MSEM/MBA Program

Program Overview

By pursuing the combined degree, successful graduates will earn two master’s degrees in less time by taking advantage of cross-credits for coursework applied to both programs. Completing both degrees separately will require 66 credits of coursework.  The combined degree will require as little as 48 credits of coursework, taking advantage of 18 cross-credits from the two programs (nine credits from the College of Engineering and nine credits from the College of Business).

Candidates accepted into the MSEM program with the intent of pursuing MSEM/MBA combined degree program will work with an advisor to select the appropriate graduate business courses. After formal admission to the MBA program, the business courses taken to fulfill the MSEM degree will be applied to the MBA degree. Six credits of engineering management courses will be applied as MBA electives. 

The following chart provides a list of the MSEM and MBA courses that will be applied towards both degree programs:

Admissions Requirements

Upon completion of the MSEM program, MSEM/MBA candidates will need to complete the MBA application for admission, and be formally admitted into the MBA program. As a part of the application, candidates will submit the following: one letter of recommendation and recommendation form; a current resume; and essay “a” from the MBA application. The GMAT requirement will be waived for candidates who have earned their MSEM degree.  Candidates, who have not satisfied the MBA prerequisite requirements, will need to do so prior to enrolling in the MBA program. They are as follows:  Accounting, Finance, Statistics, and Microeconomics.