Master’s Degrees in Engineering ManagementPracticing engineers and applied scientists often find themselveswith opportunities for managerial responsibility three to five yearsafter completing their undergraduate education. Approximately 85percent of all engineers serve in a managerial capacity at somepoint in their careers. The engineering management master’sdegree programs bridge the gap between the current managementeducation programs and the needs of engineering and scienceprofessionals.

Unlike traditional MBA programs, a master’s degree in engineeringmanagement builds upon the technical backgrounds of engineersand scientists and emphasizes project management skills specificallyrequired in technology-based, project-driven enterprises, such asleadership, planning, scheduling, logistics, cost estimating, systemsanalysis and quality. The overall objective of the engineeringmanagement master’s degree programs is to prepare individuals tolead, organize, implement, manage and successfully completetechnical projects.

Engineering Management at Old DominionThe Department of Engineering Management and SystemsEngineering at Old Dominion University offers two graduateprograms leading to a master of engineering management (MEM)degree or a master of science in engineering management (MS).The MS program is designed for full-time students who wish toinclude a research-oriented thesis to their program. The MEMdegree requires 30 credit hours of coursework and a one–credithour capstone course. The MS degree requires 27 credit hours ofcoursework and six credit hours of thesis research.

The engineering management program is certified by the AmericanSociety of Engineering Management (ASEM) and is the firstprogram in the nation to be recertified by ASEM. The programwon the 2007 ASEM Founders Award for Excellence in AcademicLeadership after previously winning this award in 2000, 2002 and2005.

Old Dominion University’s engineering management programsaccommodate the needs of both full-time and part-time students.Courses are scheduled in the evening and also at off-campus sitesin the Hampton Roads area.

SkillsThe degrees are focused on the development of skill sets in thefollowing areas:

Operations Systems Analysis and ImprovementStudents acquire skills in the detailed technical analysis of com-plex operations from both qualitative and quantitative perspec-tives. Extensive use of data as a foundation for process analysisand improvement is emphasized.

Technical AnalysisStudents develop a comprehensive set of techniques and meth-ods that support the technical analysis of process, organizationaland production issues faced in the technical enterprise.Emphasis is placed on the collection, rigorous analysis, interpre-tation and effective communication of data.

Project ManagementStudents engage in the traditional planning, scheduling and con-trol functions of project management to provide for controlwork, costs, schedules and performance. In addition, studentsapply advanced engineering concepts and techniques to thedesign, evaluation and transformation of project issues beyondthe scope of cost, schedule and performance.

Organizational AnalysisStudents become skilled in the language, concepts and principlesrelated to effective integration of technical, structural andhuman aspects of organizations. Emphasis is placed on identifi-cation and resolution of organizational issues within technology-based enterprises.

Complex SystemsStudents are exposed to state-of-the-art research and develop-ment in the application of systems engineering to address com-plex technical problems. Systems engineering is applied throughrigorous life-cycle design, operation, analysis and transformationof systems to address problems or meet customer needs.

Engineering Management ResearchStudents are challenged to develop essential graduate-levelresearch skills that provide a basis for generating a wider array ofsolutions to technical, managerial and organizational issues facingtechnology-based enterprises.

Admission RequirementsApplicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accreditedprogram in engineering, engineering technology or applied sci-ence, with a GPA of at least 3.00 for regular admission. Studentswith a GPA between 2.75 and 3.00 may be admitted provision-ally based upon their work experience, academic preparationand Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. A minimum TOEFLscore of 550 is required for all international students whenEnglish is not their first language.

Degree RequirementsAll students must have completed mathematics coursework throughthe level of integral calculus, matrix algebra or differentialequations; and calculus-based probability and statistics.

Core Courses (18 credit hours)The engineering management curriculum has been designed aroundsix core areas that develop the skill sets identified earlier andprepare graduates to assume positions within technology-basedenterprises. The following core courses form the foundation of thecurriculum:ENMA 600 – Cost Estimation and Financial AnalysisENMA 601 – Analysis of Organizational SystemsENMA 603 – Operations ResearchENMA 604 – Project ManagementENMA 614 – Quality Systems DesignENMA 715 – Systems AnalysisENMA 721 – Research Methods (and six credits of thesis research

are required for the MS degree)

Electives (12 credit hours, MEM only)In addition, MEM students select a set of four elective courses tofocus on areas of particular interest for their personal andprofessional development. The electives may be selected from thedepartment’s elective courses and from approved courses in otherBatten College of Engineering and Technology departments and/orother colleges.

Capstone Course (1 credit hour, MEM only)Students must register for a individual capstone project-ENMA 605Program Capstone-after completing the core courses in theprogram. This course serves as a comprehensive examination ofstudent progress in the program.

Engineering management at Old

Dominion University provides graduates with the

necessary skills, knowledge, abilities and

attitudes required to perform

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Founded in the

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systems science and systems engineering while

exploiting the technical analysis tools of

management science, the curriculum is designed

to produce graduates capable of addressing issues

related to the design, operation, analysis and

transformation of complex problems. Particular

emphasis is placed not only on the technical

methods and tools necessary for success in

technology-based enterprises, but also on the

critical thinking skills essential to effectively

communicate and manage completion of complex

projects.

Master’s Degree in Engineering Management

For Further Information and Application Requirements Contact:Graduate Program DirectorDepartment of Engineering Management and Systems EngineeringOld Dominion University241 Kaufman HallNorfolk, VA 23529Phone: (757) 683-4558Fax: (757) 683-5640E-mail: enmagpd@odu.eduWeb: http://eng.odu.edu/enma/

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Location, Location, LocationLocated in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia, Old DominionUniversity’s main campus in Norfolk offers a small-college look and feel,with tree-lined walkways, a mix of old and new buildings, colorful gardens,ponds and fountains.

The Hampton Roads region in southeast Virginia, with a population of 1.6million, is home to a vibrant technology industry, several nationallaboratories, one of the nation’s busiest maritime ports, and among theworld’s largest military complexes. The main campus is just minutes fromthe popular Virginia Beach oceanfront and historic Colonial Williamsburgand a few hours from the Shenandoah Valley and Washington, D.C. Theclimate is mild and is the warmest of Virginia’s regions due to theinfluence of the Atlantic Ocean and Chesapeake Bay.

Old Dominion UniversityOld Dominion University was founded in 1930 as a division of the Collegeof William and Mary. The University is changing lives through engagingand exciting teaching and innovative and cutting-edge research. TheUniversity is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as a “ResearchUniversity with High Research Activity.” With the principal marine andaerospace activities of the Commonwealth concentrated in HamptonRoads, the University has a significant commitment to science,engineering, and technology.

The Frank Batten College of Engineering

and Technology is dedicated to being a

dynamic force in the field of

engineering locally, regionally and

internationally through top-notch

academics, community outreach and

innovation. The engineering college was

recently ranked in the Top 100 in the

country for research and development

expenditures by the National Science

Foundation.

Graduates from the Frank Batten

College of Engineering and Technology

are highly sought-after by industry and

government. Through our distinctive

degree programs, world-class research

opportunities and partnerships with

industry, we offer a unique classroom

experience guaranteed to give you the

tools for success.

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