Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

Master of Science in Engineering Management (30 hrs.)

Trine University will prepare learners enrolled in the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program for various leadership, management, and technical roles in technology, engineering, research and development, industrial and manufacturing organizations. The MSEM program offers three specializations from which students may choose: Operational Excellence (OPEX), Systems Engineering (SE), and a self-designed option comprised of both OPEX and SE courses.

 

Trine University MSEM graduates will “succeed, lead, and serve,” in their future employment through the application of project management, new product innovation and development, statistical analysis, and organizational leadership. A core of seven courses is required for every MSEM student including the foundations of executive communication, Total Quality Management (TQM), and a comprehensive capstone project which serves a culmination of the knowledge and skills acquired through the MSEM program.

 

Students pursuing the OPEX specialization will also apply Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) methodologies, advanced plant management, and operations strategy to create and foster enduring success applicable in any business sector.  Students pursuing the SE specialization will emerge from the program with a comprehensive knowledge of the Systems Engineering process and the ability to apply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBD) as well as operate and manage Systems Testing and Validation events.  

Outcomes

Demonstrate executive-level oral and written communication.

Demonstrate effective organizational leadership practices and techniques.

Apply PMBOK-based Project Management processes and tools.

Apply new product development and innovation processes, strategies and methods.

Analyze data using statistical and quantitative methods in order to make decisions.

Evaluate existing business and manufacturing processes using Total Quality Management concepts.

Degree Requirements

Core Courses - 21 Hours

BA 5223Executive Communication

3

BA 6933Statistics & Quantitative Methods

3

GE 5113New Product Development & Innovation Strategies

3

GE 5103Project Management

3

GE 5213Total Quality Management

3

LDR 5113Organizational Leadership for Engineers

3

GE 6963Engineering Management Capstone

3

Specialization Options – 9 hours

Option 1: Self-Design (Choose 9 credits from program electives below)

GE 5093Design Thinking

3

GE 5133Lean Six Sigma

3

MGT 5013Advanced Plant Management

3

MGT 543Operations Strategy & Management

3

SYS 5013Systems Engineering Analysis

3

SYS 5113Systems Validation and Testing

3

SYS 5213Model Based Systems Engineering

3

Option 2: Systems Engineering (SE)

SYS 5013Systems Engineering Analysis

3

SYS 5113Systems Validation and Testing

3

SYS 5213Model Based Systems Engineering

3

Option 3: Operational Excellence (OPEX)

GE 5133Lean Six Sigma

3

Or

GE 5093Design Thinking

3

 

MGT 5013Advanced Plant Management

3

MGT 543Operations Strategy & Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 30