Graduate Pipeline Program

The Graduate Pipeline Program offers post-graduate students from an FIU international partner universities the opportunity to complete a engineering and computing master’s program at FIU. Earning your graduate degree at FIU means joining a community of scholars whose cutting-edge research pushes the frontiers of knowledge. It means working with faculty members whose innovative scholarship places FIU among the top ranks of America’s leading research universities. Upon completion of program graduation requirements, post-graduate students are awarded with a Master’s degree from FIU.

How It works?

International students visit the program coordinator at their home institution managing the FIU partnership to discuss the program, the student’s qualifications, and the application process. Participating students study for one to two years at FIU. Once admitted, the student will take 30–36 credits depending on the program selected.

Program Benefits:

  • Diverse Student Body
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Various Master’s degrees available
  • A Worlds Ahead experience

Overseas and Online Programs

Students interested in pursuing a professional FIU graduate degree while studying in their home country during weekend classroom sessions may apply for the overseas program. Together, the universities provide campus resources, administrative staff, lecture facilities, and distinguished faculty. International students seeking online opportunities may apply to the Master of Engineering Management. Students in both the overseas and online programs benefit from earning a Master’s degree from FIU while learning the same curriculum as a student studying at FIU on the Miami campuses.

How It works?

Participating students study for one to two years at our international partner university or via FIU online. Once admitted, the student will take 30 credits depending on the program selected. The courses are offered on a convenient schedule. Participating students who complete the program will receive a Master’s degree from the FIU College of Engineering and Computing.

Program Benefits:

  • Degree from a top 100 ranked U.S. Public University
  • Administrative support from both universities
  • Cutting-edge and interdisciplinary curriculum
  • Distinguished faculty experts
   

Jamaica

   

 

The Division of External Programs (DEP) within the Florida International University (FIU) College of Engineering and Computing (CEC) has partnered with UCC to offer the FIU Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) in Kingston, Jamaica. Students in the overseas program benefit from earning a master’s degree from FIU while learning the same curriculum as taught by FIU distinguished faculty in the Miami campus.

How it works?

Interested working professionals and post graduate students can attend an Information Session to discuss the program, the prospective student’s qualifications, and the application process. Interested prospective students can apply to join the next UCC cohort using the FIU graduate school application. Once admitted, students will take 10 courses offered in a hybrid format with FIU faculty traveling to Jamaica to offer lectures on select weekends throughout the mini-semesters, along with course material that will be provided online.

Admission Requirements

STEP 1 – Online Application

Important: Before applying online, please make sure to log out of any other FIU systems and close down all other browser windows. This will prevent any login security conflicts with the application.

  • Create an account on the Graduate Admissions website and login to complete the FIU Master’s Program Online Application.
  • Click “Create User Account.” Please note your password for future use. Use your account to enter the system to complete the application which will take approximately 15 minutes.
  • You may complete the online application without entering your TOEFL scores, statement of purpose, and recommendation letters. These documents may be submitted later via mail.
  • Email cecglobal@fiu.edu to confirm that your application has been submitted.
  • When completing the application please select spring 2018 admission for the Master of Science in Engineering Management with a Jamaica sub-plan.

STEP 2 – Application Requirements

Please submit the following items with your online application or mail to the address below after completion of the online application.

  • A 4-year Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a minimum of “B” average in the upper-level (the last 60 credit hours). The applicant whose GPA does not meet the minimum GPA requirement may be considered for conditional admission.
  • Official transcript of each previously attended university (undergraduate and graduate) in an envelope sealed by the degree granting institution.
  • If an official transcript is not in English, the applicant must obtain two sets of transcripts: one to be submitted to FIU in the original language and the other to be translated by an official translation agency (or certified translator).
  • Official proof of degree: a notarized copy of the original diploma is required if the degree is not posted on the official transcripts.
  • Official TOEFL (minimum score 550 paper-based, or 213 computer-based, or 80 internet-based) or IELTS (minimum 6.5). It is a requirement for students who attended/graduated universities in non-English speaking countries. FIU Institutional code is 5206.
  • Statement of purpose: A well-written statement describing your professional goals and reasons for pursuing the MSEM degree at Florida International University.
  • Resume: A current resume is required, which may include education, professional training, internship, and employment history (full time and part time employment).
  • Three letters of recommendation from employers, faculty, or professional associates.
All application materials should be mailed to:

ATTN: Graduate Admissions
Engineering Dean’s Office
Florida International University
10555 W. Flagler Street, EC 2471, Miami, FL 33174

Master's Degree Curriculum

EIN 5226 – Total Quality Management for Engineers (3): Fundamentals of TQM and its historical development. Integration of QC and management tools, QFD, benchmarking, experimental design for scientific management.

MAN 6167 – Leadership in a Global Environment (3): The course is designed to provide the student with a clear understanding of current thinking in the area of leadership. It focuses on the holistic nature of leadership and the impact leaders have on   individuals, groups, and organizations.

EIN 5359 – Industrial Financial Decisions (3): The use of financial techniques and data in planning, controlling and coordinating industrial activities. This course will familiarize the student with accounting concepts and analytical methods.

ESI 6316 – Applications of OR in Manufacturing (3): Overview of OR techniques. Manufacturing system and product selection. Shop loading, resource allocation, production scheduling, job sequencing, and plant layout problems.

MAR 6805 – Marketing Management in the Global Environment (3): Analysis and application of theory and problem solving for marketing management in the global     environment. Emphasis will be on the role of marketing in the organization; planning the marketing effort; management of the marketing organization; control of marketing operations; and evaluation of the marketing contribution.

LAW 5072 – Business Law and Intellectual Property for Engineers and Entrepreneurs (3): Focused on the formation, governance, operation, and legal protection of business; coverage includes contracts, malpractice, product liability, employment law, and intellectual property law.

EIN 5332 – Quality Engineering (3): This course examines quality control from an engineering standpoint. It covers ways to meet the  challenge of designing high-quality products and processes at low cost.

EIN 6357 – Advanced Engineering Economy (3): Review of engineering economy and the evaluation of advanced manufacturing systems. Evaluation of alternative capital investments considering income taxes, depreciation, inflation, risk and uncertainty.

EIN 6336- Advanced Production Planning and Control (3): Analytical and algorithmic planning methodologies, planning and scheduling technologies, sequencing rules, control strategies, and line balancing methods.

ESI 6455 – Advanced Engineering Project Management (3): This course covers entire phases of project management including selection, planning, budgeting, scheduling, monitoring, and control. It focuses on the management of engineering projects through case studies and independent research assignment. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

*Subject to Change.