Integrative Studies - Engineering Management (MS)
Required Credit Hours/Tuition and Fees
- 36
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The integrative studies degree with a focus in engineering management is intended for professionals with engineering, engineering technology or science backgrounds who are seeking advanced study for career enhancement. Through a combination of coursework from the Schools of Business and Engineering, you will gain knowledge and develop skills for managing technical people and projects in industry, business, government and other technology-based environments. With rapid changes in the global technology markets, it is imperative for managers to be equipped with management skills that will allow them to overcome organizational challenges and effectively handle personnel, resources and customers.
Career Outlook
With a Master of Science in integrative studies with a focus in engineering management, students will gain the knowledge to plan, direct and coordinate activities for architectural or engineering companies. Engineering managers are a critical component to engineering activities, as they are charged with overseeing, managing and reviewing an engineering or architectural project from start to completion. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in this area is projected to be two percent by 2024, and the median pay range in this profession is currently $132,800 annually.
Curriculum
Students will take courses in the Schools of Business and Engineering, according to the master's in integrative studies program requirements:
- 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses, 12 credit hours of which are from the School of Business and 18 credit hours from the School of Engineering.
- At least half of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 500-level.
- No more than three credit hours of the 30 credit hours of coursework can be independent study.
- All students will complete six credit hours of integrative studies thesis or non-thesis capstone work.
Required Courses
School of Business
Four courses from the following:
- (3) MBA 522 Decision Making in Organizations
- (3) MBA 523 Negotiation and Interpersonal Skills for Managers
- (3) ACCT 524 Accounting for MBAs
- (3) MKTG 525 Marketing Analysis and Applications for Managerial Decision Making
- (3) CMIS 526 Information Systems and Technology
- (3) FIN 527 Corporate Finance
- (3) MGMT 570 Seminar in Human Resource Management
- 12 - Total Credits
School of Engineering
At most two courses from the following:
- (3) #CNST 464 Project Controls
- (3) IE 430 Managing Engineering and Technology
- (3) IE 445 Foundations of Financial Engineering
- (3) IE 467 Total Quality and Taguchi Methods
- (3) IE 468 Simulation
- (3) IE 488 Lean Production Systems
- (3) IE 492 Special Topics in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering: Supply Chain Analytics
- (3) *IE 492 Special Topics in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering: Project Engineering
- (3) IE 492 Special Topics in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering: Six Sigma Quality and Process Improvement
- 6 - Total Credits
At least four courses from the following:
- (4) *#CNST 501 Project Management
- (3) #CNST 525 Risk Management of Construction
- (3) #^CNST 550 Independent Study in Construction
- (3) IE 515 Engineering Optimization Models
- (3) IE 527 Intelligent Engineering Systems
- (3) *IE 531 Engineering Project Management
- (3) IE 557 Value Engineering
- (3) IE 528 Data Analytics and Mining
- (3) IE 583 Supply Chain Logistics Systems
- (3) IE 592 Topics in Industrial Engineering: Product Development and 3D Printing
- 12-13 - Total Credits
*Only one of CNST 501 or IE 492 or IE 531 can count for credit
#At most three (3) CNST courses can be taken and at most two (2) CNST 500-level courses can be taken
^At most three (3) hours of CNST 550 can be taken for credit
Integrative Studies Capstone Project
(1) INTG 500 Proposal Development
5) INTG 599 Thesis or (5) INTG 593 Final Project
6 - Total Credits
*International Student Applicants: Please note this program is not designated as a STEM field for OPT purposes.
Admission Requirements
- Graduate School application and $40 fee
- Official copies of all postsecondary transcripts
- Successful completion of a bachelor's degree prior to enrollment
- Minimum GPA 3.0
- International Applicants: Proof of English Proficiency, minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
- A letter of intent clearly articulating the applicant’s academic/career goals, how their academic background prepares them to undertake the program successfully, and how the program serves their goals must be submitted with the application.
Program application materials may be uploaded during the application process, but official transcripts must be sent directly from the school attended, and test scores must be verifiable with the appropriate testing service. Please contact the Graduate Admissions office with questions regarding the application submission process at [email protected].
Applicants must also meet any additional admissions requirements stipulated by the participating departments, which may include but are not limited to holding a specific undergraduate degree, one or more prerequisite courses, or a standardized test score, such as the GRE.
Applicants with a baccalaureate and/or graduate-level GPA between 2.5 and 3.0 may be considered if all the following conditions are met.
- The baccalaureate degree and/or graduate-level work was earned more than four years prior to the application submission.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of her/his performance in the baccalaureate degree.
- The applicant provides a written explanation of why he/she will be successful in the integrative studies pogram.
Review the SIUE Admissions Policy for more information.
Faculty
Janice Joplin, PhD
School of Business
Xin Chen, PhD
Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
