Overview
The Master of Science in Engineering Management program (M.S.) is designed to bring the benefits of modern technology and high quality graduate-level instruction to engineers/scientists/ technologists interested in furthering their skills in engineering management with specialization in any of the following areas:
- Project / Program Management, so as to become effective future project/program managers
- Enterprise Architecture education so as to become expert in technology oriented Enterprise Architectures and executing decisions in technological and scientific organizations
- Supply Chain Management and e-Logistics so as to become experts in warehousing, transport, materials planning, inventory control, order cycle management, purchasing, and customer service
- Certified Lean Six Sigma programs for improving enterprise excellence
These M.S. programs offer practical business perspectives necessary for engineering management. Unlike traditional MBA programs, these programs emphasize required management skills that are specifically built on the students' technical backgrounds and experience. The custom-designed mix of management concepts and technical expertise will help prepare professionals to direct major public and private organizations in the increasingly complicated managerial environment of today's competitive global, technical environment. In this program, engineering management principles are broadly based and draw from many different disciplines such as: applied sciences, engineering, natural sciences, mathematics, economics, business and social sciences.
Program Outcomes
- Apply quantitative analytical skills and techniques to manage projects, and processes (products and services)
- Apply a multidisciplinary approach involving the integration of engineering, management, quality, and risk analysis in projects, and processes (products and services)
- Identify, prioritize and select relevant solutions in solving complex engineering problems and processes
- Apply a global mindset and a detailed knowledge of business environments in engineering management solutions
- Integrate tools and techniques, resources, organizational systems, and decision making process for the successful management of projects and processes (products and services)
Relevance to the Real World
Engineering Management leadership has become a highly sought skill in today's competitive global technological marketplace. It is now a well recognized profession in most industries. Within this curriculum are the following areas of specializations: project/program management, supply chain management and e-Logistics, enterprise architecture and certified lean six sigma programs. These four curricula provide a broad perspective of engineering management that are of current interest and need.
Requirements
Degree Requirements
(14 courses, 63 quarter units)
To receive a Master of Science in Engineering Management, students must complete 54 quarter units involving twelve courses. A total of 13.5 quarter units of graduate credit may be granted for equivalent graduate work completed at another institution, as it applies to this degree, and provided the units were not used in earning another advanced degree. Students should refer to the section in the graduate admission requirements for specific information regarding application and matriculation.
Since this program is defined for various areas of specialization, there are specific requirements for the type of courses to be taken as defined in this catalog.
Program Prerequisites
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
Candidates for the program must possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences or a closely related area from an accredited university. Interested students from other disciplines may be admitted to the program but may be required to complete additional courses. Non-degree students will not be allowed to enter this program. For those who have a general non-science and non-engineering degree, admission would be based on relevant experience and the following program prerequisites:
MGT 409 C - Principles of Management and Organization
MNS 205 - Introduction to Quantitative Methods and Statistics
These courses may be waived if their equivalents have been completed at the undergraduate level with a grade of "C" or better.
Core Requirements
(6 courses, 27 quarter units)
ENM 600 - Engineering Management Concepts
ENM 601 - Project Management Principles
ENM 602 - Risk, Contracts, and Legal Issues
ENM 603 - Operations Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600)
ENM 607A - Capstone Course I
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, ENM 603 and all pertinent Area Specialization courses)
ENM 607B - Capstone Course II
(Prerequisite: ENM 607A)
Program Electives Courses
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)
For electives, students in Areas of Specialization other than Lean Six Sigma, should select two of the following 600 level courses. Some of these courses are more relevant to a given discipline than others and hence students are asked to consult the lead faculty regarding the courses.
ENM 604 - Quality Management
ENM 605 - Infrastructure Management
IEM 605 - Operations Research
MNS 601 - Statistics for Business
SCL 605 - Logistics Technology Management
CIS 607 - System Integration
PME 601 - Advanced Project Management
PME 602 - Skills Management
Students in the Lean Six Sigma Area of Specialization must take the following two electives:
PME 601 - Advanced Project Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
PME 602 - Skills Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
Requirements for the Areas of Specialization
(4 courses, 18 quarter units)
All students must choose one Area of Specialization defined below.
* Area of Specialization in Project Management
(720-810-897)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
From small companies to giant global institutions, project managers are fueling much of the successful development of exciting technical enterprises. Talented and knowledgeable project managers command the best assignments, salaries, other compensation and bonuses. They are the future leaders and entrepreneurs. Good project managers are not born, but are nurtured from a combination of experience, time, talent, and training. Successful projects don't happen spontaneously; they require preparation, planning, and organization. This program is designed to provide systematic training to those would like to pursue an engineering project management career.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates from project management will be able to:
- Apply quantitative analytical skills and techniques to manage projects
- Apply a multidisciplinary approach involving the integration of engineering, management, quality, and cultural analysis to the conduct of project management engineering
- Integrate state-of-the-art technological advances to the practice of project management engineering, including the use of information technology and supporting software applications
- Apply a global mindset and a detailed knowledge of business environments to the practice of project management engineering
- Assess the impact of projects in the finance of corporations and businesses and develop appropriate action plans through project management engineering
- Integrate tools and techniques, resources, organizational systems, and decision making processes for the successful completion of projects
PME 601 - Advanced Project Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
PME 602 - Skills Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
PME 603 - Product Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
PME 604 - Project Finance Management
(Prerequisite: ENM 600, ENM 601, ENM 602, and ENM 603)
*Area of Specialization in Supply Chain Management and eLogistics
(720-810-892)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
From small companies to giant global institutions, the concept of integration within business and between businesses has gained increased validity. There has been a growing recognition that supply chain management and eLogistics help achieve the twin goals of cost reduction and service enhancement. Supply Chain Management and eLogistics have in turn been impacted and driven by e-business strategies and technologies. This program is designed to provide comprehensive academic training on supply chain management and eLogistics.
Program Outcomes
Students successfully completing the Supply Chain Management and e-Logistics will:
- Learn the key elements and flows of contemporary supply chain management and e-Logistics, such as technology requirements, warehousing, transport, materials planning, inventory control, order cycle management, purchasing, and customer service
- Understand major challenges within the implementation of an integrated supply chain management and e-Logistics strategies including technology selection, internet security, accessibility and quality control
- Understand the application of Agile and Lean supply chains concepts and methods
- Develop the cost effective e-Logistics strategies in creating efficient and effective supply chain networks
SCL 601 - Supply Chain Fundamentals
SCL 602 - Supply Chain Implementation
(Prerequisite: SCL 601)
SCL 603 - Fundamentals of Logistics
(Prerequisite: ENM 602)
SCL 604 - Advanced Logistics Management
(Prerequisite: SCL 603)
* Area of Specialization in Enterprise Architecture
(720-810-897)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
The Federal Government requires Enterprise Architecture certifications in Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF) and/or Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF). Currently the FEAC Institute (http://www.feacinstitute.org/) provides training and education leading to certification in the Federal Enterprise Architecture and the Department of Defense Architecture Frameworks. The FEAF program addresses the FEA Reference Models, how to build business and technology oriented Enterprise Architectures, how to integrate the FEA with the Zachman Framework (FW), describes Clinger-Cohen compliance CPIC, Exhibit 300 & 53s, governance performance metrics, and security integration. The DoDAF program offers experience with the products for the integrated architecture views, and provides an overview on the GIG, Network Centric Warfare, LISI, the CADM and many other Service issues. National University offers students the opportunity to earn their Enterprise Architecture certifications in conjunction with the FEAC Institute as part of the Master's Degree in Engineering Management with specialization in Enterprise Architecture.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, graduates from Enterprise Architecture will be able to:
- Apply quantitative analytical skills and techniques to manage projects
- Apply a multidisciplinary approach involving the integration of enterprise architecture, management, quality, and DoDAF Framework
- Integrate state-of-the-art technological advances to the practice of project management engineering, including the use of information technology and supporting software applications
- Design and implement comprehensive architecture enterprise in accordance with DoDAF architecture process
- Describe the Federal Enterprise Architecture Vision and Principles as per CIO Council's "FEAF" V 1.1 and the Government Accounting Office's (GAO) view of Enterprise Architecture, Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
- Establish principles for managing Enterprise Architecture Contractors
- Develop Strategic Planning relates to Enterprise Architecture
- Develop an Integrated Infrastructure Architecture projects in the finance of corporations and businesses and develop appropriate action plans through project management engineering
- Integrate tools and techniques, resources, organizational systems, and decision making processes for the successful completion of Enterprise Architecture projects
DoDAF [ DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE ARCHITECTURE FRAMEWORK] CERTIFICATION PROGRAM COURSES
DAF 601 - Architecture Framework Basics
DAF 602 - Core and Supporting Products
DAF 603 - Architecture Analysis
DAF 604 - Advanced Modeling
FEA(F) [FEDERAL ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE (FRAMEWORK)] CERTIFICATION PROGRAM COURSES
EEA 601 - Architecture Concepts
EEA 602 - Architecture Planning
EEA 603 - Architecture Implementation
EEA 604 - Architecture Integration
* Area of Specialization in Lean Six Sigma
(720-810-898)
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)
Lean Six Sigma is an integration of Six Sigma and Lean for an enterprise to achieve more effective and efficient operations. Six Sigma is a Quality Improvement methodology structured to reduce product or service failure rates to a negligible level. To achieve six sigma quality levels, the Six Sigma process encompasses all aspects of a business, including management, service delivery, design, production, and customer satisfaction. Six Sigma companies typically spend less than 5 percent of their revenues addressing and repairing quality problems. Lean Enterprise is structured, disciplined process for improving the efficiency of operations by identifying and eliminating non-value added activities and streamlining value-added activities. Organizations that deploy Lean Six Sigma routinely realize dramatic improvements in quality, productivity, inventory levels, customer satisfaction and revenue. Recognizing these benefits many businesses are hiring certified professionals in this area to make improvements of their processes.
The specialization courses as listed below will be offered in conjunction with the Management Sciences Division of VSE Corporation (http://www.vsecorp.com/services/management/index.html) and Extended Learning at National University. Successful completion of all four courses (EEX 201X, EEX 1202X, EEX 1203X, and EEX 1204X) is required as part of the Lean Six Sigma specialization in the MS Engineering Management Program.
GREEN BELT PROGRAM COURSES
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)
EEX 1201X - Process Analysis and Optimization
EEX 1202X - Efficiency and Cost Effectiveness
BLACK BELT PROGRAM COURSES
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)
EEX 1203X - Continuous Improvement Processes
EEX 1204X - Advanced Process Analysis
GREEN BELT AND BLACK BELT CERTIFICATION COURSE
(Not a requirement for the degree or area of specialization)
EEX 1205X - Six Sigma Project Practicum
Thus, the combined Green Belt and Black Belt program courses are equivalent to 160 hours of instruction. EEX1205X is required only to obtain the Black Belt and Green Belt certifications in conjunction with the Green Belt and Black Belt program courses.
| Degree Program Locations | |
|---|---|
| This degree is offered online | |
| Kearny Mesa Campus | |
| La Mesa Campus | |
| Los Angeles Campus | |
| South Bay Campus | |
| Spectrum Business Park Campus | |