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Why Information Engineering Management?
Learn how to translate your technical skills into the language of the company leadership. This is not just about learning new skills and walking away from what you know; it is about translation – showing how what you do adds value to the company’s bottom line.
The Master of Engineering with a focus in Information Engineering Management (IEM) is a five-semester (20 month) online engineering management program designed for working professionals. Classes meet in the evenings, are recorded, and are interactive so that you grow your professional network – a key ingredient to professional growth.
In IEM, we help technology professionals turn their technology expertise into leadership skills.
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What is the difference between IEM and MBA?
At UAB, the School of Engineering offers a 100% online Master of Engineering with a concentration in Information Engineering Management (IEM). Read the three ways that this degree differs from the MBA.
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How is IEM different from other Engineering Management degrees?
Many universities are offering engineering management programs. While MBAs might be much more prevalent, each year, new engineering management programs enter the scene.
Like MBA programs, engineering management programs vary significantly in course work and entry requirements. There is no defined engineering management curriculum or standards.
But there are some common themes about programs where IEM differs from most if not all. Read More
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Do I have the time to do this? I work full time and have a family.
IEM graduate, David George, explained it best:
"When I first thought about a graduate degree, I was sure it would take too much time. Even though IEM’s degree track offered the flexible time schedule of one weekend a month for 22 months, I had a full-time job and a family to consider. Looking back now as an IEM graduate, I only have one message for anyone considering IEM: You have the time. Even while earning an executive engineering master’s degree from UAB, I never missed an important meeting or family gathering — including my kid’s sports events."
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Will this degree provide me with a ROI?
Nobody shows up for graduate education because they have too much time on their hands or too much money in their pocket. When you are looking at a graduate degree, you have some goals in mind. For most, that goal is increasing their income.
So how can a degree increase your income? The truth is, it cannot. The only way to increase your income is to add more value to those you serve. No degree or certificate alone can do that – no matter what they promise.
So the real question is, “How can a degree help you increase your value?” This question is where IEM thrives.
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Careers in IEM
Where do you want IEM to take you?
Some want to move up in their company. Some want to move over to something new – a new company or a totally new field. Others want out – they want to start their own thing and be a leader in their own entrepreneurial adventure. Our alumni consist of all of the above.
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Jim Pierce
When Jim joined IEM he was making $50,000 per year and looking for something more. Not just more money – but more meaning in his work. Today he finds himself in new work for a new company with a renewed purpose.
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Brian Rabon
When Brian came into IEM he was in an IT job and looking to grow into executive leadership. He found himself in that role -but still something was missing. After connecting back to his IEM team, he developed a plan to start his own company. He has grown Braintrust and now continues to innovate and grow. His goal now is starting or acquiring companies and building teams to run them.
Testimonials
Success Stories
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"In my first coaching call, I expressed a desire to be able to connect with an executive in my company. As a new employee joining the company in a time of COVID, I was finding it hard to connect and get noticed over video calls and conference calls. That coaching call gave me the direction and confidence I needed to successfully connect with the executive. The result was a mentor/mentee relationship with the executive I was interested in learning from. Since our initial meeting, this executive and I have spoken several times and he has become an instrumental part of my career development. That was my first term. I am excited to see where else IEM leads me."
Sammy Rizzuto, Current IEM Student | Connect on LinkedIn
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"Even before I joined IEM, the leadership helped me define and move into my dream job as a Disney engineer. Then being part of the program even helped me grow in the position with Disney as I took on new leadership roles and high visibility projects. But perhaps more importantly, IEM has helped inspire me (and even my wife) to pursue my entrepreneurial talents. "
Trent Lesley, MEng.
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"I was asked to talk about my trauma program but I didn’t go too deep into stats because I knew that this was a different setting. Had it not been for IEM 610, I have zero doubt that this would have not gone over near as well."
Adam Lansdon, IEM Graduate 2020 | Read More About Adam Lansdon
Testimonials are accounts of UAB students’ real experiences and personal opinions. The testimonials presented on UAB’s websites are applicable to the individuals writing them, and may not be indicative of future outcomes for prospective students. UAB cannot and does not guarantee specific outcomes for students who attend its programs. The student whose testimonial is shared here was not compensated for these statements.