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 School of Engineering and nine credits from the School 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. MSEM/MBA candidates will complete seven engineering management (EMGT) courses and their first three MBA courses. These courses will include:
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. MSEM/MBA candidates will complete seven engineering management (EMGT) courses and their first three MBA courses. These courses will include:
| BUS 605: Problem Solving and Decision Making | 3 cr |
| BUS 610: Changing Business Environment | 3 cr. |
| MAN 600: Team Leadership | 3 cr. |
The business courses taken to fulfill the MSEM degree will be applied to the MBA degree. Additionally, six credits of engineering management courses will be applied as MBA electives. Three credits of coursework in operations research (EMGT 620 or equivalent) for the BIS 620: Decision Support Models course in the MBA program will also be applied towards the MBA curriculum.
Admission 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 18b 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. The prerequisites include the following courses: Accounting, Finance, Quantitative Methods, and Microeconomics.
For additional information about the admission process for the MBA program, please contact the Admissions Office at 413-782-1517, or study@wnec.edu.
