MEng in Engineering Management

The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MEM) at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is a professional master's degree that bridges the gap between engineering, technology, and management. It is designed for engineering graduates who want to combine their technical skills with business acumen and move into a higher managerial role in technology. The program is 1.5-2 years long and includes courses in statistics and probability, applied machine learning, data science for business intelligence/data analysis, operations management, accounting and financial management, project management, product management, economics & public policy/managerial economics, leadership and organizational behavior, systems engineering and architecture, manufacturing management, computer simulation for risk, technology management, international business management, engineering systems simulation, and design project management. After completing the program, students will be prepared for a variety of careers in engineering management, such as chemical process engineer, automation engineer, client services analyst, construction project manager, design engineer, and more. The MEM degree from UAB provides students with the technical knowledge and communication skills they need to lead a team and manage both the work aspect of the staff and the visual resources.