About Us
Our Professional Science Master’s Degree program takes an applied approach to graduate education. Our courses bridge the fundamentals of engineering with leadership, project management, professional communication, and management skills.
The Engineering Management program will prepare you to enhance your organization’s operations and advance your career with training in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, project management and quality control. This degree will allow you to move into management roles, including quality manager, project manager and engineering manager.
Our program is designed to meet the needs of working professionals.
- Classes available both in Mankato and the Twin Cities
- Degree can be completed 100% Online
- Degree eligible for STEM OPT Extension (for International Students)
- Earn graduate certificates in Project Management and Quality Management Systems as you work toward your Professional Science Master’s.
- Prepare for Six Sigma Green Belt certification and to become a Certified Project Management Associate and a Certified Quality Technician through ASQ.
The Automotive and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Department has maintained an Industrial Advisory Board since 1984. Two meetings are held each year; one in the fall term and the other in the spring. All aspects of the curriculum for programs within the department are discussed with the board and the recommendations are considered when changes are made. The companies that are represented by board offer student internships, provide design project opportunities and hire many students upon graduation.
Discussions about changes to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Master of Science degree program began at the 11/9/2010 meeting. Initial formal discussions began on the topic of professional skills. Previous to that time we had several informal discussions about the need for more emphasis on communication, interpersonal and professional skills for our students.
This meeting led to the Professional Science Master’s: Engineering Management degree. The Advisory Board morphed into the PSM: Engineering Management Advisory Board and the meeting that followed all had a portion of the meeting that focused on the professional skills component and then to creating a new degree. Along the way board members provided input on the Learning Outcomes, curriculum and other important characteristics of the program.
The new degree was started in 2014 and has been offered since then. The program was accredited by National Professional Science Master's Association (NPSMA) in 2016.
- Professional view of engineering among all disciplines of science and engineering
- Interdisciplinary team work and experience
- Develop communication skills
- Understand ethical, legal and business side of engineering
- Grow and get promoted to more managerial positions in the manufacturing industry
- Update on latest developments in engineering management
Upon successful completion of the PSM degree in Engineering Management at Minnesota State University students will:
- Develop leadership skills necessary to inspire, motivate, and manage colleagues in engineering related industries.
- Develop advanced knowledge in the area of Project Management.
- Develop advanced knowledge in the areas of Lean Manufacturing and Quality Management Systems.
- Learn how to apply state-of-the-art scientific models and statistical tools.
- Apply best practices to manage engineering and technical projects.
- Learn skills to help become an effective leader in interdisciplinary environments.
- Communicate project and technical outcomes with scientific and non-scientific communities.
- Develop skills necessary for becoming a successful entrepreneur in engineering environment.
| 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
| Male | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 2 | ||
| Total | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 |
