1. STEP 1: Apply for the comprehensive exam
   
   After you apply, your Advisor will review your course history to make sure you are eligible, then email you with information about what to do next. At this time, you will be added to the Blackboard course for your comprehensive exam.
2. STEP 2: Complete a Network, webcam, and microphone test
   
   Test your network connection, webcam, and microphone. *note* Use the same computer and connection for your test that you will be using on the day of your Comp Exam.
3. STEP 3: Create a PowerPoint presentation AND Kaltura video at least 14 days prior to your desired exit interview.
   
   Video must be between 8-10 minutes in length.
   
   Your video must show both your screen/slides and your face when presenting.
   
   If your Kaltura video presentation does not show both your screen and YOU presenting, or if your video does not fall between 8-10 minutes exactly, your exam materials will not be accepted and you will not be allowed to schedule your exam. 
   
   Candidates must complete the comprehensive exam using the provided instructions and templates.
4. STEP 4: Upload your Kaltura Video and PowerPoint presentation to Blackboard. 
   
   The faculty committee will review your materials and grade the video as pass/fail.
5. STEP 5: Schedule the Oral Interview
   
   After you receive a "grade" for your video, you will be scheduled for an exit interview with a program director. 

• Please refer to the instructions, materials, and templates in the Blackboard course. If you have questions or would like to prepare in advance of qualifying for the Comp Exam, please contact your academic advisor. 
  
  1. Introduction (2 minutes maximum): The candidate must introduce a short description of professional and/or academic experience at the beginning of the presentation.
  2. Body of presentation (8 minutes maximum): Candidate must explain how they mastered each of the eight MSEM program outcomes and  ten Engineering Management domains using real world experience and/or coursework. Passing a program outcome must include: the outcome listed on the slide (multiple outcomes can be on one slide), an example and discussing the outcome. Coverage of each area should be balanced.
  3. The Ten Engineering Management Domains must be covered and include how the MSEM program curriculum will fit into your career plans and how it has complemented current or past work. PowerPoint slides must be used for the presentation and include a live video inset of the candidate while giving the presentation.

To prepare for the exam, students should review the main ideas from each course taken and how they relate to the eight MSEM program outcomes. It is very helpful to keep textbooks and notes for each class. Some useful review techniques include re-reading class notes; making an outline of principal concepts from each course; preparing a glossary of key terms, theories, and leaders/ideas in specific fields. It is also helpful to review the Course Descriptions and Objectives from the courses you have taken.

Any questions related to preparing for your Comp Exam should be addressed with you academic advisor who can provide proper guidance through the process.

Application must be completed by deadlines below.  Once the application is received, Advisors will verify the student’s eligibility before adding them to the Blackboard course where students submit comp exam materials.

• Fall - November 1
• Spring - April 1
• Summer – June 15

Materials (video, PowerPoint, & unofficial transcript) must be submitted in blackboard by:

• Fall - November 10
• Spring - April 10
• Summer – June 30