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.
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Graduate in as few as 13 months
100% ONLINE
No residency requirement
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Choose one of
six specializations
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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:
$149,530
MEDIAN SALARY*
$208,000
HIGH-END SALARY*
8,100
NEW JOBS PROJECTED BETWEEN 2020-2030*
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.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
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WHO SHOULD CHOOSE AN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT MASTER’S DEGREE?
Are you looking to advance in engineering and increase your earning potential?
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.
Career Advancement
The UCR online master’s in engineering management offers technical expertise and leadership strategy to help you make fast, significant strides in your career. The convenient online program can be completed in 13 months, allowing you to earn your degree without taking a leave of absence from your job. Your employer may even be willing to cover some, if not all, program costs.
Become a Cross-Functional Leader
If you’re looking to make a shift from a technical field to a position in management, this program can help you become a cross-functional engineering leader who can manage teams across multiple disciplines. If you have engineering experience or a bachelor’s degree in engineering, regardless of emphasis, we encourage you to learn more about the program.
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 20 percent of Best Global Universities for Engineering in the nation.
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.
For five consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has named University of California, Riverside the top 3 in the nation for social mobility, an honor that reflects our longstanding commitment to cultural, professional and geographical diversity.
MORE ABOUT UCR’S ONLINE MASTER’S IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT
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