This program is oriented towards the management of engineering processes within the broader context of a company or agency enterprise. The program’s curriculum enhances management performance and develops managerial skills. It is designed to provide the students with knowledge of the theory and practice of management as it specifically pertains to engineering and technology-oriented organizations and activities.

Three tracks are offered to allow the students to focus on their career preferences:

  • Engineering Management and Organization
  • Project and Systems Engineering Management
  • Technology Management.
credit-hours-300.svg  Credit Hours: 30 credits
  Tuition: $1,250 per credit hour
cirriculum-300.svg  Curriculum:

  • Courses

    • Mandatory Core Management Courses
      (3 management foundation courses)
      • CMGT 572 Organizational Theory and Behavior (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 573 Planning and Control of Organizations (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 505 Decision Analysis or CMGT 562 Engineering Risk Management (3 Credits)
    • Mandatory Core Track Courses:
      • Engineering Management and Organization - Developed to provide a graduate-level foundation for the practice of managing engineering organizations. It is appropriate for those that will assume leadership positions in technically oriented organizations.
        • CMGT 510 Information Systems for Managers or CMGT 570 Project Management (3 Credits)
        • CMGT 575 Introduction to Systems Analysis (3 Credits)
        • CMGT 547 Managerial Engineering Economics (3 Credits)
        • 4 EMP electives
    • Project and Systems Engineering Management - Developed to provide a graduate-level foundation for the practice of managing projects associated with the development and life cycle management of a product. It is appropriate for Project Managers and System Engineers in management roles or those that will be in those positions.
      • CMGT 508 Technology Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 570 Project Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 575 Introduction to Systems Analysis (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 580 Introduction to Systems Engineering Management (required for all Nuclear trained Officers); (required for Project and Systems Engineering Management MS degree track); (required for Technology Management MS degree track). (3 Credits)
      • 3 EMP electives
    • Technology Management - Developed to provide a graduate-level foundation for the practice of managing technology development, implementation, or sustainment activities. It is appropriate for those that will assume leadership positions in technology development or sustainment organizations.
      • CMGT 508 Technology Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 510 Information Systems for Managers (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 515 Software Engineering Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 580 Introduction to Systems Engineering Management. (required for all Nuclear trained Officers); (required for Project and Systems Engineering Management MS degree track); (required for Technology Management MS degree track). (3 Credits)
      • 3 EMP electives
    • Elective Courses: 

    There are 3 sources: Engineering Management Program Courses, CUA Engineering Courses, and other appropriate graduate-level courses accepted by the Engineering Management Program Director.

    • Engineering Management Program Electives:
      • CMGT 574 Strategic Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 508 Technology Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 510 Information Systems for Managers (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 515 Software Engineering Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 547 Managerial Engineering Economics (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 561 Engineering Ergonomics (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 570 Project Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 575 Introduction to Systems Analysis (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 580 Introduction to Systems Engineering Management (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 522 Cyber Security for Engineering Managers (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 524 Engineering Management Tools (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 526 Leadership and Ethics (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 528 Project Delivery Methods and Procurement (3 Credits)
      • CMGT 530 Emergency Management and Business Continuity for Engineering Managers (3 Credits)
    • Up to 6 credits of accredited graduate-level courses can be accepted from various sources if they are appropriate to the student's needs as determined by the Program Director.
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