Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management provides academic preparation for individuals who plan a systems engineering, project management or management career in a technically related field. Pacific graduates from this program have done well in fields such as manufacturing plant engineering, applications engineering, technical sales, construction management, project engineering and cost engineering. The Engineering Management core consists of courses that cover key topics within engineering management and business administration. In addition, the curriculum includes a large number of engineering electives that provide students with the flexibility to custom design a curriculum to fit their career objectives. Educational Objectives The Engineering Management Program at the University of the Pacific seeks to graduate engineers ready to enter professional practice or pursue graduate level studies. The educational objectives of the Engineering Management Program are to graduate engineers that: Are ready to enter professional practice or pursue graduate level studies; Use engineering knowledge as a base for solving problems requiring business and analytical skills; Are able to work in a wide array of different industries, positions and projects; and, Seek continual professional development and lifelong learning. Students graduating with a BS in Engineering Management will have: (a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering in the solution of Engineering Management problems. (b) An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data. (c) An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability. (d) An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams. (e) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve Engineering Management problems. (f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (g) An ability to communicate effectively. (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environment, and societal context. (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues related to Engineering Management. (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management Students must complete a minimum of 120 units of academic work and a minimum of 32 units of Cooperative Education in order to earn the bachelor of science in engineering management.