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:

• Intellectual Property (EGRB 591): This course discusses processes for protecting intellectual property through the rules for patents, non-provisional patents and copyright law. It also covers typical licensing arrangements and how to license your inventions.
• Engineering Contracts (ENGR 6XX): 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 Project Management (ENGR 6XX): 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.

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.