Online Bachelor's Degrees in Engineering Management - BS, BSE

Featured BS & BSE programs in Engineering Management

Arizona State University

Arizona State University offers an online bachelor of science in engineering (BSE) with a focus on engineering management. This fully online program helps students effectively lead engineering-driven companies.

Students must have a minimum 1210 SAT or 24 ACT score. Applicants who have a 3.00 minimum ABOR GPA or have ranked in the top 25 percent of their class in high school class will also be accepted. Transfer students require a minimum grade point average of 2.75.

The program comprises 120 credit-hours. Some of the courses include ​probability and statistics for engineering problem solving, engineering administration, risk management, an introduction to systems engineering, project management, system dynamics and thinking, and Lean Six Sigma methodology.

The program instills in students the importance of engineering management. They learn how engineering interacts and works with other fields, and also learn how to use various engineering techniques and skills.

Graduates of the program are well-equipped to take up higher levels of responsibility in management. Some of the roles they can take up include compliance manager, construction manager, production supervisor, and supply logistics engineer.

The engineering management BSE may be combined with an accelerated master’s in industrial engineering.

ASU also offers related bachelor of science degrees in project management and technical entrepreneurship and management.

• Location: Tempe, Arizona
• Accreditation: Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
• Expected Time to Completion: 48 months

Southern New Hampshire University

Students with an associate degree in a technical field may find beneficial the online BS degree in technical management offered by Southern New Hampshire University. Students must be able to transfer 60 credits from their associate degree toward the 120-credit SNHU degree.

Admission is relatively simple. Test scores and application fees are not required. Academic counselors assist enrollees in obtaining transcripts from previous schools.

A sampling of the curriculum includes both micro- and macro-economics, project management, six sigma quality management, principles of management, management science through spreadsheets, and supply chain management.

Students develop skills that include developing and operating efficient supply chains; planning and managing projects throughout the life cycle; analyzing and improving processes to cut waste and improve performance; and plan and schedule production for more efficient use of resources. Graduates are ready to take the next step as leaders in their careers.

SNHU also offers online bachelor’s degrees in project management and operations management.

• Location: Manchester, New Hampshire
• Accreditation: New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
• Expected Time to Completion: 12 months

University of Arkansas Grantham

Grantham University joined the University of Arkansas system in 2021. UA Grantham offers an online bachelor of science in engineering management technology and a bachelor of science in electronics engineering technology. Both programs are fully online.

The engineering management program includes a number of business-related topics, supplementing the engineering core curriculum. Coursework includes topics such as programming essentials, digital electronics, engineering economics, systems engineering, instrumentation and measurement, engineering and ethics, and others. A major emphasis of the program is on the role of engineering in various projects and fields such as construction.

The curriculum for the electronics engineering technology program includes fundamentals of technical writing, algebra, physics, programming in C++, microprocessor systems engineering, electronics I and II, analog integrated circuits, security trends and legal issues, technical project management, and a capstone project, among others. Graduates will have the skills to design systems and solve engineering problems.

Major admission requirements to both programs include proof of high school graduation (or the equivalent, such as a GED). The curriculum for both programs includes 120 credit-hours to earn the degree.

• Location: Lenexa, Kansas
• Accreditation: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC); Electronics Engineering BS is accredited by ABET
• Expected Time to Completion: 38 months

Grantham University

Grantham University offers an online bachelor of science in engineering management technology. The program includes a number of business-related topics, helping students become well-rounded engineering managers.

The program’s major admission requirements include proof of high school graduation (or the equivalent, such as a GED).

The 120-credit-hour curriculum includes courses such as managerial accounting, engineering economics, systems engineering, fundamental properties of DC circuits and lab, the principles of business management, quality management, leadership in organizations, and project management. A major emphasis of the program is on the role of engineering in various projects and fields such as construction.

Along with designing processes and systems, solving technical problems, and building components, students also develop soft skills in communication, ethics, and teamwork. Graduates of the program are prepared to work as product line managers, manufacturing technicians, industrial engineering analysts, engineering managers, and quality control managers.

• Location: Lenexa, Kansas
• Accreditation: Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
• Expected Time to Completion: 38 months
• Estimated Tuition: $295 per credit-hour

Salem University

Salem University no longer offers an online bachelor of science in business administration degree in engineering management. However, a business management degree program is available.

The curriculum includes topics such as principles of accounting, commercial law, corporate finance, principles of management, management information systems, and organizational theory.

The coursework is designed to help students acquire skills that include speaking and presentation, business administration, finances, critical thinking, leadership, technical proficiency, and human resource management.

• Location: Salem, West Virginia
• Accreditation: Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
• Expected Time to Completion: 40 months

Southeast Missouri State University (Related program)

Southeast Missouri State University offers an online bachelor of science in technology management. The program recognizes previous technical knowledge by allowing qualified students to gain advanced placement into the technology management curriculum.

The admission requirements for the program are as follows: a recognized national certification and two years of relevant tech work experience or an accredited technical associate degree (or certificate), a letter of intent, a current resume, and official transcripts from all schools attended.

The 120-credit program provides students with specialized knowledge in construction, mechanical systems, electrical systems, manufacturing, facilities, computer graphics, and networking. Courses include ​technical communication, industrial safety, statistical process control, industrial supervision, engineering economic analysis, technical computer programming applications, and manufacturing research in a global society.

On successful completion of the program, graduates can work in large businesses, manufacturing companies, industrial companies, and hospitals. Career opportunities include positions in technical management and quality management, production supervision, project management, and technical sales and estimating.

• Location: Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
• Expected Time to Completion: 38 months

Oregon Institute of Technology (Related program)

The Oregon Institute of Technology offers an online bachelor of applied science in technology and management degree completion program. Students in this 100 percent online program will work on the same projects as their on campus counterparts. ​The program is ideal for transfer students with an AAS or AS degree.

Admission requirements include an AAS or AS degree, a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, high-school transcripts or GED scores, and the equivalent of MATH 95 (intermediate algebra) and WRI 115 (introduction to writing) with grades of C- or better. Students with international transcripts must have them translated in English.

​​The program consists of 180​ credit-hours. Of those credits, students are required to transfer 60 lower division career and technical education (CTE) credits from an AAS or AS degree. Some of the courses include the ​principles of management, the principles of managerial accounting, healthcare management, engineering management, the principles of marketing, business law, human resource management, services management, and leadership.

Through the program, students learn about the role of managers and leaders within an organization. They also become proactive in leading innovation at a company, launching new products and services, and understanding the fundamentals of business law.

At the end of the program, graduates can pursue a career in numerous industries such as automotive technology, engineering technology, environmental technology, computer technical support, diesel technology, and renewable energy technology.

• Location: Klamath Falls, Oregon
• Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
• Expected Time to Completion: 38 months

Bemidji State University (Related program)

Bemidji State University offers an online technology manager (TM) certificate program. The fully online program is ideal for professionals with an interest in technology and project management.

Admission requirements for the program include a non-refundable application fee; official high school and/or college transcripts; five technology, art, and design courses with a 2.0 GPA; and passing the Certified Technology Manager (CTM) exam conducted by the Association of Technology Management & Applied Engineering (ATMAE).

The curriculum comprises 15 credit-hours of courses such as risk management, project management methodologies, leadership, operations planning, and safety and risk management.

The curriculum comprises 15 credit-hours of courses such as risk management, project management methodologies, leadership, operations planning, and safety and risk management.

The program teaches students how to coordinate and manage systems, people, and resources, accomplish organizational goals, and gain an insight into statistical analysis, quality problem solving, and implementation.

The program can open up several opportunities for students. As technology managers, they will be responsible for coordinating teams, managing technology projects, developing operation strategies, ensuring the high quality of products or services provided to customers, and maintaining a safe work environment.

• Location: Bemidji, Minnesota
• Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission
• Expected Time to Completion: 12 months