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Master of Engineering Management (MsEM or MEM) is a professional master's degree that bridges the gap between the field of engineering or technology and the field of business management. Engineering Management is a multidisciplinary field that involves the application of business methods and management expertise to technology companies and products or engineering processes.

Also known as "the Engineer's MBA", the degree is generally pursued by engineers and scientists interested in widening their breadth of knowledge beyond their specific technical field into management and business.[1]

The MEM degree includes coursework[2] in topics such as new product development, experience design, technology strategy, lean improvement, software methodologies, multinational strategies and the art of leadership.

It can be earned with a prerequisite in engineering or as a post-graduate program to a Bachelor of Science degree.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Engineering Management degree, qualifies professionals for an array of jobs, including, but not limited to:

  • Engineering Manager
  • Senior Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Senior Lead Analyst
  • Construction Management Engineer
  • System Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Lead Field Engineer
  • Process Engineer

In general, a professional with this degree is suited for management positions within an engineering company or a more technically intensive role in a business setting.

Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium (MEMPC)

Though there has not been an extensive amount of collaboration among different MEM programs, some of the United States's top schools have established the Master of Engineering Management Programs Consortium (MEMPC) to raise awareness about the new emerging program of study. Each program in the consortium has unique characteristics and a different structure in which students complete the degree. Typically programs are taught through a case based method, are focused on team-learning, and incorporate interdisciplinary projects.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ "MSEM vs. MBA - Gordon Institute".
  2. ^ "MSEM Course Descriptions - Gordon Institute".
  3. ^ "MEM Programs". Master of Engineering Management Consortium. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
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