Quantitative analysis of graduate-level engineering management programs

The purpose of this study is to analyze the curricula of Engineering Management programs awarding a graduate-level EM degree (Master´s and Doctoral). The analysis is conducted using text analysis software, which brings the necessary rigor and objectivity required when dealing with qualitative data. Preliminary research using multiple sources (American Society for Engineering Management and American Society of Engineering Education) result in a list of over one-hundred universities that offer a graduate-level degree in EM. To conduct the analysis, a curriculum database will be formed that includes course names and descriptions. This data will provide the input to the conceptual and semantic analysis using a computer tool. The results of this analysis will provide an insight into different threads, commonalities and differences between EM programs.