Master of Science in Engineering Management
The Engineering Management program is designed for engineers to learn the language and breadth of business while building on their technical expertise to become savvy data-driven leaders. You'll learn to plan projects, manage integrated teams, refine internal processes, and make decisions that lead to better products and systems.
A collaboration between the nationally ranked Riccio College of Engineering and the Isenberg School of Management, this interdisciplinary program engages faculty from both schools.
Pursue a Stackable Engineering Management MS Degree Online or In Person
This 30-credit-hour STEM program can be completed in 1–2 years.
- Stackable & Flexible curriculum: Graduate certificates in Project Management and Leadership, Decision Analytics or AI Engineering count towards the degree, alongside a wide selection of technical and management courses and independent study opportunities
- Flexible format: online, on campus, blended
- Flexible schedule: Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter course offerings
- Field experience concentration: opportunity to focus on practical application through project-heavy courses & internships.
For inquiries, contact miegraddepartment [at] umass [dot] edu (miegraddepartment[at]umass[dot]edu).
Benefits list
Not Ready to Dive in?
Start as a non-degree student with just one course, or with the stackable 3-course Graduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management and Leadership.
Put Your Engineering Career on the Fast Track
Our industry-driven curriculum includes systems thinking and a broad perspective to develop robust solutions; analytics tools to inform decisions and manage risk; people, project, and budget management skills; and communication and leadership skills to deliver technologies from concept to consumer.
Featured classes
Learn the principles of effective product management, from concept to market. Gain insights into product development, marketing strategies, and customer-centric approaches.
Explore the fundamentals of data analysis. Learn to summarize and visualize data to gain valuable insights.
Master the art of negotiation. Enhance your ability to create win-win scenarios and effectively manage conflicts in engineering contexts.
Featured Faculty
Ana Muriel
Associate Department Head, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Shannon Roberts
Erin Baker
Faculty Director, Energy Transition Institute
Member, ELEVATE
Nehal Patel
In the Spotlight
"The MSEM program has jump started my ability to target pockets of opportunity, small and large, in the last mile delivery field. With my bachelor's degree experience more on the side of Management, it was great to be able to build out my technical skills while still being able to work full-time."
Application information & deadlines
Apply to the graduate school before deadline. Review the Application Requirements and MSEM FAQs pages under the Program Overview section prior to submitting an application.
Fall Application Deadlines
March 15 (on-campus)
July 15 (online)
Spring Application Deadlines
October 1 (on-campus)
November 30 (online)
Engineering Management
Managing modern teams of engineers requires technical knowledge, leadership, and management skills.