Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management

Course details

What is distinctive about this course?
Our program has become the premier choice for engineers whose goal is to work in areas that integrate technical engineering skills with managerial and economics skills. Our curriculum is designed to enhance management and technical skills of all engineers, regardless of their discipline, to meet the needs of the marketplace in the UAE and other Gulf countries.

Course overview:
The mission of the Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management program is to considerably increase the opportunities for practicing engineers to be successful in their efforts to build effective teams, lead and manage major engineering projects, and expand economic development for the private and public sectors of the UAE and the Gulf region countries.

The curriculum provides core courses followed by concentration courses in the theme areas of construction management (CM), engineering management (EM) and information technology management (ITM).

With quality standards similar to those established in comparable North American institutions, the program offers a multidisciplinary curriculum designed to integrate management skills with technical knowledge from different engineering disciplines for the purpose of accomplishing work activities and entire projects more economically and productively. The program provides students from engineering and related disciplines with the knowledge and skills needed to plan, design, analyse and improve integrated systems of people, material, technology and information. It also aims to contribute to the related world body of knowledge and advance research and development efforts in the region.

Students must complete a number of core courses including

• Fundamentals of Statistics and Engineering Economy
• Management for Engineers
• Introduction to Applied Operations Research
• Information Technology Management
• Advanced Engineering Economy

Who is this course for?
The AUS Master of Science in Engineering Systems Management program targets students from all around the world who are looking to be successful professionals in a specialized area of Engineering Systems Management.

How will I benefit from taking this course?
Our program has become the premier choice for engineers whose goal is to work in areas that integrate technical engineering skills with managerial and economics skills. Our curriculum is designed to enhance management and technical skills of all engineers, regardless of their discipline, to meet the needs of the marketplace in the UAE and other Gulf countries.

Our highly qualified faculty members, modern laboratories and resource facilities and a dynamic curriculum that is in synch with the demands of the global market, has earned our program an enviable reputation throughout the region.

Entry requirements:
Applicants must have a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an independently accredited university recognized by AUS. Degreed individuals in a quantitative science field that is closely related to engineering may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Degreed individuals in computer science or information technology may be considered only for the information technology theme. Preference will be given to applicants with relevant work experience. We also require a 3.0 GPA and a 550 TOEFL score OR 6.5 IELTS. We conditionally admit students with a 2.5 GPA and a 530 TOEFL score OR 6 IELTS.

What former student's have said
“We manage life by decisions that we make; some we regret and some we appreciate. Joining the MSESM Program is a decision I will never regret. It has added excellent managerial tools to my bag of engineering tools.”
Esam A. Almulla, First AUS ESM graduate

“The ESM program is what the region needs at this point in time. The market needs more technical managers to cope with massive projects in the Gulf. I feel that I gained a massive amount of knowledge that has helped me develop my skills as a manager and engineer. I recommend the program to those engineers who want to expand their careers and get the better of the two worlds: being an engineer and a manager at the same time.”
Ahmed Bin Adi, ESM graduate

“Choosing AUS to continue my graduate study was the best decision I ever made. It was a fundamental turning point in my life. The ESM program improved my technical skills and enhanced my knowledge in managerial skills to understand better the working environment. It opens for me broad prospects in the construction and management field.”
Nadine Dannan, ESM graduate

“It’s easy to think of a graduate school education as just two years of your life, but the AUS ESM experience was much more. The ESM program opens doors to unlimited opportunities: intellectual stimulation and personal growth to mention two. It boosted my career path and gave me the solid business and management background I needed. And the exceptional people I met are a huge part of the program and have meant great networking and a lot of fun.”
Amal Abu Kwaik, ESM graduate