Master of Science Engineering Management

Master of Science Engineering Management

This program has a unique option to finish in one year - start this Summer and finish by Spring 2022, including the capstone course at no cost.

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Make a Difference Through Engineering Management 

Kettering University’s customizable online MS in Engineering Management combines your engineering knowledge with management skills and abilities to take your career to the next level. 

  • Make an impact right away - Our Learn Today-Use Tomorrow philosophy combines theory with practice, allowing you to apply your classroom learning directly to the job 
  • Evaluate and solve complex problems in leadership, communication, change management, lean thinking, human resources and ethics  
  • Understand the strategic role of information systems (IS) and a process-oriented view of the organization and its relationships with suppliers, customers and competitors 
  • Evaluate ways organizations implement processes globally using enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), product lifecycle management (PLM) and social networks 
  • Increase your competitive edge – Add as few as 4 courses to add a second degree to your credentials: Choose from MBA, MS Operations Management or MS Lean Manufacturing 

KUO’s MS Engineering Management degree program delivers the holistic leadership and communication skills needed to manage other engineers and a cross-disciplinary team. 

Fast Facts 

  • 100% online, 40 credit-hour curriculum – 7 core courses plus your choice of one of the following 3-course graduate certificates: Global Leadership, Lean Principles for Healthcare, Operations Management, Management & Leadership, Supply Chain Level I, or Supply Chain Level II. 
  • Tuition cost - $934 per credit hour - financial aid and military benefits are available if qualified 
  • 8 starts a year – Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer      
  • Finish in as few as 18 months 
  • No GRE/GMAT required

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About Engineering Management 

Engineering managers combine solid engineering principles with savvy business acumen to lead teams working on new products, processes, or designs, or working to improve existing ones.  

Career Outlook for Engineering Management 

Architectural and Engineering Manager jobs are expected to increase by 14,700 jobs per year from 2020 to 2030, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Engineering Managers with at least 5 years of experience can earn a median pay of $152,340 annually.  Job titles include: 

  • Engineering Project Manager 
  • Cost Systems Analyst 
  • Construction Management Engineer 
  • Industrial Management Engineer 
  • Civil Engineering Manager

Engineering Management is a common next step for established engineers who desire to move into leadership and increase their contribution to their company’s strategic goals. 


Kettering University’s Unwavering Commitment to Quality 

Kettering University Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a North Central Association of Colleges and Schools member. Our dedicated faculty and staff are committed to providing quality education and shaping some of the brightest minds of tomorrow. 

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