Engineering Management (MS)
Overview
The Integrative Studies Engineering Management graduate program is designed for professionals with backgrounds in engineering, engineering technology, or science who are ready to move into leadership roles. This interdisciplinary master’s program combines advanced engineering knowledge with practical business and management skills to prepare graduates for today’s technology-driven industries.
Whether you want to manage engineering teams, oversee major projects, improve manufacturing systems, or advance into executive leadership, SIUE’s Engineering Management program helps bridge the gap between technical expertise and strategic decision-making.
Why Engineering Management?
Students complete coursework from both the School of Engineering and the School of Business, gaining hands-on experience and expertise in:
- Engineering Project Management
- Supply Chain Logistics
- Data Analytics and Mining
- Engineering Optimization
- Lean Production Systems
- Risk Management
- Corporate Finance
- Organizational Leadership
- Negotiation and Decision-making
Program Format
The program can be completed fully online to help you balance your education with career and personal commitments while gaining practical, career-focused skills you can apply immediately in the workplace.
Career Outlook
Graduates with engineering management expertise are positioned for leadership opportunities across manufacturing, construction, logistics, healthcare, technology, energy, and consulting industries.
Architectural and engineering managers earn a median annual salary exceeding $160,000 nationally, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Engineering management professionals benefit from growing industry needs for leaders who understand both engineering systems and business strategy.
Common career paths include:
- Engineering Manager
- Project Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Manufacturing Manager
- Supply Chain Manager
- Quality Systems Manager
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Technical Program Manager
- Industrial Engineering Manager
- Construction Project Manager
