Temple University College of Engineering
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Philadelphia, USA
MSc
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
* June 1: U.S. applicants. April 15: International applicants.v
Key Summary
About: Temple University's Master of Science in Engineering Management blends engineering and business coursework from the College of Engineering and the Fox School of Business. Taught by industry executives and experts, this interdisciplinary master's builds technical leadership, management skills, and business acumen to move you from team member to leader or founder. Keywords: engineering management, leadership, project management, entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary study.
Career Outcomes: The programme links you to Temple's Career Center for coaching on résumés, LinkedIn, job and internship searches, assessments, and job listings. Expect roles such as engineering manager, project manager, operations manager, product manager, or technical entrepreneur roles.
Earn the Master of Science in Engineering Management and advance from engineering team member to an engineering team leader. This interdisciplinary master’s degree combines coursework from the College of Engineering and the Fox School of Business. Taught by industry executives and experts, it is designed to develop the business acumen that will drive your rise through the corporate ranks or successfully launch your own venture.
You will benefit from a focused curriculum that presents business knowledge within the context of engineering projects and prototypes. You will learn how to:
- account for market and commercial factors within the product development process
- incorporate customer patterns into product design
- manage engineering projects, and
- understand the elements and functions of a financial report
You’ll gain a thorough understanding of how to effectively lead your organization and integrate business priorities with the requirements of technical product development. You will also learn how the success or failure of an engineering project can impact the bottom line. In addition, you’ll demonstrate your management ability and gain hands-on experience by completing a capstone project in which you find a solution to a real-life industry problem.
Credit Requirements
The Engineering Management MS requires a minimum of 30 credit hours.
Classes & Curriculum
13.5 semester hours will be taken through the College of Engineering and 7.5 semester hours will be in the Fox School of Business. The remainder of your courses can be electives in either school.
You may complete the degree program in a single year studying full time; part-time graduate students generally complete it in two to three years. There is no thesis requirement. You have a maximum of five years in which to earn your master’s degree, which is awarded by the College of Engineering.
Our Advisors
A faculty advisor will guide you in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve your academic and professional goals. A graduate student advisor will also be available to help you with scheduling, policies, and procedures to assure your smooth passage through the program.
Accreditation
The curriculum has been designed to meet the requirements of the American Society for Engineering Management.
The Fox School of Business and Management is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International.
As a Temple student, you can also visit the university’s Career Center for support during your job or internship search. Drop in for a short visit or schedule a 30-minute coaching session to discuss components of your professional profile, including your résumé and LinkedIn presence.
Career Services can provide:
- assessments of your professional direction
- job postings for students and alumni
- listings of job search resources, and
- support for job search strategies
