Scope

This program provides recognition for those programs that offer Master’s level engineering management education that meets the rigorous standards of ASEM. It also provides a benchmark to compare an existing Master’s program relative to ASEM’s broadly based quality standards, both for program content and operation. In particular, certification is especially useful to validate new Master’s programs. The certification process is applicable to all Master’s level programs in engineering management or closely related fields such as technology management.

Value

ASEM’s rigorous standards for graduate program certification are built on the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge and represent program standards in faculty, curriculum, admission, and administrative support. ASEM Certification represents excellence in program quality and distinguishes certified programs as being in the top tier in graduate engineering management related programs, worldwide.  ASEM’s graduate program certification provides the following benefits for programs and their students:

• Certified program graduates are also able to display their electronic badge degree credential on resumes, email, and similar digital communications.
• Certified graduate programs have a competitive advantage in assuring students that they represent the highest standards in engineering and technology management professional education.
• Students can be assured that a degree from a certified program contains the critical knowledge necessary for success in the field of technology and engineering management.    
• Graduates with a Master’s degree from an ASEM certified program have a direct path to professional certification as a Certified Associate in Engineering Management® (CAEM®) or a Certified Professional in Engineering Management CPEM®
• Depending on professional experience, ASEM certified program graduates are eligible for immediate recognition as Certified Associate in Engineering Management® (CAEM®) or a Certified Professional in Engineering Management CPEM® (provide link).
• Recognition as a Certified Associate in Engineering Management® (CAEM®) or a Certified Professional in Engineering Management CPEM® allows use of an electronic badge credential on resumes, email, and similar digital communications.
• Certified program graduates are eligible for reduced certification costs.
• Certified programs are recognized on the ASEM website, and those programs can use the ASEM certification badge in their program literature.