Where technology professionals become industry leaders.

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT

“ ENGINEERS ARE FAR MORE PREVALENT

THAN MBAS IN COMPANIES’ TOP

RANKS, SAYS A NEW WORKING PAPER

OUT OF HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOL.”

—THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

The future is being shaped by those who can lead technology

enterprises. Are you prepared? Prepared to drive innovation in

a volatile marketplace? Prepared to lead your organization on

the frontlines of science and technology? Prepared to take on the

most complex challenges of your professional life? That’s why

we’re here.

We developed the Tufts M.S. in Engineering Management

(MSEM) to educate professionals in the global science and

technology sector to advance their industries—and their careers.

Richly relevant, deeply impactful, and highly valued in the

technology world, this influential program:

• Prepares you to lead technology enterprises, from startups to

multinationals, in a climate of change and uncertainty.

• Maps directly to your professional challenges and allows you to

leverage your new knowledge on the job—immediately.

• Tests your skills with deeply relevant real-world projects.

• Connects you to faculty and peers who are shaping the

technology world.

• Gives you the tools and experiences you need to grow

as a leader.

• Fits your life so that you can integrate a pivotal learning

experience into a busy personal and professional life.

The decision that could change everything.

Continually innovating to keep you innovating.Winner of the National Academy of Engineering Prize for Innovation in Engineering and Technology Education

As a science and engineering professional, you are, by your very nature, an innovator. You focus on finding ways to improve the way the world works. But to implement new ideas, you must be able to motivate and inspire individuals and teams. You must understand finance. You must be a skilled negotiator. And you must be conversant in business strategy.

We designed this program and continually update it in close collaboration with leaders in the technology sector. Every aspect of the curriculum corresponds to the challenges facing an innova-tive technology organization in the contemporary marketplace.

The MSEM is “rapidly gaining popularity among business-savvy engineers.”

U.S. News & World Report

Tufts offers a proven program designed specifically for you.

Making the decision: MBA, MS, or MSEM An MBA will provide you with general business

knowledge. An MS will give you technical depth in a specific discipline. The Tufts MSEM is a tactical integration of everything you need to lead in the technology world.

In fact, the Tufts MSEM is the premier program for preparing technology professionals to become industry leaders:

• Deeply relevant coursework and projects that help you develop the quantitative, business, and operations knowledge you need to succeed as a leader working on the technology frontier.

• Pragmatic, adaptive leadership development that provides you with the knowledge to lead change and execute complex solutions.

• A community of peers and faculty who understand your world and serve as valuable advisors for the rest of your career.

• The Tufts University network—one of the most influential alumni communities in the world today with a large concentration of leaders in technology industries.

Faculty: Renowned industry leaders who understand your challenges The talented members of the Tufts faculty can teach leadership in the technology sector because they are leaders in the technology sector. The faculty roster includes some of the most influential innovators in the global marketplace. And they are renowned for being able to teach things that some say can’t be taught—leadership, creativity, and innovation, for example. Most important, they are dedicated thought leaders who share a deep enthusiasm for mentoring students destined for leadership roles that will shape the future of technology.

Peers: Technology professionals who speak your languageThe cohort structure of the MSEM program allows you to cultivate strong working relationships with your fellow classmates as you move together through the defined curriculum. In this intimate interactive environment, you will share ideas informed by years of experience. The depth and diversity of that collective experience provide you with a rich, insider’s perspective of a wide range of technology-based industries. And the value of your cohort continues long after you graduate through the powerful professional network you have built at Tufts.

Tufts selects professors who are very active in business and industry beyond the confines of academia. The professors are able to use compelling firsthand examples of successes and failures to provide clarity and reality to the course content.

John Egan, MSEM ’13

Distinguished Engineer, EMC Corporation

• Discover what it takes to advance technological innovations, products, and companies.

Learn crucial management skills in the context of a technology-centered environment. Case studies and the shared experiences of faculty and peers reinforce a curriculum built around fostering innovation.

• Put your new knowledge into action with real-world challenges.

Demonstrate your ability to be a technical leader by applying what you’re learning to real-world prob-lems in real-world technology settings with role-playing, team exercises, and video assessments, as well as with the Industry Consulting Project and the Capstone Leadership Project.

• Strengthen your ability to make vital decisions with confidence.

The Tufts curriculum advances the quantitative skills necessary for Lean Six Sigma and other strate-gic initiatives. These critical skills enhance your abil-ity to make decisions that drive productivity, profits, and ultimately, the success of the enterprise.

A curriculum designed to prepare you for a constantly changing marketplace.

The Tufts curriculum is a strategic sequence of class-room sessions, real-world projects, and team-based activities that prepare you to solve the pressing tech-nological problems that can be pivotal to your own success—and to the success of your organization. Most important, you don’t have to wait for gradu-ation to use what you learn. You will immediately build valuable skills and insights that you can use on the job in real time.

The curriculum focuses on four areas vital to your evolution as an industry leader:

• Become a leader who makes things happen. Embark on an eye-opening leadership develop-

ment process that includes 360-degree feedback and coaching, self-assessment, and case study analysis of best practices in leadership. We incorporate the study of humanities into the curriculum to teach crucial aspects of leadership, morals, ethics, and decision-making.

In the classroom Six core courses form the cornerstone of our cur-riculum. The content of each course is broken down into a series of integrated modules, each module taught by an industry expert on that topic. The classroom sessions are interactive, intense, invigorat-ing, and rich in experiential learning. As you expand your knowledge base and advance your skills, you also will be developing an A-list global network.

Industry Consulting Project—Team Practicum During the summer following your first year, you and your team will consult with an organization to solve a real business problem or pursue a market opportunity. Mentored by faculty, teams develop plans and present final recommendations to the sponsoring organizations. In addition to building collaborative skills, the practicum is a singular opportunity to gain insight into another company or industry.

Capstone Leadership ProjectYou will apply classroom learning in the real world by conducting a major project for your current employer or a client organization. Intense and demanding, the project requires you to move into higher levels of leadership performance. Alumni say the experience provides an unparalleled oppor-tunity to transform their organizations and their careers.

Optional coursesStudents have the option to take up to three courses offered by Tufts’ School of Engineering, School of Arts and Sciences, or the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at no additional charge. Although not required to earn the MSEM degree, these courses provide students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge in a wide range of disciplines.

Curriculum details

EM 210 Quantitative Methods for Data-Driven Decision Making

Course modules:• Quantifying Process Capability• Design of Experiments and Statistical

Process Control• Systems Engineering, Reliability and Failure

EM 220 Developing Winning Products Course modules:• New Product Development & Marketing• Experience Design Management• Sustainability• Systematic Innovation

EM 230 Project & Operations Management Course modules:• Project Management & Software Methodologies• Financial & Managerial Accounting• Supply Chain Management• Operations Management

EM 240 Global Strategic Management Course modules:• Business Strategy• Technology Strategy and Innovation• Fundamentals of Economics• Globalization & Multinational Strategies

EM 250 Humanistic Perspectives on Leadership Course modules:• Personal Leadership: Self-awareness and

Leadership Development • Ethics of Leadership: Moral Challenges and

Moral Reasoning• Practice of Ethical Leadership: Professional

& Organizational Ethics

EM 260 Leading Teams and Organizations Course modules:• Building and Leading Effective Teams• Leading Organizations• Conflict Resolution• Business Communication

EM 270 Industry Consulting Project— Team Practicum

EM 280 Capstone Leadership Project

The strategic components of a powerful curriculum.

The proof is in the promotions—48% of students graduating between 2012-2014 were promoted or advanced while still enrolled in the program.

Prepared to advance—90% of students graduating between 2012-2014 said they felt well positioned for a career change.

Major return on investment—97% of 2012-2014 alumni polled felt the MSEM was worth its cost in time and tuition.

Renowned for its ROI.

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Visit our website at gordon.tufts.edu to download a copy of our careers brochure for a more in-depth overview of the positions our alumni hold across the international technology marketplace.

The career paths of our alumni are the most power-ful illustration of the impact of the Tufts MSEM degree. Many graduates quickly advance to senior positions within their companies or successfully transition to another company or field. The return on their educational investment is indicative in just a glance at the positions they now hold across the international marketplace—in startups and in mul-tinational companies.

• Senior Partner, Google• Director of Space Systems, Draper Laboratory• VP and General Manager, Analog Devices• General Manager, LG Electronics• Director, Sales Operations, SAP• Partner, AKF Engineers• Associate Director, Quality & Regulatory

Compliance, Bristol Myers Squibb• Program Manager, New Product Operations, Apple• VP, Strategy, Genzyme• Director, Strategic Business Analysis,

Fidelity Investments• Director, Project Management Office, Novartis• VP, Robotics Engineering, Brooks Automation• Global Technical Director, Honeywell• VP & Manager, Financial Systems,

Liberty Mutual Insurance• Director of Engineering, US Air Force

Since earning my MSEM degree, I’ve advanced from software engineer to executive leader. Today I work in Europe as the Global Technical Director for Honeywell Security Group responsible for innovation, process develop-ment, and strategic planning. The power of Tufts MSEM is undeniable.

Keith Willet, MSEM ’04Global Technical DirectorHoneywell—ACT

Completing the MSEM Program made me more marketable and equipped to advance my career. I can now step outside of a pure engineering role into a more business-focused executive role. While I was still enrolled in the program, I was asked to step in as an acting VP at EMC. After graduating, the president asked me to join his staff as the head of Engineering Technology Services.

Catherine Mitchell, MSEM ’12Senior Director, Technology Services,Enterprise Storage Division, EMC Corporation

The Tufts MSEM has delivered an incredible return on investment. It gave me an appreciation for how complex systems and multinational organizations function. It challenged me to grow as an analytical thinker. And it provided world-class instruction that transformed my leadership and communication abilities— skills that have enabled me to achieve five promo-tions in the last seven years and dramatically increased my earning potential.

David Sullivan, MSEM ’09Director, Bioprocess R&D Pilot Plant Operations, Pfizer

Alumni talk about results.

Success depends on balance. That’s why we created a management program with enough flexibility to dovetail with your other personal and profession-al priorities. But that flexibility does not diminish the rigor and status of this renowned program, a pacesetter from the moment we created it a genera-tion ago.

Tufts MSEM students choose from three formats:

• Weekends Classes held every other Friday and Saturday from

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Evenings Classes held two nights each week from 6:00 p.m.

to 9:00 p.m.

• Saturdays Classes held every Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A program that fits your life.

“My goal is to become the leader of a medical device/healthcare organization. The MSEM degree has positioned me well to accomplish my professional goals because of the broad technical, yet management-focused, curriculum that it offers.”

Edward Fan, MSEM ’12Manager, Industry Insights, Global Medical Device DevelopmentSanofi

All MSEM program formats have identical academic requirements, are four semesters (21 months) in duration, and entail the completion of two major real-world projects. And all offer the same relevant, rigorous, and transformational educational experi-ence that distinguishes the Tufts MSEM.

We help you make it work. • Earn your master’s degree in 21 months (four

semesters) of evening, weekend or Saturday classes.• Know what to expect—the all-inclusive tuition

covers fees, books, even parking.• Focus on learning. Our administrative support team

ensures that you don’t have to worry about the logistics. We even provide lunch or dinner on class days.

Since its founding in 1852, Tufts has been regarded as one of the country’s premier universities, de-veloping a global reputation for academic excel-lence and for preparing students for leadership in a diverse range of professions. Our extensive and highly regarded science, engineering, and liberal arts programs draw outstanding students of the highest academic achievement from around the world.

Admissions We welcome applications from students with a

broad range of backgrounds and work experiences. Candidates for our MSEM program should have:

• An undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, mathematics).

• A minimum of three years of work experience.• A strong record of performance in the workplace.• The ability to contribute in a dynamic interactive

classroom environment.

The highest standards, but no standardized tests. At Tufts, we believe that an applicant’s academic

background and career progress are the best indica-tors of potential success in our program, so no GMAT or GRE is required.

The Tufts advantage At Tufts you are an integral member of an influential

community—with extensive privileges:• Take up to three elective courses in any school or

department at the university at no additional cost. • Gain full access to all Tufts facilities and libraries. • Interact with the greater Tufts community, including

the other departments within the School of Engineer-ing and within the distinguished Fletcher School.

• Leverage the lifelong benefit of joining the network of 80,000 distinguished Tufts alumni around the world.

Join us on the frontier.

“The MSEM is a highly marketable degree. In the tech world, employers want leaders who have business savvy as well as the ability to understand the science and technology behind the products.”

Ronit Furman, MSEM ’11Principal Engineer—New Product Development/InnovationAtrium Medical—Maquet Medical Systems

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Master of Sciencein Engineering ManagementEngineering Leaders

Advance now. Attend one of our upcoming admissions events to learn

how Tufts University’s MSEM can play a pivotal role

in your career advancement. You will have the chance to

speak directly with faculty, staff, and alumni in an

informal setting to find out how the program works.

You’ll also learn how the Tufts MSEM has helped

its alumni succeed in leadership positions at some of

the world’s most influential companies.

Our students don’t come to Tufts to advance from a 6’ x 6’ cubicle to an 8’ x 8’ cubicle. They come here to prepare to shape the global technology marketplace.

Mark Ranalli, Executive Director and Associate Dean

Review our admissions events calendar and register online at gordon.tufts.edu.