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:

• Aerospace
• Construction
• Defense
• Energy
• 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.