The Master of Science in Engineering Management focuses on advanced engineering developments and the management of enterprises and government programs specializing in engineering activities. The aim of the M.S. in Engineering Management is to provide students with a basic and focused set of advanced business/management skills coupled with advanced skills in a specific technical area commensurate with students’ interests and likely technical employment.

At UMBC, you can earn a Certificate or Master’s in Engineering Management on your own time. Designed for the busy working professional, our courses are led by industry experts to address real-world problems in the workplace. Our graduate programs combine a practical business approach with an in-depth technical concentration. You’ll learn how to lead people and manage complex projects while gaining relevant technical skills.

The Engineering Management graduate program at UMBC will help you maximize your technical and business skills. Our program is best suited for engineers working in technology-oriented enterprises or government programs.

The Engineering Management Program teaches you the skills you need to move up the management track in an engineering or technology company. This graduate program emphasizes the essential leadership, business, and management skills required to effectively manage and lead people and complex projects in a technical company.  It is ideal for someone who is entering their first leadership role or aspires to move into management. Although not required for participating in this program, it is expected that students are, or intend to be, employed in a technology-oriented enterprise or government organization.

An applied degree, the Engineering Management program teaches real-world, industry-specific skills that you can immediately apply to your everyday work. Many courses are offered in an online or hybrid format to maximize convenience for the working professional. An optional capstone course where students carry out individual research in a management topic of interest is recommended as the culminating experience in the program.

Tracks/Concentrations: 

Engineering Concentrations:

• Chemical/Biochemical Regulatory Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Electrical Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Human Centered Computing
• Information Systems
• Mechanical Engineering
• Systems Engineering

Learning Outcomes

In the six core engineering management courses, students will learn cutting-edge skills such as how to effectively manage a project’s cost, schedule, technical performance, and risk, use basic management, leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to deal with others effectively, effectively function on and lead multidisciplinary teams, apply the elements of leadership within an organization, analyze and use company financial information to make effective decisions, identify and manage enterprise risk, and effectively oversee the management of engineering projects.

M.S. Engineering Management Program Requirements:

Students must complete 10 courses (30 credits) as follows:

• Management courses (6 courses)
  • 5 required core courses (15 credits)
  • 1 elective management courses (3 credits)
• Engineering or Information Technology track courses (4 courses)
• Download the Academic Planning Form as unofficial guidance in planning your MS program.

Program Admission Requirements

Domestic Students

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
• GREs are not required

In addition, for International Applicants:

• English Proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS or "PTE" testing required
• Letters of recommendation (two required)

For more detailed information about admissions requirements please visit the program website: engm.umbc.edu/masters

International applicants should refer to the International Admissions page for special admission information. 

Required Documents

Applying to the Graduate School at UMBC requires information regarding your academic history, professional background, and personal information. Below we have included a listing of possible documents required to complete the application. Having these documents available will expedite the time it takes to complete your application. Required documents for certificate and non-degree applicants can be found on their admission requirement page.

Degree Applications

The degree-seeking application may require several reference materials, in addition to optional supplemental documents that you may choose to upload with your application. Please check your specific program’s admission requirements before producing all mentioned documents, as they may not be required for admission by your desired program.

• Goal Statement: Discuss your academic objectives pertaining to your desired program, including contemplated research projects and professional career goals. Include any of your research or background that fits with your desired program, along with any administrative, research, or teaching experiences. We will only accept .doc and .pdf files. Statements of purpose can be any length, as long as they sufficiently cover the above criteria.
• Reference Contact Information: References are professors or professionals that can speak to your professional experience or educational background. The reference form is sent to your desired references via email only after you have submitted your application. Please notify your references that you are including their names and email addresses on your application.
• Education History: You will be asked for information regarding all previously attended universities or higher-education institutions, including years attended and degrees conferred.
• Transcripts: You will be able to upload one unofficial transcript .pdf file for each listed institution. Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission considerations, however you will be required to submit official transcripts if you are admitted.
  • Unofficial transcripts from your bachelor’s degree granting institution MUST be part of your application package.
  • Official transcripts must be sent from your previous institution’s Registrar’s Office in a sealed envelope and cannot be opened or altered in any way.
  • UMBC alumni do not need to send official copies of their UMBC transcripts.
  • Electronic versions should be sent to gradschool@umbc.edu . Paper versions should be mailed to our office:
    • The Graduate School
      University of Maryland, Baltimore County
      1000 Hilltop Circle
      Baltimore, MD
      21250
• GRE Scores: Certain programs require a submission of GRE scores for consideration. Confirm your program requirements and please visit the GRE website for more information. Our ETS code is 5835.
• Resumé or CV: A professional resumé or academic curriculum vitae may be uploaded with the online application. You will only be asked to provide one if your program requires it.
• Writing Sample: Select programs evaluate their candidates’ ability to write. Please confirm with your program to verify if a writing sample is required.
• Supplemental or Department Requirements: Some programs require additional information regarding your background or research interests. Supplemental application requirements can be found on your specific program’s page.

Tuition fee-2 years$50,000

Total fee-2 years$80,000