Engineering Management Objectives & Outcomes
Engineering Management Program Objectives
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management at Christian Brothers University prepares graduates to build meaningful careers where technical skills and leadership intersect. The objectives reflect CBU’s commitment to grounded professional preparation, ethical practice, and engagement with the engineering community.
Graduates of the Engineering Management program will be prepared to:
- Enter successful and productive technical and managerial careers, equipped to communicate effectively, solve problems, and lead teams in engineering-related environments.
- Pursue advanced study in engineering management or other professional fields, building on a foundation of both engineering principles and leadership concepts.
- Engage actively with professional organizations and contribute to the broader engineering and business communities.
These objectives support the broad goals of an engineering management degree, emphasizing both career readiness and lifelong development. Graduates are positioned to thrive in roles that require technical insight, managerial perspective, and collaborative leadership.
Engineering Management Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completing the Engineering Management program, students will demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to meet expectations for engineering management careers:
- An ability to apply knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology to solve broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the disciplines;
- An ability to design systems, components, or processes meeting specified needs for broadly-defined engineering problems appropriate to the discipline;
- An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical communication in broadly-defined technical and non-technical environments and an ability to identify and use appropriate technical literature;
- An ability to conduct standard tests, measurements, and experiments and to analyze and interpret the results to processes; and
- An ability to function effectively as a member as well as a leader on technical teams.
Career Pathways After Graduation
An engineering management degree from CBU prepares students for employment in fields where engineering and leadership intersect. Graduates often pursue roles such as:
- Project or Operations Manager
- Technical Team Lead
- Process Improvement Specialist
- Engineering Project Coordinator
- Quality or Systems Analyst
Because the program blends technical fundamentals with communication and management principles, graduates are well-suited for positions that require coordinating people, processes, and technology. Many alumni advance into roles with increasing responsibility as they gain experience.
Linking Outcomes to Career and Leadership Growth
Engineering management professionals are valued for their ability to bridge technical expertise with organizational objectives. The program’s objectives and outcomes reflect this blend of skills, preparing students not just for their first job in engineering but for an evolving career with opportunities in industries ranging from manufacturing and construction to technology and service sectors. An engineering management degree can open pathways into leadership roles that benefit from both engineering insight and business acumen.
