{"id":4089,"date":"2025-12-20T19:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-20T19:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/?p=4089&#038;preview=true&#038;preview_id=4089"},"modified":"2026-05-12T19:27:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:27:23","slug":"quality-engineering-management-ms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/quality-engineering-management-ms\/","title":{"rendered":"Quality and Engineering Management, M.S."},"content":{"rendered":"    <article class=\"degree-shortcode-display degree-entry layout-v2 post-8914\">\n        <header class=\"degree-page-header\">\n            <h1 class=\"entry-title degree-program-name\">Quality and Engineering Management, M.S.<\/h1>\n        <\/header>\n\n        <div class=\"degree-layout-main-sidebar\">\n            <aside class=\"degree-sidebar\" aria-label=\"Program information and actions\">\n                <div class=\"hot-buttons\">\n                    \n                                    <\/div>\n\n                    <section class=\"degree-sidebar-widget program-facts-widget\">\n        <h2 class=\"widget-title\">\n            <button\n                type=\"button\"\n                class=\"widget-title-button\"\n                id=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                aria-expanded=\"true\"\n                aria-controls=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            >\n                <span class=\"widget-title-text\">Program Facts<\/span>\n                <span class=\"widget-title-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/h2>\n        <div\n            class=\"widget-content\"\n            id=\"degree-program-facts-panel\"\n            aria-labelledby=\"degree-program-facts-trigger\"\n                    >\n                        <dl class=\"degree-facts-list\">\n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-college\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">College<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/engineering\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                            Mayfield College of Engineering                                        <\/a>\n                                                                    <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-major\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Major<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Quality and Engineering Management<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-level\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Degree Level<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">Master&#039;s<\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                                                <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-modalities\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Delivery Format<\/dt>\n                                <dd class=\"fact-value\">\n                                    <ul class=\"modality-list fact-value-list\">\n                                                                                    <li>On-Campus<\/li>\n                                                                                    <li>100% Online<\/li>\n                                                                            <\/ul>\n                                <\/dd>\n                            <\/div>\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"degree-fact-row degree-meta-campuses\">\n                                <dt class=\"fact-label\">Campuses &amp; 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The Master of Science in Quality and Engineering Management is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The program is also certified by the <strong>American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)<\/strong>. Graduates are eligible for immediate certification through <a href=\"https:\/\/asem.org\/\">ASEM<\/a>. The program consists of six required courses and 12 credit hours in one of four concentrations.<\/p><p>Acquire skills to bridge the gap between engineering and management exploring topics in engineering economics, six sigma, assessing financial risk, and advanced project management.<\/p><p>The degree program offers students the ability to focus their studies with concentrations in Engineering Management, Construction, and Industrial Distribution. This program also offers a thesis option for the Engineering Management track.<\/p><p>Students with an MS in QEM can earn anywhere from the low $100,000s to $150,000 or more according to Salary.com.<\/p><p>Given the widespread applicability of this master&rsquo;s program curriculum, Quality and Engineering Management students come from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds in technical or non-technical fields, including business, marketing, supply chain, project management, and even criminal justice.<\/p><p>Embrace a program in high demand with potential certifications that can lead to even further advancement in your career.<\/p>                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-benefits\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-benefits-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-benefits-title\">Program Benefits<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>No GRE Required<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Complete online coursework at your own pace; from start of class have access to all assignments, deadlines and some exams.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Helps prepare for professional certifications such as Six Sigma, Project Management Institute, American Society for Quality, and Association for Supply Chain Management.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Access to job fairs and networking opportunities in the DFW region with companies and organizations like APICS, SAP, and Lockheed Martin.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An extensive academic support services, including online orientation, library resources, the Writing Center offering assistance and a Tutoring and Learning Center.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-courses\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-courses-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-courses-title\">Courses<\/h2>\n\n                        \n                                                    <div class=\"apply-now-button-wrap\">\n                                <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.tarleton.edu\/grad\/engineering\/engineeringtechnology\/\" class=\"button apply-button\">\n                                    Visit the University Catalog\n                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                            <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-additional-details\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-more-about-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-more-about-title\">More About the Program<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Students electing to pursue the thesis option in Engineering Management identify a research project that the Graduate Office approves and then defend the thesis before an advisory committee of Tarleton faculty.<\/p>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-meta-concentrations\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-concentrations-title\">\n                        <div class=\"concentrations-inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-concentrations-title\">Offered Concentrations<\/h2>\n                            <ul>\n<li>Engineering Management (Thesis)<\/li>\n<li>Engineering Management (Non-Thesis)<\/li>\n<li>Construction<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Distribution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                        <section class=\"degree-section degree-overview-video\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-video-overview-title\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-video-overview-title\">Video Overview<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-video-frame\">\n                                <iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n                                    width=\"560\"\n                                    height=\"315\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ISEU0WOGFZc\"\n                                    title=\"Video overview for Quality and Engineering Management, M.S.\"\n                                    allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\"\n                                    referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"\n                                    allowfullscreen\n                                ><\/iframe>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/section>\n                                    \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-learning-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-title\">Learning Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-visible\"><li>Understanding of decision analysis when weighing engineering costs and capital investments.<\/li><li>Quantitative methods of probability, distribution theory, regression, and control charts related to manufacturing.<\/li><li>The DMAIC approach in applying six sigma.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Use of ANSI and ISO methods as they relate to mitigation of project financial risk.<\/li><li>Best practices around quality management including ISO 9000 standards and supplier certification.<\/li><li>In depth understanding of the project life cycle with concepts such as earned value analysis, critical path management, and Monte Carlo simulations.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-learning-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-learning-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-career-outcomes\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-title\">Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-visible\"><li>Operations Manager \u2013 Oversees aspects of an organization's daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow, resource allocation, and continuous improvement.<\/li><li>Production Supervisor or Engineer \u2013 Directly manages manufacturing processes, production teams, and equipment to ensure products meet quality specifications.<\/li><li>Purchasing Manager \u2013 Strategically sources materials, negotiates with suppliers, and manages procurement processes to ensure quality inputs.<\/li><\/ul><ul class=\"degree-content-list\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\" hidden><li>Manufacturing Engineer \u2013 Designs, implements, and optimizes manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to improve product quality.<\/li><li>Project Manager \u2013 Plans, executes, and closes projects on time and within budget.<\/li><li>Global Quality Director \u2013 Develops and implements quality management systems across international operations to ensure consistent product quality, regulatory compliance.<\/li><li>Head of Business Excellence \u2013 Drives enterprise-wide operational excellence initiatives, standardizing best practices.<\/li><li>Logistics and Supply Chain Manager \u2013 Coordinates the movement of materials and finished products throughout the supply chain.<\/li><li>Product Development and Process Improvement \u2013 Leads innovation efforts to create new products while continuously enhancing existing processes.<\/li><\/ul><button type=\"button\" id=\"degree-career-outcomes-toggle\" class=\"show-more-btn\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"degree-career-outcomes-hidden\">Show More<\/button>                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-meta-admission-reqs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-admissions-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-admissions-title\">Admissions Requirements<\/h2>\n                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><ul>\r\n \t<li>A $50 non-refundable processing fee<\/li>\r\n \t<li>An essay (600 words or less) addressing your purpose and goals for pursuing graduate school<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Minimum 2.5 GPA<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-cpl-banner\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-cpl-title\">\n                        <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__inner\">\n                            <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-cpl-title\">Credit for Prior Learning<\/h2>\n                            <div class=\"degree-cpl-banner__copy\">\n                                <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Several undergraduate engineering degrees offer a pathway to completing an MS Quality and Engineering Management. These include:\r\n<\/p><ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/manufacturing-industrial-management-baas\">Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Manufacturing and Industrial Management<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/manufacturing-engineering-technology-bs\/\">B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/degrees\/mechanical-engineering-technology-bs\/\">B.S. in Mechanical Engineering Technology<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>                            <\/div>\n                            <a\n                                href=\"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/cpl\/\"\n                                class=\"degree-cpl-banner__btn\"\n                                target=\"_blank\"\n                                rel=\"noopener\"\n                            >\n                                Learn about Credit for Prior Learning\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-faqs-section\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-content-title\" id=\"degree-faq-title\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n                        <ul class=\"degree-faqs-list\">\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Does this program automatically give me six sigma or project management certification?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-1\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-1\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>Most certifications are managed by independent organizations and must be applied for outside of the MS in QEM program. Graduating with a degree in this program helps prepare you for the certification exam and in some cases helps meet some of the additional requirements needed to apply.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                                                            <li class=\"degree-faq-item\">\n                                    <h3 class=\"degree-faq-heading\">\n                                        <button\n                                            type=\"button\"\n                                            class=\"degree-faq-question\"\n                                            id=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                            aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                            aria-controls=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        >\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-text\">Does this program guarantee an internship?<\/span>\n                                            <span class=\"degree-faq-question-toggle\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n                                        <\/button>\n                                    <\/h3>\n                                    <div\n                                        class=\"degree-faq-answer\"\n                                        id=\"degree-faq-answer-2\"\n                                        aria-labelledby=\"degree-faq-question-2\"\n                                        hidden\n                                    >\n                                        <?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><p>There is not a guarantee of an internship with the MS QEM program, but faculty have been leaders in major DFW industrial companies. The DFW area is strong for construction and industrial projects giving graduates an ideal environment for networking opportunities at Tarleton State and surrounding areas.<\/p>                                    <\/div>\n                                <\/li>\n                                                    <\/ul>\n                    <\/section>\n                \n                \n                \n                                    <section class=\"degree-section degree-section-related-programs\" aria-labelledby=\"degree-related-programs-title\">\n                        <h2 class=\"degree-section-title\" id=\"degree-related-programs-title\">Related Programs<\/h2>\n                        <div class=\"related-programs-grid\">\n                                                                                            <div class=\"related-program-card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/computer-engineering-ms\/\">\n                                        <span class=\"related-program-card__title\">M.S. in Computer Engineering<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                            <i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                                                            <div class=\"related-program-card\">\n                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/programs.tarleton.edu\/business-masters-mba\/\">\n                                        <span class=\"related-program-card__title\">Masters of Business Administration (MBA)<\/span>\n                                        <span class=\"arrow-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                                            <i class=\"fa-duotone fa-solid fa-circle-arrow-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n                                        <\/span>\n                                    <\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                    <\/section>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <style>\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-button,\n            .degree-faq-question,\n            .show-more-btn {\n                font: inherit;\n                color: inherit;\n            }\n\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-button {\n                display: flex;\n                align-items: center;\n                justify-content: space-between;\n                width: 100%;\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                text-align: left;\n                cursor: pointer;\n            }\n\n            .degree-sidebar .widget-title-icon::before {\n                font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Pro';\n                content: '\\f107';\n            }\n\n            .degree-faq-question {\n                display: flex;\n                align-items: center;\n                justify-content: space-between;\n                width: 100%;\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                text-align: left;\n                cursor: pointer;\n            }\n\n            .show-more-btn {\n                background: none;\n                border: 0;\n                padding: 0;\n                cursor: pointer;\n                font-weight: 700;\n            }\n\n            @media (max-width: 900px) {\n                .degree-sidebar {\n                    width: 100%;\n                }\n            }\n        <\/style>\n\n        <script>\n            document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n                const mobileBreakpoint = 950;\n\n                function setPanelState(button, panel, expanded) {\n                    button.setAttribute('aria-expanded', expanded ? 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