Department of Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering Management

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The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) gives practicing engineers the competitive edge necessary to advance to management positions in leading engineering and technology firms nationwide.

Graduates of the program will have the skills necessary to pursue successful careers as engineering managers, project engineers, and product engineers in government agencies and tech-based manufacturing and service firms.

Hofstra’s MS in Engineering Management degree is a 30-credit program that bridges the gap between the fields of engineering and business management. The program is comprised of courses offered at Hofstra’s Frank G. Zarb School of Business and the Fred DeMatteis School of Engineering and Applied Science. Students have the flexible option to complete coursework on-campus or online.

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Courses are offered in cutting-edge areas, such as:

  • Quantitative Decision Making for Engineers
  • Engineering Quality Management
  • Operations Management
  • Managerial Finance
  • Information Systems for Managers
  • Legal, Political, Regulatory and Ethical Environment of Business

Students in the MSEM program also have the opportunity to participate in the DeMatteis Co-op Program. Co-op students are hired for a paid position in a company related to their degree program for a period of six to eight months prior to graduation. Working as a co-op gives students valuable hands-on experience and is a tremendous advantage for graduating students seeking full-time employment.

Engineering Management, MS

Associate Professor Puerzer, Graduate Program Director, (516) 463-6019

The Master of Science in Engineering Management program is designed to provide practicing engineers and specialists in related fields with the requisite skills to advance to management positions and assess and manage new and existing technologies specific to a company's needs.  Successful students earn a Master of Science degree through the completion of 30 credits of course work culminating in a capstone management project.

Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission should hold a baccalaureate degree in Engineering or a related field in science from an accredited institution.  They must also have an average grade of B or better in their undergraduate work or a satisfactory score on the Graduate Record Examination.  The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of applicants who completed their bachelor's degree in a country where English is not the official and spoken language.  TOEFL scores are valid for two years from the test date.  Criteria that are evaluated in the admissions process include undergraduate and/or previous graduate work and a professional resume, and/or a summary of accomplishments.  The engineering graduate admissions committee will evaluate prospective students.

English Proficiency Requirement is for International Students

In addition, newly admitted international students are required to take an English placement exam during orientation. The exam consists of a short writing task on a topic of general interest and an oral interview. Results are reviewed by the Hofstra English Language Program (ELP) faculty. Students who place into an ESL class must take either ESL 234 (2.0 s.h.) or 235 (2.0 s.h.) after advisement.  All international students who are placed in ESL 234 or  235 (2.0 s.h.) must pass the course during the first semester in which they begin the Engineering Management program and must receive a grade of P (Pass) in the course. ESL  234 and 235 carry no degree credit. A fee equivalent to 2.0 s.h. is charged for these courses. A grade of P (pass) is required, or the course must be repeated the following semester. The same fee equivalent will be charged for the repeated course.

Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 30

This program normally requires the completion of 30 semester hours. At least 24 hours in graduate engineering and business courses must be completed while in residence at Hofstra with a cumulative 3.0 average and a minimum grade of C or better in each course. Candidates are expected to complete their studies within four years.

Required Coursework in the Major - Semester Hours: 24

Major Concentration - Semester Hours: 6

Students must select one of the following two concentrations: 

Engineering Analytics Concentration:
Leadership Concentration:

Graduation Requirements

This program requires the completion of at least 30 credits. At least 24 hours in graduate engineering and business courses must be completed while in residence at Hofstra with a cumulative 3.0 average and a minimum grade of C or better in each course. Candidates are expected to complete their studies within four years.

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