EGMGT:MS - Master of Science in Engineering Management
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Engineering Tracks
Students in the Engineering Management major must choose an engineering track from any academic unit in the College of Engineering and Computing. Within a chosen track, students are required to take four courses (12 credit hours) that meet the program’s technical requirement. These engineering electives are designed to broaden and deepen the students’ understanding of engineering and technology development in a chosen track. Students should have a proper educational background in order to take elective courses. Additional tracks and elective courses may be available, subject to the approval of the Engineering Management program director.
Admissions Requirements for the Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Management
The applicant to the MSEM program must have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related field from an accredited institution with GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 in either the last 60 credit hours or the overall undergraduate degree, or a graduate degree from an accredited institution.
The applicant whose GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be considered for conditional admission. For such consideration, the applicant must submit (1) three letters of recommendation; (2) a resume including education, training, and employment history, practical and research experience (such as projects and publications), skills and other pertinent information; and (3) a statement of objective in which the applicant must clearly state his/her intended engineering track, in addition to other information.
Artificial Intelligence Track
This track is designed for students with an interest in AI and related technologies. The courses focus on basic and advanced concepts in machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, and data engineering. These courses help students identify and solve complex problems in various domains, such as IoT, sensors, energy, environment, and robotics. Students will learn the full data science lifecycle and its application to these domains.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biomedical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSBME/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and have completed 75 credits in the undergraduate program of Biomedical Engineering with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSBME/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Computer Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSCpE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering and have completed at least 75 credits with a minimum of a 3.2 overall GPA on both lower and upper division courses may, upon recommendation from three ECE faculty members, apply to enroll in the combined BSCpE/MSEM pathway. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Prerequisite: Knowledge of at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, C#, C, C++) AND a Bachelor degree required (STEM, Health, Business or related field is preferred).
Students in the AI track are required to take four courses (12 credits) from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program Director.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Computer Science to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and are in their first semester of the senior year in Computer Science and have earned at least a 3.2 overall GPA may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSCS/MSEM program. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway, preferably during their junior year, since appropriate planning of coursework is required in order to achieve the full nine-credit benefit. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Electrical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSEE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who are pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering and have completed at least 75 credits with a minimum of a 3.2 overall GPA on both overall and upper division courses may, upon recommendation from three ECE faculty members, apply to enroll in the combined BSEE/MSEM pathway. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor's degree program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Information Technology to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and are approaching their first semester of the senior year in Information Technology and have earned at least a 3.2 overall GPA may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSIT/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway, preferably during their junior year, since appropriate planning of coursework is required in order to achieve the full nine-credit benefit. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering to the MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and are in their first semester of the senior year in Interdisciplinary Engineering and have earned at least a 3.2 overall GPA may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSIE/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway, preferably during their junior year, since appropriate planning of coursework is required in order to achieve the full nine-credit benefit. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Mechanical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students who pursue a BS degree and have completed 75 credits in the undergraduate program of Mechanical Engineering with an overall GPA of 3.2 or higher may, upon recommendation from three faculty members, apply to the department to enroll in the combined BSME/MSEM pathway. Students must also submit an online application to the University Graduate School for admission to the MSEM program. In addition to the admission requirements of the MSEM program, students must meet all the admission requirements of the University Graduate School.
Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Enterprise Systems Track
This track is designed for students who have a career interest in management of operations at the entire enterprise level. Systems engineering tools and information technology are applied to planning, modeling, analysis, design, and implementation of contemporary enterprise systems in any business sector.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Engineering Entrepreneurship Track
This track is designed for students who have a career interest in becoming an engineering entrepreneur who creates jobs in new business ventures or becoming an engineering manager who manages innovation working within a company.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list with the approval of the Graduate Program Director and after meeting prerequisite requirements. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following four groups (one per group) with the approval of the Graduate Program Director and after meeting prerequisite requirements. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Students in this track are required to take four courses from the following list with the approval of the Graduate Program Director and after meeting prerequisite requirements. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Biomedical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSBME/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three BME graduate courses for both the BSBME electives and the MSEM electives, for a total saving of 9 credit hours. The following is a list of eligible BME graduate courses:
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The combined BSBME/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous pathway enrollment. During this combined BSBME/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSBME program, students will receive their BSBME degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSBME degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student, but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSBME and MSEM degrees.
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSBME and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Computer Engineering/MS in Engineering Management (BSCpE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to two Electrical Engineering graduate courses for both the BSCpE electives and the MSEM electives, for a total saving of 6 credit hours. A minimum grade of “B” is required graduate courses counted as credits for both BSCpE and MSEM degrees. Only 5000-level or higher courses may be applied toward both degrees. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees.
The combined BSCpE/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous pathway enrollment. Students will receive their BSCpE degree upon completion of all the requirements of the BSCpE program. A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from his/her bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships.
Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSCpE degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student but will not be able to use the 6 credit hours in both the BSCpE and MSEM degrees.
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three Computer Science graduate courses toward satisfying both the BSCS and the MSEM requirements, for a total saving of 9 credit hours. Students are required to take courses from the following list. Additional courses may be selected with approval of the program director.
The combined BSCS/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous enrollment pathway. During this combined BSCS/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSCS pathway, students will receive their BSCS degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSCS degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSCS and MSEM degrees.
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSCS and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Electrical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management (BSEE/MSEM) Accelerated Degree Pathway
Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to two Electrical Engineering graduate courses for both the BSEE electives and the MSEM electives, for a total saving of 6 credit hours. A minimum grade of "B" is required graduate courses counted as credits for both BSEE and MSEM degrees. Only 5000-level or higher courses may be applied toward both degrees. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees.
The combined BSEE/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous enrollment pathway. Students will receive their BSEE degree upon completion of all the requirements of the BSEE program. A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from his/her bachelor's degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor's degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships.
Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSEE degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student but will not be able to use the 6 credit hours in both the BSEE and MSEM degrees.
Students interested in the combined pathway should consult with their undergraduate advisor on their eligibility to the pathway. The student should also meet the MSEM Program Director to learn about the graduate program and available tracks/courses before completing the application form and submitting it to their undergraduate advisor. Final decision for admission to the MSEM program will be made by the University Graduate School upon recommendation by the Engineering Management program director. Applicants will be notified by the Engineering Management Program and the University Graduate School of the decision on their applications.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Information Technology to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three Management Electives toward their nine “interdisciplinary credits” in the BSIT degree program, for a total saving of 9 credit hours.
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The combined BSIT/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous enrollment pathway. During this combined BSIT/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSIT program, students will receive their BSIT degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSIT degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSIT and MSEM degrees.
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSIT and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering to the MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships.
Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three Management Electives toward their twelve “Engineering Business and Leadership” in the BSIE degree program, for a total saving of 9 credit hours.
The combined BSIE/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous program. During this combined BSIE/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSIE program, students will receive their BSIE degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSIE degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student, but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSIE and MSEM degrees
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSIE and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Mechanical Engineering to MS in Engineering Management Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Students enrolled in the combined degree pathway could count up to three Mechanical Engineering graduate courses for both the BSME electives and the MSEM electives, for a total saving of 9 credit hours. The following is a list of eligible Mechanical Engineering graduate courses:
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The combined BSME/MSEM pathway has been designed to be a continuous enrollment pathway. During this combined BSME/MSEM pathway, upon completion of all the requirements of the BSME program, students will receive their BSME degree. Students may elect to permanently leave the combined pathway and earn only the BSME degree. Students who elect to leave the combined pathway and earn only the BS degree will have the same access requirements to regular graduate programs as any other student, but will not be able to use the 9 credit hours in both the BSME and MSEM degrees.
For each of the graduate courses counted as credits for both BSME and MSEM degrees, a minimum grade of “B” is required. Only graduate courses with formal lecture can be counted for both degrees. The students are responsible for confirming the eligibility of each course with their undergraduate advisors.
The MSEM program requires 30 credit hours of course work including 9 credit hours of engineering management core courses, 9 credit hours of business electives, and 12 credit hours of approved graduate-level electives from an engineering track.
Students in the Engineering Management major are required to take three courses (9 credit hours) to build an engineering management foundation that includes topics in engineering quality management, systems improvement, engineering project management, intellectual property issues, and business laws. The three core courses are:
Students in the Engineering Management major are required to take three courses (9 credit hours) to gain fundamental knowledge about management functions that includes topics in accounting, finance, organizational behavior, leadership, marketing, and operations management. Additional business electives may be considered subject to the Director’s approval. A suggested list of business elective courses is given below:
Students in the Engineering Management graduate program may receive permission to conduct a master’s project of three credit hours or a thesis of six credit hours within their chosen track to complete the degree program. The Master’s Project (course) will replace one graduate track course. The Master’s Thesis (course) will replace two technical track courses.
Grades and Credits
Students are required to maintain a GPA of 3.0. Courses with a grade below ‘C’ will not be counted toward the Master of Science degree in Engineering Management.
Transfer Credit
Students may receive permission to transfer up to a maximum of six semester credits provided that:
(1) The courses were taken at the graduate level at an accredited college or university;
(2) With a grade of ‘B’ or better;
(3) The courses were judged relevant by the program director;
(4) The credits were not used toward another degree; and
(5) The credits will be no older than six years at the time of graduation.
Students who already have earned (or are earning) a Master’s degree that is closely related to his/her technical track (i.e., MSEM sub-plan) may transfer up to 12 semester hours to meet the track requirement, subject to the Program Director’s approval. No more than 12 semester hours taken at FIU as a non-degree seeking student may be counted toward the Engineering Management graduate program.
Time Limit
All works applicable to the Master of Science degree in Engineering Management, including transfer credits, must be completed within six years of conferral of the degree.
There are no majors associated with this program.