Engineering Management Graduate Options
Engineering Management Graduate Options
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Graduate Degree
Engineering Management (EMP) is designed for engineers and technical professionals seeking leadership roles. Unlike traditional MBA programs, this degree emphasizes management skills tailored to technology and engineering-based organizations.
10 courses total: 4 required (12 credits) + 6 electives (18 credits)
Required Courses:
- EMEN 5015: Engineering Communication
- EMEN 5020: Finance and Accounting for Engineering Managers
- EMEN 5030: Project Management or EMEN 5405: Fundamentals of Systems Engineering
- EMEN 5050: Leading Oneself
Dual Graduate Degree Options
EMP offers dual-degree programs that combine technical expertise with leadership-focused education. Students can pursue a dual degree by merging their technical master's degree with engineering management.
- Aerospace Engineering Sciences (MS or ME) + EMP
- Computer Science (MS Professional) + EMP
- Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering (ME or MS Professional) + EMP
- Mechanical Engineering (MS Professional) + EMP
Admissions Process:
- Apply to the technical department first
- Indicate interest in dual degree during application
Bachelor's-Accelerated Master's (BAM) Program
The BAM program allows CU Boulder undergraduates to earn a bachelor's and master's degree in a shorter timeframe or complete master’s while working.
- Aerospace Engineering Sciences (BSAE)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering (BSEC)
- Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Requirements:
- Junior standing or above
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0+
- Submission of BAM Intent Form and unofficial transcript
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