THE MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF THE GRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
AT
RMU IS THAT THEY ALLOW YOU TO GROW PROFESSIONALLY. I’VE LEARNED MANY
TECHNIQUES THAT I’VE BEEN ABLE TO PUT TO USE ALMOST IMMEDIATELY AT MY
PLACE OF WORK.
SUCCESS DOESN’T GET MUCH MORE PRACTICAL THAN THAT.
The School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science
ON THE COVER:
“A technical background gives you the ability to understand what is going on and why things happen, but that will get you only so far. The M.S. in Engineering Management program at RMU helps you to develop your project management, system evaluation and problem-solving skills. A good deal of time is spent working in teams with students from manufacturing, project management and technical consulting backgrounds, helping you to develop the skills you need to be successful in an actual work environment.”
Mike Geissler, M.S. in Engineering Management Student, Supervisor, Quality Control, CP Industries
ADVANCED DEGREES
THAT DELIVER
.
A graduate degree from Robert Morris University will expand your employment options and give you more
control over your future. Here, you will have the opportunity to build relationships with faculty, fellow students
and local business leaders that will follow you throughout your career.
Collaborative
As a Robert Morris graduate student, you won’t be going it alone.You will be surrounded by other motivated students who help to create an exciting, stimulating learning
environment. Every class is energized by students from a wide variety of backgrounds, professions and cultures. You will learn from your peers, and participate in a lively intellectual exchange of knowledge and ideas that will enhance your learning experience and expand your understanding and modes of thinking.
Flexible
RMU’s graduate programs are available whenever you are. Our course offerings allow you to work your class schedule around a busy professional and personal life. We offer evening and Saturday classes in eight-week, accelerated sessions.
Attending part-time, you can complete a master’s degree in about two and a half years, while being able to concentrate on one course at a time.
We’re also wherever you are, with courses at our main campus in Moon Township, our Center for Adult and Continuing Education in downtown Pittsburgh, and several satellite locations.
Practical
Across the six schools at RMU the faculty offer 18 graduate degree programs. Each program deals with a specific set of issues in a focused way that invites critical thinking and encourages strong, effective communication. RMU faculty members have actual work experience in the areas they teach – and a point of view that combines the practical with the theoretical.You’ll receive a hands-on education from business and industry professionals, allowing you to immediately apply what you learn.
Successful
An advanced degree can accelerate your career. And the right support can have a positive impact as you work toward earning your degree. At RMU, you’ll have a faculty advisor who will help you chart a career path, develop milestones and strategies, and make the right professional choices. Additionally, RMU’s annual Career Expo is the region’s largest job fair for current students and alumni. As a result of this aggressive, ongoing approach to career placement, graduates of our master’s degree programs have a placement rate of 95 percent.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE
MS
&
PhD
WE CAN HELP YOU TO ADVANCE YOUR CAREER
IN ENGINEERING WITH THE MANAGEMENT
AND RESEARCH SKILLS
YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
.
The Robert Morris University School of Engineering, Mathematics
and Science will help you to prepare yourself to take on additional
responsibilities in your organization. By adding value to your professional
training, you will increase the odds of career advancement in your favor.
It is especially important for engineers to consider their future roles as
they take on management-level positions. We can help you to develop
the skills needed for business success, communication excellence and
the practice of lifelong learning.
Our engineering faculty is our greatest asset. They have received their
advanced degrees from some of the finest universities in the world,
and have distinguished themselves as excellent instructors in the
engineering field. Most have had significant industrial, consulting and
research experience that will enrich your learning experience, leading
to a hands-on, project-based approach to virtually all courses. All have
a sincere interest in enabling you to achieve your highest potential.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
• Engineering
Master of Science (M.S.)
• Engineering Management
FOR INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN ADVANCING
THEIR CAREER, OR TAKING ON GREATER
MANAGEMENT CHALLENGES, THE M.S. IN
ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT DEGREE CAN
PROVIDE A DISTINCT ADVANTAGE
.
“I got accepted to 10 engineering universities. I decided on RMU because it was a small school, and I thought that I would be able to get individual attention from my professors. It was also a new engineering school that was working to build a strong reputation. I built strong bonds with my professors, which proved beneficial in acquiring my job at Raytheon. Also, RMU focused on ensuring that student and industry needs were met when building the engineering curriculum.”
Nicole Gulan, M.S. in Engineering Management Graduate, Software Engineer, Raytheon
“I’m involved in laser micromachining research for Penn State University in their Electro-Optics Center outside
of Pittsburgh. At Robert Morris, the program is flexible enough that I don’t need to sacrifice my job to get a
Ph.D. I can work full-time and be a full-time student. The program is the perfect fit for location, timing and
the ability to coordinate my Ph.D. research with what I’m doing at work.”
Benjamin R. Campbell, Ph.D. Engineering Student, Research Engineer, Electro-Optics Center, Penn State University
“RMU’s graduate programs in engineering can help you to accelerate or redirect your current career path. The Ph.D. program permits advanced, research-focused study using an executive education model. Students can achieve a terminal degree to enhance their research career or obtain the credentials needed to flourish in an academic environment. The M.S. in Engineering Management sharpens the technical skills needed to advance a particular project, or to advance your management career.“
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
MS
&
PhD
“In most Ph.D. programs, it takes
six and a half years to finish the
process – and even then, only about
half of the students actually complete
it and get their degree. It is a very
inefficient process. So you might say
that at RMU, we’ve re-engineered the
engineering doctoral degree. Research
is not geared to what the professor
is interested in, but to what
you
are
interested in. It’s student-driven in that
sense. But we also drive the student
to rigorously pursue research. From
the second day, we’re talking about
what your dissertation topic will be.
You are more apt to complete your
degree if your research is on a topic
in which you are genuinely interested.
The freedom the students have is
incredibly exciting.”
Yildirim Omurtag, Ph.D., P.E.,
The Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. in Engineering at Robert Morris University is an advanced research degree that blends engineering and technical knowledge with enterprise and leadership skills. In addition to its theoretical strength, the program emphasizes applied engineering research for dissertation work that is consistent with RMU’s career-oriented character.
This program is designed to accommodate the needs of the fast-track technical specialist who is working full-time. Although there is no residency requirement for the program, there are required course meetings that take place on campus. This degree is offered
in a cohort or group format with a planned completion period of three years.
The Ph.D. in Engineering is for engineers and other technical professionals with degrees in engineering, mathematics/statistics, hard natural sciences, computer science, operations research and similar fields.
Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Management
The M.S. in Engineering Management program prepares you for advancement in technical and managerial fields.
You will learn how to integrate technical, scientific and management knowledge, techniques and skills, so that you can become a management leader.You will be prepared to direct any technological
enterprise while maintaining emphasis on quality, ethics and concern for the environment.
We will help you to acquire the engineering management skills to design, operate and continuously improve systems made up of people, equipment, money, time, information and energy.
As a graduate, you will be able to demonstrate an advanced level of intellectual achievement in the context of engineering projects, and synthesize theory and practice in the design and development of engineering management systems.
If you have a background in engineering, computer science, mathematics or sciences, an M.S. in Engineering Management may be the next logical step in your career.
The M.S. in Engineering Management program is offered in both thesis and non-thesis formats. In the thesis format, faculty will work with you to determine the thesis topic based on your interests.You must complete a minimum of six credit hours of original research in your chosen topic, and you will be required to present your dissertation before a faculty committee. If you select the non-thesis format, you will be required to successfully complete a comprehensive examination.You can select a format based on your interests after enrolling in the program.
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
“I am a marketing major with an M.B.A., but in my current role as project manager, I needed to add a formal engineering management degree to my experience for future career development. RMU came to my company to teach the M.S. in Engineering Management on-site. They only needed 6 - 8 students, but 25 enrolled in the program. I knew that my future income would be based on having the right education and the right capabilities. Most important to me, the program is comprehensive, yet flexible enough to admit individuals who have engineering management experience but not necessarily an undergrad degree in engineering.”
Linda Cale, M.S. in Engineering Management Student, Project Manager, Concurrent Technologies Corporation
ENGINEERS AND TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS SPEND A SIGNIFICANT
PORTION OF THEIR CAREERS MANAGING PROJECTS AND PEOPLE.
AS A RESULT OF THE MANAGERIAL AND TECHNICAL SKILLS YOU OBTAIN
IN THE M.S. IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT PROGRAM, YOU CAN EXPECT
EXCELLENT CAREER ENHANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
.
The Learning Factory:
A Lab at the Center of Learning
The Learning Factory is an industrial-grade laboratory that enables you to take a product from concept to reality using the same state-of-the-art technology found in industry. The facilities are deployed throughout the 7,500-square-foot home of the Engineering Department in John Jay Center, adjacent to faculty offices and teaching classrooms. Students and faculty move freely between classrooms and lab locations without losing their focus.
The Learning Factory includes capabilities for manufacturing automation, metrology, rapid prototyping and materials testing, as well as a fully equipped and networked computer learning center. This facility can be used to support the applied research interests of students who choose to pursue the thesis option of the M.S. in Engineering Management program or the Ph.D. in Engineering Program.
CARES:
The Center for Applied Research in Engineering and Science
The Engineering Department’s concrete connection to local industry is most evident in The Center for Applied Research in Engineering and Science (CARES). The center combines Learning Factory capabilities and faculty expertise to provide local area industries with technical and consulting services such as product/process/system design and development, materials, manufacturing, logistics, hardware/software design and implementation of other technical areas. The center helps to maintain a learning environment that is never far removed from the day-to-day realities of industry.
Well-Connected
RMU schools and faculty maintain close ties with major corporations and key industry and nonprofit leaders through formal advisory boards and ongoing consulting relationships. Such alliances create a bridge between the classroom and the boardroom, linking applied knowledge, student readiness and employer satisfaction.
Industry insiders provide a sounding board and reality check, ensuring that our academic programs continue to serve real-world needs. We go the extra mile to keep graduate case studies, courses and programs timely and relevant.
RMU Grads Are Recognized and Welcomed
Western Pennsylvania’s largest employers know RMU graduates and appreciate their exceptional qualifications. You’ll find RMU graduate school alumni working at a wide array of companies and organizations:
• Fisher Scientific • GNC
• Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Hopewell School District • IBM • Infinity Broadcasting Corporation • MACTEC Engineering & Consulting • Marconi Corporation plc • Marsh Inc.
• Mellon Financial Corporation • Michael Baker Corporation • Morgan Stanley
• Mt. Lebanon School District • ALCOA
• Allegheny Intermediate Unit • AT&T
• Bayer
• Chartiers Valley School District • Children’s Hospital
of Pittsburgh • CIGNA HealthCare • Computer Associates
International • Del Monte Foods • Deloitte Consulting • Duquesne Light Company • Eaton Corporation • Ernst & Young • Federated Investors
• PGT Trucking
• Pittsburgh Public Schools • PricewaterhouseCoopers • Quest Diagnostics • Reed Smith LLP • Schroeder Industries LLC • Sewickley Academy • Siemens Medical Solutions • Sony
• The PNC Financial Services Group • UPMC
• United States Steel • Westinghouse • XEROX
How did Robert Morris
grow from a small business
school to a major regional
university with more than
5,000 undergraduate and
graduate students?
Simple: The success of
our graduates. We firmly
believe that every time
our graduates succeed,
we succeed. Every success
shows, once again, that
Robert Morris University
delivers an education that
works in the real world.
ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY:
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Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods
The Center for Adult and Continuing Education
Admissions: We’re Ready When You Are.
Students are considered for acceptance as soon as all application materials are received and evaluated. Applications, official transcripts, official test scores and letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the Graduate Enrollment Office.
THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
YOUR FUTURE AND ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY
ARE CLOSER THAN YOU THINK
.
Time. Who has plenty to spare? That’s why we offer more courses, on more days, and in more locations. We make it convenient, from start to finish, so that an advanced degree is always within easy reach for busy, working adults.
Main Campus
A suburban campus located on 230 acres in Moon Township, 17 miles from downtown Pittsburgh and 15 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport.
Center for Adult and Continuing Education
Located in downtown Pittsburgh, just steps from the “T”and among the nation’s seventh largest concentration of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters.
Satellite Locations
RMU offers graduate programs at a variety of offsite locations, including Cranberry Township.Visit www.rmu.edu for a current listing of these locations.
Contact Us
For detailed information on our graduate engineering programs, contact Dr. Winston Erevelles, Dean, School of Engineering, Mathematics and Science at 412-262-8616 or via e-mail at erevelles@rmu.edu.
Monroeville
Pittsburgh
North Hills
Airport
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Regional Learning Alliance at Cranberry Woods
The Center for Adult and Continuing Education BCCC
6001 University Boulevard Moon Township, PA 15108-1189 800-762-0097
www.rmu.edu
