Engineering Management Degree

The engineering management program at Robert Morris University 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 Pennsylvania colleges that offer engineering management degrees.

Robert Morris University

4207 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

RMU provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Moon Township, PA and operated as a private institution. RMU has a yearly student enrollment of over 5,000.

Students can pick from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Communications And Journalism
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among students accepted to RMU are within the range of 20 - 25 for the ACT exam, or 1340 - 1660 on the SAT exam. An estimated 80 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 19 percent of those accepted choosing to attend.

Tuition is approximately $25,000 for the year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's price of attendance calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,800 for the year. Some students at RMU may be eligible for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Robert Morris University Colonials participate in several intercollegiate athletic programs, within the NCAA. Sports available may include the following:

• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)

Contact information, admission forms, programs, and much more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.rmu.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Engineering Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Robert Morris University offers a master's degree program in engineering management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Camden, NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.00
  • Average Annual Salary: $52000
• Philadelphia, PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $31.71
  • Average Annual Salary: $65960
• Wilmington, DE-MD-NJ Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $30.33
  • Average Annual Salary: $63080

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