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Rafael Moras, PhD, PE
Graduate Program Director
Engineering Department
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228


Phone: 1-210-431-2017
Fax: 1-210-431-6895

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 Program Overview   study in america

The Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Systems Management (ESM) at St. Mary's University is an interdisciplinary initiative between the school's business, economics, and engineering faculties. Enrolled students discover the unique blend of industrial engineering, economics, systems, business and management courses that will enable them to manage people and engineering equipment. The program is designed to provide working professionals with an educational experience that is committed to leadership and academic excellence. With options of full-time and part-time studies, all course work for the degree should be completed within two years.

Many technical enterprises in manufacturing and service industries, and the government and military require excellence in analyzing and managing people, computers and processes. The program's engineering management, economics, finance, psychology and human factors courses provide students with the tools to become qualified professionals in the ESM field. Areas of emphasis in the program include management, engineering and behavioural sciences.

Typical job descriptions of ESM graduates include systems analysts; manufacturing, quality, process, production and industrial engineers; project managers; facility managers; systems administrators; and research and development specialists. Examples of recent ESM graduates enjoying positions in industry are an industrial engineer at Federal Express, a manufacturing engineer at Clarke American, a lean specialist at Southwest Research Institute, engineers at the Commander's Action Group and USAF, and a process engineer with CPS Energy.


 Admissions   study in america

Admission is granted only to those with high promise for success in graduate study. Applicants demonstrate this potential through previous academic records and testing. To be considered for admission to the MS ESM program, an applicant must fulfill the following:

•Have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in engineering, the physical sciences or mathematics. Students with a degree in other disciplines may be admitted on a contingency basis provided they complete prerequisite courses including engineering calculus I and II, probability and statistics, and engineering programming.

•Have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 (A=4.00) in their BS degree, and a minimum quantitative Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score of 600.

Applicants who fail to meet any of the above standards may be admitted on a conditional basis. The graduate programs director evaluates these cases on an individual basis.

•International students must submit a minimum Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 213 on the computer-based test, 550 on the paper-based test, or 79 on the Internet-based test.

•Submit a completed application form, a written statement of purpose indicating the applicant's interests and objectives, two letters of recommendation, and official transcripts of all college level work.

Admission is granted only to those with high promise for success in graduate study. Applicants demonstrate this potential through pervious schooling and testing.

St. Mary's University has a rolling admission policy. However, priority is given to students who complete the application procedures early. Although not required, all graduate students are encouraged to participate in a campus visit and an interview with an admissions counsellor.

 Highlights   study in america

  • 100 per cent of full-time faculty have the highest degree in their field
  • Option of full tuition waiver, plus a stipend for selected campus jobs
  • Rolling admission deadlines
  • Non-thesis program of study

 Program Facts   study in america

Program Founded n/a
Program Start Dates mid-August, mid-January, mid-May or early June
Expected Length Master's 1.5 to 2 years
Expected Length PhD
# of Faculty 3 full-time engineering, 3 full-time business, several adjuncts
% Highest Degree in Field 100 per cent of the full-time faculty
# Endowed Chairs/Profs n/a
Annual Research Funding n/a

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 Student Profile - Masters   study in america

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Students Enrolled/yr 20
Total Program Enrollment 20
# of International Students 7

 Student Profile - Doctorate   study in america

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 Admissions at a Glance   study in america

Application Fee Free
GRE Score Min 600 Quantitative, min GPA: 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Domestic Student Application Deadlines:
       Rolling admission schedule
International Student Application Deadlines:
       Rolling admission schedule
Minimum English Requirements:
       TOEFL 550, 213, 79

 Annual Expenses (in US$)   study in america

In-State Student Tuition:
Master's $667/credit-hour
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Out-of-State Student Tuition:
Master's $667/credit-hour
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International Student Tuition:
Master's $667/credit-hour
PhD n/a

 Expenses and Financial Support   study in america

In order to receive aid from federal student financial aid programs, ESM students must be citizens or eligible non-citizens of the United States with a valid Social Security number. They must also register or have registered for selective service if they are male and between the ages of 18 and 25, have made satisfactory academic progress, not be in default on any previous student loans and not owe any money on a federal student grant, and demonstrate financial need.

Eligibility for funding from the Federal Stafford Loan requires students to be enrolled in at least four credit hours per semester. Limited grant funding may also be available through the state's Tuition Equalization Grant (TEG) program. TEG awards are limited to Texas residents who are enrolled in nine credit hours. Students also have the option of a full tuition waiver plus a stipend for selected campus jobs. A limited number of assistantships are available to students.


 Buildings and Facilities   study in america

ESM students benefit from the use of the engineering laboratories at St. Mary's University. The labs are accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The university's research laboratory is used by undergraduate and graduate students for academic related activities such as research and project completion. This lab has UNIX and windows work stations and servers.

St. Mary's University campus, located in beautiful San Antonio, TX, also includes several residence buildings, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, a stadium, an arena, an amphitheatre, a chapel and other recreational venues that help add to the full student experience.

 International Students   study in america

Through the office of International Student Services, St. Mary's University provides a warm and welcoming atmosphere for international students to build their home away from home. Designed specifically to serve the special needs of the diverse international student population, International Student Services strives to help students adjust to life and study in the United States.

 Research Areas   study in america

  • Applications of Lean in industry
  • Applications of Total Quality/Six Sigma in industry
  • Trash collection in the City of San Antonio
  • Binning strategies for matching parts
  • Supply chain management strategies
  • Sequencing and scheduling
  • Modeling terrorism deterrence
  • Study of student attitudes towards professional ethics
  • Ergonomics/human factors research: effect of laptops on users
  • Ergonomics/human factors research: effect of computer accessories: keyboard, mouse
  • Ergonomics/human factors research: software design from an ergonomic perspective

    •  Faculty   study in america

    Full-time Engineering Faculty


    • Sun, A. PhD, University of Cincinnati
    • Moras, R. PhD, University of Texas Austin
    • Easwaran, G. PhD, Texas A&M University

    Full-time Business Faculty


    • Langford, M. PhD, University of Houston
    • Murray, M. PhD, Texas Tech University
    • Merrell, R. PhD, University of Oklahoma
    • Padmanabhan, P. PhD, McGill University

    Full-time Economics Faculty


    • Nivin, S. PhD, University of Texas Austin
    Part-time Faculty


    • Johnson, M. MS, Texas A&M University
    • Pacheco, L. PhD, Texas Tech University
    • Kirby, E. MS, St. Mary's University
    • Garland, E. St. Mary's University
    • Jurewicz, B. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    • Cantu, Ros, St. Mary's University
    • Cantu, Rodrigo, St. Mary's University

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