Engineering Management, M.S.
Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
The WVU Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources offers a Master of Science in Engineering Management that equips you to lead large engineering operations. This program blends diverse topics to hone leadership skills crucial for tackling modern professional challenges and solving complex operational issues. Whether you're moving straight from an undergraduate program or seeking professional growth as a working professional, this degree is tailored for you.
Cost:
$785 / Cost per credit hour *
Courses and Credits:
10 Course / 30 Credits
Duration:
One year (full-time) or two years (part-time) / 8-week terms
Dates:
Next Start: August 20, 2025 Admission Terms: Fall, Spring, Summer
Learning Format:
Online asynchronous
Program Overview
Your Future In Engineering Management
The Master of Science in Engineering Management program prepares you to manage large engineering operations and integrates topics from various fields to help you develop the leadership skills necessary to address contemporary professional challenges and solve complex operational problems. You may pursue this degree directly from your undergraduate program, but it is also perfect for working professionals seeking professional development opportunities.
- Fully Online: 8-week courses allow flexibility so you can balance your studies with other commitments.
- Planned Program of Study: You will follow a tailored plan of study to help meet your unique career goals with the help of your advisor and the Advising and Examining Committee.
- Leadership Development: You will cultivate the skills needed to tackle professional challenges, enhance operational efficiency, and drive innovation, positioning yourself as a future leader.
Curriculum
After completing the program, you will:
- Build upon their prior engineering education and professional experience, to strengthen their ability to effectively manage teams, projects, and business operations;
- Apply specialized knowledge to address contemporary professional challenges and solve complex operational problems to improve business operations and processes;
- Develop leadership skills that are necessary to promote innovation, creative solutions, and diversity in technology and knowledge-driven settings.
Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Engineering Management is a fully online, asynchronous degree program and consists of 8-week courses. All degree candidates are required to follow a planned program of study. The student’s advisor, in conjunction with the Advising and Examining Committee (AEC), will be responsible for determining the plan of study appropriate to each student’s needs, in order to provide the necessary support to prepare them for their careers.
Curriculum Requirements
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required in all courses
- A minimum of 60% of courses must be from 500 level or above
- EMGT 501: Intro to Engineering and Systems Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 502: Quality Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 503: Project Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 504: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 511: Analytics for Decision Making, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 513: Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 521: Strategic Engineering Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 522: New Product and Service Development, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 504: Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 506: Lean Six Sigma, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 511: Analytics for Decision Making
- EMGT 512: Machine Learning for Business Analytics, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 522: New Product and Services Development, 3 credit hours
- EMGT 523: Team Facilitation, 3 credit hours
- EMGT: 524: Leadership for Engineering Managers
- EMGT 689: Industry Project, 3 credit hours
The typical MSEM degree program that completes degree requirements in one and half years is as follows.
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
Year One, Spring Semester
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
Year One, Summer Semester
- Elective Course, 3 credit hours
Year Two, Spring Semester
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
- Foundation Course, 3 credit hours
Grand Total: 30 credit hours
*A course cannot be used to fulfill more than one requirement.
Admissions Requirements and Eligibility
- Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (out of a possible 4.0)
- Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00 may be considered for admission if they have at least two years of professional experience
- Bachelor of Science degree from an engineering department, or from physics, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, or a similar technical or science program.
- In general, a degree in one of the “hard” science programs is required with at least two years of calculus or equivalent mathematics
- Applicants must submit official transcripts of all previous college coursework
- Applicants must submit a statement of purpose explaining the role that the MSEM degree would play in their long-term career aspirations
- Applicants must submit a detailed resume to highlight prior education and professional experience
Admissions Process and How to Apply
- Pay graduate application fee
- Submit official transcripts of all previous college coursework
- Submit a Statement of Purpose explaining the role that the MSEM degree would play in your long-term career aspirations
- Submit a detailed resume to highlight prior education and professional experience
- Request official transcripts from all institutions attended (other than WVU) and:
- Mail to: WVU Hub P.O. Box 6004 Morgantown, WV 26506
- or Email to: GraduateAdmissions@mail.wvu.edu.
Generally, applicants whose first language is not English must submit adequate TOEFL or IELTS results before an application can be considered for admission to WVU:
- TOEFL Internet-Based = 79
- TOEFL Paper-Based = 550
- IELTS = 6.5
Tuition, Fees and Financial Aid
- File the application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the June deadline to determine eligibility for funding and scholarships.
- Inquire with your employer about potential financial support for continuing your education.
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Ann Clayton Online Admissions Coach
(304) 293-0915 Ann.Clayton@mail.wvu.edu
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Careers and Employment
After graduating from our program, you will be equipped to be a part of a growing industry. You will be able to apply specialized knowledge to address contemporary professional challenges and solve complex operational problems to improve business processes, with many emerging as the leaders of tomorrow.
Career Paths
- Architectural Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Project/Plant Manager
- Operational Excellence Team Leader
- Supply Chain/Logistics Manager