College of Engineering Launches Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Students and professionals can learn to lead technology teams tackling complex engineering problems through an online program offered for the first time in fall 2017 by the College of Engineering.

The Master of Science in Engineering Management is designed for people with a bachelor's degree in engineering who seek to effectively lead and manage engineering processes such as research and development.  

Greg Parnell, program director for the Master of Science in Engineering Management, explained the need for the new program.   

"We developed this graduate program to give students the knowledge to become engineering leaders who can meet the needs of a fast-paced innovation-driven culture," said Parnell

The 30 credit hour program can be completed in 5 to 10 eight-week sessions. The flexibility of the program allows students to enter during any session and customize elective courses to their personal interests. Designed to accommodate either full-time students or working professionals, the program includes engineering and management courses.

Courses are taught by College of Engineering faculty and adjunct faculty with industry and government engineering management experience.

For more information, please contact msem@uark.edu.

About the College of Engineering: The University of Arkansas College of Engineering is the largest engineering program in the state of Arkansas. Over the past decade, the college has experienced unprecedented growth. Undergraduate enrollment has doubled since 2007, and total enrollment in the college now has over 4,000 students. The College of Engineering offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in nine engineering fields, as well as incorporating distance learning and interdisciplinary programs. Faculty in the college conduct research in many key areas, including electronics, energy, healthcare, nanotechnology, transportation and logistics.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.