Master of Science in Engineering Management

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) at the University of South Carolina 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 careers in a variety of fields, such as chemical process engineering, automation engineering, client services analysis, construction project management, design engineering, and more. The MEM degree from USC provides students with the technical knowledge and communication skills they need to lead teams and manage both the work aspect of the staff and the visual resources.