{"id":72783,"date":"2025-12-01T08:47:14","date_gmt":"2025-12-01T13:47:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/?p=72783"},"modified":"2025-12-07T09:30:30","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T14:30:30","slug":"utcs-masters-in-engineering-management-program-is-first-in-tennessee-to-earn-prestigious-asem-certification","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/utcs-masters-in-engineering-management-program-is-first-in-tennessee-to-earn-prestigious-asem-certification\/","title":{"rendered":"UTC\u2019s Master\u2019s in Engineering Management program is first in Tennessee to earn prestigious ASEM certification"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_72787\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\" ><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"587\" data-attachment-id=\"72787\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blog.utc.edu\/news\/2025\/12\/utcs-masters-in-engineering-management-program-is-first-in-tennessee-to-earn-prestigious-asem-certification\/engineering-building-25-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;Angela Foster\/University of Tennessee at Chattanooga&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON Z 8&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Engineering building, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1763487763&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;33.5&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;32&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.001&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Engineering Building-25&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Engineering Building-25\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Engineering building, Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?fit=880%2C587&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-72787 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=880%2C587&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Engineering and Computer Science building, with red brick walls and trees displaying orange fall foliage under a partly cloudy sky.\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"style=\"max-width: 100%;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=580%2C387&amp;ssl=1 580w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=610%2C407&amp;ssl=1 610w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blog.utc.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/11\/Engineering-Building-25-181.jpg?resize=600%2C400&amp;ssl=1 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Engineering and Computer Science building on the UTC campus. Photo by Angela Foster.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has made history as the first university in Tennessee to have its Master of Science in Engineering Management program certified by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM).<\/p>\n<p>The recognition places UTC among an elite group as one of only 15 programs certified\u2014and only the second in the Southeast\u2014to meet ASEM\u2019s rigorous graduate program standards. The certification is valid through 2029.<\/p>\n<p>Housed in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/engineering-and-computer-science\"><strong>College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/strong><\/a>, the\u00a0Engineering Management master\u2019s program offers four concentrations designed to help professionals advance into leadership roles in engineering, technology and industrial settings. The ASEM recognition places UTC\u2019s program among an elite group of engineering management programs worldwide that meet ASEM\u2019s rigorous standards for excellence in faculty, curriculum, admission and administrative support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asem.org\/Graduate-Program-Cert\"><strong>Receiving certification from ASEM signals<\/strong><\/a> that UTC\u2019s program meets a rigorous national standard tied to industry expectations, academic excellence and workforce needs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis certification represents national recognition of the outstanding work our faculty and staff have done to ensure quality, relevance and student success,\u201d said Dr. Kumar Yelamarthi, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science. \u201cIt reinforces that our program produces graduates who are ready to lead in today\u2019s technology-driven industries while advancing the mission of our college to provide applied, workforce-focused education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis achievement fits perfectly within our college\u2019s strategic goals. It supports our focus on regional leadership while helping position UTC as a destination for applied engineering education with national recognition.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The effort to obtain certification was led by Dr. SeongDae Kim, associate professor in the Department of Engineering Management and Technology, under the leadership of Dr. Erkan Kaplanoglu, the department head and director of UTC\u2019s Biomechatronic and Assistive Technology Lab.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis ASEM certification is a significant milestone for the future of the Master of Science in Engineering Management at UTC,\u201d Kim said. \u201cFor our students, this certification signals that their degree meets nationally validated standards and is trusted by industry, strengthening their confidence and their competitiveness in the workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>ASEM\u2019s graduate certification represents a mark of quality for both UTC and its students. Graduates of certified programs are eligible for professional recognition as a Certified Associate in Engineering Management\u00ae (CAEM\u00ae) or a Certified Professional in Engineering Management\u00ae (CPEM\u00ae), depending on experience.<\/p>\n<p>Certification also assures students that their coursework aligns with the Engineering Management Body of Knowledge, the core framework defining essential skills for success in engineering and technology management careers.<\/p>\n<p>Kaplanoglu said the certification highlights the department\u2019s culture of collaboration and continual improvement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEarning this recognition took a total team effort, and I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all the faculty members who contributed and supported the process,\u201d Kaplanoglu said. \u201cThis demonstrates that our faculty members are not only keeping pace with evolving standards and technologies but helping define what quality looks like in engineering management education.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cASEM certification sends a clear signal to students, employers and industry partners that UTC graduates are prepared to communicate, collaborate and solve complex problems as engineering leaders.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The distinction strengthens UTC\u2019s competitive position in a growing landscape of graduate engineering and technology management programs nationwide. For prospective students, particularly working professionals seeking to advance into leadership roles, ASEM certification provides confidence that UTC\u2019s program has been independently reviewed and endorsed by the discipline\u2019s governing body.<\/p>\n<p>Certification also reflects positively on faculty leadership, curriculum design and continuous improvement. It affirms the program\u2019s commitment to staying current with emerging technologies, management philosophies and assessment practices that align with the college\u2019s mission.<\/p>\n<p>Certified programs are recognized on the ASEM website and may display the certification badge in program materials. Graduates may also use an electronic badge credential on r\u00e9sum\u00e9s and digital communications, further demonstrating the program\u2019s commitment to professional standards.<\/p>\n<h4>Learn more<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/enrollment-management-and-student-affairs\/admissions\/visit\">Visit UTC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/engineering-and-computer-science\">College of Engineering and Computer Science<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/engineering-and-computer-science\/academic-programs\/etm\">Engineering Management<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/apply\">How to apply<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UTC has made history as the first university in Tennessee to have its Master of Science in Engineering Management program certified by the American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM). 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