Engineering Management, MS

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Learn How to Manage Engineers

Person working at a computer desk with multiple screens displaying graphs and data, in a laboratory setting.Our master’s degree program at UM-Dearborn integrates the technical and management aspects of engineering, providing students with a holistic understanding of their roles as future engineering managers. Even if you have a graduate degree in engineering, you’ll find that pursuing the master’s in engineering management will give you even greater mastery of both technology and the principles of management.

You can take classes for the 35-credit degree in person, online, or a combination of both. We schedule classes in the late afternoon and evening so they’re convenient for part-time students who work.

Where an M.S. in Engineering Management Will Take You

A master’s degree in engineering management at the University of Michigan-Dearborn opens doors to a variety of roles in both technical and management areas. The program is designed to prepare you to manage small and large groups of engineers. Graduates can take on positions as project managers, systems engineers, or operation directors in a range of industries.

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This program operates on a rolling admission basis. It is advised to submit all documents by the advisory deadline to ensure consideration for your preferred term and to facilitate pre-term planning. Advisory deadlines differ for domestic and international students.

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Career and Salary Outlook

The information in this table is meant to give you an idea of career opportunities with this degree. All information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and is meant to be averages across the United States in 2025. Please note that these figures reflect overall averages and may not represent entry-level salaries.

$171,270 Median Salary

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2025 to 2035, faster than the average for all occupations.

About 14,900 openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$126,060 Median Salary

Industrial Production Managers

Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2025 to 2035, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

About 17,000 openings for industrial production managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$114,990 Median Salary

Construction Managers

Employment of construction managers is projected to grow 9 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 49,700 openings for construction managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$88,940 Median Salary

Operations Research Analysts

Employment of operations research analysts is projected to grow 12 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 7,500 openings for operations research analysts are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

$82,320 Median Salary

Logisticians

Employment of logisticians is projected to grow 18 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

About 26,600 openings for logisticians are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

MS in Engineering Management

The program is designed to help the students to prepare themselves, to manage small and large groups of engineers.

Dr. Armen Zakarian, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies; Professor, Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

How Can I Get Involved?

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You can get experience as a graduate student instructor or research assistant. You also can join the Society of Women Engineers, the Institute of Industrial Engineers, other organizations aimed at students in the College of Engineering and Computer Science like the Intelligent Systems Club, or general student organizations devoted to a wide range of interests and topics. And be sure to take part in the many student research opportunities sponsored by the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

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