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Educational Objectives:

• Students will integrate and synthesize alternate, divergent, or contradictory perspectives or ideas fully within the field of Engineering Management.
• Students will present scholarly work on Engineering Management via appropriate communication channels.
• Students will demonstrate advanced knowledge and competencies in Engineering Management.
• Students will analyze existing theories to draw data-supported conclusions in Engineering Management.
• Students will execute a plan to complete significant pieces of scholarly research in Engineering Management.
• Students will evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and ethical impact of actions within Engineering Management and demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency to integrate the results in the leadership decision-making process.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon graduation:

• Graduates will evaluate the legal, social, economic, environmental, and ethical impact of actions within Engineering Management and demonstrate advanced knowledge and competency to integrate the results in the leadership decision-making process.
• Graduates will demonstrate the highest mastery of traditional and technological techniques of communicating ideas effectively and persuasively.
• Graduates will evaluate complex problems, synthesize divergent/alternative/contradictory perspectives and ideas fully, and develop advanced solutions to Engineering Management challenges.
• Graduates will contribute to the body of knowledge in the study of Engineering Management.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition rates are subject to change.

The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025:

• The application fee is $100
• The per-credit charge for doctorate courses is $950. This is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
• Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
• Active duty military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount for doctorate level coursework.
• Information technology fee $40 per credit hour.
• High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.

Find additional information for 2024-2025 doctorate tuition and fees.

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Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management

Hybrid/Blended Requires some face-to-face courses.

About the Program

The Doctor of Philosophy in Systems and Engineering Management program prepares competent industrial engineers and engineering managers for industry, consulting, university teaching and research. The Bureau of Labor Statistics growth rates for engineering management professionals project that these roles will increase by 30% in the next decade.

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PhD in Management Program

A phd in management: where business research and education intersect.

Become an industry thought leader while preparing tomorrow’s business leaders.

Our fully funded PhD in Management is designed for ambitious students and professionals interested in a career in university teaching and research.

This residential program, based at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management in Ithaca, NY, combines Ivy League rigor and real-world relevance to prepare you for successful careers in academia.

Why Get a PhD in Management?

With a strong focus on management science and applied research, this doctoral degree is ideal for someone looking to teach at the university level and contribute to the greater body of industry knowledge. Pursuing a PhD in Management is also an ideal next step for executives and senior managers who want to make a transition to academia or enhance their research skills for a successful consulting career.

Fully Funded, Highly Flexible: What Makes Cornell’s Management PhD Different?

As you explore PhD programs’ degree requirements, faculty engagement, and campus experience, Cornell stands alone.

In Cornell’s highly flexible program, you’ll choose a specific area of study and build your own dissertation committee. Our program faculty are genuinely interested and invested in your intellectual development. In this small and highly selective program, you will get to know the faculty and your peers well.

The SC Johnson Graduate School of Management is home to leading research centers and a high-impact academic journal; these open you up to unique learning and mentorship opportunities.

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Our Three-Pronged Approach to a PhD in Management

The Johnson School’s doctoral degree in management combines the best of theory and practice, building on a three-pronged foundation:

Hands-on Experience

Develop your research and analytical skills. You’ll work with classmates to examine existing literature and theories for class deliverables, which will often include your own original research.

Customizable Curriculum

Design your own academic pathway. You’ll choose one of six primary areas of study and create your own dissertation committee.

University-Wide Coursework

Draw on the expertise from across Cornell. You’ll get to select graduate-level courses from schools and colleges devoted to law , hospitality , engineering , labor relations , and other fields.

At a Glance: Cornell’s Fully Funded PhD in Management

The fully residential, fully funded PhD in Management program includes a tuition waiver and a stipend for living expenses. Here’s a quick overview of what to expect:

Degree Awarded

PhD in Management

Program Location

Ithaca, NY, with options in New York City

Program Format

Foundational coursework, original research, and six potential areas of study

Hear from Our Community

“PhD is a marathon, not a sprint, and collaborating with great people is paramount. At Cornell, I’ve found a place where amazing people come together, supporting my research and personal growth. Choosing Cornell means joining a community that knows how important it is to work with exceptional people to excel in the program.” – Elina Hur PhD ’23

Customize Your Path: Our Areas of Study

When you apply to the Johnson School’s PhD in Management, you will select a primary area of study. Choosing a concentration allows you to gain specialized skills and knowledge while growing a portfolio of original research.

Examine the role of accounting information in firms and financial markets. PhD-level research at Cornell explores topics such as how firms report information to investors, how accounting information is used to manage firms, and the nature of auditing.

Strategy & Business Economics

Use modern tools and methodologies to gain a better understanding of the world. PhD students in this area explore many aspects of economics including industrial, behavioral, labor, and organizational.

Dive deep into the financial structure and issues of organizations. Your research might look at how conflicts of interest affect corporate policy, how investor psychology affects asset pricing, or how to detect price bubbles.

Learn how theories from operations research, economics, psychology, and sociology intersect to inform corporate and consumer decisions. Your PhD studies will explore both quantitative and behavioral perspectives of marketing.

Management & Organizations

Prepare for a research-focused career in academia or industry. This versatile concentration develops skilled, innovative, analytical researchers through a broad curriculum and close faculty collaboration.

Operations, Technology, & Information Management

Develop the technical skills and behavioral analysis knowledge you need to address high-impact managerial decisions. This focus area also offers an option to complete coursework at Cornell Tech in New York City.

Idea Generation to Publication: A Career in Teaching and Research

The majority of our PhD in Management students pursue careers in academia. After graduation, many land tenure-track teaching positions at top-tier business schools and continue to advance knowledge through original research. Johnson School PhD students often field multiple offers and see starting salaries range from $150,000 to $250,000.

Finding Your Place at Cornell: Meet Our Current PhDs

Students from around the United States and across the globe arrive at the Johnson School to earn their PhD in Management—and their diverse research interests, educational backgrounds, and professional experiences make for a vibrant, enriching learning environment.

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Research and Placements: Making an Impact in the Management Field

After earning the PhD in Management, our alumni go on to teach and inspire future leaders at top-tier institutions. Not only do they teach and conduct research alongside some of the most brilliant minds in business, but they also advance the field through publishing in leading journals and presenting their work at industry conferences.

Recent PhD in Management Placements

• Piyush Anand, PhD ’21, assistant professor of marketing, Jones Graduate School of Business, Rice University
• Guarav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, assistant professor, Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh
• Eunjee Kim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Mays Business School, Texas A&M University
• Sarah Lim, PhD ’21, assistant professor, Gies College of Business, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
• Xuege Lu, PhD ’22, assistant professor, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota
• Subrina Shen, PhD ’21, assistant professor, McCombs School of Business, University of Texas at Austin

Recent Research Publications

• “ Do Real Estate Values Boost Corporate Borrowing? Evidence from Contract-Level Data ” in the Journal of Financial Economics (2022) — Gaurav Kankanhalli, PhD ’20, with Murillo Campello, Robert A. Connolly, and Eva Steiner
• “ Converging Tides Lift All Boats: Consensus in Evaluation Criteria Boosts Investments in Firms in Nascent Technology Sectors ” in Organization Science (2021) — Xirong (Subrina) Shen, PhD ’21, with Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, and Pamela S. Tolbert 
• “ Initial and Longer-Term Change in Unit-Level Turnover Following Leader Succession: Contingent Effects of Outgoing and Incoming Leader Characteristics ” in Organization Science (2020)— Huisi (Jessica) Li, PhD ’20, with John Hausknecht and Lisa Dragoni

“ Does Regulatory Jurisdiction Affect the Quality of Investment-Adviser Regulation? ” in American Economic Review (2019) — Alan Kwan, PhD ’17, with Ben Charoenwong and Tarik Umar

Our Faculty: Accomplished Researchers, Dedicated Teachers

When you join the PhD in Management program at the Johnson School, you’ll be part of a learning community comprising more than 100 accomplished academics and thought leaders. 

Not only will you take courses with renowned professors from across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, but you also will have the opportunity to build your own faculty committee—a group that will become instrumental as you select your dissertation topic and embark on your original research.

Faculty Spotlight: Learn from Leading Thought Leaders

Throughout the PhD program—from foundational coursework to your dissertation—you’ll work closely with dedicated teacher-scholars like these:

Kristina Rennekamp

Dr. Rennekamp’s research focuses on financial accounting from a behavioral perspective. She’s widely published, with work appearing in leading academic journals such as The Accounting Review , Contemporary Accounting Research , and The Journal of Financial Reporting .

Karan Girotra

Dr. Girotra studies the digital transformation of companies, whether it’s looking at emerging tools and practices or exploring new business models. He’s frequently interviewed in an array of mainstream business media outlets, including Bloomberg BusinessWeek , Fortune , and Forbes .

Kaitlin Woolley

Dr. Woolley studies the psychological processes behind consumer motivation. She’s an award-winning educator and researcher with work published in academic journals and national media outlets including the Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing Research , and The Wall Street Journal .

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What You’ll Learn: Curriculum Overview

As you pursue your PhD in business management, you’ll begin with a set of foundation courses and progress into advanced coursework in your area of interest. Through it all, your faculty committee will help make sure you’re on the right track.

Foundational Management Coursework

Early in your doctoral program, you will complete foundational coursework in management and other fields. Many of these will focus on the research process and prepare you for your dissertation.

Advanced Coursework in Your Concentration Area

As you progress in the PhD in Management program, you’ll take electives and advanced courses that align with your research area of interest; these classes can be in the Johnson School and across Cornell.

Your Dissertation: Creating Original Research

During the final part of the program, you begin work on your dissertation—the culmination of your original research. You choose the topic of research in conjunction with your committee.

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Beyond Business: Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration and Dialogue

Tap into the experience and expertise of faculty members from across Cornell University.

Management is a broad science. Business leaders serve in a variety of roles in industries of all kinds: healthcare, consumer goods, agriculture, biotechnology, media, and consulting to name just a few. At Cornell, you can enrich your education and expand your research opportunities by taking courses and finding mentors beyond the college of business.

Explore fields like computer science, psychology, sociology, communication, engineering, and data science—and then connect the dots back to your management research.

Interact with peers and professors from other disciplines by participating in student organizations and special interest groups or by attending public lectures, workshops, and networking events.

Admissions Overview: How to Apply to the Management PhD Program

The ideal candidate for the Johnson School’s doctorate degree in management will have a strong record of academic excellence, a solid understanding of the research process, and an entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving. An MBA or master’s degree is not a requirement for admission. 

Our admissions page offers more details about program prerequisites, selection criteria, requirements, deadline information, and a checklist of materials you need to submit with your application.

Connect With Cornell Admissions

The Johnson School admissions team is available to answer your questions about the program and the application process. Stop in or reach out by phone or email today.

253-D Sage Hall Johnson Graduate School of Management Cornell University Ithaca, NY 14853-6201

Phone: 607-255-5340 Email: Graduate Research Programs Office

The Cornell Campus: Where You Will Learn, Grow, and Thrive

Learn, grow, and thrive on one of the most beautiful college campuses in the United States. As a PhD student, you’ll spend a lot of time in Sage Hall, a Gothic-style building dating back to 1875. You’ll find more high-tech learning spaces just off campus at the Breazzano Family Center for Business Education. You’ll also have access to the innovative campus of Cornell Tech in New York City—particularly relevant to students focused on technology and information management. 

Attending Cornell also means you’ll call Ithaca, NY, home for about five years. Our eclectic downtown is full of eateries, shops, activities, and all of the amenities you’d need for everyday life. When you’re not in class or studying, you can explore all that the Finger Lakes region has to offer.

PhD in Management FAQ: What You Need to Know

Before you apply to a research-focused graduate program, you’re likely to want to do some deep research of your own. For instance, how does a fully funded PhD in Management work? What’s the typical completion time?

We have a robust Frequently Asked Questions section to help you learn more about our program, the admissions process, and dissertation requirements. For our international applicants, you’ll also find specific details about earning your PhD in Management.

May I speak to someone about my interest in the program and visit?

You are welcome to reach out to any professor with whom you see a good research fit. Our website also has a wealth of information about the program.

Is an interview part of the process?

We offer interviews only to a few applicants after their first screening.

May I talk to a professor or advisor?

You are welcome to contact any professor with whom you see a research match. Faculty are more likely to respond to specific research queries.

I have questions; may I write to this program email address?

Yes. Our response time will vary. We are not able to answer detailed questions that are better assessed by faculty during the application process.

May I schedule a campus tour?

Admissions does not offer campus tours for PhD program applicants. However, you may arrange an appointment with a faculty member.

Fraud alert – beware of third-party post-doc scams.

Cornell University recently has been made aware of fraudulent activity targeting overseas students and researchers, including at least one third party website falsely stating that it is offering a postdoctoral or visiting scholar program in association with Cornell. These scams, which may seek to obtain money and/or personal details from interested applicants, are fraudulent. 

Cornell wishes to warn the public about these fraudulent activities being perpetrated purportedly in the name of Cornell, and/or its officials. Please be advised that: 

• Cornell does not, nor has it, worked in collaboration with third-party companies or organizations to offer postdoctoral or research certificate programs.
• Third parties do not collect tuition or fees on behalf of Cornell.
• Cornell does not work with or endorse such organizations including, but not limited to, Shanghai Lufei Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 上海璐斐教育科技有限公司) and Shenzhen Guoyan Era Education Technology Co., Ltd. (Chinese name: 深圳市国研时代教育科技有限公司).

Cornell’s postdoctoral positions are listed on the Academic Career Opportunities website and postdoctoral fellowship programs are available for viewing. If you suspect a third party of falsely advertising a Cornell program, please notify [email protected]. Victims of such scams may also report them to their local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.

Start the Application Process Today

Ready to apply to our highly selective, fully funded PhD in Management? We look forward to learning more about you and your research goals. Start the application process today at the Cornell Graduate Admissions website. [You’ll first need to register for an account or log in to an existing one.]

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• Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management

PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management

• Industry 4.0 Laboratory
• Manufacturing Laboratory
• Materials Science Laboratory
• Modelling and Simulation Laboratory
• Supply Chain Laboratory

College of Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering

The PhD in Engineering - Engineering Systems Management (PhD-ESM) will help produce the next generation of leading academics and industry experts in the different fields of ESM. The program addresses fundamental research problems of national and global importance for the 21st century, including but not limited to Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Construction Project Management and Smart Cities Management.

PhD-ESM students work with AUS engineering faculty at the forefront of their fields, engaged in a wide range of disciplines, and hailing from some of the world’s best universities. The faculty’s commitment to research, in cooperation with other academic institutions and major industrial and government organizations, creates an ideal environment for candidates to acquire cutting-edge knowledge and cultivate their own research interests.

The program admits both part-time and full-time students. Full-time students may be considered for a competitive full graduate assistantship for the duration of the program.

The program is taught in English and is composed of three phases:

• Core courses, which include methodological courses related to key aspects of theoretical and applied research. Two courses are common to all concentrations.
• Six elective courses designed to suit the research interests of candidates with the aim of strengthening their knowledge in their area of research.
• Development of a doctoral dissertation, allowing students to develop cutting-edge research competencies and generate original scientific work that can be published in reputed international journals.

FInd our program brochure here .

Admission to the PhD-ESM program is competitive and only applicants who have a strong alignment between their own research interests and an area of specialization of one of the faculty will be selected. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review the available doctoral advisors on this website and identify those who they believe are most closely aligned with their desired areas of research. The number of students admitted is dependent on the faculty's projected ability to advise additional doctoral students and availability of financial support for those seeking assistantships. The selection is based on the applicants' academic history, maturity in the development of research capabilities, and proficiency in specialized skills demanded by the research area. In particular, candidates must have sufficient prior background to meet the prerequisites of their area of research.

For more information on admission requirements and the application process, please  click here.

For more information about graduate assistantships, please  click here.

The admission requirements for the PhD-ESM program are as follows.

Full Admission

For full admission to the PhD-ESM degree program at AUS, an applicant must:  

• hold a master’s degree or a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an independently accredited university recognized by the UAE Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Affairs Division and by AUS. Applicants with non-engineering degrees may be considered on a case-by-case basis       
• have attained a minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of 3.0 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent in the master’s degree or a CGPA of 3.5 (on a scale of 4.0) or its equivalent in the bachelor’s degree    
• submit three letters of recommendation, a statement of purpose and a current curriculum vitae/resume    

Applicants with a degree obtained outside the UAE must submit an equivalency of their degree from the UAE Ministry of Education, Higher Education Affairs Division.

Bridging Courses

Applicants with a relevant bachelor’s degree are required to complete six credit hours of the following bridging courses:

• ESM 520 Management for Engineers
• ESM 570 Project Management
• ESM 575 Advanced Engineering Economy
• any of the 500-level and 600-level courses offered by the master of science (MS) programs at AUS (MS in biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, electrical, mechanical, and mechatronics engineering; construction management; or engineering systems management), subject to the approval of the Program Coordinator.

The bridging courses do not generate credit hours towards the completion of the degree program and are not counted in the grade point average of the student.

The mission of the PhD-ESM program is to educate future researchers, practitioners, innovators and academics. The program seeks to give students cutting-edge knowledge, skills and abilities in engineering systems management that can be utilized to meet societal needs and shape contemporary market trends in the UAE, the region and globally.

Graduates of the PhD-ESM program will be prepared to:

• pursue successful academic, industry and/or government careers
• conduct research independently across multidisciplinary areas 
• apply technical knowledge for long-term sustainable and economic development
• act professionally and ethically in the practice of engineering systems management

To qualify for graduation with a PhD-ESM degree, students must successfully complete a minimum of 54 credits with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, as follows:

• a minimum of 24 credits (8 courses) of required and elective coursework:
• a minimum of 6 credits (2 courses) of required courses
• a minimum of 18 credits (6 courses) of elective courses
• a zero-credit seminar course
• a minimum of 30 credits of research work (dissertation)

The expected minimum duration for completion of the PhD ESM degree program is four years.

Required Courses

Students must successfully complete the following required courses:

• ESM 701 Research Methods
• ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis
• ESM 795 Doctoral Seminar
• ESM 799 Dissertation (for a minimum of 30 credits)

Elective Courses (minimum of 18 credits)

Students must successfully complete a minimum of six elective courses (for a minimum of 18 credits) selected from the following research areas. The electives courses must be approved by the program coordinator.

Supply Chain Management Research Area

• ESM 710 Advanced Decision Making Analysis
• ESM 711 Deterministic Optimization Techniques
• ESM 712 Advanced Supply Chain Management
• ESM 713 Supply Chain Modeling
• ESM 714 Modeling and Analysis of Logistics Systems)
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM­–Supply Chain Management

Sustainable Construction Project Management Research Area

• ESM 720 Sustainable Development for Engineers
• ESM 721 Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness
• ESM 722 Sustainable Analytics and Resource Management
• ESM 723 The Living Building
• ESM 724 Sustainable Ecosystems
• ESM 725 Programs and Portfolio Management
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Sustainable Construction Project Management

Smart Cities Research Area

• ESM 730 Tools for Big Data
• ESM 731 Smart Cities Infrastructure and Services
• ESM 732 Networking Architectures for Smart Cities
• ESM 733 Electronic, Social and Sensor Network Applications for Smart Cities
• ESM 734 Trust and Security for Smart Cities
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Smart Cities

Engineering Management Research Area

• ESM 740 Advanced Quality Engineering
• ESM 741 Organizational Performance Management
• ESM 742 Strategic Human Resources Management
• ESM 743 Strategic Management
• ESM 794 Special Topics in ESM–Engineering Management

Course Descriptions

ESM 701 Research Methods (3-0-3)

Equips PhD students with a good understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods at both the conceptual and applied levels to prepare them to undertake substantiated and rigorous scholarly research work, particularly dissertation and research papers. Familiarizes students with basic tenets of research, knowledge, methods and success in research. Includes problem formulation, literature review, hypotheses formulation, proposal preparation and empirical testing techniques. Enables students to formulate empirical research using experimental or descriptive research approaches. Utilizes commonly used statistical models such as nonparametric association and correlation measures and analysis of variance to analyze and interpret actual data.

ESM 702 Multivariate Data Analysis (3-0-3)

Discusses techniques for analyzing multivariate experimental and observational data. Provides students with a working knowledge of several multivariate data analysis techniques to conduct empirical research. Covers exploratory multivariate data analysis, multivariate analysis of variance, multivariate regression analysis, principal components analysis, factor analysis, clustering analysis and structural equation modeling. Utilizes commonly used statistical software for data analysis, such as Minitab, STATA, and the R free open-source package.

ESM 795 D octoral Seminar (1-0-0)

Provides a unique discussion forum for all doctoral students to interact with a diverse group of faculty from different CEN departments and AUS colleges, as well as with outside presenters. Encompasses a wide variety of pertinent topics from ESM research areas/themes.

ESM 799 Dissertation (24 credits)

Includes the preparation of a dissertation proposal, presentation and defense of the research proposal, write-up of the dissertation, and presentation and defense of the dissertation.

Elective Courses

ESM 710 Advanced Decision Making Analysis (3-0-3)

Provides the necessary theoretical knowledge towards analyzing and making decisions. Covers multiple objectives, influence diagrams, decision trees, risk assessment and quantification, single and multi-attribute utility, techniques for multi-criteria decision making (MCDM) and game theory.

ESM 711 Deterministic Optimization Techniques (3-0-3)

Covers deterministic operations research techniques and their underlying theory. Includes advanced topics in large-scale optimization, integer programming, non-linear programming, and meta-heuristic optimization techniques.

ESM 712 Advanced Supply Chain Management (3-0-3)

Covers leading-edge topics in global supply chain management including the latest supply chain strategies, strategic sourcing, technological advances in supply chain management, supply chain risk management approaches, sustainable supply chain, ethical issues in supply chain management, and humanitarian supply chain.

ESM 713 Supply Chain Modeling (3-0-3)

Explores how optimization techniques can support decisions in the design, planning and operation of a supply chain. Covers deterministic and stochastic models in supply chain management. Includes advanced topics in supply chain design, supply chain coordination, closed loop supply chains, supply chain risk and sustainability.

ESM 714 Modeling and Analysis of Logistics Systems (3-0-3)

Discusses the modeling and analysis of logistics and physical distribution systems. Includes location and design of facilities, tactical and operational decisions related to warehousing, management of logistics systems and management of ports operations and container terminals.

ESM 720 Sustainable Development for Engineers (3-0-3)

Covers both the rudimentary and radical concepts of sustainable development and economic growth in a social and environmental context. Discusses, analyzes and evaluates patterns of development. Investigates the impacts of engineering projects in local and international communities via well-structured research questions utilizing theoretical and empirical research techniques. Evaluates contemporary trends in sustainable technology in relation to the different project settings.

ESM 721 Sustainable Development and Global Competitiveness (3-0-3)

Introduces students with technical backgrounds to the macro realm of sustainable development, international economics, and urban planning and regeneration. Highlights the role of multinational corporations and mega projects in global competitiveness. Presents the subtle overlap between design patterns, development, and regulations in sustainable development projects. Deliberates the latest UN sustainable development goals and their expected aftermath in an international setting. Uses case studies and research workgroups to demonstrate the comprehensive link between economic growth and social progress.

ESM 722 Sustainable Analytics and Resource Management (3-0-3)

Focuses on sustainability data analyses and covers current and innovative methodologies in optimal energy and water resource management in construction projects. Explores data driven resource management techniques during design, construction and operation. Utilizes regression analysis, economic impact analysis, and feasibility studies in answering research questions through a series of case studies and projects

ESM 723 The Living Building (3-0-3)

Focuses on the Living Building Challenge performance areas. Introduces the “beyond regenerative” concept of an organic, living building envelope for commercial and residential construction.  Explains the core construction practices in relation to net zero energy and net zero water techniques. Presents traditional and renewable grid balance techniques through a series of projects and seminars.

ESM 724 Sustainable Ecosystems (3-0-3)

Covers integrated ecological planning and sustainable land management in coastal ecosystems. Discusses fundamental concepts and practical quantitative problem-solving techniques dealing with contamination, environmental toxicology and ecosystem turbulence due to manmade construction projects.

ESM 725 Programs and Portfolio Management (3-0-3)

Presents a view of managing projects from an organizational perspective. Discusses strategic alignment, project and program selection techniques, the role of effectively managing organizational assets through an enterprise project management office as a governance entity, portfolio management and program management. Covers schedule integration, resource management and portfolio risk management. Covers tools such as Analytic Hierarchy Process, Earned Value Management and Monte Carlo Simulation. Uses specific examples and case studies to explore and apply practices to create and manage portfolios of programs and projects to efficiently leverage organizational assets.

ESM 730 Tools for Big Data (3-0-3)

Covers software tools for manipulating, storing and analyzing Big Data in various formats such as sensor and web logs, videos, speech recordings, images, emails, social media messages and more.  Covers use of R system for data manipulation and for statistical and machine learning.  Explains the use of MapReduce/Hadoop scalable data processing in conjunction with Hive/Pig. Introduces NoSQL databases such as MongoDB and CouchDB. Includes techniques for processing streaming real-time data.  Discusses tools for visualizing large data and integration strategies for various Big Data tools.

ESM 731 Smart Cities Infrastructure and Services (3-0-3)

Identifies and investigates the major infrastructure pillars of smart cities.  Discusses smart cities’ physical layer and enabling technologies, developing smart cities’ conceptual model and multi-criteria assessment transformation based on SWOT.  Studies smart cities’ resources and services such as smart energy, smart buildings, smart transportation, smart water, smart waste, smart physical safety and security, smart health care and smart education. Explores the social impact and ethical issues of smart cities.

ESM 732 Networking Architectures for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Introduces communication networks for smart cities. Discusses architectures, models, protocols and the emerging new Internet of Things (IoT) paradigm. Addresses the principles of flow and congestion control, addressing, signaling switching and routing, multiple access approaches, convergence sublayer solutions and standards, physical layer technologies, and network security.

ESM 733 Electronic, Social and Sensor Network Applications for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Covers the foundations of electronic, social and sensor network applications including infrastructure, services and application layers with special emphasis on sensors and mobile devices. Explores harvesting and processing techniques for large-scale near real-time data from smart cities. Discusses the role of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and associated spatial analysis. Covers the design of networks for capturing resource consumption and mobility patterns. Discusses use of statistical and big data techniques to improve city services based on harvested data, and business models for sustainable deployment of smart city applications. Covers the ethics of data-driven urbanism. Includes case studies in selected areas of learning, recreation, energy, production and health.

ESM 734 Trust and Security for Smart Cities (3-0-3)

Covers advanced security and trust concepts and implementation in wired and wireless computer networks and computer systems especially in the context of smart cities. Includes malware defenses, impact of channel fragility, node mobility, cooperative functionality, and resource constraints on security and trust at the different layers of the Internet protocol stack. Discusses special topics in privacy for personal data such as mobility patterns, resource consumption (food, water, energy), and individualized health profiles.

ESM 740 Advanced Quality Engineering (3-0-3)

Covers emerging issues with quality engineering and management such as innovation, happiness and process re-engineering with a focus on both quantitative and qualitative analytical skills essential to conducting research. Examines organizational development and deployment of service management systems utilized in achieving service quality. Includes analysis of business case, enablers and detractors of Six Sigma and quality awards deployment in both manufacturing and service sectors through critical articles reviews.

ESM 741 Organizational Performance Management (3-0-3)

Explores traditional and contemporary performance management (PM) frameworks and models at the organization level, unit level and the individual level. Focuses on designing PM systems that integrate strategy, execution, methodologies and risk. Details the design of the added-value PM systems including goals and objectives, operational process, support process, evaluation and control, and organization behavior. Covers PM measurements system’s design and analysis using the various key performance indicators, key risk indicators, and key control indicators. Includes PM implementation pitfalls and critical success factors

ESM 742 Strategic Human Resources Management (3-0-3)

Explores how human resources management (HRM) policies and procedures can add value to an organization. Covers state-of-the-art human resource management approaches to become a strategic partner in improving resource utilization and help companies achieve their goals. Includes the processes of developing and implementing human resource strategies to promote a healthy social and psychological environment for the workforce. Discusses key theories and research approaches within the field of human resource management in the following areas: strategic HRM (the link between HRM and outcomes at the firm and individual level), the HR function (the roles and capabilities of the HR department and of individual HR professionals), and international HRM (HRM in multinational corporations, comparative HRM and global mobility). Examines the particularities of HRM in the public sector and in the GCC countries.

ESM 743 Strategic Management (3-0-3)

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Application Start Date : 1 April 2024 Application End Date: 14 March 2025

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The purpose of the qualification is to develop an engineer with advanced abilities in applying fundamental engineering management sciences and/design and synthesis, and related principles independently to specific management systems problems of society at large. One of the main objectives in this process is to develop an advanced capability to conduct fundamental independent systems engineering and management research of an original nature. It also promotes a lifelong learning approach and an aptitude for training other students in similar fields.

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Optimize operations: cut surgery waiting times, streamline supply chains, or fine-tune airline routes. Build advanced models to draw insights from big data. Manage the launch of new software products.

This multidisciplinary program focuses on optimizing complex processes, systems and organizations through a combination of engineering, mathematics and business courses. You'll gain expertise in areas such as operations research, data analytics, supply chain management and information systems. Graduates are equipped with the skills to enhance organizational efficiency and innovation, making them ideal candidates for roles in consulting, project management, data analysis and beyond.

Courses in Management Engineering

You’ll take a mix of foundational engineering, computer programming, mathematics, natural sciences and communications courses in first year. After first year, most of your classes will be Management Engineering courses covering topics such as machine learning, optimization, software development, simulation, organizational design, operations management and user experience design. 

Sample first-year courses

This is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Upper year courses

For information about courses past your first year, check out the Undergraduate Academic Calendar .

Customize your degree with options

Options are a way to provide you with a path to expand your degree and get a secondary emphasis in another subject or area. Students should decide if they are interested in taking options as they enter second year. Some available options are:

• Artificial Intelligence
• Biomechanics
• Computer Engineering
• Entrepreneurship
• Environmental Engineering
• Life Sciences
• Mechatronics
• Physical Sciences
• Quantum Engineering
• Software Engineering

Co-op for Management Engineering students

You’ll have an unrivalled opportunity to gain paid work experience before you even graduate. We’ll help you navigate job applications, résumés, and interviews; you’ll have the added benefit of trying out different roles and/or industries to find the one that fits you while building your work experience and reinforcing your in-class learning out in the real world. It all adds up to a competitive advantage after graduation.

Starting in first year, you'll normally alternate between school and work every four months, integrating your classroom learning with real-world experience. You can return to the same employer for a couple of work terms to gain greater knowledge and responsibility or work for different employers to get a broad range of experience.

Your first work term will be at the end of first year.  Learn more about co-op.

Example co-op positions for Management Engineering students

• Business analyst
• Product manager
• Data scientist
• Supply chain analyst
• Business systems analyst
• SQL application developer
• Full-stack developer
• Technical program manager intern

The pivot from web developer to stock trading

Stefan zivkovic, management engineering student.

Stefan shares his co-op experiences and how he went from a web developer to stock trading in two years.

He shared that "throughout my co-op journey, my entire philosophy was to take advantage of all the opportunities and try as many things as possible, and I did just that. I wanted to try a job in tech, finance and product management".

Continuing to say that, "Management Engineering co-op is a great program, I truly enjoy it! My peers and I love having the freedom to explore various opportunities each co-op term and will usually end up having very different co-op experiences. For example, some go into tech, some do product management and others go into finance and a variety of fields in between".

Example careers for Management Engineering graduates

• Engineering program manager
• Data analyst
• Software development engineer
• Software developer, lead
• Technical consultant
• Data analytics consultant

Capstone design projects in Management Engineering

Capstone Design is the culmination of the engineering undergraduate student experience, creating a blueprint for innovation in engineering design.

Supported by numerous awards, Capstone Design provides Waterloo Engineering students with the unique opportunity to conceptualize and design a project related to their chosen discipline.

A requirement for completion of their degrees, Capstone Design challenges students teams to push their own boundaries, and apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom and on co-op work terms.  It reinforces the concepts of teamwork, project management, research and development. 

For a full list of previous capstone design projects, see our Capstone Design website .

CommConnect (Capstone 2024)

Fares Alhatabeh, Edward Jeong, Dhruv Hari, Gabriel Shehamte, Anthony Zhang

The disparity in high-speed internet access within First Nations communities remains largely overlooked, with only 34.8% of indigenous homes having access compared to the national average of 93.5% in Canada. ComConnect emerges as a dedicated online platform committed to addressing this digital gap among Indigenous communities. Our portal offers detailed mapping of internet availability within First Nations reserves and lands, accompanied by a suite of resources aimed at facilitating access to high-speed connectivity for these communities.

VoltPath (Capstone 2024)

Thomas Enns, Zuhayr Shaikh, Natalie Tam, Skyler Nam-Wong, Yvone Yang

The rapid transition to Electronic Vehicles has created a need for improved charging infrastructure. In collaboration with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, we have built VoltPath: a tool to enable optimal location of EV charging stations. VoltPath provides a simple visual interface, allowing non-technical decision makers to leverage and interpret complex modeling and simulation. Through an iterative process, the user visualizes the trade-offs between different candidate solutions. They simulate the effects of station placements and use the model to optimize to their custom constraints.

The Sedra Student Design Centre consists of over 20,000 square feet of space dedicated to design teams and student projects. There are more than two dozen design teams , all of which are student-led, and many of which represent Waterloo internationally.

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Industry 4.0

The Industry 4.0 design team is focused on promoting the unique Management Engineering program offered here at the University. Our team designs and organizes an "industry 4.0"-theme competition for high school students across the country to participate in and learn about these concepts in a fun and engaging manner.

IISE is the world's largest professional society dedicated to the support of the industrial & systems engineering profession and individuals involved with improving quality and productivity. ​The UWaterloo IISE Chapter has since gone on to provide countless opportunities and services for students to reach their full potential.

Wat Street is a student-run Design Team that strives to provide students with a comprehensive education in the fields of financial investment strategies and algorithm development. The team's primary goal is to create a space where students can learn the fundamentals of quantitative analysis and how to apply them in real-world situations.  

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Amy Tai, an alumna, describes her data science experience at Microsoft.

Helen Jiang

Helen Jiang, an alumna, describes her experience in her career as a product manager.

Rhea Philip

Rhea Philip, an alumna, describes her career in consulting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between management engineering and a business program.

In a typical business degree program, you concentrate more on business functions such as accounting, finance, sales, human resources, and marketing and earn credits to qualify for professional designations such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA).

In contrast, Management Engineering provides more focus and greater depth in engineering design, science, and mathematics and deals with identifying and solving the problems that organizations face when deciding how to make better products and services how to run the business more efficiently and effectively. As a Management Engineering graduate, you’ll be eligible to apply for a professional engineering (PEng) designation.

Nevertheless, you’ll take a number of courses — required and electives — that may traditionally be found in business programs, covering topics such as economics, finance, organizational behaviour and design, management of technology, and entrepreneurship.

What is the difference between Management Engineering and Software Engineering?

Software Engineering applies computer science and engineering to design software systems. You’ll take lots of computer science and computer engineering courses at the interface of digital hardware and software, as well as core software engineering courses on software development.

In contrast, management engineers design, implement, and manage complex management systems. Increasingly, those management systems are implemented as software and information systems. Therefore, information/software systems design comprises a major theme area in Management Engineering, with a number of courses in computer science, software engineering, and information systems.

As a Management Engineering student, you’ll learn to solve large real-world problems of businesses and organizations that are implemented in software. As a Software Engineering student, you’ll earn to solve a wide range of software problems including low-level systems programming.

What is the difference between Management Engineering and Industrial Engineering?

According to the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers, industrial engineers design processes and systems that improve quality and productivity by eliminating waste of time, money, materials, energy, or other commodities. There are some similarities between management and industrial engineering programs, including a significant overlap in the type of courses in the two programs. In fact, management engineering could be considered a contemporary industrial engineering program.

While the Management Engineering curriculum has a large overlap with many industrial engineering programs at other universities, there are two main differences.

• Industrial engineering programs vary in the extent to which they include information/software systems design. Waterloo’s Management Engineering program has a very strong information/software systems component, with perhaps the largest concentration of such courses than most industrial engineering programs in Canada.
• Where industrial engineering has traditionally focused on the application of engineering methods to improve manufacturing and industry-related processes, management engineering broadens that focus to include other domains such as finance, business intelligence, health care, and information management.

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Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D. Senior Associate Dean for Strategic Initiatives and Enrollment Management; Professor, Electrical and Computer Engineering

Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D. Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director, Chemical and Life Science Engineering

The VCU College of Engineering etched into the landscape of Richmond, giving students access to a culturally vibrant and diverse city full of potential. We focus on developing close partnerships with public institutions and private businesses in order to give you  unique learning and job opportunities.

Master’s program students also have access to benefits like:

• Learn when and where you want with a choice of in-person and/or online classes designed to work with your schedule in mind
• Designed by engineers for engineers , with focused coursework to advance your engineering management career
• Support for student success with hands-on faculty advisement, resulting in a 90 percent graduation rate for VCU Engineering students
• Design your own path to education with flexible electives and focus on engineering management topics you are passionate about
• Learn from industry professionals with classes taught by practicing engineers
• Dedicated Career Services department that provides internship and employment opportunities
• Industry connections through college partnerships with public and private industry
• Interdisciplinary education to teach collaboration with engineering practitioners outside your field of study

Reference the VCU Bulletin for a full list of classes. Master’s program courses are 500 level and above (for example, EGMN 605). Below are a few signature courses from the program:

• Law and Engineering (EGMN 507): This upper-level course (senior or graduate students) delves into legal concepts relevant to engineers. Gain insight into how technical regulations are established and how stakeholders influence them. Additionally, the course introduces intellectual property law, covering patents, copyrights, and trademarks. This understanding will equip you to better navigate the legal environment within engineering.
• Engineering Project Management (ENGR 601): Understand the fundamental tools and techniques of managing engineering projects and processes with a focus on creating value for stakeholders. You will learn the eight project performance domains and gain the skills necessary to develop project objectives, define milestones and deliverables, create project plans, and manage project resources. Through course projects, you will hone communication, teamwork and decision-making skills while also learning how to manage project risks and resolve conflicts that may arise during projects.
• Engineering Contracts (ENGR 602): Learn the fundamental tools for operations at the intersection of technology and legal considerations. You will also learn negotiation methods related to contract development and advancement of business objectives.
• Engineering Products and Economic Considerations (ENGR 696): This course equips you with the engineering knowledge crucial for designing next-generation products. You'll explore key stages like: concept design, computer simulations (in silico), and real-world testing (in vitro/in vivo). You'll also gain an understanding of essential tools used for engineering product design; financial considerations when selecting materials and supplies; and steps involved in launching successful engineering products and the resources available. Upon completion, you'll be well-positioned to contribute to the development of innovative and commercially viable products.

What you learn with our concentration in engineering management helps fast-track your advancement to senior-level engineering jobs. The advanced credentials of a graduate degree can provide opportunities for engineering leadership roles in career sectors like:

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Biotechnology
• Semiconductor Processing
• Materials Development
• Petrochemicals
• Pharmaceuticals
• Software Engineering
• Data Science

The M.S. with a concentration in Engineering Management prepares you to manage technical resources and solve problems that require close cooperation between technical and non-technical staff. The skills you'll learn in this program will position you to take a management role at any number of companies.

How to apply

VCU offers an online, self-managed application process. See what’s needed to apply for an engineering graduate program and reference our list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) .

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B. Frank Gupton, Ph.D. , is a renowned scholar and industry expert with a 31-year career in pharmaceuticals, including senior positions at Hoechst-Celanese Corporation and Boehringer-Ingelheim. As Chair and Professor of Chemical and Life Science Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University College of Engineering, he improves global healthcare through innovative pharmaceutical production methods.

As co-founder and CEO of the Medicines for All Institute (M4ALL), Gupton expands access to lifesaving medications worldwide. With his extensive industry experience and academic expertise, Gupton is well-qualified to teach courses that intersect engineering and business, such as contract development and negotiation methods. His teaching provides students with practical tools to navigate the interface of technology and legal considerations, empowering them to effectively contribute to business operations and advance organizational objectives.

Erdem Topsakal, Ph.D. is a distinguished academic and cyber leader with 25+ years of experience in electrical engineering, electromagnetics, and cybersecurity. As Senior Associate Dean and Director of the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Central Virginia Node, he oversees strategic planning, enrollment management, and innovative program development.

With a Ph.D. from Istanbul Technical University and executive education from Harvard Business School and Harvard Graduate School of Education, Topsakal teaches courses bridging engineering and product development, empowering students to excel in innovation. His mission is to foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and diversity in engineering and cyber education and research.

Nastassja A. Lewinski, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor and Graduate Program Director in the Department of Chemical and Life Science Engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University. She integrates biological and environmental considerations into nanomaterial design, with a focus on nanotoxicology, nanoinformatics, and sustainable nanotechnology. Since 2014, Dr. Lewinski has served as Principal Investigator or co-PI on 13 externally funded projects, has directed 5 graduate theses and 10 capstone projects, and has authored or co-authored 30 peer-reviewed journal articles. She teaches engineering project management techniques, guiding students in developing project objectives, creating plans, and managing resources to create desired products or processes.

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