Engineering Management MS

Major: Engineering Management
Degree Awarded: Master of Science (MS)
Calendar Type: Quarter
Minimum Required Credts: 45.0
Co-op Option: Available for full-time, on-campus master's-level students
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) code: 15.1501
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code: 11-9041

About the Program

In our increasingly complex, technologically oriented economy, demand has risen for professionals with the expertise to manage both human and technological resources; a combination of talents crucial to organizations competing in the global marketplace. Students graduating with the master's in engineering management are significantly better positioned to meet the challenge. Drexel's Engineering Management graduate degree program provides students with leadership skills that prepares them well for career progression across a wide domain of industries, international and domestic, within technology-based organizations, advancing to project/lead engineer, functional manager, director, program manager, plant manager and even up to CEO. 

The nationally ranked Engineering Management Program is designed to provide the background in management science necessary to advance from purely technical positions to supervisory responsibilities in such areas as research and development, production, engineering, design and technical marketing. Study can be on a part-time or full-time basis, and courses are available both online and face to face. The program is also certified by the American Society for Engineering management (ASEM). Students that complete the program will also earn either a Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM) or a Certified Professional Engineering Management (CPEM) Certificate from the ASEM society. Drexel is one of a few universities nationwide to have this distinction with ASEM.

Engineering management is a multidisciplinary program offering a core curriculum and specialization in a selected area of technology or management. Majors in engineering management should hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering, basic science or a related field. The program is open to those professionals who aspire to be engineering or technically based managers.

Certificate in Engineering Management

In addition to the master's program, the college offers a five-course Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Students can obtain the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management credential, and subsequently apply those credits toward completion of a master's in engineering management. Some graduate degree programs within the College of Engineering also allow for students to earn an engineering management certificate to apply for the certificate, with Advisor approval, in order to simultaneously earn this certificate while pursuing their primary degree.

Additional Information 

For more information about the program, visit the Engineering Management program page.

Admission Requirements

Admission to this program requires:

  • A four-year bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Bachelor's degrees in math or the physical sciences may also be considered for admission.
  • Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0. If any other graduate work has been completed, the average GPA must be at least 3.0.
  • Complete graduate school application.
  • Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended.
  • Two letters of recommendation, professional or academic (at least one professional).
  • Resume
  • A personal statement explaining why you wish to earn the degree and why you are prepared to succeed.
  • International students must submit an Internet-based TOEFL (IBT = score of 94 or higher).

At least three years of relevant professional work experience are recommended but not required.

Interested students should complete the Drexel University Online admission application for admission into this online program.

Note, interested students can apply for admission to this program in any term (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer) as there is rolling admission throughout the year.  However, students attending full time cannot apply for admission in the summer term.  Full time students can apply for all other terms (Fall, Winter and Spring).  This summer term restriction does not apply to part time / online students.  These students can apply for admission in any term (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer)

Degree Requirements

Students may take their required elective credits from any graduate-level course(s) in engineering, business, or another college for which they have adequate preparation and can obtain approvals from the college and the engineering management program.

All candidates are encouraged to discuss areas of interest with the program advisor and to develop a proposed plan of study during the early stages of the program.

Note: Specific course requirements may be waived for students who have taken equivalent courses elsewhere.

Core Courses
Engineering Management Leadership
EGMT 501Leading and Managing Technical Workers3.0
EGMT 502Analysis and Decision Methods for Technical Managers3.0
EGMT 504Design Thinking for Engineering Communications3.0
EGMT 581Human Relations and Organizational Behavior3.0
Quantitative Analysis
EGMT 571Engineering Statistics3.0
EGMT 572Statistical Data Analysis *3.0
EGMT 573Operations Research3.0
Economics and Financial Management
EGMT 531Engineering Economic Evaluation & Analysis3.0
EGMT 535Financial Management3.0
Engineering Management Capstone
EGMT 692Engineering Management Capstone3.0
Electives
Select five of the following electives: **15.0
Marketing & Business Development Electives
Marketing: Identifying Customer Needs
New Product Conceptualization, Justification, and Implementation
Value Creation through New Product Development
Intrapreneurship for Engineers
Sustainable Business Practices for Engineers
Project Management Electives
Engineering Project Management
Project Planning, Scheduling and Control
Global Engineering Project Management
Systems Engineering & Systems Thinking Electives
Visual System Mapping
Systems Thinking for Leaders
Systems Engineering Management
Systems Engineering Analysis
Modeling, Simulation and Other Tools
Engineering Quality, Law & Ethics Electives
Quality Systems Engineering
Ethics & Business Practices for Engineers
Engineering Law
Other Approved Electives
Managing Engineering Disasters
Global Sustainment and Integrated Logistics
Integrated Risk Management
Engineering Supply Chain Systems
Systems Reliability Engineering
Systems Reliability, Availability & Maintainability Analysis
Statistical Modeling & Experimental Design
Systems Engineering Design
Systems Architecture Development
Software Systems Engineering
Systems Integration and Test
Transition of the Integrated System from Design to Production
Optional Co-op Experience ***0-1
Career Management and Professional Development for Master's Degree Students
Total Credits45.0-46.0
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EGMT 572 requires EGMT 571 as a prerequisite or a waiver must be approved by the program administration to take then pass the STAT Placement Exam in place of EGMT 571. If approved for the waiver of EGMT 571, students will be eligible to complete an upper level course substitution to satisfy the degree requirements.

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Students may select electives from other disciplines outside of Engineering Management with prior approval from their advisor.

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Co-op is an option for this degree for full-time on-campus students. To prepare for the 6-month co-op experience, students will complete: COOP 500. The total credits required for this degree with the co-op experience is 46.0

Students not participating in the co-op experience will need 45.0 credits to graduate.

Sample Plan of Study

Part Time, Two Courses Per Term

First Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5013.0EGMT 5023.0EGMT 5313.0EGMT 5043.0
EGMT 5713.0EGMT 5723.0EGMT 5733.0EGMT 5353.0
 6 6 6 6
Second Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5813.0Electives6.0EGMT 6923.0Elective*3.0
Elective3.0 Elective3.0 
 6 6 6 3
Total Credits 45
*

Note: Second Year Summer is less than the 4.5-credit minimum required (considered half-time status) of graduate programs to be considered financial aid eligible. As a result, aid will not be disbursed to students this term.

 Part Time, One Course Per Term*

First Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5013.0EGMT 5023.0EGMT 5313.0EGMT 5353.0
 3 3 3 3
Second Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5713.0EGMT 5723.0EGMT 5733.0EGMT 5043.0
 3 3 3 3
Third Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5813.0Elective3.0EGMT 6923.0Elective3.0
 3 3 3 3
Fourth Year (Part-Time)
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
Elective3.0Elective3.0Elective3.0 
 3 3 3 
Total Credits 45
*

Note: This plan of study is less than the 4.5-credit minimum required (considered half-time status) of graduate programs to be considered financial aid eligible. As a result, aid will not be disbursed to students following this plan.

Full Time, No CO-OP

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
EGMT 5013.0EGMT 5023.0EGMT 5313.0EGMT 5353.0
EGMT 5043.0EGMT 5723.0EGMT 5733.0EGMT 5813.0
EGMT 5713.0Elective3.0Elective3.0Elective3.0
 9 9 9 9
Second Year
FallCredits   
EGMT 6923.0   
Electives6.0   
 9   
Total Credits 45

Full Time with CO-OP

First Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCreditsSummerCredits
COOP 5001.0EGMT 5023.0EGMT 5313.0EGMT 5353.0
EGMT 5013.0EGMT 5723.0EGMT 5733.0EGMT 5813.0
EGMT 5043.0Elective3.0Elective3.0Elective3.0
EGMT 5713.0   
 10 9 9 9
Second Year
FallCreditsWinterCreditsSpringCredits 
COOP EXPERIENCECOOP EXPERIENCEEGMT 6923.0 
  Electives6.0 
 0 0 9 
Total Credits 46

Program Level Outcomes

  • Lead complex engineering and capital intensive organizations with globally dispersed organizational structures.
  • Solve industry-related problems by applying their knowledge of business, mathematics, science and engineering.
  • Develop leadership skills that can be applied effectively in technology-based organizations.
  • Interpret quantitative and subjective data to make sound engineering and managerial decisions. 
  • Apply data analytics and decision tools to solve complex technical and operational problems to meet both business and customer needs.
  • Develop and lead effective teams and projects.
  • Communicate effectively across the entire enterprise.
  • Understand the ethical responsibilities of practicing engineering leaders and the impact of their decisions within a global and societal context.

Engineering Management Faculty

James Breen, MBA, PE (Drexel University). Adjunct Instructor. Vice President of Manufacturing Network Strategy at Johnson & Johnson.
James Lill, MS, PE (Drexel University). Adjunct Instructor. Director of Facilities, Planning and Management for the Downingtown Area School District.
Carole Mablekos, PhD (Purdue University). Adjunct Instructor. Public speaking, technical writing, organizational behavior, and business writing courses.
Miray Pereira, MBA (Rutgers University). Adjunct Instructor. Manages a team of consultants responsible for development, facilitation and implementation of fundamental demand management systems and capabilities for DuPont, most recently with the DuPont Safety & Protection Platform in strategic planning, mergers & acquisitions.
Fredric Plotnick, PhD, JD, PE (Drexel University; Widener University). Adjunct Professor. CEO and principal consultant of Engineering & Property Management Consultants, Inc.
Stephen Smith, PhD (Drexel University). Associate Teaching Professor. Development of online learning and distance teaching/learning techniques for engineering.
Walter Sobkiw, BS (Drexel University). Adjunct Faculty. Author of "Systems Engineering Design Renaissance" and "Systems Practices as Common Sense."
Fernando Tovia, PhD (University of Arkansas). Adjunct Instructor. Core quantitative analysis,strategic planning, supply chain management and manufacturing systems.
John Via, DEngr (Southern Methodist University). Teaching Professor. Pharmaceutical, Bio-pharmaceutical, and Medical Device development and manufacturing

Emeritus Faculty

Robert Brehm, PhD (Drexel University). Teaching Professor Emeritus. International infrastructure delivery; response to natural catastrophes; risk assessment and mitigation strategies; project management techniques.