An engineering management degree holder may be employed in almost any type of organization.

Most engineering managers work first as engineers before advancing into management positions.

Top 5 Industries Employing the Highest Number of Engineering Managers:

• Architecture, Engineering, and Related Services
• Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing
• Scientific Research and Development Services
• Electronic Component Manufacturing
• Management of Companies and Enterprises

Principal Duties Include:

• Project management
• Research and product development
• Act as overseers who formulate plans to see that projects are successfully completed
• Manage employees from various engineering disciplines as well as cross-disciplinary and global teams
• Ensure that the final product is budgeted accurately and supported by upper management