Because “just an engineer” isn’t enough.

In Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) at Missouri S&T, we prepare engineers who don’t just solve problems – they decide which problems matter, lead the teams that tackle them, and drive the organization forward. Our graduates don’t just follow technical decisions; they make them. And it pays off: on average, our Engineering Management and Systems Engineering graduates earn about $5,000 more than other engineering graduates.

EMSE has been ahead of the curve for decades. We were the first department in the world to offer an Engineering Management degree (back in 1968), and among the first to deliver real-time, synchronous distance education. Today we remain out in front in engineering management and systems engineering education and research, combining rigorous analytical training with leadership, systems thinking, and business acumen.

We offer a full portfolio of programs: a BS in Engineering Management, MS and PhD degrees in both Engineering Management and Systems Engineering, an undergraduate minor, accelerated pathways that let top undergraduates start graduate coursework early, and a set of focused graduate certificates. These certificates can be stacked into our master’s programs and are fully available at a distance, giving working professionals and place-bound students the flexibility to start, continue, or complete a graduate degree from wherever they are.

Whether you already have a technical degree or are just starting your undergraduate journey, adding Engineering Management or Systems Engineering gives you a powerful competitive edge. Most organizations don’t just need technical experts; they need people who can see the big picture, manage complexity, lead people and projects, and understand the financial and operational realities of the business. That is exactly what we teach. Within EMSE, you’ll work with faculty who are experts in their fields and committed to helping you move from engineer to leader – because “just an engineer” isn’t enough.

Dr. Amaury Lendasse
Department Chair of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) and Graduate Program Director, Bernard R. Sarchet Endowed Professor of Engineering Management