The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program, a one-year Master of Science degree plan consisting of 30 semester credit hours, is designed for all engineers on management career paths as well as for those charged with managing technology in engineering, manufacturing, and other high-tech organizations. The MSEM degree program will also benefit engineers pursuing licensure in states where candidates for professional licensure are required to have an additional 30 semester credit hours of coursework beyond the bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree in engineering. The curriculum consists of courses offered by the A-State College of Engineering and Computer Science.

Specific program outcomes are listed below. MSEM program graduates will have:

• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to identify critical issues, formulate realistic solutions, evaluate alternatives, and solve technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to interpret statistical or deterministic models and concepts as well as apply them to technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to express alternatives and solutions dealing with technical problems.
• Graduates of the Master of Science in Engineering Management program will be able to function effectively as a member or leader on a technical team.

Admission Requirements:

Unconditional Admission Status

To be granted unconditional admission status for the Master of Science in Engineering Management Program, applicants must have met the following criteria:

1. Meet the minimum requirements for unconditional admission as set by the University.
2. Has passed Calculus I equivalent with a C or better.

Conditional Admission Status

An applicant who fails to meet the GPA requirements for unconditional admission status, who lacks the appropriate undergraduate background for a particular certificate or degree program, or whose baccalaureate degree is from an unaccredited institution, may be granted conditional admission status.

Accelerated Masters Program Admission Status

1. Undergraduate students seeking admission into the Accelerated Master of Science in Engineering Management program must meet the unconditional admission requirements of Graduate Admissions.
2. Applicants must be enrolled in one of the undergraduate programs in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.
3. Has passed Calculus I equivalent with a C or better.

MSEM Degree Requirements:

The number of semester credit hours for the master’s degree is 30. Students are required to complete core courses (15 semester credit hours) and elective courses (15 semester credit hours) with 3 credit hours of EGRM 600V for the Capstone Track, or students are required to complete the core courses (18 semester credit hours) and elective courses (12 semester credit hours) with 6 credit hours of EGRM 689V for the Thesis Track. Students must get approval from the Program Director to take the Thesis Track. Students must take a minimum of 18 semester hours in courses numbered at the 6000 level.