Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management (Civil Engineering)

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Illinois Institute of Technology

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with a Civil Engineering specialization at Illinois Institute of Technology combines engineering, business administration, project management, and entrepreneurship, making it suited to students who want to apply civil engineering knowledge while also developing management and business decision-making skills. Students study mathematics, physics, programming, engineering systems, civil engineering, accounting, organizational behavior, marketing, entrepreneurship, and project management, with the curriculum designed around practical problem solving and informed decision-making.

Curriculum structure

First Year: Students establish their technical foundation through subjects such as MATH 151 – Calculus I, MATH 152 – Calculus II, and PHYS 123 – General Physics I: Mechanics, alongside CS 104 – Introduction to Computer Programming for Engineers. The curriculum also begins developing the business side of engineering management through courses such as BUS 211 – Financial Accounting and BUS 301 – Organizational Behavior.

Second Year: Students build more advanced quantitative and engineering knowledge through MATH 251 – Multivariate and Vector Calculus, MATH 252 – Introduction to Differential Equations, and the civil engineering specialization. Civil-focused study includes CAE 100 – Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design, CAE 101 – Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing and Design, and CAE 286 – Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics, connecting engineering analysis with design and management applications.

Third Year: The civil engineering specialization becomes more applied, with courses including CAE 287 – Mechanics of Structural Materials, CAE 302 – Fluid Mechanics, and CAE 315 – Materials of Construction. Students simultaneously strengthen their management perspective through options such as EMGT 363 – Creativity, Inventions, and Entrepreneurship for Engineers and Scientists, EMGT 406 – Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Management, and COM 321 – Technical Communication.

Fourth Year: Students bring together civil engineering and management through advanced specialization courses such as CAE 312 – Engineering Systems Analysis, CAE 323 – Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, and MMAE 305 – Dynamics. The broader engineering-management curriculum also includes EMGT 470 – Project Management, BUS 305 – Operation and Supply Chain Analytics, and INTM 477 – Entrepreneurship in Industry, preparing students to connect technical decisions with organizational, financial, and strategic considerations.

Focus areas: Civil engineering, engineering systems analysis, structural mechanics, structural materials, fluid mechanics, construction materials, geotechnical engineering, project management, entrepreneurship, business planning, and engineering decision-making.

Learning outcomes: Critical thinking, practical problem solving, informed decision-making, engineering analysis, economic analysis, technology evaluation, business planning, project management, entrepreneurship, financial analysis, marketing strategy, and integration of technical and business considerations.

Professional alignment (accreditation): The Engineering Management B.S. with Civil Engineering specialization is listed as an engineering-management degree rather than the separately accredited B.S. in Civil Engineering. Illinois Tech states that its B.S. in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; the Engineering Management program page does not state that the Engineering Management B.S. itself is ABET-accredited.

Reputation (employability rankings): Illinois Tech reports that 67.7% of its 2025 undergraduate graduates were employed full-time and 10.4% were continuing their education within six months of graduation, based on a 91% survey response rate. The university also reports that it was ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for Best Salaries of Graduates in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 ranking.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The B.S. in Engineering Management with a Civil Engineering specialization at Illinois Institute of Technology combines civil engineering coursework with business, entrepreneurship, project management, and interprofessional project work, giving students opportunities to apply technical knowledge to practical decision-making. Students can also gain hands-on experience with industry technologies through the Trimble Technology Lab, while Illinois Tech provides access to engineering software through its computer labs and Virtual Computer Lab:

Trimble Technology Lab: Undergraduate students in Illinois Tech’s civil and architectural engineering programs can gain hands-on experience with Trimble solutions used for conceptual design, estimating, structural engineering and analysis, project management, and office-to-field workflows.
Civil engineering design tools: The civil engineering specialization includes CAE 100 – Introduction to Engineering Drawing and Design and CAE 101 – Introduction to AutoCAD Drawing and Design, providing direct exposure to engineering drawing and AutoCAD.
Civil engineering technical work: Students complete specialized courses including CAE 286 – Theory and Concept of Structural Mechanics, CAE 287 – Mechanics of Structural Materials, CAE 302 – Fluid Mechanics, CAE 315 – Materials of Construction, and CAE 323 – Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering, building practical technical knowledge across civil engineering areas.
Engineering systems analysis: CAE 312 – Engineering Systems Analysis connects the civil engineering specialization with analytical and decision-making approaches relevant to engineering management.
Interprofessional projects: The degree includes 6 credit hours of Interprofessional Projects (IPRO), allowing students to work across disciplines on collaborative project-based experiences.
Project management: EMGT 470 – Project Management gives students focused preparation in managing engineering projects, complementing their civil engineering specialization and business coursework.
Entrepreneurship and innovation: Students can take courses such as EMGT 363 – Creativity, Inventions, and Entrepreneurship for Engineers and Scientists and EMGT 406 – Entrepreneurship and Intellectual Property Management, connecting engineering knowledge with innovation and commercialization.
Engineering software: Illinois Tech’s academic computing environment provides access to software through physical computer laboratories and the Virtual Computer Lab (VCL); university information specifically identifies Autodesk, Mathematica, and ANSYS Multiphysics among available software resources.
Industry-connected learning: Illinois Tech describes its Trimble facility as supporting applications spanning conceptual design, estimating, structural analysis, project management, and office-to-field operations, giving civil and architectural engineering students exposure to technologies used across the project lifecycle.

Progression & Future Opportunities

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management with a Civil Engineering specialization combines engineering knowledge with management, business administration, financial analysis, and decision-making skills, preparing graduates for roles that connect technical projects with organizational and commercial objectives. Illinois Tech specifically identifies automation engineer, design engineer, product engineer, and client services analyst among potential career paths, while the civil engineering specialization adds knowledge in structural mechanics, fluid mechanics, construction materials, and geotechnical engineering.

Typical job roles: Design Engineer, Product Engineer, Automation Engineer, Client Services Analyst.

Career development and employment opportunities:

Career Services: Illinois Tech provides career coaching, résumé and cover-letter reviews, interview preparation, career fairs, employer events, and Handshake, its primary platform for internship and job searches.
Internships and co-ops: Students can access Illinois Tech’s Co-op and Internship Programs, with opportunities designed to build professional experience and industry connections; the Elevate initiative also provides access to internships, research, competitions, and other hands-on experiences.
Industry connections: Illinois Tech reports active recruitment from employers through career fairs, on-campus events, interviews, and Handshake. Its employer network includes organizations such as Mitsubishi Electric Automation, County Materials Corporation, Corgan, and exp U.S. Services, while the university also maintains an exclusive IL Tech Career Network for partner organizations.
Industry-focused experience: The Interprofessional Projects (IPRO) program brings students from different disciplines together to work on real-world problems, often in collaboration with businesses, sponsors, or community partners.
Employment outcomes: Illinois Tech reports that more than 90% of the class of 2025 graduates were employed or continuing their education within six months, based on a First Destination survey with a 91% response rate.
Salary outcomes: Illinois Tech reports an eight-year median earnings figure of $77,282 for its graduates in the 2025 Carnegie/ACE Opportunity College and University classification. The university also reports that it ranked #1 in Illinois and #22 in the U.S. for Best Salaries of Graduates in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 ranking. These figures are university-wide rather than specific to the Engineering Management–Civil Engineering specialization.
Professional accreditation value: The Engineering Management B.S. with Civil Engineering specialization should not be described as ABET-accredited based on Illinois Tech’s current accreditation listing. Illinois Tech separately states that its B.S. in Civil Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET; therefore, students should distinguish this specialized Engineering Management degree from the separately accredited Civil Engineering B.S.
Professional progression: Illinois Tech’s separately accredited Civil Engineering B.S. prepares graduates for professional engineering practice and notes that graduates are expected to pursue professional licensure and responsible positions in consulting, industry, and government.

Further Academic Progression: After completing the B.S. in Engineering Management with Civil Engineering specialization, students can continue into Illinois Tech’s M.S. in Engineering Management, a 30-credit coursework-based degree covering project management, engineering data analysis, economic decision analysis, systems analysis, and related electives. Illinois Tech also offers an Engineering Management B.S./M.P.A. accelerated pathway that can lead to both degrees in five years, as well as a Civil Engineering B.S./M.Eng. in Construction Engineering and Management accelerated option that ca