The engineering management degree programs prepare students for leadership roles in today's complex environment as engineers, managers and educators. Graduates are capable of designing, implementing, operating and optimizing sophisticated high technology enterprises in manufacturing, government or service sectors of our global economy.
In today's economy there is a need to see the business unit as a complete, technology driven enterprise and to integrate system components thus ensuring that the company thrives in global competition. In such an environment engineers need both excellent technical and managerial skills to cope effectively with the continuous change that will take place during their careers.
The engineering management discipline prepares individuals to successfully integrate engineering and management knowledge while optimizing the use of people, equipment, money and information. The discipline also seeks to develop students into individuals with leadership potential who achieve results in an ethical and sustainable manner.
Missouri S&T's engineering management program has served the needs of students at the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. level, enabling graduates to pursue career opportunities in the private sector, government, and academia. Furthermore, many alumni now occupy top executive positions in a variety of enterprises.
Mission, Educational Objectives and Student Outcomes
Mission
The mission of the engineering management and systems engineering department is to equip individuals with engineering, management and systems expertise to prepare them to be leaders in the identification and solution of technical and organizational problems that are complex and evolving.
Educational Objectives:
Graduates of the engineering management program will exhibit proficiency and excellence in the areas of engineering, finance, human resources, communications, and professional behavior. Within these areas of proficiency, graduates will exhibit the explicit skills and knowledge as described below:
Technical Knowledge and Analytical Problem Solving: Graduates of the engineering management program are able to analyze and solve complex problems utilizing the following:
- a mastery of engineering management tools and techniques including those utilized in operations management, project management, management of technology and supply chain management
- one emphasis area within engineering management
- an understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of engineering
- sound business judgment
- relevant analytical, computing and modeling tools such as statistics
Finance: Graduates of the engineering management program are responsible and financially aware managers and leaders who utilize basic finance, accounting, engineering economy and risk analysis methods to manage and identify the financial impact of business opportunities.
Human Capital Management: Graduates of the engineering management program are competent leaders who can develop and utilize the skills and abilities of teams and individuals within the organization as evidenced by proficiency in:
- team building
- conflict resolution
- efficient and effective leadership of diverse constituents
- empowering teams and individuals through coaching and mentoring
- conducting effective and efficient meetings
- manage individual and team performance to achieve organizational objectives
- data driven decision making
Communication: Graduates of the engineering management program engage others through effective oral, technical and written communication evidenced by:
- active listening
- clarity and conciseness in presentation
- an ability to adjust content and presentation style to audience
- confidence and discernment in asking appropriate questions to obtain information vital to the project or task at hand.
Professional Behavior: Graduates of the engineering management program will continually grow in their awareness and understanding of the societal, ethical, cultural, legal and political issues prevalent in an increasingly global society.
Integration: Drawing on systems thinking proficiencies in the areas described above, graduates of the engineering management program are able to integrate their skills and knowledge to:
- effectively manage people, talent, time and financial resources
- develop successful marketing strategies and business plans
- develop execution plans and objectives for projects and programs
- analyze problems, consider alternatives, and implement solutions

