Engineering Management
The Engineering Management major is a good choice for you if you would like to learn how to manage people and processes in a technical environment. This major is offered jointly by the Gadomski School of Engineering and the School of Business.
About the Engineering Management Degree
Engineering managers play a vital role in making technical operations efficient through effective decision-making and strategic planning. If you’re interested in engineering but also enjoy overseeing projects, managing teams, and ensuring everything runs smoothly from start to finish, CBU’s engineering management degree program offers the perfect balance of technical expertise and leadership.
As an engineering management major, you’ll study core engineering concepts alongside business-focused courses in project management, operations, and communication. This unique mix equips you to manage people, lead processes, and solve problems across a wide range of industries. As part of the program, you will declare a concentration in either Construction Management or Packaging.
Program Highlights
- Earn an engineering degree without extensive upper-level math and science requirements.
- Gain real-world management experience through internship opportunities.
- Complete your BS and Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) in just five years.
- Choose from two concentrations to match your degree with your career goals.
Careers in Engineering Management
Graduates with a BS in Engineering Management lead technical teams, manage complex projects, and improve systems across a variety of industries. This degree opens the door to careers that blend problem-solving, leadership, and strategic decision-making competencies.
With skills in both engineering and business, you can pursue roles across industries, from manufacturing, product development, to healthcare technology, and construction. Engineering management professionals are valued for their ability to bridge technical expertise with organizational goals, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and on budget.
Common job titles are:
- Construction Manager
- Operations Manager
- Packaging Technician
- Process Engineering Manager
- Product Development Technician
- Project Manager
- Technical Sales Manager
Common job titles are:
- Adapt quickly to new information or situations
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills
- Work well with people and teams
- Can delegate tasks and manage timelines
- Approach decisions ethically and diplomatically
- Possess strong math skills
- Understand technical engineering concepts
Internships with Major Corporations
At CBU, you won’t just learn in the classroom—you can apply what you’re learning in the real world through various internship opportunities. During your placement, you gain firsthand experience managing technical teams and operations, as well as solving problems in diverse settings. An internship also gives you the chance to build confidence, sharpen your skills, and make valuable professional connections before graduation.
- FedEx
- International Paper
- Kiewit
- Medtronic
- Pat’s Pro Cut
- Rose Construction
- Smith & Nephew
- Turner Construction
- Wright Medical
What You’ll Study
Throughout the 122-credit-hour engineering management program, the curriculum blends general education requirements and technical and business concepts with courses that cover engineering principles, business strategy, operations, and leadership. At the same time, you’ll build practical, career-ready skills through hands-on labs, team projects, and industry-relevant case studies. You’ll also select an engineering management concentration to complement your major.
Review Engineering Management Degree RequirementsEngineering Management Concentrations
TCBU’s engineering management program includes two distinct concentrations that allow you to dive deeper into a specific area of interest. Each option helps you develop knowledge in a high-demand field—choose the path for you:
Construction Management Concentration
Apply principles of engineering and management to oversee the construction of large-scale infrastructure like buildings, bridges, and roadways. Construction Managers work with engineers to manage construction projects, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget. They also review construction documents to ensure the project is built to specification.
Packaging Concentration
Learn how to design and improve packaging systems that protect and preserve products and enhance efficiency. This concentration explores materials science, structural design, machinery, and transportation to prepare you for in-demand roles in industries like consumer goods, food and beverage, and industrial production.
Five-Year BS/MS in Engineering Program
Looking to accelerate your education? Over five years, you can earn both a BS in Engineering Management and a Master of Science in Engineering Management degree through our BS/MS pathway. Save time and money while gaining engineering and leadership skills and an advanced degree that gives you a competitive edge in your career.
Application Information
Ready to get started leading teams and managing impactful projects? Apply to CBU’s engineering management program. There is no application fee.
Related Programs
Explore more engineering bachelor’s degrees at CBU:
- BS in Chemical Engineering
- BS in Civil Engineering
- BS in Electrical Engineering
- BS in Mechanical Engineering
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Become an Engineering Management Leader
Earn an impactful degree that connects engineering with real-world leadership at Christian Brothers University. The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management degree program ensures you can think strategically, communicate effectively, and guide complex projects to completion.
