The EM program focuses on management of: technology and intellectual property; research and development; engineering and technical projects; design and manufacturing; people, resources, and organizations; quality; and lean enterprise systems. Knowledge in these areas helps the technical specialist to do their current job better, and provides solid preparation and an advanced degree for promotion to management levels. In addition to earning an advanced degree, many of our EM students attain professional certification in one or more specialty areas of Engineering and Management. The program offers several tracks and focused courses that help students (with appropriate experience and credentials) attain several internationally-recognized professional certifications. These certifications include:

(a) SME’s Certified Engineering Manager (CEM), Certified Enterprise Integrator (CEI), Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT), and Certified Manufacturing Engineer (CMfgE);

(b) PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP); and

(c) SME’s Lean Certifications. The program also offers a track for attaining EMU’s Graduate Quality Certificate.

The specialty tracks of the program facilitate preparation for passing the examinations for the professional certifications noted above, and include:

1. Research and Development.

2. Design and Manufacturing.

3. Project/Program Management.

4. Lean Enterprise Systems.

5. EMU Graduate Quality Certificate.

The Research and Development track is a 36 credit hour program and requires the completion of a research-based formal development project or thesis. The Design and Manufacturing, Project/Program Management, Lean Enterprise Systems, and Quality tracks are coursework-only, and are 39 credit hour programs.