Online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

About

The online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management prepares engineers to:

  • Manage projects, including planning, controlling, scheduling, and risk analysis.
  • Use data to make decisions and optimize processes and resources to minimize waste, maximize benefits, and maximize performance.
  • Manage engineering organizations and businesses.

This program can be a pathway to a Master of Business Administration (MBA), an M.S. in Engineering Technology, or a PSM in Engineering and Business.

Admissions

We have rolling admissions, meaning you can apply and be accepted at any time. The admission evaluation process begins once we’ve received all of your application materials.

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, engineering technology, or a related field with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • A minimum TOEFL score of 82 or IELTS score of 6.5 for international students

Before you apply, please review the application instructions. When you’re ready to apply, please submit the following:

  • An online application
  • Current résumé or CV
  • Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
  • A 300-500 word essay based on the following prompt
  • TOEFL or IELTS scores (international students)

Careers

Market demand for advanced engineering management skills is higher than ever. Project management is the most common skill requested for engineering jobs across the United States. 

Architectural and engineering managers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032, with about 13,600 openings annually.

Median Salary: $165,370

Curriculum

The curriculum is designed to help engineers build and strengthen their business knowledge and become leaders in their workplace. 

The following course is required (3 credits):

  • ENM 586: Advanced Project Management (3 credits)

Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

  • ACC 400: Introduction to Accounting (3 credits) 
  • BUA 680: Foundations of Business Intelligence and Analytics (3 credits) 
  • MBA 620: Law, Business, and Society (3 credits) 
  • MBA 626: Management of Contemporary Organizations (3 credits) 
  • MBA 637: Global Supply Chain Network (3 credits) 
  • MBA 670: Managerial Marketing (3 credits)

Choose two courses from the following (6 credits):

  • BUA 601: Strategic Data Analysis (3 credits) 
  • ECE 490/590: Neural Networks (3 credits) 
  • ECE 491/591: Deep Learning (3 credits) 
  • EET 484: Engineering Economics (3 credits) 
  • MEE 559: Engineering Optimization (3 credits) 
  • MET 440: Lean Six Sigma (3 credits)
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At a Glance

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15 Credits

UMaineOnline

Maine College of Engineering & Computing


Degree Level

Graduate Certificate

Degree Earned

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Mode of Study

Online

Number of Credits

15 Credits

Cost Per Credit Hour

E-Rate

$780

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Contact

Beth Royston, M.S.

UMaineOnline Advisor

umaine.edu/online

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207.581.4581