The Master of Science in Engineering Management degree in Industrial Engineering focuses on effective decision-making in engineering and technological organizations.
The degree is offered on campus and can be taken entirely through the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS), which provides video-streamed versions of classes over the internet.
This program can be taken entirely through the Florida Engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS), which provides video-streamed versions of classes over the Internet.
The Engineering Management MSEM degree requires an undergraduate degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline. Students with undergraduate degrees outside of industrial engineering may be required to take additional prerequisites. An approved program of study must be developed in consultation with the graduate program director. The total number of hours is 30 credit hours.
Total Credit Hours Required: 30 Credit Hours Minimum beyond the Bachelor's Degree
This program has potential ties to professional licensure or certification in the field. For more information on how this program may prepare you in that regard, please view the licensure disclosure for the Engineering Management MSEM program.
Please note: Engineering Management (MS) may be completed fully online, although not all elective options or program prerequisites may be offered online. Newly admitted students choosing to complete this program exclusively via UCF online classes may enroll with a reduction in campus-based fees.
International students (F or J visa) are required to enroll in a full-time course load of 9 credit hours during the fall and spring semesters. Only 3 of the 9 credit hours may be taken in a completely online format. For a detailed listing of enrollment requirements for international students, please visit http://global.ucf.edu/. If you have questions, please consult UCF Global at (407) 823-2337.
UCF is not authorized to provide online courses or instruction to students in some states. Refer to State Restrictions for current information.
Program Prerequisites
Prerequisites
- Mathematics through Calculus II (MAP 2312)
Degree Requirements
Required Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EIN5140 - Project Engineering (3)
- ESI6551 - Systems Engineering (3)
- EIN6357 - Advanced Engineering Economic Analysis (3)
Concentration Courses
9 Total Credits
- Complete the following:
- EIN5108 - The Environment of Technical Organizations (3)
- EIN6370 - Innovation in Engineering Design (3)
- EIN6182 - Engineering Management (3)
Thesis/Nonthesis Option
12 Total Credits
- Complete 1 of the following
Thesis Option- Earn at least 12 credits from the following types of courses: EIN 6971 - Thesis - 6 Credit Hours Additional Elective Coursework - 6 Credit Hours Thesis students must complete an independent research project and then write and successfully defend their thesis. Furthermore, an additional 6 credit hours of electives are required beyond the 18 credit hours of required courses described above.
Nonthesis Option- Complete all of the following
- Earn at least 9 credits from the following types of courses: Additional Elective Coursework - 9 Credit Hours
- Complete the following:
- EIN6950 - Industrial and Systems Engineering Capstone (3)
- The nonthesis option requires a capstone course. The capstone course should be completed toward the end of the student's graduate plan of study. As part of the requirements of this course, the student will complete an independent capstone project on a topic relevant to the industrial and systems engineering field and approved by the instructor. Students are expected to use and leverage knowledge obtained in the program to complete the project. This course serves as the culminating experience for students and shows their engagement in independent learning.
Grand Total Credits: 30
Application Requirements
Application Deadlines
Financial Information
Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies Funding website, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.
Fellowship Information
Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see UCF Graduate Fellowships, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.
Equipment Fee
Students in the Engineering Management MSEM program pay a $90 equipment fee each semester that they are enrolled. For part-time students, the equipment fee is $45 per semester.
Independent Learning
A research project serves as the independent learning experience for thesis students. Nonthesis students are required to complete the department's capstone course toward the end of their program.
