Engineering Management Degree

The engineering management program at West Virginia University at Parkersburg prepares students for careers in construction, industrial operations, product development, and supply chain management. The program focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations. Program courses includes: accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management. Get more details below including other West Virginia colleges that offer engineering management degrees.

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West Virginia University at Parkersburg

1 Campus View Drive, Vienna, WV

Located at 300 Campus Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, West Virginia University at Parkersburg provides academic programs that lead to a certificates or associates or bachelor’s degrees. Program offerings at the regional college include:

• Criminal justice/police science
• Criminal justice/safety studies
• Business administration
• Business/Commerce
• Animation and Interactive technology
• Elementary education
• Emergency Medical Technology (EMT)
• Engineering technologies
• Executive assistant training
• Information technology
• Liberal arts and sciences
• Machine shop technology
• Precision metal working
• Registered nursing
• Science technologies

Popular areas of study at the college include business management and marketing, health-related courses, education, mechanic and repair technologies, and liberal arts and sciences.

Currently, just over 60% of the students at the college attend school full-time and just over 45% of the attendees are registered part-time. Tuition for in-state students is approximately $2,500 per year while out-of-state students spend approximately $8,850 annually. Currently, about 4,450 undergraduates attend classes at the college. For more information, you can contact the school at 800-WVA-WVUP, or 800-982-9887.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. West Virginia University at Parkersburg offers a bachelor's degree program in engineering management.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Industrial Production Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Architectural and Engineering Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as architecture and engineering or research and development in these fields.

Industrial Engineering Technicians

Description

Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May perform time and motion studies on worker operations in a variety of industries for purposes such as establishing standard production rates or improving efficiency.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, industrial engineering technicians employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -4.5% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).