Engineering Management ME
Online Program
Our nationally ranked online master's in Engineering Management degree program provides graduate study for anyone who desires to enhance their technical competence to more effectively take leadership roles within an organization. When you graduate from our program you will be able to apply best practices and engineering approaches to make strategic decisions and shape policies about personnel, finance and operations.
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Highly Ranked by U.S. News & World Report
- No. 19 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs
- No. 21 for Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs for Veterans
Not only is our graduate program nationally ranked, it also has affordable tuition rates.
The master's in Engineering Management is designed for working professionals. Full-time students can complete the program within one year.
Students complete nine courses and a capstone project for a total of 30 credits. Students can:
- Begin the program in fall, winter, spring or summer semesters.
- Enroll either full- or part-time.
- Take online courses synchronously during scheduled live class times or asynchronously to match scheduling needs.
- Tailor the program to their own interests and careers via elective courses and degree project.
Core Courses
IE 508: Quality Assurance: Management Tools that Ensure Success
This course familiarizes students with the application of statistical quality problem-solving methodologies used to characterize, leverage, and reduce process variability. It emphasizes the application of sampling methodologies, sample size determination, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, correlation, regression, measurement systems analysis, design and analysis of saturated experimental designs, design and analysis response surface experimental designs, and statistical process control.
Sample Elective Courses
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project is your opportunity to lead a hands-on project focused on the innovative application of engineering and management principles to add value, not research. You will engage with faculty, industry and other partners to make strategic decisions about existing processes or design new ones. The objective is to demonstrate measurable and impactful improvements in critical characteristics and key performance indicators such as quality, cost, build-to-order flexibility, time-to-market, and customer satisfaction, among others.
Term 1:
- EAS 521 Principles of Engineering Management I: Leadership Principles Put to Practice
- EAS 580 Technical Communication: Corresponding in a Global Society
Term 2:
- IE 508 Quality Assurance: Management Tools that Ensure Success
- EAS 522 Principles of Engineering Management II: The Economics of Decision Making
Term 3:
- IE 505 Production Planning and Control: Operations Management Strategies that Work
- EAS 590 Case Studies in Engineering Management: Best Practice and Pitfalls to Avoid
Term 4 and beyond:
- Three Electives
- IE 592 Capstone Project
Term 1:
- EAS 521 Principles of Engineering Management I: Leadership Principles Put to Practice
- EAS 580 Technical Communication: Corresponding in a Global Society
- IE 505 Production Planning and Control: Operations Management Strategies that Work
- Elective
Term 2:
- IE 508 Quality Assurance: Management Tools that Ensure Success
- EAS 522 Principles of Engineering Management II: The Economics of Decision Making
- EAS 590 Case Studies in Engineering Management: Best Practice and Pitfalls to Avoid
- Elective
Term 3:
- Elective
- IE 592 Capstone Project
Before applying to the online Engineering Management ME program, students must hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physical sciences or a related field. Applicants with non-engineering degrees are welcome to apply and will be evaluated individually. Some practical engineering experience, whether through a job, internship or project, is recommended but not required. GRE scores are not required to apply.
In addition to the above requirements, applicants must also submit the following materials:
Students can apply online. New applicants must create an account. If you have applied in the past, you will be asked to log in to your existing account to start a new application.
The application includes sections that will ask you to provide us with personal/biographical information, contact information, citizenship details, your past or current college/university, and degree details. You will be able to enter the names and contact information of your recommenders and upload supporting materials to your application. You may upload supporting documents while completing the application form or after you have submitted your application in your Application Status Portal.
You do not need official transcripts or test scores to apply. Unofficial copies are sufficient for application review, but students are encouraged to provide official copies if they have them.
A non-refundable fee of $100 is required to apply for Spring 2025 or later terms. The application fee for Fall 2024 is $85. After you submit your application form, you can pay the application fee online in your Application Status Portal with a credit card or e-check.
Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your application. Your resume or CV should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.
Please upload a brief personal statement describing your educational objectives, your experience, and why you're interested in the program. There is no required length or word limit for the statement.
Questions to consider:
- How will this degree benefit your career?
- What do you hope to learn in this program?
- If your background is not in engineering, what makes you a good fit for this program?
Copies of transcript(s) for all post-secondary schoolwork must be uploaded with your application for initial review. Upon an offer of admission, accepted applicants will be required to submit official transcripts and proof of degree(s).
International applicants are required to provide proof of English proficiency. The chart below outlines acceptable test types and the university's minimum score required for admission. All applicants whose native language is not English will be required to provide proof of English proficiency.
Copies may be submitted for initial review. Official scores must be sent directly to UB from the testing agency.
| Test Type | University Minimum Score | To Order... |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL (IBT) (including MyBest scores) TOEFL Home Edition | 79 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL Essentials | 8.5 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| TOEFL ITP Plus | 550 | Use Institution Code 2925 |
| IELTS and IELTS Indicator | 6.5 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| 55 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) | 185 | Select "University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY)" |
| Duolingo English Test (DET) | 120 | ADA Department of Testing will report your official scores to central application services |
Exam results must be dated within two years from your proposed date of admission and remain valid upon entering the term for which you applied.
It is strongly recommended to make test arrangements early in the year so sufficient time can be allowed for the results to be reported before application deadlines.
Exemptions to English Language Proficiency requirements can be found on The Graduate School website.
Attend an Upcoming Webinar
Learn more about engineering management and connect with the program director by registering to attend a webinar.
Maximum Flexibility
Take classes 100% online with options to accommodate all types of schedules, whether you're full-time or part-time.
Career Acceleration
Gain a competitive advantage to take on leadership roles within your organization.
Innovative Curriculum
Study cases, attend lectures, perform exercises, and complete real-world projects with content developed with input from local engineering leaders.
New Skills
Gain new tools and methods used to make strategic decisions when solving engineering problems.
New Ideas
Learn to manage and communicate approaches applicable to the global workforce.
Networking
Connect with experienced faculty and professionals with proven track records in the field.
The employment demand for engineering management is accelerating as many companies are looking to fill leadership positions to counteract the retirements of long time experienced workers. Salaries for engineering managers are likely to be significantly higher than the salaries of engineers with several years of experience or specialized disciplines based bachelors and masters degrees alone.
In fact, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that students with a bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering management have some of the highest salaries in the country coupled with a high job satisfaction rates.
Our graduates develop skills in mathematics, sciences, communications, and humanities and are prepared for a diverse array of jobs, including:
Questions?
We are happy to answer your questions about the Engineering Management master's program. Contact the program director, Dr. Cecilia Martínez León, at cecimtz@buffalo.edu or contact gradeng@buffalo.edu if you have questions about your application.