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Engineering Leaders Are Critical

Engineering managers are essential for overseeing projects, people and processes. They inspire new ideas, create plans and initiatives, build teams and communicate effectively. The role has always been an important one, but in times of crisis the need for leaders is underscored. Engineering managers are critical to their teams as they oversee large-scale projects and operations to keep industries running smoothly.

Randstad lists a number of industries trending during the pandemic, including engineering and architecture. Building sites related to critical infrastructure, transit and housing remain active, they noted. Affordable housing is a concern and, as a result, a variety of engineering jobs are in high demand in some Canadian provinces.

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uOttawa’s Master of Engineering Management degree program prepares engineers to lead teams efficiently and effectively with essential core courses that position you to better mobilize money, people and technology. In addition, you’ll be prepared to analyze, innovate, optimize and excel with engaging specialized modules. You can choose two in the areas of Advanced Project Management, Data Analytics, Operations Management and Product Management and Innovation to tailor your curriculum. You’ll graduate with the in-demand skills needed to advance in your current and future roles.

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With a focus is on transformative learning, cutting-edge research and outstanding leadership and management, uOttawa ranks among the top 150 universities globally, #7 in Canada and is networked with one of Canada’s strongest tech hubs. Our instructors are experienced engineering / technology managers with 10+ years of international experience based from this #1 hub. The university has a vibrant Franco-Ontarian and Franco-Canadian culture, representing the largest bilingual (English/French) university in the world. uOttawa has an internationally recognized reputation for excellence in higher education since 1848. Our advances in engineering make uOttawa a unique place to learn, grow and excel. uOttawa offers Canada’s only 100% online Master of Engineering Management program, providing a world-class learning experience to enable you to study while you work.

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Why a Master’s in Engineering Management?

Current trends show a projected growth of 15,200 new job openings for engineering management positions through 2028.

MacLean’s listed Engineer Manager as #51 in a ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Jobs, with a median salary of $105,996 and a targeted 5-year employee outlook growth of 18.9%.

Statistics show the growth equates to a ratio of one job opening per job seeker in Canada.

According to Burning Glass Canada, between 2017 and 2019, there were more than 8,400 engineering and engineering management specific job postings in Canada. The percentage of job postings in the following fields was:

53.8% Project Management

40.1% Budget Management

26.9% Engineering Management

23.7% IT: Microsoft Office and Productivity Tools

19.6% Engineering Drafting and Designing

17.1% Business Process and Analysis

15.1% Engineering: Engineering Software

14.3% Supply Chain and Logistics: Procurement

Professionals in engineering who possess a master’s level education earn six figures. The Engineering Labour Report produced by Engineers Canada shows a mean real-time salary of $109K.

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Whether you choose the MEM degree program or Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, at uOttawa you will be prepared to make an impact in the field of engineering and stand out in the job market. You can go from being a team member to a team leader, oversee projects, make decisions and problem-solve using advanced knowledge.

	Telfer Executive Master of Health Administration	Executive Master of Business Administration
Overview	A focus on the intersection of healthcare and business	Business fundamentals with a focus on breadth, not depth, and with some working knowledge in healthcare systems
Coursework	Advanced industry-specific courses with the management foundations needed for healthcare leadership	Mostly business concepts with some healthcare electives
Candidates	Healthcare professionals seeking to advance their industry knowledge—often existing healthcare administrators, analysts, consultants, or those with clinical backgrounds—and who are looking to keep pace with the regulatory landscape and industry trends, with the ultimate goal of moving into healthcare-specific leadership positions	Healthcare professionals with a working knowledge of the industry who need general business skills, or business professionals looking to transition to healthcare but knowing they can apply what they learn to other fields if needed

Telfer Executive Master of Health Administration

Executive Master of Business Administration

Overview

A focus on the intersection of healthcare and business

Business fundamentals with a focus on breadth, not depth, and with some working knowledge in healthcare systems

Coursework

Advanced industry-specific courses with the management foundations needed for healthcare leadership

Mostly business concepts with some healthcare electives

Candidates

Healthcare professionals seeking to advance their industry knowledge—often existing healthcare administrators, analysts, consultants, or those with clinical backgrounds—and who are looking to keep pace with the regulatory landscape and industry trends, with the ultimate goal of moving into healthcare-specific leadership positions

Healthcare professionals with a working knowledge of the industry who need general business skills, or business professionals looking to transition to healthcare but knowing they can apply what they learn to other fields if needed

Career Outlook

Engineering Leaders Are Critical

Make the Future Happen Now

uOttawa Credentials

Why a Master’s in Engineering Management?

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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