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 as well as optimize processes and resources to minimize waste, maximize benefits, and maximize performance
• Manage engineering organizations and businesses

This program can serve as a pathway to the online MBA, the online M.S. in Engineering Technology, or the online PSM in Engineering and Business and is a great complement to on-campus engineering programs.

Format

Although the program can be completed 100% online, students can take on-campus classes as well as earn their certificate completely on-campus. To learn more about completing the program on-campus, visit engineering.umaine.edu/engineering-management.

The curriculum is designed specifically for engineers so students can build and strengthen their business knowledge and become leaders in their workplace. Students can select classes that speak to their unique professional goals.

The market demand for advanced engineering management skills is greater 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 2020 to 2030, with about 14,700 openings per year. The median annual wage for architectural and engineering managers was $152,350 in May 2021, which was higher than the median annual wage for all occupations of $41,950.

The key faculty for this certificate have extensive experience in engineering and business giving them the practical knowledge needed to grow your skills as an engineering leader. To learn more about the faculty’s research, visit engineering.umaine.edu/research.