College of Business

Engineering Management Bachelor's Degree

Find the perfect middle ground between business and engineering with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree at Michigan Tech. Study for this versatile degree at a STEM-oriented flagship technological university that gets you ready for a career in the industry of your choice.

Engineering management majors complete a comprehensive business curriculum, along with courses in science, engineering, and math, bridging the gap between engineering and business. Engineering management graduates are in demand by companies who need professionals with a fundamental technical understanding and a strong business underpinning. Learn how to manage projects, do financial analysis, and explore specialties like supply chain management.

Outside of class, there are multiple ways to be involved in a setting that feels like your second home. Make industry connections through field trips and research opportunities. There are approximately 28 institutions in the nation offering this major that have been recognized by the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM). We’re proud to be one of them, and one of just two in the state of Michigan. You can join our ASEM chapter here to connect with other students and organizations. It’s a great way to find friends—and internships! You can also join a Michigan Tech Enterprise team and work with real clients on innovative projects. 

Potential career options include going into operations, continuous improvement, or technical sales. You’ll be equipped with the tools and processes you need—and the prestige of a Michigan Tech degree in our AACSB-accredited BS in Engineering Management program.

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  • Top 10
    Michigan Tech's engineering management program is the eighth best in the US, ranked by Great Business Schools
  • No. 12
    best bachelor's in engineering management for 2022, ranked by Bachelor's Degree Center
  • 2
    one of only two institutions in Michigan recognized by the American Society for Engineering Management and one of just 28 in the nation.

Tomorrow Needs Engineering Managers

A degree in engineering management can lead to a wide range of career paths. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in May 2024 that architectural and engineering managers earn mean pay of $175,710 per year. The number of jobs in this category is expected to grow by 11,600 through 2033 as companies seek to replace workers exiting the labor force through retirement.

Be Career Ready

Earn a business degree from Michigan Tech and graduate career-ready for tomorrow's technology-driven world.

Each year, more than 400 employers come to campus to recruit Huskies at our Career Fairs. Our business grads go on to work at Fortune 500 companies, tech start-ups, small businesses, and everywhere in between.

Career Opportunities in Engineering Management

  • Consulting
  • Customer relations
  • Manufacturing
  • Operations management
  • Process engineering
  • Project management
  • Quality assurance

Companies That Hire Michigan Tech Engineering Management Graduates:

  • Bobcat

  • Boldt

  • Caterpillar

  • Cooper Standard

  • General Motors

  • Gentek

  • Greenheck Fan Corporation

  • Mercury

  • Milwaukee Tool

  • MJ Electric

  • Salesforce

  • Systems Control

Ready to take the next step?

Learn more about studying engineering management at Michigan's flagship technological university.

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"It makes me super versatile. I’m kind of like the bridge between the engineering world and the business world."Lydia Derks '25, Engineering Management

STEM-powered

Technology-fueled business careers start in Michigan Tech's College of Business, where we never stop advancing. We prepare our Huskies to analyze, operationalize, and lead the global business revolution.

Find Your Pack

With nine business majors to choose from, you're sure to find your academic home at a top-rated business school where you can geek out with other students who love the same things you do. Find what makes you tick. Build a future-forward career.

Dive into analytics and help define next-gen FinTech. Experience cutting-edge supply chain management, marketing, and project management by working with real clients as part of courses, internships, and travel abroad experiences. Participate in market research and sharpen your entrepreneurial skills in competitions or at the regional Small Business Development Center hosted on campus (they hire interns!). Present your work at regional and national conferences. Get an insider’s view of success in the world of business from faculty and alumni who are industry experts and can show you how it’s done. From Wall Street to the West Coast—in the College of Business, Huskies go places.

The accelerated master's degree program allows you to complete a master's degree in just two additional semesters beyond your bachelor's—including a Tech MBA®.

Undergraduate Majors

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Or, start with our General Business option and give yourself time to decide.

Dual Majors

Students in the Michigan Tech College of Business have the flexibility to expand their skills and career options by pursuing a dual major—with as few as 32 additional credits. Courses from one degree can double count in another. And when electives are chosen wisely, students can leverage a broader business background—making them even more employable. Combinations include:

  • Accounting and Finance
  • Accounting and Management Information Systems
  • Management Information Systems and Marketing
  • Marketing and Engineering Management
  • Management and Marketing

Minors

Learn the language of business at a flagship technological university by adding a business minor to your resume. A minor allows you to specialize in a discipline complementary to your major. We recommend that you begin your minor studies as early as possible in your academic career.

  • Business
  • Business IT Solutions
  • Construction Management
  • Economics
  • Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Innovation
  • FinTech
  • Global Business

Tomorrow Needs You

Supercharge your entrepreneurial spirit and meet the demands of a technology-driven society at a flagship public research university powered by science, technology, engineering, and math. Graduate with the theoretical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in tomorrow's high-tech business world.

Why Accreditation Matters

As an accredited business college, Michigan Tech assesses student learning to ensure quality for business education and to continuously improve curriculum and programs.

Student Learning Goals

Students in the College of Business can expect to achieve the following learning goals—which also align with University Undergraduate Student Learning Goals:

  1. Technical Competence—Ability to critically analyze and achieve proficiency of information technology
  2. Global Awareness—Skill in emerging trends and ability to see global perspective
  3. Professional Know-how—Mastery of ethics and effective communication through coursework and professional business experiences
  4. Disciplinary Knowledge—Discipline-specific expertise and cross-discipline strategy

AACSB Accredited

"Having professors with industry experience in every field of business and engineering is incredible! I learn a lot about each discipline and feel well prepared to head to industry with my own innovative ideas."Ethan Semenchuk, undergraduate engineering management student