In May of 2025, the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (GCEM) passed the last approval process and will first be awarded at the conclusion of the Fall 2026 semester. Students may complete all the coursework for the GCEM now and apply to receive the GCEM after September 2026.

Admission Requirements:

Be admitted to the U’s Graduate School. A student can be admitted as a degree seeking student (admitted to a particular Master's or Ph.D. program). A student can be admitted as a non-matriculated student. More application/ admissions info HERE
Note: You must be admitted to either the on-campus or the online campus.

Additionally, students should meet one of the following two requirements.

  • An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and a STEM discipline
    Two semesters of calculus
    One semester of a probability and/or statistics course

or

  • Two semesters of calculus with a B or better
    One semester of a probability and/or statistics course with a B or better
    An undergraduate degree from an accredited institution and relevant work experience as approved by the Director of the Engineering Management Programs
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Course Curriculum

6 Credit Hours of Required Courses

  • SIME 6500 Management and Leadership for Engineers
  • SIME 6530 Project Management for Engineers

3 Credit Hours from One of these Courses

6 Credit Hours of Engineering Management Related Electives

Minimum 15 Credit Hours Total

Note: Many classes are cross-listed in the college.  Any equivalent cross-listed class can be used to satisfy a requirement.

Requirements for Awarding GCEM

In the semester that you wish to be awarded the GCEM, fill out the following form. This form must be filled out at least a week before finals week.

Completion Form: Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

Earn a grad of B or better in all courses used for the GCEM. This will be checked by the Director of Engineering Management Programs after grades are posted in the awarding semester.