Advance your career with the leadership skills you need to challenge the status quo and drive engineering teams to success. In our top-ranked, fully online M.S. in Engineering with a concentration in Engineering Management designed for working professionals, you can take the next step without putting your career on hold.
This program offers a unique blend of technical and management skills essential for real-world challenges. The hands-on experience provided through practical projects and case studies has been valuable in preparing me for industry demands.”
Get ready to lead successful cross-disciplinary teams
Engineering managers are integral to the success of complex technical projects, responsible for the strategic decisions that drive innovation and technological advancement. With a master’s in engineering management, you can fast-track your advancement to senior-level positions and become an impactful leader at the forefront of your field.
The VCU College of Engineering is among the best graduate programs in the nation, and is currently ranked No. 22 in the Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs by U.S. News and World Report. Our flexible curriculum allows you to design your own path by choosing from electives that align with your goals and interests. You’ll learn from faculty who are practicing engineers with expertise in a range of critical areas. Graduates can also tap into our network of more than 400 companies with help from our team of dedicated career advisors.
Are you ready to take the next step in your career?
Our online program is designed for working professionals who want to gain new skills and advance their career without compromising their current work responsibilities. Or, choose the hybrid program with flexible course offerings with face-to-face remote-learning options. Either way, you can complete the program in as little as one year.
Employees of VCU College of Engineering Corporate Partners can apply through our Quick Start program, which features:
Directors of engineering offer strategic leadership of engineering departments and multiple teams.
A director of research and development leads innovation and new technology development for an organization.
Engineering managers and team leads oversee small to medium-sized engineering teams while maintaining technical involvement.
Engineering management graduates are prepared for leadership positions in the following industries:
An engineering operations manager optimizes engineering processes, resources, and operational efficiency. In manufacturing, an operations manager oversees production facilities and continuous improvement initiatives.
A product development manager oversees new product development throughout the project lifecycle, from conception to launch.
A technical program manager coordinates cross-functional engineering programs and ensures deliverables are met. At the senior level, they may manage large-scale technical programs and multiple project portfolios.
A project engineering manager leads technical projects and engineering teams while balancing business objectives, such as finance, contracts and negotiations, legal and data analysis.
QA managers oversee quality standards across engineering processes and products. They ensure that designs, manufacturing, and testing procedures meet specified requirements by analyzing data, identifying issues and implementing corrective steps.
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