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Online MS in Engineering Management: Career Outlook

Advance Your Engineer Manager Career With an Online Degree

Industry-driven

International focus

Lebanese American University’s online master’s in engineering management equips students with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills, preparing them for leadership in engineering careers across technology-driven industries.

  • This degree is ideal for all engineers, whether you’re seeking advancement or ready to begin a career in engineering and management.
  • Complete your master’s in engineering management online for maximum flexibility.
  • Make valuable network connections while studying a curriculum relevant to today’s global marketplace.
  • Online degrees offered by LAU are fully registered in the Distance Education Format with the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

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Pursue Rewarding Engineering Careers

Engineering Manager $121,560 per year1

Systems Engineer $87,075 per year2

Production Manager, Manufacturing $79,791 per year3

Operations Manager $72,887 per year4

Career Opportunities for MS in Engineering Management Graduates

Our MS in Engineering Management gives you crucial knowledge and management skills for engineering careers in technology-driven industries. You will gain innovative, global perspectives to help you succeed in a competitive, fast-paced market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in engineering and related occupations is projected to grow faster than the average for all occupations from 2022 to 2032. This growth will add about 188,000 openings each year, on average, throughout the decade.5

  • The average base salary for engineering managers in 2024 was higher for those with skills in management, engineering design and leadership.1
  • An entry-level engineering manager with less than a year of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of $89,876.1
  • Entry-level systems engineers can expect to earn $74,984.2

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You’ll Learn

In the online MS in Engineering Management degree, students will:

  • Develop a better understanding of the business context in which engineering projects operate by gaining knowledge in areas such as business economics, decision making, operations and project scheduling, risk management and resource allocation.
  • Gain hands-on experience with a number of operations management and strategy tools.
  • Solve a wide variety of problems in managing complex engineering operations and projects.
  • Gain practical knowledge about AI and machine learning in real-world contexts.
  • Develop essential skills in business analytics.

Skills You’ll Gain

  • Artificial intelligence
  • Decision analysis
  • Financial management
  • Learning simulation software
  • Project management
  • Quantitative and qualitative data analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Strategic operations
  • Supply chain management

Career Support

Career Services

Lebanese American University offers online resources to help students broaden their career choices and understand the value of their education in relation to employment.

Alumni Network

Become part of a community of +50,000 alumni from across the globe.

Resume and Cover Letter Development

We help you navigate the process of developing a resume and cover letter so you’re ready to pursue in-demand positions.

One-on-One Support

We guide each student based on their individual goals and strengths through a tailored curriculum and personalized attention.

Sources

  1. Payscale. “Average Engineering Manager Salary.” January 4, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/
  2. Payscale. “Average Systems Engineer Salary.” January 10, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/
  3. Payscale. “Average Production Manager, Manufacturing Salary.” June 4, 2024. Retrieved July 11, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/
  4. Payscale. “Average Operations Manager Salary.” July 11, 2024. Retrieved June 12, 2024, from https://www.payscale.com/
  5. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Architecture and Engineering Occupations.” April 17, 2024. Retrieved June 24, 2024, from https://www.bls.gov/