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UofL Graduate Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

By Caitlin Horsley | May 24, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

UofL Graduate Programs Recognized by U.S. News & World Report

The University of Louisville’s graduate programs have been ranked among the Best Graduate Schools by U.S. News & World Report. The graduate programs recognized in the 2023-2024 edition of Best Graduate Schools are:

Business-Part-Time MBA #143
Education #76
Healthcare Management #32
Law-Full-Time #98
Public Affairs #85
Public Health #66

UofL has over 60 fully online programs across the graduate and undergraduate levels, including bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and a wide variety of certificate programs. As part of the University’s commitment to online learning, programs are added regularly to meet the demand of the ever-evolving educational and professional landscape. We are committed to helping others advance their education on a schedule that works with them to promote their success.

Click here and learn how you can advance your education with an online degree from UofL today!

Engineering Your Future

By Gillian Sclafani | May 12, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

A Master’s degree in Engineering Management is an excellent way for engineers to enhance their technical skills while also developing a business acumen that can lead to management and leadership positions in engineering organizations. The University of Louisville’s online Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management is designed for experienced engineers who want to develop superior skills in managing engineering projects, products and services. Graduates of this program can expect to find many exciting employment opportunities and enjoy a range of outcomes in their careers.

One of the key outcomes of obtaining a Master’s degree in Engineering Management is the opportunity to pursue a leadership role in an engineering organization. The program provides students with a strong foundation in technical concepts and business practices, making them well-suited for management positions in industries such as manufacturing, construction, and technology. With a Master’s degree in Engineering Management, graduates can become engineering managers, project managers, or even chief technology officers.

Another outcome of obtaining a Master’s degree in Engineering Management is the ability to manage complex engineering projects. The program equips students with the skills to manage the technical aspects of a project while also considering the business implications. Graduates can become project managers, responsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of engineering projects. They can also become product managers, responsible for managing the development and launch of new products.

Employment opportunities for graduates with a Master’s degree in Engineering Management are abundant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of architectural and engineering managers is projected to grow 3% from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. This growth is due to an increasing need for the development of new products and technologies, as well as the need to improve existing products and processes.

In addition, engineering management graduates can find employment in a wide range of industries, including manufacturing, construction, technology, and energy. They can work in various roles, such as project management, product management, engineering management, and technical consulting. Some of the top employers of engineering management graduates include General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and Amazon.

The salary potential for graduates with a Master’s degree in Engineering Management is also significant. According to PayScale, the average salary for an engineering manager is $114,289 per year, with salaries ranging from $78,000 to $162,000 per year. Salaries vary depending on factors such as industry, experience, and location.

In conclusion, obtaining a Master’s degree in Engineering Management is a smart choice for engineers looking to advance their careers. Graduates of this program can expect to find many exciting employment opportunities and enjoy a range of outcomes in their careers. With the right skills and experience, they can become successful leaders and managers in a variety of industries, earning a lucrative salary while contributing to the development of new products and technologies.

If you have questions about online Masters of Engineering in Engineering Management at UofL, need more information on the course structure or guidance on how to get started, feel free to contact our dedicated online enrollment counselors at 800.871.8635 or online@louisville.edu.

Coming Fall ‘23: Reduced Military-Friendly Tuition Rate for the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management Degree

By admin | March 8, 2023 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville (UofL) is a military-friendly school that recognizes the unique challenges faced by members of the armed forces and strives to provide the support and flexibility our military members need to succeed both in the virtual classroom and beyond. Coming in the fall of 2023, UofL is proud to offer our $250 active-duty* per credit hour military-friendly rate for students enrolled in the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management (MEng) program. By reducing the active-duty rate for students enrolled in the MEng degree, UofL hopes to continue its long-standing reputation and support of active-duty members by making graduate level degrees more attainable for the members of the armed services.

The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management degree is designed for experienced engineers who want to develop skills in managing engineering projects to deepen their industry knowledge and gain the expertise needed to advance their career. Offered 100% online, UofL’s MEng degree is offered in an accelerated 8-week format, affording our students the flexibility to complete their master’s degree during times that are most convenient for them. The program is offered in a 30-credit hour structure (10 classes) allowing most students the ability to graduate within 1-2 years. In addition to the programs online flexibility and accelerated format, this degree is also an IISE Qualified Training Provider (QTP) and an ASEM Academic Partner. In conjunction with the many accolades offered by this degree, military students interested in pursuing the MEng degree online, can earn a lucrative salary post-graduation. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (bls.gov) the median salary for engineering managers is $152,350 per year. Therefore, by lowering the tuition rate for active-duty personnel, this degree is not only affordable but also positions our graduates for profitable careers post-graduation.

In addition to the program’s flexibility, many students enrolled in the UofL’s online MEng program earn an optional Graduate Certificate in Six Sigma which prepares them for the Black Belt Certification exam offered by the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Six Sigma is a process improvement program that helps business and organizations streamline processes by focusing on what matters most to the customer in order to improve output quality, decrease error probability and reduce waste. The Six Sigma “Black Belt” is the official designation for those who have completed the training program and understand Six Sigma process improvement techniques.

In addition to the reduced tuition rate, military students interested in pursuing their Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management can also benefit from the following:

Waived application fees and priority registration for personnel currently serving in the Armed Forces of the United States
Ability to return to the program after deployment assignments without penalty
No GRE or GMAT required to apply
Accelerated 8-week terms
100% online classes and coursework
No thesis component for program completion
Access to the same faculty as our on-campus students
Flexible programs that fit into your busy work and life schedule
Education you can take with you anywhere, anytime
Career guidance and planning services; transition assistance

UofL has been recognized as a Military-Friendly school for 12+ consecutive years. UofL was also most recently recognized by U.S. News and World Report in 2023 as one of the best online Engineering and Veteran Engineering schools. The master’s program offers 6 start dates per year, meaning you can start advancing your engineering expertise and skills as soon as possible! For more information on the Master’s of Engineering in Engineering Management program, click here. To take the next steps, military students are encouraged to apply by August 1st to take full advantage of the new discounted tuition rate.

Master your degree in Industrial Engineering with 3 specialized tracks

By Gillian Sclafani | December 12, 2022 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering offers a master’s degree program in Industrial Engineering with the option to choose from 3 focus areas: Data Analytics & Operations Research, Logistics & Supply Chain, and Human Factors. The MS in Industrial Engineering is a 30-credit hour (10 courses) program that requires 2 core courses (6 credit hours) and 8 courses in an area of focus or across multiple areas for degree completion. The program is taught 100% online by the same professors who teach on campus, affording our students the flexibility to earn their degree, on their schedule, by professors who are experts in the field of industrial engineering. The program is arranged in a unique 8-week course format, allowing the student the flexibility they need to earn their master’s degree while continuing to work and take care of their family.

Many students are able to complete the program and earn their master’s degree in as little as 1.5-2 years. Students entering the program have the option to choose from 3 specialized areas or to customize their coursework by selecting courses from across all the available options. The information below will break down the 3 focus areas and highlight the courses students can take:

Data Analytics & Operations Research Track

IE 515 Operations Research Methods

Formulation and solution of basic models in operations research. Topics to be covered include applications of linear, integer, and nonlinear programming; transportation and assignment problems, and network flows models.

IE 541 Simulation

The use of discrete event simulation to analyze systems. Topics include Monte Carlo techniques, sampling from and identifying stochastic distributions, estimating performance measures from simulation outputs, validation methods, and SIMIO simulation language.

IE 561 Decision Support System in Excel

This course teaches the fundamentals of computer programming using Excel’s macro language, Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), as the language of instruction. The course starts by teaching students to simplify and extend code generated by Excels macro recorder and then builds on that base toward developing applications that analyze information and enhance decision making. This course also provides an introduction to the concepts and methods of Decision Science, which involves the application of mathematical modeling and analysis to management problems. It also provides a foundation for modeling with VBA in Excel.

Logistics & Supply Chain Track

IE 515 Operations Research MethodsFormulation and solution of basic models in operations research. Topics to be covered include applications of linear, integer, and nonlinear programming; transportation and assignment problems, and network flows models.

IE 621 Facility Planning

Design and layout of industrial facilities, facility location, space requirements, flow charts, relationship diagrams, material handling, quantitative layout techniques, production line balancing, and computer programs for layout planning.

IE 625 Production and Inventory ControlTopics include the context of inventory management and production planning decisions, economic order quantities, heuristics and models for probabilistic and time-varying demand patterns, coordinated replenishment systems, and aggregate planning.

Human Factors Track

IE 580 Introduction to Human Factors Engineering and Ergonomics

The main goal of this course is to introduce students to the study of human cognitive and physical abilities and limitations, and the application of that knowledge to engineering design. This course will demonstrate how the application of human factors and ergonomics principles can improve the design of systems involving the interaction of humans with tools, technology, and the work environment.

IE 581 Advanced Topics in Human Factors Engineering

The main goal of this course is to learn and apply advanced methods in human factors engineering, as well as newer models, theories, and frameworks related to the field.

IE 585 Usability Engineering

This course exposes students to the constructs of usability, usefulness, user-centered design, and user experience (UX) and their relation to engineering design. The course covers an interactive evaluation-centered user experience (UX) lifecycle as a template intended to be instantiated in many different ways to match the constraints of a particular development project. The UX lifecycle, sketching, conceptual design, and formative UX evaluation.

For students who choose the general study path, the 8 courses may consist of 1-2 courses in each of the focus areas listed above in addition to other electives. Regardless of which area of study you choose, students will work with the MSIE Program Director to develop a Plan of Study (PoS) upon admission, which may be revised as the student progresses throughout the program.

If you are ready to take the next step in earning your master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, complete your application today. UofL offers 6 convenient start terms throughout the academic year. Click here to learn more.

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