For acceptance into the Master of Science in Engineering Management degree program, applicants must satisfy the following minimum academic requirements:

An applicant with a bachelor-level, or equivalent, Computer Science or Information Technology degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution and a minimum GPA of 2.5 can apply for entrance into Westcliff University.

For students who obtained their credentials outside the United States from a non-English-speaking country, proof of English proficiency will be requested.

Students who do not have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technology discipline must take TECH 100 Introduction to Technology as a prerequisite.

Students must complete thirty-six (36) prescribed credit hours with a program GPA (PGPA) of 3.0 or higher to graduate.

Students must apply for graduation. Upon graduation and fulfillment of all academic requirements, students receive a Master of Science in Engineering Management degree.

Westcliff University requires all students enrolled in graduate-level degree or certificate programs in the College of Technology and Engineering to successfully complete a Practical Learning Experience (PLE) as a graduation requirement. Westcliff University degrees and certificates are designed to prepare students for the professional workforce, and the knowledge and skills learned throughout their program are directly applicable to the industries to which they are associated. Practical learning allows students to further refine the associated knowledge and skills through guidance, oversight, and feedback from industry experts and professionals while also building a stable network and gathering references to support their career needs. Students are encouraged to take full advantage of the opportunities afforded to them in practical learning and maximize their potential career placement or advancement upon graduation.

The graduate PLE requirement is satisfied by completing a credit-bearing internship course that is assessed on a Credit/No Credit basis. During practical learning, students engage in empirical experiences, in addition to participating in assigned course activities. This practice reflects Westcliff’s commitment to a practical and relevant education and the value of applied, experiential learning. Students who have this experience demonstrate a more successful transition into a new career or career advancement. Students are encouraged to complete as many PLEs as their schedules will permit in pursuit of the completion of their program(s).

Graduate practical learning opportunities exist on- and off-campus. Off-campus practical learning requires prior University approval, and F-1 students must have Curricular Practical Training (CPT) authorization to participate in off-campus practical learning. Students are responsible for developing and demonstrating the skills necessary to be successful in a PLE. In addition to contemporary and growing industry knowledge, students should also be prepared to demonstrate professionalism, effective communication (written, oral and digital), and integrity while engaged in practical learning. The faculty facilitating internship courses associated with Practical Learning Experience assess these qualities and provide valuable feedback regarding their development to students throughout each experience. Students may reach out to Career Services with any questions about practical learning at the graduate level.

Master of Science in Engineering Management Program Requirements - 36 Credit Hours Total

Core Courses - 18 Credit Hours Total
MIS 500 Managing Information Systems & Technology - 3 Credit Hours
MIS 510 Information Technology Project Management - 3 Credit Hours
MIS 520 Leading Strategic Change with Technology - 3 Credit Hours
MIS 540 Management of Information Security - 3 Credit Hours
MIS 545 Business Architecture and Organizational Transformation - 3 Credit Hours
MIS 550 Big Data Analytics and Visualization - 3 Credit Hours

Capstone Course - 3 Credit Hours Total
CAP 690 Masters Applied Capstone - 3 Credit Hours

Concentration - 15 Credit Hours

Master of Science in Engineering Management Area of Concentration
In addition to the core requirements, students must choose a concentration within the Master of Science in Engineering Management program. To graduate with a concentration, students must take five (5) courses, totaling 15 credit hours, in the area of their chosen concentration while at Westcliff University.