Engineering Management
Lead with strategy, innovation, and expertise. The Master’s Certificate in Engineering Management combines engineering and management, equipping you with the skills to lead and make strategic decisions in technical fields. This three-course graduate certificate prepares you to tackle complex challenges, confidently lead projects, and make informed decisions that drive results in engineering systems and projects.
Courses from the Master’s Certificate program in Engineering Management may ladder into master’s degree programs allowing students to concurrently hold a Master’s Certificate and Master’s degree with approved courses for both credentials.
The Master’s Certificate in Engineering Management is an excellent option for:
- Recent graduates with a bachelor’s degree in industrial systems engineering or a related field who want to explore graduate studies through a certificate program before committing to a full program.
- Current graduate studies students who wish to deepen their expertise or complete a shorter program. The certificate can be embedded within the Master of Applied Science (MASc) in Industrial Systems Engineering and the Master of Engineering (MEng) in Industrial Systems Engineering (project and co-op route).
- Industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge and gain valuable leadership and management skills.
What is Engineering Management?
Engineering Management blends engineering expertise with management principles, allowing you to develop a comprehensive understanding of both technical and leadership aspects of your profession. It focuses on managing engineering projects, teams, and operations to ensure technical solutions align with organizational goals and industry demands.
The program includes specialized courses that reflect the evolving industry needs, preparing graduates for roles that involve significant responsibility and impact. Some of the course options available at the U of R include:
ENGG 819 - A Systems Engineering Approach to Project Management
The course covers the fundamentals of project management, nine knowledge areas, five process groups and forty-four processes. It takes a systems approach to managing engineering projects. Students will be exposed to concepts relevant to current industrial practices that adhere to global standards and the PMI project management body of knowledge.
ENIN 813- Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
This course guides the students to integrate personal judgment and intuition in realistic industrial and business situations with the most widely applicable methodologies of decision and risk analysis, probability and statistics, competitive analysis, and management science.
ENIN 814 – Operations Management
This course introduces engineering managers to operations management. This course focuses on these topics: outsourcing, off-shoring, six sigma improvement projects, enterprise resource planning, lean management, process, value planning, and supply chain management.
ENIN 841 - Supply Chain Management
This course provides student with knowledge and tools necessary to develop, implement, and sustain strategies for managing supply chain issues. Topics includes supply chain drivers and metrics, supply chain coordination, sourcing, distribution network design, transportation models, warehousing, sustainable supply chain, and role of technology in supporting supply chain operations.
ENGG 820 - Economics for Engineers
This course explores the cost analysis that accompanies large engineering projects. Analysis of the engineering system and value planning is covered. Additional topics include capital and operating cost estimation, discounting, comparative costing, and capital recovery.
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Why Study Engineering Management at the University of Regina?
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Our highly specialized faculty members are experienced in teaching, research, and practical applications in their respective fields. Students benefit from an emphasis on mentorship and develop practical skills under expert guidance, positioning graduates for success in engineering managerial environments.A flexible path to career advancement
A graduate certificate supports professional growth with less commitment than a full master’s degree. You can study full-time or part-time, and if you choose to further advance your education, the certificate can ladder into a master’s degree.MCert in Engineering Management Frequently Asked Questions
The admission standards for a Master’s Certificate are the same as those for a Master’s Degree. See Graduate Studies and Research Eligibility Requirements.
Please note that international students may not be eligible for Master’s Certificate programs because of Visa and Study Permit regulations.Tuition fees vary depending on whether you are a domestic or international student. To see the cost per credit hour for the Faculty of Graduate Studies, visit the Tuition and Fee Schedule.
This certificate program consists of 9 credit hours (3 courses).You may be eligible for scholarships, financial aid, or other funding opportunities.
Scholarships:
- Graduate students are encouraged to explore available scholarships and funding options.
Financial aid:
- Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and designated protected persons may qualify for Canada Student Financial Aid, which provides loans and grants to help cover education costs.
- International students on a study permit should explore financial aid options available in their home country or consider loan opportunities through local banks.
What Can You Do with a Master’s Certificate in Engineering Management?
This certificate can enhance your career paths in both engineering and leadership capacities within diverse sectors. Employers value graduates for their dual expertise in technical and management domains, enabling them to lead projects with a strong understanding of both engineering processes and business strategies.
If you choose to further your expertise, you can also apply your certificate toward a Master's Degree program in Industrial Systems Engineering.
Possible career paths include:- Engineering Manager
- Operations Supervisor
- Project Managers
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