Engineering Management
Overview
Where Technical Skills Meet Management Knowledge
Earn your online Master of Science in Engineering in Engineering Management and prepare to lead technical teams, projects, and organizations to achieve strategic objectives. This program is designed to meet the growing need for professionals with a solid engineering background and a grounding in business and government management.
Students can increase their engineering and management knowledge to develop and deliver new products and services. While you create value for an organization and its customers, you’ll prepare to launch your career from a technical to a managerial track.
Graduate in as few as 13 months
No residency requirement
Enjoy flexible admissions and three start dates
Why pursue an online Master’s in Engineering Management?
You have the engineering and technical skills, now prepare to advance into a leadership role by earning your MS in Engineering Management from the University of California, Riverside. You’ll learn the leadership best practices you can apply to today’s industry challenges, take on more responsibility and have a greater impact.
An MSE in Engineering Management degree can be a tremendous investment in your future. Engineering managers can find employment in a variety of professional arenas, including:
- Architectural, engineering and related services
- Management of companies and enterprises
- Scientific research and development services
- Aerospace product and parts manufacturing
- Navigational, measuring, electromedical and control instruments manufacturing
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 14,700 openings for architectural and engineering managers each year, on average, from 2020–30. Most of those openings are expected to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or retire.
Employment growth will largely reflect the growth of the industries in which these managers are employed. Demand for civil engineering services is expected to continue as the nation’s aging infrastructure requires expansion and repair. Mechanical and electrical engineering services should also be needed for projects such as wind turbine farms and other renewable energy construction and design.
Who should choose an Engineering Management Master’s Degree?
Are you searching for a new challenge, a change, or a more fulfilling professional life?
An online MSE degree from UCR can help you do all that and more.
Curriculum
University of California, Riverside’s online Master of Science in Engineering is a comprehensive engineering program that encompasses leadership strategy and technical skills. Coursework includes 16 credits of core engineering classes, plus 16 credits within your specialization, helping you tailor the program to your area of expertise.
Our online Master of Science in Engineering program does not include a required residency to accommodate busy professionals. Instead, students participate in 4 one-credit capstone courses throughout the program, providing a rich learning experience with maximum flexibility.
MSE Core Courses*/ 16 credit hours
Engineering in the Global Environment (4)
Technology Innovation and Strategy for Engineers (4)
Introduction to Systems Engineering (4)
Principles of Engineering Management (4)
*Curriculum subject to change
Engineering Management Specialization Courses*/ 16 credit hours
Projects Portfolio Management (4)
Quality Management (4)
Engineering Economics (4)
Engineering Leadership and Organizational Behavior (4)
Admission Requirements
The following criteria are considered during the admission process for the M.S. in Engineering program:
- A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited institution.
- Official transcripts.
- GPA.
- GRE/FE scores.
- TOEFL or IELTS scores (for international applicants).
- Evidence of significant professional engineering experience.
- Professional certifications.
- Reference letters.
- Applicants of the bioengineering specialization are expected to have taken a course in Differential Equations.
Careers
General and Operations Managers
Computer and Information Systems Managers
Industrial Production Managers
Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers
Student Outcomes
“The knowledge I learned from my classes is very applicable to the work that I do every day. I liked the course content and professors very much. They inspired me to do even more of my own research.”
– Peter Do
Class of 2017
“This program has been one of the best experiences I have ever had. I was so happy when I was accepted into the program because I value the university and its great reputation. The instructors have been exceptional throughout the Master of Science in Engineering – Materials at the Nanoscale program. I felt such great support from everyone throughout the program.
I am so glad I chose this specialization because it connects with the work I do now and I am applying what I have learned.”
– Curt Allen
Class of 2018
“Taking the program online, I was able to do extra research to assist me with grasping the engineering concepts.”
– David Butler
Class of 2016
Faculty
Tom Fryer
Master’s of Engineering Online
Interested in this degree?
The University of California, Riverside has been recognized by a number of academic publications for a variety of different programs and attributes. In its most recent graduate school rankings, U.S. News & World Report counted UC Riverside among the top 30 Best Online Master’s in Engineering programs.
The University of California, Riverside is regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Regional accreditation assures students that UC Riverside meets the highest standards in terms of learning opportunities and a commitment to self-improvement.
U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks the University of California, Riverside among the top 3 in the nation for social mobility, an honor that reflects our longstanding commitment to cultural, professional and geographical diversity.
