This course covers methods of forecasting technological advancements and assessing their potential intended and unintended consequences. The course will cover the Delphi method, trend extrapolation, environmental monitoring and scenario development.
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"Many students come with STEM backgrounds, but have minimal experience in leadership. This program in particular takes their technical backgrounds and combines them with leadership. They can take that and move into leadership positions within their own company, move to other companies or start their own."
— Dr. Lori Ferranti, Director of Graduate Studies, Engineering Management (online)
Master’s in Engineering Management Online Curriculum
The master of engineering in engineering management program consists of 30 credits and can be completed in as few as 12 months. The program offers a challenging and engaging curriculum designed for experienced professionals who want to develop business and entrepreneurial skills for advancement in their industries. Topics covered in the program include:
- Technology development and innovation
- Strategy and forecasting
- Staffing and operational management
- Product development
- Experience design
- Leadership in engineering and technology
Classes in the immersive, flexible online program explore management principles through an engineering and tech-focused lens. Through personalization and building solutions to real-world challenges, you'll forge strong relationships with peers, professors and researchers, equipping you for success within the dynamic engineering landscape. Course subjects range from fundamental management competencies to industry-specific issues.
As a student in the program, you will take courses such as:
- Strategic Technology Management
- Applied Leadership in Engineering Management
- Technology Forecasting
- Operations and Supply Chain Strategy
- Marketing of Technology Products
- Program and Project Management
- IP for Engineers and Scientists
- Finance and Accounting
- Master of Engineering Capstone Project
The master of engineering in engineering management program consists of 30 credits that can be completed over the course of three to six terms. The program can be completed in approximately 12 months, granting students flexibility to customize their personal, professional and academic schedules as needed. Learn more about the courses you will take as a student in the descriptions below.
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This course will prepare students with the skills to assess new opportunities in a business developing technology products, which opportunities to pursue and which to dismiss. The course will cover the stage gate model as a tool for technology and opportunity assessment and the formulation of plans for new product introduction. It will also cover product lifecycle management, intellectual property management and economic analysis.
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This course will discuss the management of small- to medium-sized projects ($10k to $10M), with some introduction to the management of very large and complex projects. Concepts that will be introduced include the engineering design process, design tools, software-assisted decision-making and professional management skills.
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This course explores manufacturing and service processes for transforming resources into technology-based products. It will cover strategies and processes for moving information and materials through the supply chain, strategies to support overall firm objectives, product development programs and capacity utilization requirements. The course will also explore manufacturing for flow design and facility layout, service processes, service blueprinting and waiting line analysis for structuring the service encounter; six sigma quality and statistical process control; lean supply chains, logistics, distribution and global sourcing; and enterprise resource planning, inventory management and materials requirement planning.
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This course offers an assessment of intellectual property law for a technical, non-legal audience. It will cover different forms of IP protection (e.g., trademark, copyright, patents), with a primary focus on patents. The course will discuss the use of intellectual property on business strategy and how those concepts affect business and technology development decisions. Additionally, the course will discuss open source and its impact, as well as practical legal considerations and broader policy questions.
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This course will cover capital budgeting, time value of money, cost of capital and financial statement presentations, and capital formation for technology based firms. Students will learn about sample debt and equity financings, leases and hybrid forms of capital. The course will explore financial accounting and reporting, financial metrics, sources of financial information, financial statement analysis, taxation of business income, financial modeling, asset-based line of credit and working capital management.
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Students will learn to apply core principles of leadership and program management as engineering professionals. The course will cover strategic planning, people management, staffing, compensation, business process improvement theory, business interruption, leadership styles, emotional intelligence, negotiation and ethical business practices.
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Students in this course will apply engineering management concepts to analyze, design or redesign, and improve complex business systems. Through this course, they will learn process mapping, stakeholder analysis, business process performance metric development, solution development (including use case and requirement analysis), concluding with a change management plan and showcase presentation.
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This course covers key aspects of marketing strategy formulation and implementation including customer needs assessment, targeting and positioning strategies in a competitive market. It will discuss the marketing of goods and services to businesses, management of the field sales force, distribution channel development and maintenance, development of new industrial products, and pricing and promotion decisions. The course will also cover aspects of marketing technology products on a global scale.
Sample Course Sequences
The Accelerated Track can be completed in as little as 12 months over three terms. The Standard Track can be completed in as few as 20 months over five terms.
When choosing the Standard or Accelerated Track, domestic students should also assess whether your course load will be considered full-time or part-time for financial aid purposes. More information can be found on the Financial Aid FAQs.
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Term 1 (6 units)
Technology Forecasting (ENGM 6200) (3 Units, Full Term)
Strategic Technology Management (ENGM 6100 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Term 2 (6 units)
Program and Project Management Strategies (ENGM 6600) (3 Units, Full Term)
Operations & Supply Chain Strategy (ENGM 6400 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Term 3 (6 units)
Intellectual Property for Engineers and Scientists (ENGM 6700 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Finance & Accounting (ENGM 6800 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Term 4 (5 units)
Applied Leadership in Engineering Management (ENGM 6500 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Master of Engineering Project 1 (ENGM 7897 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
Term 5 (5 units)
Marketing of Technology Products (ENGM 6300 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Master of Engineering Project (ENGM 7898 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
Term 6 (2 units)
Master of Engineering Project (ENGM 7899 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
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Term 1 (11 Units)
Technology Forecasting (ENGM 6200) (3 Units, Full Term)
Strategic Technology Management (ENGM 6100 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Applied Leadership in Engineering Management (ENGM 6500 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Master of Engineering Project 1 (ENGM 7897 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
Term 2 (11 Units)
Program and Project Management Strategies (ENGM 6600) (3 Units, Full Term)
Operations & Supply Chain Strategy (ENGM 6400 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Marketing of Technology Products (ENGM 6300 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Master of Engineering Project (ENGM 7898 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
Term 3 (8 Units)
Intellectual Property for Engineers and Scientists (ENGM 6700 Mod A) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Finance & Accounting (ENGM 6800 Mod B) (3 Units, 7 Weeks)
Master of Engineering Project (ENGM 7899 Capstone) (2 Units, Full Term)
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Online Engineering Management Program Features
As a student, you will meet face to face with Vanderbilt’s expert faculty and your classmates in weekly online classes delivered via HD-streaming video. You will also have access to dynamic sharing and collaboration features in the online classroom. Tools and functionality include:
- Small-group break-out rooms
- Video and document sharing
- Live chat, surveys and polls
- Program and Project Management
- Document annotation
- Screen-sharing capabilities
- Full class recordings
Through these features, you will be able to apply what you learn from your course work to interactive projects that will give you hands-on experience conducting engineering management practices. You will also be able to access course work and the online platform’s suite of features from your desktop, tablet or mobile device.
Just like students in our on-campus programs, you will have access to on-campus events and resources. Learn about more program features and benefits on the Why Vanderbilt page.
Immersive Experiences
Given its collaborative and hands-on nature, Vanderbilt’s M.Eng. program supports your access to an engaging learning experience online and on the ground. As a student in the program, you will have access to on-campus events and resources, participate in hands-on projects, and access co-working spaces.
Capstone
As a student, you will gain hands-on experience by completing a capstone project. The capstone sequence will allow you to leverage the project management knowledge you have built in the program and develop your techniques by designing and executing a real-world project in your engineering field. Throughout the capstone, you will receive mentorship from Vanderbilt faculty.
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The Campus Convening
The on-campus convening is a three-day weekend event each Fall that brings online students and program faculty together at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. It is strongly recommended that all students attend one convening on Vanderbilt's campus during the fall semester of their first year in the program. This integral enrichment experience will serve as an introduction to Vanderbilt University student life and create opportunities for students to immerse themselves into Vanderbilt’s historic campus and everything it has to offer. Newly admitted cohorts will have the opportunity to meet classmates, hear from industry experts and interact with faculty on a personal level.