Engineering Management

Program Overview/Mission

The Engineering Management program includes a master's degree that combines the problem-solving elements of engineering with the leadership strategies of business. The broad engineering management curriculum was designed to prepare students with technical backgrounds to become industry leaders. Integrating courses from UHCL's College of Science and Engineering and the College of Business, the program focuses on multiple disciplines. These include business management/administration, project management, systems engineering, and industrial engineering, among others.

UHCL's Engineering Management program gives you the flexibility that other colleges don't. You can take courses in person at UHCL and at UHCL at Pearland, or you can take some online. You can also earn the entire degree online. With the convenient flexibility of the program, you can earn an advanced degree in two years while maintaining full-time employment. 

Why Choose Engineering Management at UHCL?

When it comes to earning a graduate degree, we know you have options, but not all universities offer the same advantages. Here are a few benefits of UHCL's Engineering Management program:

• It is a unique program in the Greater Houston area, with a curriculum that aligns with the industrial needs in the area.
• It offers face-to-face and online course delivery options.
• You can earn the Joint Certificate for Project Management and Six Sigma Green Belt (PMSS), the SAP Student Recognition Award, Certificate of Engineering Data Analytics (CEDA), or the Supply Chain and Analytics Certificate (SCA) as part of the Engineering Management M.S.
• The program is specifically designed to help students with technical backgrounds develop new skills in business/management, and technology to increase their career potential.
• The program includes courses in negotiations, entrepreneurship, project management, six sigma, decisions analysis, technology management, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, and innovative product design that you can use in your current or future profession.

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Program Degrees

Admission Requirements

• Engineering Management M.S.
• About Admissions

  The EMGT program offers a holistic review process, in which, applications are reviewed based upon academic degree, work experience, GPA within the last 60 hours of course work, and GRE if submitted.

• Admission Deadline

  Standard Graduate Admission Deadline

• Application
  A standard university application is required.
• Requirements
  Bachelor Degree:

  • Science, engineering, or other disciplines related to Engineering Management.
  • If applicants have a bachelor's degree from other disciplines, then, at least one year of work experience in a technical field is required.

  GPA:

  • Recommended minimum of GPA of 3.0 on the last 60 credits.

  GRE/GMAT:

  • GRE of 290 with verbal 140 and 145 quantitative Or GMAT of 500 with minimum quantitative score of 35.
  • GRE/GMAT is waived if one of the following conditions is met.
  • Applicants with a GPA 3.0 or above.
  • Applicants with at least one year of post-graduate full-time work experience in a technical field.

  Supporting Documents:

  • Resume summarizing applicants' career objectives and professional experience.
  • Two letters of reference from academic advisors or supervisors at work who can verify applicant's employment history.
  • These are required documents and must be submitted for your application to be processed.
  • If you are an international student, the supporting documents should be sent to oiap@uhcl.edu
  • If you are a domestic student, the supporting documents should be sent to admissions@uhcl.edu

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Additional Admission Information

Degree Requirements

• All of the College of Science and Engineering general degree requirements
• Completion of a minimum of at least 33 semester hours from an approved list of courses
• No undergraduate level credits will be allowed for the EMGT master's degree

Program Faculty

Student Resources

EMGT 2023/2024 Student Handbook (PDF)

The followings are frequently cited student/professional organizations: 

• American Society for Engineering Management
• IEEE Engineering Management Society
• Project Management Institute
• Institute of Industrial Engineering

Additional Information

Online Program
For information about our online degree option, contact the Distance Education office at 281-283-3031.

General Advising  
For questions regarding program admission, course transfer, and general advising, contact CSE academic advisor.