Master of Science in Engineering Management

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Master of Science in Engineering Management

This degree is a partnership between the Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology and the Coles College of Business. This degree is the alternative MBA for engineering and science-related professionals. The KSU MSEM offers advanced knowledge in engineering statistics, quality systems, six sigma, database and information systems engineering, project management, engineering communications and leadership and law with numerous electives that focus on engineering management. This makes the MSEM an excellent alternative to the traditional MBA.

The Engineering Management program at Kennesaw State University is a fully online master’s program designed to prepare engineering professionals to become business and management leaders in the engineering arena. The program will address the complex industry issues of today by combining engineering, management, and business aspects through a comprehensive and quantitative curriculum.

This 30-credit hour semester, Master of Science in Engineering Management degree develops future industry leaders by further developing the student’s learned science skills with sound business and management leadership methodology.

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Program Snapshot

Program Format: Online

Number of Credits: 30 Total Hours

Entry Term: Fall, Spring

Time to Complete: One to Two Years Program

Application Deadlines:

Fall, July 1^st
Spring, November 1^st(Extended to December 1^st)
Summer, April 1^st

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Admissions Requirements

Online Graduate Application - There is a non-refundable $60 application fee.
Transcripts - Official transcripts from EACH college and/or university you have attended.
Bachelor’s degree - An undergraduate degree in engineering, engineering technology, computer science, physical science, or other technically oriented major preferred. Foundation coursework may be required for applicants from other disciplines or related fields.
Statement of purpose describing your career and educational goals.
Undergraduate GPA with a minimum GPA of 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale) from a regionally accredited college or university. Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 and better may be considered (see the additional program requirements for details).

Additional Program Requirements:

Applicants with a GPA of 2.75 or better may be considered if they meet any of the following:

A minimum of 4 years’ relevant work experience in the field of engineering after their undergraduate degree. You must supply at least two (2) recommendations from former or current employers/supervisors. The letters of recommendation must clearly state your years of employment and relevant work experience.
Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
Official GRE scores meeting the current admission profile 148 (600 on old scale) Quantitative.

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Engineering Management Degree Benefits at Kennesaw State

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Academic Excellence – The Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is committed to maintaining high academic standards. The Master of Science in Engineering Management degree fosters future industry leaders by developing the student’s learned science and engineering skills with sound business leadership methodology.
Flexible, Online Course – This program is designed for a completely online environment to provide flexibility to our students and their work/life balance.
Innovative Research – The program is offered online and is located within KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology (SPCEET). The College has state-of-the-art labs and facilities and dedicated Research Centers like the Center for Advanced Materials Research and Education to conduct a wide range of innovative research projects year-round.

The instructors are excellent! Most are experts in their fields and are able to teach not only the concepts, but can also provide real world examples of how the materials are applied in the business world.

Derek Poston
MS-Engineering Management Student

What can you do with a Engineering Management degree?

Quality Assurance
Project Management
Engineering Economic Analysis (or Business Finance)
Total Quality Management
Leading and Managing Work Behavior

Engineering Management Salary and Career Information

The engineering management career offers many career paths that can easily align with your current and future goals. Below are just a few jobs that are achievable with a graduate degree in systems engineering from KSU.