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The Engineering Management and Systems Engineering (EMSE) Off-Campus programs office at
the George Washington University (GWU) in the US offers the Master of Science in Engineering
Management (MSEM) in Bahrain at Ahlia University.
The program is designed with a focus on Engineering and Technology Management, providing student with an interdisciplinary understanding of leadership skills. Specifically, the skills needed to become effective managers in technology-driven organizations and government entities. Throughout the program, students acquire knowledge of technical engineering principles and engineering contracts within a management context.
Graduates of this program are equipped with the skills to effectively lead diverse engineering teams, oversee complex projects, implement innovative strategies, and drive organizational success. In addition, our graduates are prepared to take the Project Management Professional Examination (offered by the Project Management Institute) to receive the PMP certification.
The program consists of 12 courses (three credit hours each), totaling 36 required credit hours.
Students can expect to graduate within 18 months upon enrolment. Students will benefit from the
expertise of GWU’s leading faculty, with select courses delivered by GWU approved faculty from Ahlia University. In this way, students in Bahrain and the region can gain access to one of GWU’s time-honored programs which is offered at a convenient location in the Middle East.
The MSEM degree combines core business analytical skills with specialist skills in engineering
subfields including systems analysis and operations research. The degree produces graduates
suitable for positions with technical organizations. Large manufacturing enterprises,
increasingly relying on automated assembly lines, as well as resource extractive enterprises,
particularly value the skill mix afforded by newly minted MSEM graduates:
A1. Concepts and Theories
Demonstrate critical knowledge understanding of the key concepts, principles, techniques, paradigms and theories of engineering management
A2. Contemporary Trends, Problems and Research
Apply specialized research methods with technological advancements pushing the frontier of knowledge in the field of Engineering Management.
A3. Professional Responsibility
Operate professional and legal standards as an Engineering Management Practitioner.
B1. Problem Solving
Use professional level of skills to deal with complex real-life business and Engineering Management
B2. Modeling and Design
Design subsystems and integrate them to form and test systems and simulate designs, and to assess them for quality conformity.
B3. Application of Methods and Tools
Demonstrate creativity and originality in the application of Engineering Management methods and tools related to manufacturing, construction, engineering, technology, or production.
C1. Analytic
Critically analyze complex problems in conceptual terms related to Engineering Management
C2. Synthetic
Identify critical functions of an organization to supervise technical development and implementation processes from start to finish while maintaining high performance.
C3. Creative
Demonstrate insight on new concepts, techniques, methods, tools, and theories in the field of Engineering Management.
D1. Communication
Express and communicate ideas cogently, persuasively and effectively, in written and oral form, to a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
D2. Teamwork and Leadership
Work effectively as a member/leader of a team of technical people who may plan, design, implement, manage, monitor and evaluate a programme, project, system or process.
D3. Organizational and Developmental Skills
Engage in life-long learning and continuing self-development to hone professional and organizational skills.
D4. Ethical and Social Responsibility
Operate at professional level with substantial ethical and social responsibility related to Engineering Management
The curriculum of the MSEM Program consists of 12 courses totaling 36 American semester credit-hours (144 NQF credits). This includes 6 core courses (18 credits), 5 focus courses (15 credits) and one capstone project (3 credits).
| Course Title | Credit Hrs | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation Courses* (If Required) | 3 | 1 |
| Core Courses | 18 | 6 |
| Focus Courses | 15 | 5 |
| Capstone Project | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 36 | 12 |
* Not counted towards the 36 credit-hours necessary for the Master of Science in Engineering Management Degree
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| EMSE 001 | The Management of Technical Organizations | 3 |
| EMSE 020 | Decision Making with Uncertainty | 3 |
| EMSE 410 | Survey of Finance and Engineering Economics | 3 |
| EMSE 692 | Negotiation and Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| EMSE 695 | Special Topics: Research Methods For The Em | 3 |
| EMSE 801 | Systems Engineering I | 3 |
| Total Six Courses | 18 | |
| Focus Courses | ||
| EMSE 005 | Organizational Behavior for The Engineering Manager | 3 |
| EMSE 026 | Technical Enterprises | 3 |
| EMSE 035 | Marketing of Technology | 3 |
| EMSE 505 | Knowledge Management I | 3 |
| EMSE 770 | Techniques of Risk Analysis And Management | 3 |
| EMSE 790 | Logistics Planning | 3 |
| EMSE 820 | Program and Project Management | 3 |
| EMSE 850 | Quantitative Models in Systems Engineering | 3 |
| Total Five of The Above Courses | 18 | |
| Research Project | ||
| EMSE 609 | Problems in Engineering Management & Systems Engineering Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
Admission to Ahlia University (AU) is selective based on academic achievements. Applications are welcomed from all students regardless of race, colour, gender, religion, nationality, physical or learning disability. Admission is purely based on merit.
Admission to the MSEM program is based on the George Washington University requirements. Applicants applying for the MSEM Program must meet the current entry requirements of GWU’s School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Eligible candidates for the program will meet the following requirements:
Note: GWU considers a candidate’s entire background, and all submitted materials when reaching an admission decision.
The following documents should be submitted to Ahlia University Admission and Registration Office in line with Higher Education Council requirements prior to forwarding it to GWU for processing and final admission decision:
The Master of Science in Engineering Management consists of 36 credithours covering 12 courses, including a capstone project. The program is 1.5 years in duration. The cost of one credit-hour is BD 285 and therefore one course (consisting of 3 credit-hours) cost BD 855.
| Application Fee | BD 40 |
| Registration Fee | BD 300 |
| 36 Credit (BD 285 per Credit) | BD 10,260 |
| Foundation Courses (if applicable) | BD 855 |
HEC ACCREDITED | MET BQA REQUIREMENTS
