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Executive/OnSite Program Organization FAQ
- What degree will I receive?
A Masters of Science in Engineering Management.
- What are the degree requirements?
The MSEM is a 30-hour degree (requires ten three-semester-hour courses). See the degree requirements.
- Where will the classes be held?
Some are taught on the SMU campus, others at the SMU in Legacy campus and on-site at major corporations.
- When will the classes start?
New classes typically start in January and August of each year
- How long does the executive program take to complete?
Two calendar years.
- What are the differences between the Executive or OnSite Masters and the standard Masters programs?
Primarily scheduling format, teaching style, and peer
group. A group of students are admitted as a class and complete the program together, all taking the same classes. Classes are taught either in five full-day sessions, giving students the same number
of class hours as in traditionally delivered three-hour courses. Instructors’ teaching styles will more interactive and less lecture-listen in this extended-session format. Some instructors may use more
case-study or other experiential teaching approaches; others may have in-class exercises and group activities. Otherwise, in terms of the courses taught and material covered, there is no difference between the
executive-format and traditional-format degree programs. In terms of peer group, industrial experience is more heavily emphasized in processing applicants.
- What other schools offer an executive track in engineering management?
Only the University of Texas at Austin. This program was developed and implemented by
former SMU Dean of Engineering, Dr. Steven Szygenda, and was quite successful.
- Will there be any international trips required/offered during the two-year program?
Not at this time.
- Can these programs be customized for onsite delivery?
Yes. Please contact the EMIS department chair for details (Dr. Richard
Barr, 214-768-1100).
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