{"id":43,"date":"2025-09-25T19:44:26","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T19:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/depts.eng.ufl.edu\/msem\/?page_id=43"},"modified":"2026-03-09T22:13:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T22:13:44","slug":"academics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ise.ufl.edu\/msem\/academics\/","title":{"rendered":"Academics"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Academics<\/h1>

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The Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)<\/strong> program is offered by UF\u2019s Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering (ISE) at the Jacksonville campus. Designed for working professionals from diverse technical backgrounds, this 20-month program begins each August and is delivered onsite in downtown Jacksonville with live instruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Semesters<\/p>

The masters program takes 20 months, or 5 semesters to complete.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Credits<\/p>

The masters program is 30 credits with a project course.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Weekends per Month<\/p>

Courses meet every 3-4 weeks, perfect for working professionals
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Classes meet roughly one weekend per month, allowing students to continue their careers while earning a graduate degree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to view the scheduled course weekends<\/a> by graduation date cohort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coursework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The curriculum combines foundational training in mathematics, optimization, and systems modeling with advanced topics in each student’s chosen specialty area. Strategic courses from UF\u2019s Warrington College of Business round out the experience, ensuring students are prepared to lead in technology-driven industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Technical courses in the curriculum can count towards Continuing Education <\/strong>course hours for Professional Engineers!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Skill-Building Trainings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For students who have been away from the classroom for an extended period of time, we offer free Skill-Building Trainings to refresh fundamentals. Click here to learn more about our free Skill-Building Trainings<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Click here to download a Word Document with descriptions of the courses, or view the table below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MSEM Course Descriptions 01282026<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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