Connect Engineering and Management as a Career
Students pursuing a career in Engineering Management combine the best of both worlds by gaining knowledge and expertise in both engineering and management. This distinctive educational route embodies multi-disciplinary components and also emphasis strong technical communication and interpersonal skills. Students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Our degree program prepares students for leadership roles in areas such as design, product development, product launch, maintenance management, to name a few.
The foundational engineering course work, coupled with the business and management requirements. gives students the set of skills to comprehend the technical world and understand the business dimensions. Participating in the international recognized Michigan Tech Enterprise Program provided an experiential learning opportunity that allows students to participate in real-life learning, from conceptual ideas through implementation, while working with industrial partners. The strong technical foundation of engineering, math, and science paired with business acumen prepares graduates to work with technical specialists very early in their careers. Major program objectives include to:
- Comprehend the roles of engineers and technology in a multitude of industries,
- Apply analytical and quantitative skills to solve technical problems and make well-informed decisions,
- Gain knowledge and skills in the design process to promote innovation and technological breakthroughs,
- Utilize systems methods and thinking to see a product from conceptualization through market delivery,
- Provide leaderships by understanding technical and behavioral aspects of decision making, and
- Achieve strong communication skills to serve as leaders in a technologically changing, global environment.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management and consider the following career opportunities:
- Technical Sales
- Product Manager
- Project Manager
- Industrial Management
- Decision Engineering
- Consulting
- Quality Engineering