Engineering Management MS
Master of Science in Engineering Management
The UW–Madison online engineering management master’s program elevates your technical knowledge and managerial expertise so you can advance as a highly competent, confident leader—without interrupting your career.Start your journey on the path to engineering leadership.
Is this program right for you?
Do you want to grow your career opportunities by joining the next generation of engineering leaders?
With the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree you will learn to communicate across the languages of business management and engineering, drive change and innovation at work through data-driven management, and position yourself for success in high-growth industries—all from a top-ranked, part-time, interactive online graduate program that fits into your busy life.
Learn from industry leaders, world-renowned faculty, and peers from leading industry organizations. This degree is a top-ranked, collaborative online program where you will immediately apply what you learn to your real projects.
At UW–Madison, we have rich experience in creating effective programs that are designed for online—a learning experience to meet you where you are. We develop and deliver courses for high-performing professionals, with a deep understanding of the challenges those professionals face.
As a UW student, you will be part of a vibrant community, challenged and supported by your instructors and fellow learners.
Is this program right for you?
Do you want to grow your career opportunities by joining the next generation of engineering leaders?
With the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree you will learn to communicate across the languages of business management and engineering, drive change and innovation at work through data-driven management, and position yourself for success in high-growth industries—all from a top-ranked, part-time, interactive online graduate program that fits into your busy life.
Learn from industry leaders, world-renowned faculty, and peers from leading industry organizations. This degree is a top-ranked, collaborative online program where you will immediately apply what you learn to your real projects.
At UW–Madison, we have rich experience in creating effective programs that are designed for online—a learning experience to meet you where you are. We develop and deliver courses for high-performing professionals, with a deep understanding of the challenges those professionals face.
As a UW student, you will be part of a vibrant community, challenged and supported by your instructors and fellow learners.
Admissions requirements
All applicants must:
- Have a Bachelor of Science in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits of degree.
- Have a minimum of two years of post-baccalaureate engineering experience. Engineering co-op or intern experience may be applied to the experience requirement.
- Submit evidence of English language proficiency, if applicable. The required proficiency scores are: TOEFL IBT 92, PBT 580; or IELTS 7.0.
To apply:
- Online application
- Resume/CV
- Personal statement
- Transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation
- Phone interview
Program highlights
- Proven, career-accelerating curriculum:
- Immediately applicable in your work without disrupting your career
- In our program, what you study is directly tied to what you’re doing on the job. Instead of textbook examples and assignments, you use your actual work projects for course credit. This way, you can immediately apply what you’re learning to your career.
- Bridges the gap between engineering and business management
- Our students and alumni consistently point to the value of the lifelong network they develop in our programs—through teamwork, challenges, and projects—which reinforce learned management skills.
How you'll learn
- Online curriculum, plus an optional residency with your cohort on the UW–Madison campus each August.
- Use the Internet, live web conferencing, and software applications to participate in group projects designed to encourage teamwork, insightful discussion, and learning from each other.
- Participate in regular, meaningful interactions with faculty, experienced peers, and industry leaders.
- Complete a fixed curriculum on a semester schedule, but choose when to do most of your work each week so that your career, family life, and travel schedule are not interrupted.
- Work closely with experienced engineers from around the world to share insights, expertise, networks, and support.
Sample curriculum
Year One
- Foundations of Engineering Leadership
- Engineering Economic Analysis and Management
- Technical Project Management
- Communicating Technical Information
- Engineering Analysis for Decision Making
- Effective Negotiation Principles and Strategies
Year Two
- International Engineering Strategies and Operations
- Applied Leadership and Management of Engineering Organizations
- Quality Engineering and Quality Management
- Fostering and Leading Innovation
- Engineering Law
- Ethics for Professionals
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- Learn how to make this program work with your life/schedule
- Get help with your application
- Determine if financial aid is available
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What I enjoy most about the program is the faculty. It seems like the classes center around what they’re proficient in and also what they like. And the fact that I actually know my professors. It’s a much more tight-knit structure … one that allows you to get a lot more out of things because you’re more comfortable asking questions.
Grant Garavaglia, senior software engineer, Collins Aerospace
