Engineering & Operations Management

The Master of Science in Engineering and Operations Management (MSEOM) provides engineering and technical professionals with the knowledge and skills required to assume leadership positions in manufacturing and service organizations in a global market environment.  Created for individuals who aspire to be involved in managing technology and organizations, the program melds state-of-the-art engineering methodologies with key components of business-related fields such as finance, marketing, and the theory of management.

This program has been designed to  educate engineers and technical professionals who aspire to hold engineering, project management, and operations management positions in both the manufacturing and service sectors.  Such professionals require advanced education in the use of scarce resources, managing workforce teams, establishing effective supply chains, assuring high quality products and services, establishing customer relationships, and planning successful organizational operations.  In addition, certain topics are required that are usually part of an MBA program. For this program, these are basic finance, marketing, and organizational development topics that are needed to make good operational decisions. Typical positions include plant manager, production planner, supply chain and logistics manager, quality assurance officer, project engineer, program coordinator, lean operations specialist, and contract engineering manager.

The Tagliatela College of Engineering offers an Accelerated MS in Engineering and Operations Management Cohort program for working professionals at the main campus and at the New London campus.  This program has been designed for busy working professionals looking to complete a Master's degree quickly without sacrificing quality. Classes are held one day a week from 4pm to 10pm.  More information can be found here.