Engineering Management Degree

The engineering management program at University of Portland 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 Oregon colleges that offer engineering management degrees.

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University of Portland

724 SW Harrison, Portland, OR

University of Portland is a nonprofit private institution located in Portland, Oregon and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. The Roman Catholic affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Approximately three thousand students are enrolled yearly at UP.

Areas of study available at UP include:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. Most students admitted to UP score in-between 1110 to 1320 on the SAT. 64% of students that apply are accepted to UP, of which 16 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at up.edu.

Tuition is approximately $39,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $6,200 per year. Students at this school may qualify for aid which is usually scholarships, grants, and loans.

The University of Portland "Pilots" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students should visit the school's http://www.up.edu to view additional information.

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

• Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
  • Total Employment: 600
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $59590

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