Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, United States

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy, in addition to the East St. Louis Center.

Master of Science in Engineering Management

The integrative studies degree with a focus in engineering management is intended for professionals with engineering, engineering technology or science backgrounds who are seeking advanced study for career enhancement. Through a combination of coursework from the Schools of Business and Engineering, you will gain knowledge and develop skills for managing technical people and projects in industry, business, government and other technology-based environments. With rapid changes in the global technology markets, it is imperative for managers to be equipped with management skills that will allow them to overcome organizational challenges and effectively handle personnel, resources and customers.

Career Outlook

With a Master of Science in integrative studies with a focus in engineering management, students will gain the knowledge to plan, direct and coordinate activities for architectural or engineering companies. Engineering managers are a critical component to engineering activities, as they are charged with overseeing, managing and reviewing an engineering or architectural project from start to completion. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, growth in this area is projected to be two percent by 2024, and the median pay range in this profession is currently $132,800 annually.

Curriculum

Students will take courses in the Schools of Business and Engineering, according to the master's in integrative studies program requirements:

  • 30 credit hours of graduate-level courses, 12 credit hours of which are from the School of Business and 18 credit hours from the School of Engineering.
  • At least half of the 30 credit hours of coursework must be at the 500-level.
  • No more than three credit hours of the 30 credit hours of coursework can be independent study.
  • All students will complete six credit hours of integrative studies thesis or non-thesis capstone work.

https://www.siue.edu/academics/graduate/degrees-and-programs/integrative-studies/engineering-management 

Graduate Applicants

Graduate student applicants who hold or require a non-immigrant student visa will be reviewed for appropriate academic requirements, English language proficiency, and adequate financial resources. Admission to the SIUE Graduate School requires that an applicant hold an undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.

Eligibility for GRE/GMAT waivers are listed below. To apply to waive the GRE/GMAT requirement, applicants must contact the program director at CMISTestWaiverRequest@siue.edu to request the waiver. The decision to grant the GMAT/GRE waiver rests with the program director and School of Business MIS admissions committee and is not guaranteed by meeting one or more below criteria. 

  • Applicants should have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 (4.0 scale) in undergraduate coursework.

Application Materials

Once Approved for Admission:

All necessary documents can be uploaded via your application center. Only documents required for admission can be uploaded via your application center for review purposes. Do not mail materials to the department or program to which you are applying. Any additional supporting documents can be emailed to siueapps@siue.edu and will be added to your application.

Please note: If approved for admission by the academic department, you must submit official transcripts and test scores to our office before we can formally admit you and before we can issue an I-20 document to obtain a U.S. visa.

Please make sure your application is complete by the application deadline.

Submit official test scores using one of the codes below:

  • GRE: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
    • *Speech-language pathology applicants should note separate code for CSDCAS on the program website
  • GMAT: Institution code 3T9-CD-05
  • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number can be uploaded through your self-service online application center.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for all graduate programs. You may pay by Visa or MasterCard via the application center. A convenience fee of $1.10 is added for this service. You may also pay via wire transfer through your bank or debit card. Admitted students who decide to change their term of entry after submitting an application or being admitted will be required to submit a new application for the desired term. You may update the term of your application for the next two terms without another application fee. 

Tracking Your Application Status

You can track the status of your application via our application center using the same username and password you used to create the application.

We receive a high volume of applications and materials during the peak admission period (November-May). Please allow approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of your official academic records to process these documents and match them to your application in our system.

Once you submit your application, you will begin to receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application. Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received.

View Your Decision

Once our office refers your application to the department to which you have applied, it is up to the department to review your application for an admission decision. You will receive a letter informing you when a decision has been made. The length of time required to make a decision varies by the department/program, type of degree and the size of the applicant pool. 

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/graduate.shtml 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early.  Applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed, especially for highly competitive and popular programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM designated areas. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and once seats are filled for a particular program in a particular term, additional applicants will be denied admission. 

Transfer students: Later deadlines may apply for students who are currently in the United States on a valid student visa and wish to transfer to SIUE. Please contact the Office of International Admissions for more information.

The priority deadline for Spring 2024 has passed, SIUE will no longer accept undergraduate applications from students outside the U.S.  Many graduate programs have met capacity, and students applying for these program will be waitlisted.  Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester to receive full consideration.

Fall Semester (August-December) - April 1(Priority Deadline) June 1(Deadline)
Spring Semester (January-May) - October 1(Priority Deadline) November 1(Deadline)

Prospective students should submit an application by the priority deadline to guarantee full consideration.  All STEM designated program applications will close at the priority deadline.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be reviewed only if space remains available in the program of study. 

Note that all financial documents must be received within 15 days of the deadlines listed above for an I-20 to be issued.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/deadlines.shtml