Master of Engineering Management at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester

University Rank:#951

The Engineering Management at Rochester Institute of Technology is a Full Time Master program offered at the university's main campus in Rochester , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 2 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on September 2, 2027.

About Master of Engineering Management

An engineering management master's degree that prepares engineers for career advancement in leadership and management.
Master the business knowledge most commonly needed by today's engineers.
Gain the skills you need to become an entrepreneurial engineer.

Engineers are problem solvers. They actively seek out problems in order to design and develop solutions that lead to innovative products, improvements to people's lives, and solutions that better the world. But engineers don't always speak that same language as business leaders. That's when an engineering management master's degree can make a profound difference.

RIT's Engineering Management Master's Degree

The engineering management master's degree combines technical expertise with managerial skills to focus on the management of engineering and technological business challenges. You will learn the technology involved in engineering projects and the business processes through which technology is applied. The objective is to provide you with a solid foundation in organizational behavior, finance, and accounting, the areas commonly needed by managers who oversee engineers and engineering projects.

A Collaborative Master's of Management for Engineers

The engineering management master's degree is a blend of courses from the department of industrial and systems engineering in RIT's Kate Gleason College of Engineering and Saunders College of Business. This creates a hybrid curriculum combining technological expertise with managerial skills.

Students in the engineering management program often take advantage of cooperative education opportunities. Cooperative education is optional but strongly encouraged for graduate students in the engineering management master's program. Co-op is hands-on, paid career experience where you can experience in industry before you graduate. Students' co-op experiences enrich classroom discussions, and set our students apart in the job market.

Students are also interested in: Sustainable Engineering MS, Industrial and Systems Engineering MS, Manufacturing Leadership MS, Business Administration MBA

An engineering management master's degree that combines your engineering knowledge with business insights to successfully manage engineering or technology initiatives.

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Engineering Management at Rochester Institute of Technology

Entry Requirements

Transcript(s)

RIT requires transcripts from all colleges and universities that you have attended, including transcript grading keys.
International students should provide transcripts (or mark sheets) and degree certificates from all post-secondary institutions.

To submit your transcript(s) for application review:

Upload copies or official transcript(s) with the submission of your online application, or
Upload your transcript(s) through your admissions portal after you have submitted your application

Upon enrollment at RIT, you will need to contact your prior college or university and request that your official, final records be sent directly to RIT. Documents you upload are not considered official.

Degree Requirements

All applicants to RIT’s graduate programs must hold—or currently be completing—a four-year baccalaureate degree, or the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree, granted by an accredited college or university.

If you have not yet completed your undergraduate coursework, your admission will be contingent upon submission of your final transcript showing the degree granted and the date of the degree.

3-Year Degrees from International Universities
RIT will review applicants with 3-year degrees from international universities. Students with 3-year degrees from India must meet all of the following conditions:

The college or university is WHED recognized, and
The college or university is NAAC accredited with an "A" grade, and
You have passed in the 1st Class (or equivalent).

If you do not meet the above requirements, you may request a WES evaluation or you would need to complete (or be in the process of) postgraduate study.

If your 3-year undergraduate degree is currently in progress, you may be admitted contingent upon obtaining your degree in the 1st class or equivalent.

Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana
RIT considers Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) from Nigeria or Ghana to be comparable to US bachelor’s degrees under the following conditions: the HND is a 2-year program that followed a 2-year National Diploma (ND) or Ordinary National Diploma (OND) program, for a total of at least 4 years of post-secondary study.

Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Upload a resume or curriculum vitae (CV) to your online application. Your resume or curriculum vitae (CV) should include details about your education, employment, and internship history. Pertinent research experience should be included as well.

English Requirements

PTEMin 60
IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 88

Career Opportunities after Completing Master of Engineering Management

Typical Job Titles

Advanced Project Engineer	Industrial Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer	Supply Chain Analyst
Internal Audit Analyst	Mass Production Quality Engineer
Production Planner	Systems Engineer

Salary and Career Information for Engineering Management ME

Cooperative Education and Internships

What makes an RIT education exceptional? It's the opportunity to complete relevant, hands-on engineering co-ops and internships with top companies in every single industry. At the graduate level, and paired with an advanced degree, cooperative education and internships give you the unparalleled credentials that truly set you apart. Learn more about graduate co-op and how it provides you with the career experience employers look for in their next top hires.

Cooperative education is strongly encouraged for graduate students in the engineering management master's program.

Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Engineering Management at Rochester Institute of Technology

Application Fee 65

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Master of Engineering Management at Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

United States of America, Rochester