The Engineering Management Program offers a Master of Engineering in Engineering Management and a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management. The program is supervised by a committee composed of representatives from the Telfer School of Management and of the Faculty of Engineering.
The objective of the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management program is to develop the knowledge and skills of engineers and scientists in the management of people, projects, resources and organizations in technical environments.
The estimated amount for university fees associated with this program are available under the section Finance your studies.
International students enrolled in a French-language program of study may be eligible for a differential tuition fee exemption.
For the most accurate and up to date information on application deadlines, language tests and other admission requirements, please visit the specific requirements webpage.
Note: International candidates must check the admission equivalencies for the diploma they received in their country of origin.
Most courses are delivered in English as the international language for business and advanced technology. However, the program will provide an appropriately supportive environment for francophone students to develop professional competence in technical English at their own pace. Students have the right, as stipulated in the University's bilingualism regulations (Academic Regulations I-2), to complete all their work, including their thesis, in the official language of their choice (French or English). There are fully bilingual professors and advisors who can support students in French.
Applicants whose first language is neither French nor English must provide proof of proficiency in the language of instruction through one of the following two requirements or one of the language tests below.
Language tests recognized by the University of Ottawa:
Students registered in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management may apply for transfer to the Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Management, obtain advanced standing for courses completed under the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, complete the remaining units, and finally obtain the Master of Engineering degree.
Students who have completed the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management may apply for admission to the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, obtain advanced standing for courses completed under the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, complete the remaining units, and obtain the Master of Engineering degree.
Advanced standing will not be granted for courses completed at other institutions under any circumstances.
Requirements for this program have been modified. Please consult the 2023-2024 calendar for the previous requirements.
To receive the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management, a student enrolled in the program must successfully complete 30 units of academic work: 15 compulsory course units and 15 optional course units.
Students must meet the following requirements:
The 15 units of optional courses in the master's programs are chosen from four areas of expertise: data analysis, product innovation management, operations management, project management, as well as additional courses offered in areas of potential interest. Students are required to take 9 credits from one area of expertise and can choose 6 more credits from either other areas of expertise or from industry applications.
Graduate courses offered by the Faculty of Engineering and the Telfer School of Management (with the ADM designation) may be taken with the permission of the EMP program director and the academic units concerned. The description of each course is given in the section of the calendar of the academic unit offering them. Optional courses allow students to develop their knowledge in various fields.
It is the student's responsibility to verify that they satisfy the prerequisites and language requirements for the elective courses that they wish to take.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analysis | ||
| ADM 6287 | Business Intelligence Technologies and Big Data Analytics for DTI | 1.5 Units |
| DTI 5126 | Fundamentals for Applied Data Science | 3 Units |
| DTI 5310 | Ethics for Design, AI, and Robotics | 3 Units |
| EMP 6277 | E-Business Energy Management | 1.5 Units |
| GNG 5125 | Data Science Applications | 3 Units |
| MBA 6300 | Applied Data Science for Managers | 3 Units |
| Product Innovation Management | ||
| DTI 5389 | Electronic Commerce Technologies | 3 Units |
| EMP 5111 | Creativity and Innovation | 3 Units |
| EMP 5120 | Product Development and Management | 3 Units |
| GNG 5140 | Engineering Design | 3 Units |
| Operations Management | ||
| EMP 5122 | Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma | 3 Units |
| EMP 5179 | Manufacturing Systems Analysis | 3 Units |
| EMP 5180 | Operations Management | 3 Units |
| EMP 5181 | Supply Chain Management | 3 Units |
| Project Management | ||
| EMP 5118 | Technology Project Management Practice | 3 Units |
| EMP 5119 | Project Information Management | 3 Units |
| EMP 5330 | Managing Talent Organizations | 3 Units |
| GNG 5131 | Sales and Influence for Engineers | 3 Units |
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Industry Applications | ||
| EMP 5101 | Industrial Organization | 3 Units |
| EMP 5117 | Foundations of Software Engineering | 3 Units |
| EMP 5124 | Advanced Engineering Management Practicum | 3 Units |
| EMP 5910 | Directed Studies | 3 Units |
| GNG 5301 | Professional Skills and Responsibility | 3 Units |
| GNG 5901 | Industry Internship | |
| GNG 5902 | Industry Internship Project | 6 Units |
Students who fail 6 units must withdraw from the program.
Located in the heart of Canada’s capital, a few steps away from Parliament Hill, the University of Ottawa ranks among Canada’s top 10 research universities. Our research is founded on excellence, relevance and impact and is conducted in a spirit of equity, diversity and inclusion.
Our research community thrives in four strategic areas:
From advancing healthcare solutions to tackling global challenges like climate change, the University of Ottawa’s researchers are at the forefront of innovation, making significant contributions to society and beyond.
Areas of research:
For more information, refer to the list of faculty members and their research fields on Uniweb.
IMPORTANT: Candidates and students looking for professors to supervise their thesis or research project can also consult the website of the faculty or department of their program of choice. Uniweb does not list all professors authorized to supervise research projects at the University of Ottawa.
EMP 5100 Introduction to Engineering Management (3 units)
Introduction to management. The structure of engineering organizations. Planning and control in engineering management.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5101 Industrial Organization (3 units)
Principles of organization. Production process. Organization and planning of production. Planning and control in engineering management.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5102 Systems Engineering and Integration (3 units)
Introduction to modeling methods employed for the planning and design of subsystems and complex systems. System structure and modularity. System-human interfacing. System integration process. Configuration management. Reengineering. Reverse engineering. Concurrent engineering.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5103 Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (3 units)
Failure rate. Repair time. System reliability estimation. Maintainability. Statistical quality control. Statistical process control. Quality management. Life cycle management. Safety engineering issues.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5109 Topics in Engineering Management (3 units)
Current topics in industrial practice
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5111 Creativity and Innovation (3 units)
Factors which enhance individual and group creativity in organizations and its translation into successful technological innovations. The invention/innovation process. Creative problem-solving techniques. Entrepreneurship. Organizational climate for stimulating invention. Management of research and development. Project selection. Elements of financial decision-making. Organization design for innovation.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5112 Tech. Policy and R. and D. Management (3 units)
Relationship between R & D and economic progress. Elements of the Canadian policy on technology; R & D activities in the private and public sectors; government incentives and support programs; comparison with the policies of other industrial countries. Technology planning and R & D management in a Canadian setting; technology forecasting, staffing, structure, strategy and support for R and D.
Course Component: Lecture
Prerequisite: MBA 5330. Courses EMP 5112, ADM 6263 or ADM 6264 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5116 Issues in Management and Operation of Communication Networks (3 units)
Selected topics and emerging issues in management and operation of public and corporate communication networks: real-time and distributed systems; multimedia communications; integrated services network.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5117 Foundations of Software Engineering (3 units)
Foundations of software engineering for nonsoftware engineers; basic principles of software engineering; practical laboratories and programming examples using modern programming languages.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5118 Technology Project Management Practice (3 units)
Technological project management process. Project team management involving multiple technological and engineering experts. Configuration management during project development. Coordination of outsourcing in large multinational projects. Management of in-process change of technology.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5119 Project Information Management (3 units)
Topics relating to the contractual relationship within the project team, including the different types of contracts and their application, the preparation of project documents, the evaluation of different types of project organization structures and associated project delivery systems, bidding strategies, network analysis using deterministic and stochastic methods for time and cost management.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5120 Product Development and Management (3 units)
Product development and management, including engineering aspects of the process. The latest trends and practices, insight into processes which facilitate product management and development, understanding of product management and development practices via case studies, development of the leadership and management skills required to create, initiate, develop, bring to market and implement new technological products and services.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5121 Taguchi methods for efficient Engineering R&D (3 units)
Two-level statistical experimental methods as applied to engineering design; analysis of means, analysis of variance, contrasts, multifactorial analysis of variance, fractional factorial design, screening designs, product variation and an introduction to the Taguchi approach.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5122 Operational Excellence and Lean Six Sigma (3 units)
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt tools and techniques, operational efficiency, waste and variability reduction, continuous improvement, the pursuit of perfection. DMAIC (define, measure, analyze, improve and control), process mapping, data collection and analysis, root cause problem solving, the cost of quality, mistake proofing, change management.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5122, GNG 5122 cannot be combined for credits.
EMP 5123 Business Case Development (1.5 unit)
This course on Business Case Development equips Master's students with essential skills for crafting compelling business cases, with a specific focus on leveraging core technology to strengthen proposals. A business case serves as a crucial tool for influencing stakeholders, selling ideas, and aligning organizational objectives. Understanding how to develop, write, and present a business case is essential for business professionals aiming to secure funding or gain management approval. Successful business cases must meet specific requirements, including solving business problems, making financial sense, outlining human resources, and fitting within the organizational context. Additionally, integrating core technology and addressing its protection and integration play pivotal roles in strengthening the case and gaining competitive advantage. Throughout the course, students will learn to identify stakeholders, conduct market and financial analyses, assess risks, and present persuasive arguments. They will also explore how integrating core technology can enhance the business case and align with organizational goals. By the course's conclusion, students will possess the expertise to develop well-structured business cases that drive informed decision-making within organizations, leveraging core technology to achieve strategic objectives.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5124 Advanced Engineering Management Practicum (3 units)
The Advanced Engineering Management Practicum draws from everything that you have learned in your program courses. It focuses on integrating different types of strategy – corporate, competitive, and functional – to create a coherent plan for organizational success. You will participate in the Green Business Lab simulation - a team-based simulation - where you will apply a variety of analytical approaches to formulate a strategy for a large global company in a complex environment and then align operations to effectively deliver on your intentions. In dynamic conditions, you will then react to different competitive moves and changing customer requirements under tight time constraints and in keeping with the program’s focus on responsible management for sustainability. This will be a concentrated interactive laboratory designed to regularly assess the effectiveness of our planning, monitoring and adjusting of strategic direction and operational alignment to achieve responsible results (triple bottom line balancing financial, social and environmental outcomes). By the end of the seminar, students will be able to establish overall direction of an enterprise, line up operations to effectively realize intentions in a sustainable way and adjust in response to changes in the external environment.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5169 Advanced Topics in Reliability Engineering (3 units)
Overview of classical reliability concepts. Fault tree construction and evaluation. Common cause failure analysis of engineering systems. Human reliability modelling in engineering systems. Human unreliability data banks. Reliability of information and communication systems.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5179 Manufacturing Systems Analysis (3 units)
Introduction to manufacturing systems. Manufacturing system selection and cost justification. Analysis of manufacturing operations. Flexible and agile manufacturing. Group technology and cellular manufacturing. Transfer line and assembly line systems. Analysis of material transport and storage systems. Manufacturing Process Planning. Tolerance analysis and Taguchi methods. Design for manufacturing and assembly. Just-in-time production. Quality function deployment.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5180 Operations Management (3 units)
This introductory OM course provides broad knowledge in the operations field in a realistic, meaningful and practical way. Learn the different value-creation resources to any organization and how they form a solid operations framework. OM includes accounting, industrial engineering, management, supply chain management, purchasing, logistics, process engineering, manufacturing, product and service quality, and customer relationship management.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5181 Supply Chain Management (3 units)
Overview of supply chain management as a framework for analyzing operations management situations and as a basis for general management situations. Major elements of the supply chain. Leading edge thinking on supply chain strategy and practical tools and methods for its implementation.
Course Component: Lecture
EMP 5235 Leadership Skills (1.5 unit)
Power of self-awareness. Exercises for self-exploration. Interpersonal skills. Communication as essential to leadership. Strategies for leadership development. High performing teams and facilitating team process. Course delivery involves class discussions, experiential exercises, guest speakers and case studies.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5235, MBA 5235 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5241 Management Accounting (1.5 unit)
This course focuses on the role of the accounting function internal to the organization. It takes a broad view of managerial accounting, introducing students to various costing systems, cost behaviour patterns and cost structures. It demonstrates the use of accounting for the evaluation of product, managerial and divisional performance thus helping students to understand what accounting can do for decision makers and how accounting choices affect decisions. Emphasis on the strategic importance of aligning accounting systems with firm technologies and goals. Current issues in management accounting and internal reporting are discussed.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5241, MBA 5241 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5250 Introduction to Corporate Finance (1.5 unit)
Financial management and the financial environment. Risk and rates of return. Discounted cash flow analysis. Bond valuation, preferred share, common share and corporate valuation models.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5250, MBA 5250 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5320 Marketing (3 units)
Principles of market-driven managerial decision making: consumer, competitor, and company analysis, market segmentation, definition of target markets, and product positioning. Management of marketing function: product and pricing decisions, channels of distribution, marketing communications. Marketing as creating customer value and benefits to the organization and its stakeholders.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5320, MBA 5320 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5330 Managing Talent & Organizations (3 units)
The strategic advantage of designing effective organizations and talent management systems to achieve organizational outcomes. Topics include: job performance, organizational commitment, thriving workplaces, motivation, and team dynamics. Talent management processes to acquire, develop, and engage employees. Equity, diversity, and inclusion. Organizational culture, power and politics, and current topics related to talent management.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses EMP 5330, MBA 5330 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 5910 Études dirigées / Directed Studies (3 crédits / 3 units)
Étude approfondie dans un domaine de la gestion en ingénierie sous la supervision d'un professeur et donnant lieu à un rapport écrit. / Advanced study in an area of engineering management under the supervision of a professor and leading to a written report.
Volet / Course Component: Recherche / Research
Permission du Département est requise. / Permission of the Department is required.
EMP 6277 E-Business Energy Management (1.5 unit)
Reduction of e-business power requirements by locating data centres in areas with low cost electricity and where cold outside air can be used for cooling, e.g. British Columbia, Québec, Finland, Iceland and Sweden. Reduction of power requirements in other industries, e.g. using smart grid, smart buildings and smart cities. Calculation of energy requirements for specific e-business services, e.g. e-banking, e-newspapers, media download, media streaming and web-based advertising. Review of current international standardization work on sustainability for and by IT.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses ADM 6277, EMP 6277 cannot be combined for units.
EMP 6362 Project Management (3 units)
Introduction to project management. Project life cycle management overview (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closure). Basic project management concepts, approaches, methods, tools and techniques. Topics covered include: identifying project needs and objectives; aligning projects with organizational strategy; managing stakeholder expectations; writing the project charter and the project plan; delivering projects; monitoring and control; understanding and measuring project success, delivering long-term and sustainable impacts.
Course Component: Lecture
The courses MBA 6362, EMP 6362 cannot be combined for units.