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:

  1. Apply to the technical department first
  2. 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

Contact Information:

kendra.thibeault@colorado.edu

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