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

The rigorous standards used by ASEM to certify graduate programs in engineering management are built on the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge and represent the state-of-the-art of what engineering managers should know, upon graduating with a Master’s degree in the field. Certification represents achievement in program quality and content and distinguishes certified programs as being in the top tier in graduate engineering management programs. Certified programs are recognized on the ASEM website, and those programs can use the ASEM logo in their program promotions. Students can be assured that their education from a certified program contains the critical knowledge necessary for success as a future engineering manager. In addition, graduates with a Master’s degree from an ASEM certified graduate program are eligible for immediate recognition as a Certified Associate in Engineering Management® (CAEM) with application and paid fee. Certified program graduates who meet the experience requirements are eligible for reduced costs for the Certified Professional in Engineering Management® (CPEM) exam.

Criteria

ASEM uses the following criteria in its evaluation process:

• EM Master’s Program Certification Academic Standards 
• EM with a Focus on Technology Master’s Program Certification Academic Standard 
• Self Study Guide 
• Certification Visit 

For further information on having your Graduate program certified, or re-certified, please contact the Coordinator of the Graduate Certification Program.

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