Industrial, research, consulting and commercial firms now demand engineering managers with technical competence and the management skills needed for the systems and business sides of organizations. The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) degree program prepares professionals for careers in managing high-performance teams, projects, programs, systems and organizations.

Engineering Managers:

• Manage large engineering projects and programs.
• Analyze cost systems in business environment.
• Lead engineering teams having engineers, scientists and technician.
• Communicate with different program stakeholders.
• Handle conflicting issues among global units.
• Investigate, diagnose and solve organizational problems.
• Provide technical support for strategic decision-making.

Engineering Management has a broad field of interest including (source: IEEE Engineering Management Society):

• Technology policy development, assessment, and transfer;
• Issues related to research, development, design, evaluation, production, and operations
• Innovation and entrepreneurship
• Program and project management
• Strategic management and strategic planning
• Education and training related to engineering and technology management
• Transitioning to management
• Socioeconomic impact of engineering and technology management

Within the Engineering Management program at UNC Charlotte, students learn:

• Design, planning and analysis of projects
• Technical decision-making under uncertainties
• Supply chain management
• Cost accounting and analysis
• Quality Management
• Communication and presentation
• Legal issues in engineering management