The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) is a joint degree between the School of Engineering and the Collat School of Business. The MSEM will further develop the technical, managerial, and professional capabilities of engineering graduates, preparing them for earlier entry into positions of leadership within a wide variety of industries and organizational types. The technical engineering coursework emphasizes a systems-oriented, multidisciplinary approach to solving complex problems. The managerial and professional coursework develops essential business acumen, an ability to think strategically, and a commitment to professional work habits that are the hallmark of excellence in engineering.

Graduates will be well-prepared for positions as engineers, project managers, program managers, product managers, consultants, technical sales representatives, technical sales support specialists, and engineering managers. They will have the knowledge and skills to manage an organization’s relationship with technology vendors, evaluate technical proposals, develop internal technical training and education programs, or bring both a business and a technical perspective to cross-functional teams focused on strategic alignment or evaluation of emerging technologies. Graduates will also be prepared to pursue advanced degrees.

Master of Science in Engineering Management

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program are expected to have one of the following:

• An undergraduate engineering degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or
• Junior or senior standing in good standing with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in an engineering undergraduate degree program (undergraduate degree must be earned prior to matriculation)

International applicants must submit English proficiency scores in accordance with UAB Graduate School requirement. Click here for details

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