Program: Engineering Management ME - University at Buffalo

Apr 09, 2025

WORKING 2025-2026 Graduate Catalog

Our nationally ranked online master’s in Engineering Management program provides graduate study for anyone who desires to enhance their technical competence to take leadership roles within an organization more effectively. Engineering Management ME graduates apply best practices and engineering approaches to make strategic decisions and shape personnel, finance, and operations policies.

Required Core (18 credits)

EAS 521LEC - Prin Eng Mngt I Credits: 3
EAS 522LEC - Prin Eng Mngt 2 Credits: 3
EAS 580LEC - Tech Comnctns for Engnrs Credits: 3
EAS 590LEC - Case Studies in Eng Mngt Credits: 3
IE 505LEC - Production Planning and Control Credits: 3
IE 508LEC - Quality Assurance Credits: 3

Electives & Culminating Experience (12 credits)

Electives (9 credits)

Select 3 from:

IE 500LEC - Special Topics Credits: 3
IE 504LEC - Facilities Design Credits: 3
IE 506LEC - Computer-Integrated Manuf Credits: 3
IE 507LEC - Design & Analysis of Experiments Credits: 3
IE 509LEC - Six Sigma Quality Credits: 3
IE 511LEC - Social Network Behavior Models Credits: 3
IE 512LEC - Decision Analysis Credits: 3
IE 515LEC - Transportation Analytics Credits: 3
IE 521LEC - Sustainable Manufacturing Credits: 3
IE 525LEC - OR Applns in Healthcare Credits: 3
IE 530LEC - Intro to Human Factors Credits: 3
IE 531LEC - Human Fac Res Methodology Credits: 3
IE 532LEC - Human Info Proc Credits: 3
IE 535LEC - Human Centered Design for Interactive Systems Credits: 3
IE 536LEC - Work Physiology Credits: 3
IE 538LEC - Human Factors Laboratory Credits: 3
IE 541LEC - Human Factors in Safety Credits: 3
IE 551LEC - Simulation & Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 552LEC - Multisensor Info Fusion Credits: 3
IE 553LEC - High Level Info Fusion Credits: 3
IE 564LEC - Lean Enterprise Credits: 3
IE 572LEC - Linear Programming Credits: 3
IE 573LEC - Discrete Optimization Credits: 3
IE 575LEC - Stochastic Methods Credits: 3
IE 576LEC - Applied Stochastic Proc Credits: 3
IE 581LEC - E-Business & S. C. M. Credits: 3
IE 582LEC - Robotic Systems Credits: 3
IE 585LEC - Industrial Engineering Principles and Practice in Healthcare Credits: 3
IE 632LEC - Topics in Human Factors Credits: 3
IE 633LEC - Cognitive Engineering Credits: 3
IE 635LEC - Cog Model & Intelligent Sy Credits: 3
IE 640LEC - Formal Methods for Reliable Human-Interactive Systems Credits: 3
IE 670LEC - Topics in Operations Rsch Credits: 3
IE 671LEC - Nonlinear Programming Credits: 3
IE 675LEC - Game Theory Credits: 3
IE 677LEC - Network Optimization Credits: 3
IE 678LEC - Urban Operations Research Credits: 3
IE 680LEC - Topics in Production Syst Credits: 3
MAE 674LEC - Optimal Estimation Method Credits: 3
PHI 598SEM - Applied Ontology Seminar Credits: 3

Culminating Experience: Project (3 credits)

IE 591TUT - Project Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
IE 592TUT - Project Guidance Credits: 1 - 12
or alternative options:
MGG 602LEC - Global Perspectives Credits: 3
MGG 605SEM - Social Innovation & Entrepreneurial Leadership in Africa Credits: 3
MGG 695SEM - Management Topics Credits: 1 - 3

Total Credit Hours: 30

3.0 Degree GPA required

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Strategic Decision-Making and Global Perspective: Apply engineering management principles and a global multicultural perspective to strategically solve complex engineering and technology-based problems, ensuring decisions consider diverse environmental factors and stakeholder needs.
Advanced Systems Thinking: Utilize advanced systems thinking tools to define, analyze, generate, and evaluate solutions for engineering challenges, taking into account environmental impacts and stakeholder needs.
Leadership and Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Effectively lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, both remotely and in-person, demonstrating strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-cultural management skills.
Business Acumen in Engineering Contexts: Demonstrate the ability to apply business principles, including accounting and finance, to optimize the financial and operational performance of engineering projects and organizations.
Project Management Proficiency: Plan, execute, and control engineering projects using advanced project management tools such as Gantt charts, critical path methods, and risk management strategies.
Technology and Innovation Adaptation: Adapt to new and emerging technologies and business models, applying innovative solutions to enhance organizational effectiveness.
Lifelong Learning and Professional Development: Commit to lifelong learning and continuous professional development to remain effective in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Online (100 percent of the degree requirements can be fulfilled online)

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).