Online Programs

Master's in Engineering Management

Created by engineers for engineers

You will learn from experts in the field of engineering management. Our faculty are all full-time professors who have considerable consulting experience and hold numerous professional certifications. Many are part of the University at Buffalo's highly-regarded Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, which is ranked nationally by U.S. News and World Report.

Accelerate your career

Our fully online master's in Engineering Management degree is a graduate program for industry professionals focused on excellence in engineering management. 

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Learn more about engineering management and connect with the program director by registering to attend a webinar.

Meet our students and alumni
“This program prepares us to communicate and collaborate with people from a distance all over the world. This ability is extremely useful as the business world continues to become more global and digital, allowing for an easier transition to the workplace.”
5/3/21

Marcelo Mazzetto

Operations Manager, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

"Consider this program as networking opportunity. You will be in contact with engineers of diverse backgrounds and experience."
2/26/21

Ben Stilson

Quality Assurance Engineer, Buffalo, N.Y.

“The engineering management program was geared towards professional students. It was very helpful that I could select times that worked for my schedule, and had the option to watch live or prerecorded classes. The professors were always available to meet in person or over email.”
4/1/21

Raul Del Hierro

Healthcare Professional, Buffalo, N.Y.

"I am a seasoned professional well into my career with more than 30 years of experience. This program enhanced what I know and brought clarity to items upon which I could improve."
2/26/21

Michael Reilly

Vice President, Hohl Industrial Services, Tonawanda, N.Y.

"As a senior engineer, my experience has been overwhelmingly technical and not managerial. This program was my way of starting my journey toward management."
2/26/21

Geoffrey Chadwick

Senior Electrical and Controls Engineer, Encorus Group, Buffalo, N.Y.

"I can unequivocally say that this program has helped me get my current job, and I am applying skills learned in this program, such as lean management methodologies, to improve IT infrastructure costs."
4/19/22

Amandeep Singh

Sr. Programmer Analyst/Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Boston, Mass.

"My favorite thing has to be the incredible professors, every one of them were so genuinely keen on helping us get the most out of each class."
5/3/21

Ryan Kuhlmann

Design Engineer, Sumitomo Rubber, Bakersfield, Calif.

"My advice to incoming students is to take advantage of the flexibility of the program and tailor your classes to what interests you."
5/3/21

Giselle Ashby

Full-time Graduate Student, Brooklyn, N.Y.

“The professors give us a lot of examples from different industries, not only manufacturing, but also service industries, finance, retail, military and banking. It was very interesting to see how similar management and organizational problems are to all of these industries.”
5/3/21

Igor Dmitriev

Banking Professional, Moscow, Russia

"The complexities of managing engineers can be very difficult, but this program has prepared me exponentially."
5/3/21

Shalyn Sherrif

Senior Biomedical Technician, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, N.Y.

"Enrolling in the Master of Engineering Management Program has provided me with the knowledge needed to excel in management, quality control, and production planning."
4/19/22

Bill Wehrfritz

Civil Engineer, Black & Veatch Power Group, Denver, Colorado

We could all use our experiences to come together and learn more about becoming a successful engineering manager. This was not something I could have received in a traditional MBA program."
2/26/21

Jonathan Fronczak

Quality Assurance, Pine Pharmaceuticals, Buffalo, N.Y.

“The EAS 521 and IE 564 coursework and mentorship from Dr. Casucci had a direct impact on my ability to obtain my new position and be successful in my new role.”
4/22/22

Kim Hodges

Sr. Sterility Assurance Leader, Thermo Fisher Scientific, LPE Business Unit, Rochester, N.Y.

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Why a Master's in Engineering Management at UB?

The program is a unique opportunity for you to boost your educational credentials and achieve greater success in leadership positions, and we are ranked among the Top 30 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs, and Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report.

Affordable classes that fit your schedule

The program is designed specifically to accommodate a wide range of work schedules. Our interactive courses are taught completely online, and you can study full-time or part-time, depending on your individual needs. Full-time students can complete the degree in as little as one year.

Fully Online

Flexible Schedule

30.

Credit Hours

30.

Award Winning Faculty

US News and World Report Badge for Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs 2023.

No. 29 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs

US News & World Report Badge for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans 2023.

No. 21 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans

Advance your career

  • Accelerate your path to managerial and leadership positions.
  • Learn the latest methods for strategic decision making and effective engineering project management.
  • Learn to effectively communicate with and lead a global workforce.
  • Work with experienced faculty and professionals with proven records in engineering management.

Innovative Curriculum

  • Experience a curriculum that blends traditional and modern engineering management topics, including production planning, process improvement, and sustainable manufacturing.
  • Build a network of engineering mentors and colleagues through individualized learning experiences and activities.
  • Learn about practical challenges and effective strategies for engineering managers from industry leaders.
  • Apply and test your knowledge through cases, exercises, and relevant projects completed at your workplace.

Who should apply?

Engineers and non-engineers who supervise or aspire to supervise engineers, and who have a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences or a related field, are encouraged to apply. Applicants with non-engineering degrees will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Some practical engineering experience (formal job or projects) is recommended.

All applications are reviewed based on the cutting-edge Mastermind Europe “best-fit” philosophy, which examines each applicant’s abilities on an individual long-term “potential” basis. The GRE is not required. 

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Featured Faculty
“In my experience, capable engineers do not necessarily make effective engineering managers. Our program offers engineers the education and knowledge they need to be effective in leadership and management roles.”
8/24/22

Dr. Harrison Kelly

Faculty expert in Quality Control

“My MBA taught me many things. Most importantly, it helped me realize that I love being an engineer. I knew that I wanted to advance my career without sacrificing this aspect of my work. I wish that the Engineering Management program had been available then as it provides the perfect mix of engineering and business knowledge."
8/24/22

Dr. Sabrina Casucci

Faculty expert in Health Information Technology

“The Engineering Management program here at UB connects people from across the globe through our online discussion platforms, and enables them to learn from each other as well as from our course materials.”
8/24/22

Dr. Johnson Fadeyi

Faculty expert in Sustainable Product Development, Product Life-cycle Management and Product-Service System Design

“This program enhances our students’ skills from a multidisciplinary perspective.  Students work at the intersection of leadership, management, entrepreneurship, and engineering to design, analyze, improve, and evaluate solution alternatives.”
8/24/22

Dr. Cecilia Martinez

Faculty expert in Lean Six Sigma, Supply Chain Management and Quality Engineering;
Director, Engineering Management Program

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Career outcomes

Engineering management is a field that is growing quickly. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that engineering managers have some of the highest salaries in the country as well as very high job satisfaction rates.

Graduates are able to apply best practices and engineering approaches to make strategic decisions and shape policies about personnel, finance and operations. They are qualified for a diverse array of jobs, including:

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Engineering Project Manager

Has direct authority over the actions of everyone on the work site. A combination of engineering knowledge and business acumen is essential.

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Cost Systems Analyst

A combination of financial management knowledge and engineering skills is necessary for this position. These individuals have a direct impact on the bottom line of large-scale projects.

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Industrial Management Engineer

This specialist ensures that industrial emissions are moving safely through the production system.

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Senior Lead Analyst

This specialist ensures that engineering teams reach the most efficient outcomes on their assigned tasks.

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Construction Management Engineer

Has authority over the planning and building of a wide variety of structures in the construction industry. Issues he or she deals with daily would include: manpower, materials, and machines.

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Chief Technology Officer

Oversees the current technology and creates relevant policy within an organization.  He or she would allign technology-related decisions with the organization's goals.