Program by the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) who recognizes that the MSEM program provides provides cutting-edge education and aligns with ASEM’s rigorous standards of the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge. This may also provide you with a direct path to professional certifications trademarked as a “Certified Associate in Engineering Management” or a Certified Professional in Engineering Management
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Program Start Dates
Spring 8-Week 1: January 13, 2025
Spring 8-Week 2: March 5, 2025
Summer 8-Week: May 27, 2025
Fall 8-Week 1: August 18, 2025
Fall 8-Week 2: October 8, 2025
Classes are offered in 8-week terms, with five terms per year
Application Deadlines & Fees
Fall 8W1: August 1
Fall 8W2: September 1
Spring 8W1: December 1
Spring 8W2: February: 1
Summer 8W: April 15
Application Fee:
Domestic Students: $60
International Students: $75
Program Information
Required: ABET-Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Engineering *You can take up to 6 years to finish the program
Estimated total cost: 11K-15K
*Not including cost of course materials
GPA Requirement: 3.0 or higher
*Applicants with 2.5-2.99 are considered on a case-by-case basis
GRE/GMAT: Not required
Engineering Management Domains
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Intro to Engineering Management
Intro to Engineering Management
Provides foundation knoweldge of engineering management.
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Leadership
Leadership
Lead technical teams to develop new technologies, products, and services.
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Strategic Planning & Management
Strategic Planning & Management
Develop strategic technology objectives and support achievement of the organization’s strategic objectives.
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Financial Management
Financial Management
Assess the impact of engineering management projects on an organization’s finances.
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Project Management
Project Management
Lead a project team to achieve technical, cost, and schedule objectives.
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Quality Management
Quality Management
Identify customer expectations and establish processes to achieve and to maintain high quality.
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Operations and Supply Chain Management
Operations & Supply Chain Management
Identify, design and deliver technology solutions to support operations.
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Management of Technology/ R&D
Management of Technology/ R&D
Apply technology to develop new products and services.
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Systems Thinking & Engineering
Systems Thinking & Engineering
Identify the future system context and use systems engineering processes to develop.
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Legal Issues and Ethics
Legal Issues and Ethics
Identify legal issues and professional codes of conduct for engineering managers.
Why MS in Engineering Management?
A graduate degree in engineering management can help you develop the skills to become a leader in your industry and advance your career. Our program is designed to teach skills in leadership, problem-solving, ethical decision making and project management as well as build on your exisitng technical skills. What you will learn is how to translate engineering into business language.
- Flexible Schedule: Online start dates five times per year
- No Thesis or GRE/GMAT
- Customize your Education: use elective courses to also earn a graduate certificate
- Affordable: No out-of-state tuition
Graduate Certificates
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Admission Requirements
The Master of Science in Engineering Management program is open to students who have earned a conferred bachelor of science in engineering degree from an engineering program accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET (or equivalent accreditation and minimum 3.0 GPA in the last sixty hours of completed coursework or cumulatively. Applicants with a GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 are encouraged to apply and considered on a case-by-case basis.
“I am confident that my children will grow in success because of my decision to continue my education but I will also be a role model for others my age who feel like they have surpassed the time in their life to make changes."
Jason Rose
Fort Smith, AR
Apply Process Steps
Fill out the online application form from the options on our apply page. Watch for an email confirming your application form was received.
Within 1-2 business days you will receive email instructions on how to activate your university email account and access your Applicant Center.
Send official transcripts from each undergraduate institutions attended to the Graduate School.
Send electronic transcripts to: gradapp@uark.edu
UA - Fayetteville graduates do not need to send in transcripts.
Track your application progress online in the Application Center
We're here to help! msem@uark.edu or 479-575-3413
Paying for Your Education
Financial Aid
Financial aid options are available to help you pay for your education. A financial aid counselor will assist you in identifying and taking full advantage of all opportunities.
View financial aid information
Career Outlook
The Engineering Management program offers coursework that is suitable to all engineering disciplines, as well as those in business, science and technology. Our program is designed for engineers wanting to advance into a technical leadership role and teaches skills necessary to manage people, money and projects. MSEM graduates are among the most versatile professionals spanning across numerous industries, including Northrup Grumman, Lockhed Martin, JB Hunt, American Airlines, and all branches of the U.S. Military.
Employment of engineering managers is projected to grow 4% through 2030 (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Industry or Sectors
- Aerospace
- Transportation
- Government & Public Operations
- Information Technology
- Infrastructure
- Electronic Systems
Skills Aquired
- Product Development
- Project Management
- Process Improvement
- Strategic Planning
- Decision Analysis
- Engineering Economics
Average Salaries
- Engineering Manager: $149,530
- Aerospace Engineer: $110,649
- Data Science Manager: $162,066
- Systems Engineer: $145,663
- Compliance Manager: $121,559
- Quality Manager: $138,312
Increased earnings for engineering managers over non-management engineering positions
Engineers in the U.S. who hold a bachelor's degree
Engineers in the U.S. who hold a master's degree
Students who pair a graduate certificates with their masters
Ethan Thomas
Hometown: Wapwallopen, PA
Current: North Las Vegas, NV
BS in Mechanical Engineering, United States Air Force Academy
Employer: United States Air Force
Position: Flight Test Engineer
Graduation: Fall 2021
Rob Leni
Hometown: Roseville, CA
Current: Granite Bay, CA
BS in Mechanical Engineering from CSU-Sacramento
Employer: Kratos Unmanned Aerial Systems
Position: Director of Engineering
Graduation: Fall 2021
Kayla McKeon
Hometown: Garland, TX
Current: Tulsa, OK
BS in Industrial Engineering from University of Arkansas
Position: Razorback Athlete
Graduation: Fall 2021
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