Contact
Prof. Jackie Anderson, Program Director, 315-443-2341, jsande03@syr.edu
Description
The program leading to the Master of Science degree in Engineering Management (MS EM) is interdisciplinary. It is administered by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and the College of Engineering and Computer Science, with the cooperative support of the Martin J. Whitman School of Management.
The MS EM degree program is designed for practicing engineers and scientists who have or seek increased managerial and leadership responsibilities. The degree program provides a balanced field of knowledge in engineering management theory and practices, statistics, quality control, finance, economics, information/data management, and legal issues. With proper selection of courses, technical competence in a particular area can be strengthened as well. Course electives can be chosen to customize your program of study to meet specific career goals.
Admission Requirements
Admission to the MS degree program is granted on the basis of undergraduate preparation and performance, GRE scores, and letters of recommendation documenting the recent technical proficiency of the applicant. A grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent), and a GRE Quantitative Reasoning score of 700 or higher (155 or higher on the new scale) are normally expected.
Admission to this MS degree program requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or an acceptable field of Science.
Application Procedure
Online application is the preferred method of applying to graduate programs at Syracuse University. Applications submitted online can be processed faster and more efficiently than those filed on paper. Access the online application.
You will receive an e-mail or postcard from Syracuse University when your application has been received and processed.
Department Policies
Independent Study Maximum
A graduate student may not count more than 3 credits of Independent Study towards the completion of their degree requirements:
- MAE 990 Independent Study 1-6 credit(s)
Special Projects Maximum
A graduate student may not count more than 6 credits of Special Projects towards the completion of their degree requirements:
- MEE 996 Special Projects 1-6 credit(s)
Transfer Credit Policy
A maximum of 9 credits of graduate coursework with a grade of B or better can be transferred into the program from another university with approval from the department.
Degree Requirements
The MS EM is a 30 credit-hour program (10 courses), plus a zero credit exit paper.
At least 18 credit-hours (6 courses) must be at the 600-level or higher.
The program consists of a set of 4 required core courses (12 credits), a set of 4 courses (12 credits) in engineering management specialization, and 2 elective courses (6 credits) in engineering and computer science.
Students are allowed to register for experience credits (MAE 670 Experience Credit), but MAE 670 Experience Credit does not count towards the degree requirements.
Completion of the program with less than 24 semester credits in engineering does not lead to credit towards licensure.
Core Coursework (12 Credits)
For Residential Students
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ECS 526 | Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| MAE 548 | Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation | 3 |
| SCM 656 | Project Management | 3 |
| EEE 620 | Foundations of Entrepreneurship | 3 |
For Online Students
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ECS 526 | Statistics for Engineers | 3 |
| MAE 512 | Technology Management | 3 |
| MAE 548 | Engineering Economics and Technology Valuation | 3 |
| MAE 613 | New Product Development | 3 |
Management Specialization Tracks
Students have to select 3 courses (9 credits) from one of the following 4 tracks, plus 1 course (3 credits) from any of the 4 tracks. Alternatively, students can choose the 5th track and create a custom track. These tracks are regularly reviewed and may be revised by the program committee.
Track 1: Operations
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CEE 601 | Construction Engineering and Project Management | 3 |
| MFE 634 | Productivity and Quality Engineering | 3 |
| MFE 654 | Production System Design and Control | 3 |
| SCM 701 | Supply Chain and Logistics Management | 3 |
| SCM 711 | Supply Chain Management Systems | 3 |
| SCM 755 | Lean Six Sigma | 3 |
| SCM 777 | Global Supply Chain Management & Risk Mgmt | 3 |
Track 2: Entrepreneurship
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ECS 511 | Sustainable Manufacturing | 3 |
| EEE 621 | Corporate Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| EEE 651 | Finance for Emerging Enterprises | 3 |
| EEE 643 | Emerging Enterprise Consulting | 3 |
| LAW 726 | Intellectual Property | 3 |
| MBC 610 | Opportunity Recognition and Ideation | 1.5 |
| MBC 636 | Marketing Management | 3 |
Track 3: Informatics
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CIS 787 | Analytical Data Mining | 3 |
| CSE 581 | Introduction to Database Management Systems | 3 |
| ECS 629 | Modeling and Optimization Techniques | 3 |
| ECS 630 | Simulation and Data Analytics | 3 |
| MBC 638 | Data Analysis and Decision Making | 3 |
| SCM 651 | Business Analytics | 3 |
Track 4: Sustainability
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CEE 663 | Introduction to Sustainable Engineering | 3 |
| ECS 511 | Sustainable Manufacturing | 3 |
| ECS 561 | Data Centers: Infrastructure Design and Energy Efficiency | 3 |
| ECS 636 | Sustainable Development and Infrastructure Management | 3 |
| ECS 650 | Managing Sustainability: Purpose, Principles, and Practice | 3 |
| ECS 651 | Strategic Management and the Natural Environment | 3 |
| ECS 759 | Sustainability-Driven Enterprise | 3 |
Track 5: Custom Track
Students may select individual courses of their choice to create a custom track. Courses must be approved by advisor/program committee.
Seminar Requirement
MS students must also attend at least two (2) semesters of the MAE graduate seminars or have a professional experience exemption:
- MAE 995 Graduate Seminar 0 credit(s)
GPA Requirement
A minimum GPA of 3.0 for coursework included in the Program of Study for the degree along with a minimum GPA of 2.8 for all credits earned must be achieved to graduate.
