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Master's in Engineering Management


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Get ahead in your career and advance as a leader with our online master's program in Engineering Management.

Nationally recognized

Our 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.

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

Why study Engineering Management at UB?

It's made for busy professionals like you.

Our 30-credit program is designed specifically to accommodate a wide range of schedules. Our interactive courses are taught entirely online, and you can study full-time or part-time, depending on your individual needs.

We provide an unparalleled online hands-on learning experience.

Learn not just from case studies and lectures but from exercises and real-world projects created in collaboration with local engineering leaders. All our courses are taught by full-time professors with considerable consulting experience and numerous professional certifications. Each student also receives individual coaching with a faculty mentor on their capstone project. 

It's affordable.

You'll learn new tools, techniques, and strategies to solve engineering problems in the global workforce at a price that won't break the bank. Learn more about tuition information.

You can accelerate your career.

A master's in engineering management will give you a competitive advantage so you can take on leadership roles within your organization. Full-time students can complete the degree in as little as one year.

You'll join our global network.

You will be connected with experienced faculty and professionals with proven track records in the field, plus you'll join the 41,000+ School of Engineering and Applied Sciences alumni and the 287,000+ UB alumni from around the globe. 

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Who should apply?

We welcome both engineers and non-engineers with a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences, or a related discipline to apply.

Applicants with non-engineering degrees will be evaluated on an individual basis. While practical engineering experience, whether through formal employment or projects, is recommended, it is not mandatory. The GRE is not required. 

Meet our students and alumni
Amandeep Singh.
"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.

Jonathan Fronczak.
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.

Kim Hodges.
“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.

Bill Wehrfritz.
"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

Raul Del Hierro.
“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.

Igor Dmitriev.
“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

Geoffrey Chadwick.
"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.

Ben Stilson.
"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.

Marcelo Mazzetto.
“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

Giselle Ashby.
"My advice to incoming students is to take advantage of the flexibility of the program and tailor your classes to what interests you."
1/18/24

Giselle Ashby

Program Alum, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Michael Reilly.
"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.

Gregory Orright.
"The quality of teaching blew me away. The case studies, the co-teaching, the back-and-forth—everything was top notch."
7/30/25

Gregory Orright

MEM Graduate 2025

Shalyn Sherrif.
"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.

Ryan Kuhlmann.
"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.

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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:

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.

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.

Industrial Management Engineer

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

Senior Lead Analyst

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

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.

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. 

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