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Online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

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15 Credits

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$732/cr.

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Rolling Admissions

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No GRE/GMAT Required

About the Program

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.

Contact Us

Have questions about earning your Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management online with UMaine? Contact a UMaineOnline advisor.

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Kimberly Lai, M.A.

UMaineOnline Advisor

661.544.8675
kimberly.lai@maine.edu

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Curriculum

The curriculum is designed for engineers to 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)

Admissions

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in engineering, engineering technology, or 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

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

The market demand for advanced engineering management skills is more significant than ever. Project management is the most common skill requested for engineering jobs across the United States. 

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. The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers was $165,370 in May 2023, higher than the median yearly wage for all occupations of $48,060.