Master of Science in Engineering Management

The Master’s in Engineering Management program provides students with an understanding of the engineering relationships between the management tasks of planning, organization, leadership, and control with the human element in production, research, and service organizations. Students have the opportunity to strengthen their technical education and acquire the skills to manage and lead engineers and engineering systems.The Master’s degree in Engineering Management focuses on skills and expertise to help the graduate manage other engineers and personnel in technical or production environments. Students will evaluate economic and financial structures and their implications for engineering systems. They will also develop fundamental skills in negotiations, marketing, decision analysis, and risk assessment for effective engineering management.

To be admitted to the graduate program in engineering management, prospective candidates must first meet all requirements for graduate admission to UT Rio Grande Valley, as well as the other requirements listed below: GRE General Test. GRE test scores are valid for 5 years. A waiver of the GRE requirement will be granted to applicants who show proof of completing a graduate degree (master’s or doctoral). Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, computer science, or business. Undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0 in the last 60 semester credit hours. Letter of Intent detailing professional goals and reasons for pursuing the graduate degree.