Department Mission

The mission statement of the Engineering Management Program is to: Equip individuals with expertise in engineering, management, innovation, and systems thinking to prepare them to be leaders in the identification and solution of technical and organizational problems that are complex and evolving.

Program Educational Objectives

The Engineering Management Program prepares graduates for continued professional growth and advancement in engineering management and related professional roles. Critical thinking, systems thinking (an integrative approach to complex problems) and life-long learning are key tenets in our program. Building on these foundations, graduates are expected, within a few years of graduation, to apply and further develop the technical, analytical, managerial, financial, communication, leadership, and professional skills developed through their undergraduate education. As they gain professional experience and assume increasing levels of responsibility, graduates are expected to attain the following objectives: 

PEO 1 – Technical Knowledge and Analytical Problem-Solving 
Graduates advance in professional roles by applying engineering, analytical, and Engineering Management knowledge to identify, evaluate, and solve complex organizational and technical problems. 

PEO 2 – Finance and Business Decision-Making 
Graduates of the Engineering Management Program are responsible and financially aware managers and leaders. Graduates apply and further develop skills in financial, economic, and business principles to support sound decisions, evaluate opportunities and risks, and contribute to organizational performance. 

PEO 3 – Human Capital and Leadership 
Graduates of the Engineering Management Program are prepared to assume roles as leaders who can successfully develop and leverage the performance potential of teams and individuals in the workplace. Graduates grow as leaders by developing individuals and teams, managing performance, and fostering productive, safe, inclusive, and ethical work environments. 

PEO 4 – Communication and Collaboration
Graduates continue to develop and sustain effective professional relationships and facilitate collaboration across technical, managerial, and organizational boundaries through clear, adaptable, and purposeful communication. 

PEO 5 – Professional Growth and Responsibility 
Graduates demonstrate continued professional growth and respond effectively to evolving societal, ethical, cultural, legal, and global issues affecting organizations and the engineering profession. 

PEO 6 – Integration and Organizational Impact 
Graduates integrate technical, managerial, financial, and human-centered perspectives to lead projects and initiatives, address complex organizational problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions using a systems thinking approach.