Department of Industrial Engineering

The Training Plan for Master of Engineering Management¹

(International Master of Engineering Management Program)

(For 2023 Postgraduates)

I. CULTIVATION OBJECTIVES

This program is based on the educational resources and the solid foundation of master’s education in Engineering Management from MEM Education Center and Department of Industrial Engineering of Tsinghua University. Integrated into the cutting-edge technology in China’s engineering field, engineering management experience and the latest developments in China’s industry, culture and society, this program teaches postgraduates professional knowledge in engineering, technology and management, train their ability to manage international engineering projects, so that to cultivate high-level, applicable engineering management specialized talents with good international and Chinese vision and professional ethics.

II. BASIC REQUIREMENTS

Graduates are expected to complete comprehensive course learning, proficiently master the core knowledge of engineering management and corresponding direction or professional field knowledge. Through classroom learning, thematic research, professional practice, and practices, the program will cultivate graduates’ the basic theories and methods of planning, organization, coordination, and decision-making, and analyze and solve practical engineering management problems; improve professional competence in the full management process of international engineering projects, and cultivate international engineering management talents with good professional ethics and cross-cultural competence.

III. PROFESSIONAL DEGREE CATEGORY

Professional Degree Category: Master of Engineering Management (Code: 125601)

IV. CULTIVATION MODE

The cultivation mode adopted by IMEM program consists of basic course learning, internship, Master degree thesis research and thesis defense etc. Learning methods are comprised of classroom teaching, case study, internship, practice, etc. It adopts the combination of curriculum learning and case discussion, practical teaching and on-site monographic study, teaching and self-study, supervisor guidance and team learning are combined, emphasizing on the characteristics of Chinese engineering management, strengthening experiential teaching, and focusing on cultivating the comprehensive ability of learning for application.

V. LENGTH OF STUDY

The length of study should meet the requirements stipulated in the document 《清华大学研究生学籍管理规定》(Tsinghua University’s Postgraduate Enrollment and Record Regulation).

1 The official Training Plan is written in Chinese. This English version is translated from the Chinese version, and the English version is only used for reference. The Chinese version provides the accurate information.

VI. CURRICULUM ARRANGEMENT AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

Obtaining a degree requires no less than 39 credits in total, including no less than 26 credits from exam courses.

1. Public Compulsory Courses (≥5 credits)

Students can select more than one Chinese language courses from First Foreign Language Course Group (Course Group No.: 00000002), but only one Chinese language course can be considered as degree course. If student would like to apply for exemption, please follow the exemption conditions and requirements stipulated in the Tsinghua University’s Postgraduate Handbook.

Understanding China courses can be selected from the Understanding China Course Group (Course Group No.: 00000007) (2-3 credits). If credits get from this course group is insufficient, then the surplus credit from specialized course can be counted instead.

2. Specialized Courses (≥27 credits)

2.1 Engineering Management Courses (≥16 credits)

Or other courses approved by the Training Advisory Committee of the program.

2.2 Engineering Technology Courses (≥11 credits)

Or other courses approved by the Training Advisory Committee of the program.

3. Academic and Professional Literacy Courses (≥2 credits)

Students may take seminars under the guidance of the Training Advisory Committee of the program. To earn 1 credit, student is required to attend at least the equivalent of 10 seminars and submit a report for each seminar attended.

 VII. CURRICULUM ARRANGEMENT AND CREDIT REQUIREMENTS

For the work of thesis and innovation achievements, please refer to the requirements for graduates applying for degree innovation achievements in this professional degree category (program).