The M.S. degree in Engineering Management (EM) is designed to provide a program of advanced study in technically oriented disciplines for candidates anticipating a managerial career. It is a multi-disciplinary applications-oriented degree, which draws from the fields of engineering, management, business, operations research and management science.  The intent of the program is to provide an interface between training received in engineering and scientific disciplines with the management of resources and personnel in a technical environment.  In addition to being available in distance mode, flexibility is built into the program in order to provide an optimum educational experience to students.