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Engineering Management, M.S.

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Program Overview

The Master of Science in Engineering Management program is designed to enhance your professional development and organizational management through advanced skills in data visualization, data management for decision making, quality control, business acumen and more, resulting in higher leadership effectiveness. As a technical alternative to the MBA, this program prepares you for careers in management projects, programs, systems operations and organizational behavior. If you’re an international student, this 31-credit hour program provides specialized knowledge and skills with opportunities for OPT extension.

As a SACSCOC accredited program, this course of study provides you with assurance that it meets the quality standards of the profession.

Program Contact

Tao Hong, Ph.D.

Graduate and Research Director

tao.hong@charlotte.edu

Program at a Glance

UNC Charlotte’s on-campus Master of Science in Engineering Management blends advanced engineering knowledge with business and organizational leadership skills to prepare professionals for high-impact careers. Designed as a technical alternative to the MBA, this interdisciplinary program strengthens your ability to manage projects, lead teams, and improve systems across industries. With a flexible curriculum that balances technical depth and strategic decision-making, graduates emerge ready to bridge the gap between innovation and organizational success. Requirements include graduate coursework plus a thesis or project.

Credit Hours
31 Credit Hours
Admits
Spring and Fall

Additional Requirements

In addition to the general requirements, the Engineering Management program seeks the following from applicants to the M.S. in Engineering Management program:

  • Either a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related technical or scientific field, or a bachelor’s degree in business, provided relevant technical course requirements have been met
  • Undergraduate coursework in engineering economics, calculus, and statistics
  • An average grade of 3.0 (out of 4)

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Already a 49er? Early Entry Option Available

Exceptional undergraduate students may apply to the M.S. in Engineering Management Early Entry program to begin work toward a graduate degree before completion of the bachelor’s degree.

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