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Vanderbilt in NYC

Engineering Management Undergraduate Semester Program

Spend a semester at Vanderbilt’s NYC campus combining academic study with hands-on learning. Vanderbilt’s School of Engineering offers a 15-credit immersive program for undergraduates combining an experiential internship and coursework in engineering management while living at Vanderbilt’s NYC campus. These courses, plus one prerequisite course, fulfill the requirements of the Engineering Management minor.

Engineering Management NYC Undergraduate Semester Program

Curriculum and Internship Breakdown

Students in the Engineering Management at Vanderbilt University–New York City will take three courses as well as participate in an experiential internship for credit, working approximately 24 hours per week with industry partners in NYC to help solve real-world problems. When combined with necessary pre-requisite courses, the courses students take in the Engineering Management program at Vanderbilt University–New York City will complete the Engineering Management minor.

  • Prerequisite Courses

    Before participating in the Engineering Management program at Vanderbilt University–New York City, students must complete the following courses:

    • ENGM 2210: Technology Strategy (3 credit hours)
    • ES 2700: Engineering Career Development (1 credit hour)
  • ES-NYC 3885: Structured Internship

    As part of the School of Engineering's NYC program, students must participate in a six-credit academic internship in NYC. This internship will allow students to use the skills they’ve learned through their engineering coursework to solve real-world problems for industry partners. Students secure their own internship directly or with assistance from Vanderbilt’s Career Center. Learn more about the general application and internship process here. Three credit hours of this course fulfill the elective requirement for the Engineering Management minor.

  • ENGM-NYC 2440: Applied Behavioral Science

    This three-credit course focuses on leadership styles, power, team building, conflict resolution, management resolution and interviewing techniques.

  • ENGM-NYC 3700: Program and Project Management

    This three-credit course educates students on scheduling, cost estimation/predictions, network analysis, optimization, resource/load leveling, risk/mitigation, quality/testing and managing international projects. Course provides validated preparation for the Project Management Institute CAPM certification, a valuable professional credential.

  • ENGM-NYC 3000: Enterprise System Design

    This three-credit course explores the design of complex enterprise systems and processes including enterprise requirements analysis, process-mapping, modeling, performance measurement, benchmarking, solution development and change management.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Why pursue the Engineering Management minor?

    The Engineering Management minor helps students gain valuable insights into management of the engineering function, critical elements of technology development and innovation, and the implementation of such ideas in manufacturing, engineering and technology environments. Students with this minor have an advantage in not only landing a full-time job after graduation, but also in performing as a leader in their careers. This minor is suitable for students in any area of technology and can be of great benefit to students in the natural sciences planning careers in industry.

  • Why pursue the Engineering Management program in NYC?

    The opportunity to learn and apply the principles of engineering management in the context of an internship in NYC and complete the Engineering Management minor is an amazing opportunity. Imagine tackling real-world challenges with industry partners and hands-on projects in the vibrant tech network of NYC. Opportunities range from high-tech, big-name companies to small, vibrant startups and include multi-national companies, domestic interests, leading hospitals and health care technology firms, infrastructure enterprises that serve millions of New Yorkers with efficient transportation, security, clean water and more.

    Additionally, New York City is a global hub of commerce, culture and the arts that students can enjoy from the comfort of the beautiful home base of Vanderbilt's New York campus in Chelsea.

Take the Next Step Toward Studying in New York

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Interested in learning more about Vanderbilt University–New York City programming? Take the next step and meet with an adviser who can walk you through the requirements.

Apply to Vanderbilt University–New York City

Ready to apply for Vanderbilt University–New York City program? Review the application process and begin your application.

Declare the Engineering Management Minor

Formally declare the Engineering Management minor by working with your adviser.