Turn Tech Expertise into Executive Leadership

In today’s fast-changing tech landscape, organizations need leaders who can integrate technical knowledge with business strategy to stay competitive. The Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management (Non-Thesis) at Colorado School of Mines prepares engineers and applied scientists to lead with confidence – backed by a powerful combination of analytics, technology and leadership training.

This one-year, accelerated non-thesis master’s program blends technical expertise with executive-level insight, equipping you to amplify your STEM foundation with in-demand skills in business strategy, project management and data-driven decision-making. You’ll examine the strategic use of technology and innovation to gain and sustain competitiveness in industrial economies with an understanding of the complexity and dynamism of modern high-technology enterprises, while sharpening your skills in quantitative analysis.

The Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management (Non-Thesis) offers the flexibility and tools to advance your career, whether you're looking to manage teams, lead innovation, launch ventures or optimize operations. You’ll graduate ready to design, develop and deploy innovative strategies, products, services and systems and thrive across industries such as aerospace, energy, software, manufacturing, finance and more.

Program Detail

The Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management (Non-Thesis) builds on a rigorous foundation of engineering principles and business analytics, bridging the gap between technical expertise and executive decision-making. By integrating project management with strategic finance, the program develops the precision needed to lead technology-driven organizations. Specialized tracks include Operations and Supply Chain Management, Applied Economics, and Business Analytics.

You will master quantitative risk analysis and strategic technology management, enabling you to evaluate the financial viability of complex engineering projects and optimize global supply chains. Graduates develop the leadership acumen and data-driven decision-making skills required to manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring that technical innovation translates into sustainable commercial success.

This 30-credit-hour program is designed for engineers and applied scientists who want to accelerate their careers into leadership roles. This program can be completed in one year, on campus or online. 

Program Opportunities

A High-Impact Technical Alternative to an MBA

Unlike a traditional MBA, the Master of Science in Engineering and Technology Management is designed exclusively for STEM professionals. You’ll enhance your technical foundation with executive-level business acumen, moving beyond general management to master the quantitative and strategic tools required for tech-driven industries. You’ll build quantitative strength and experience managing people, projects and technology while developing in-demand skills, such as strategic innovation management skills and data-driven decision-making. You’ll graduate with a cross-functional mindset and the ability to speak the language of both the engineering lab and the boardroom.

Industry-Aligned Curriculum and Accelerated Format

Our curriculum is built around high-demand tools within rapidly changing, competitive business environments and the skills global employers demand in technology, energy and manufacturing sectors. You’ll master predictive methodologies and project management alongside soft skills often overlooked in STEM programs, such as interpersonal communication and formal leadership. Most courses emphasize team-based projects rather than traditional exams, ensuring your work directly translates to your career, and flexible pacing enables you to earn your degree in as little as one year. We support full-time professionals, recent grads and career changers alike with on-campus options or a fully online, asynchronous format that offers career advancement without compromising quality.

Career Connection and Industry Access

Mines provides a direct pipeline to alumni and partners serving as senior leaders at top companies in aerospace, finance, energy, manufacturing and emerging tech. You’ll connect with our robust employer network through alumni panels, career fairs featuring hundreds of recruiting companies, on-campus speakers and personalized mentorship from faculty with deep industry expertise. Through the Executive Seminar Series each spring, you’ll engage with seasoned leaders from partners like Lockheed Martin, Kiewit and the National Laboratory of the Rockies, gaining their mentorship and insight into real-world business challenges.

Average starting salary for recent graduates of this program is $88,200. Learn more about Mines' comprehensive career development resources and this degree's salary potential.

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Are you someone who is analytical, creative and a systems-oriented thinker who wants to solve real-world problems? If you’re driven to optimize renewable energy, streamline supply chains or design algorithms that improve healthcare, The Master of Science in Operations Research with Engineering (ORwE) (Non-Thesis) at Mines will give you the tools to turn complex challenges into smart, data-driven solutions.

This interdisciplinary program breaks down silos. You will collaborate with experts across mechanical, electrical, civil and mining engineering, plus computer science, economics and applied mathematics. You’ll tackle real-world problems using state-of-the-art optimization, simulation and analytics, gaining hands-on experience alongside top faculty and industry partners.

With this degree, you will be ready to make high-impact decisions for systems constrained by limited resources and competing objectives, from manufacturing and mining to chemical processes, energy, defense, logistics and socioeconomic infrastructure. Whether you're addressing bottlenecks in energy infrastructure or improving production efficiency in aerospace, the Master of Science in Operations Research with Engineering (ORwE) (Non-Thesis) program empowers you to design smarter, more resilient systems. 

Program Detail

The Master of Science in Operations Research with Engineering (ORwE) (Non-Thesis) equips you to transform complex, resource-constrained systems into efficient, optimized solutions. You’ll build a strong foundation in linear programming, stochastic modeling and engineering systems, applying these skills to real-world challenges across energy, manufacturing, mining, defense and socioeconomic infrastructure. 

Through hands-on work with facutly and industry partners, you’ll master deterministic optimization, simulation and computational modeling, gaining the technical expertise needed to design smarter, more resilient systems. You’ll graduate with the skills needed to tackle high-impact problems, from improving production efficiency to optimizing large-scale operations.

Median salary for recent program graduates is $80,000. Learn more about Mines' comprehensive career development resources and this degree's salary potential.

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Looking to take ideas to impact? Add value to your resume and advance your career with the Product Management graduate certificate from Colorado School of Mines. The program is ideal for you if you want to gain project leadership skills for marketing programs or oversee product development teams. You’ll learn waterfall and Agile methodologies and develop abilities in strategic decision-making, tactical product development and operational optimization.

Offered through the Economics and Business Department, this graduate certificate strengthens your bachelor’s degree by building the skills needed to align customer needs, technical development and business strategy. Product managers sit at the center of decision-making and translate complex technical work into products that deliver value. Employers are looking for professionals who can think strategically, communicate clearly and make data-informed decisions. This certificate helps you develop that capability with a practical, applied focus.

Mines brings a distinctive advantage by pairing business education with deep engineering and applied science context. You’ll learn how products are shaped in technical organizations where constraints, risk and performance matter. Coursework emphasizes real-world scenarios, clear decision-making and accountability rather than abstract frameworks.

Whether you’re moving into a product role, expanding your responsibilities or sharpening your leadership skills, this certificate provides focused training that supports career growth in technical and product-driven organizations.

Program Detail

The Product Management graduate certificate offers a curriculum centered on the lifecycle of technical products. You’ll study topics such as product strategy, customer discovery, requirements definition and cross-functional collaboration. Coursework emphasizes decision-making, communication and execution in environments where technical and business priorities intersect.

The format of the graduate certificate program is designed to support working professionals while still providing opportunities for collaboration, discussion and applied learning. Research is not required for this certificate, though courses often include team-based projects, case studies and applied assignments.

The program is geared toward professionals with a bachelor’s degree who work in or alongside technical teams and want to move into product-focused roles. It’s well suited for engineers, scientists, analysts and business professionals operating in technology-driven organizations. Certificate degree requirements include completion of a defined set of graduate-level courses.