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Master of Science in Engineering Management

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Program Overview

Engineering management is a specialized field required to successfully lead engineering or technical personnel and projects. The graduate program in engineering management (EMGT) prepares engineers for a successful transition to leadership through courses focused on the tools, techniques, methodologies, and conceptual approaches necessary to manage complex programs and run organizations.

The EMGT program from KU offers a blend of technical, business, management, and leadership courses, with emphasis on skills that apply across a range of careers and professional situations.

It is grounded in the first principles of engineering management, such as systems engineering, program management, financial aspects, quantitative decision-making, strategic planning, technical leadership, and communications.

Program format

All engineering management courses are offered both online and in person on the KU Edwards Campus and livestreamed (and recorded) for easy accessibility.

Current and prospective graduate students may call 785-864-0163

Career Outlook

Engineering managers typically require training and experience in both general management and the specific engineering disciplines on their teams.
Engineering managers provide leadership in a variety of project-related fields, including:

Potential Careers

Construction

Creates engineering and technical design on construction projects, coordinates with engineering teams, and manages design processes.

Chemical engineering

Oversees the design, development, and implementation of chemical processes and systems.

Computer engineering

Manages projects and budgets, as well as evaluates team performance.

Supply chain engineering

Creates the company's supply chain strategy; determines key performance indicators, controls the movement of inventory from production to sale.

Aerospace engineering

Manages aerospace project timelines, budgets, schedules, and teams.

Electrical engineering

Oversees the engineering and technical design of electrical engineering projects, such as power plants, telecommunications, and microelectronics.

According to data from Lightcast, the occupations with the highest growth between 2021 and 2024 include industrial production managers, industrial engineering technologists and technicians, and architectural and engineering managers.

Engineering Management Career Statistics

Snapshot of engineering/industrial management positions*

Engineering Management Careers

58,270
Current jobs in U.S. (2021)
9.28%
Job growth (2021-24)
5,838
Annual job openings
$159,764
Median earnings per year (2023)

*Source: Lightcast. The career data provided is not specific to KU students or graduates. There is no guarantee of obtaining these positions or income.

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