Auburn University

Engineering managers are the backbone of innovation, driving teams to bring ideas to life while ensuring efficiency, professionalism, and expertise. Auburn University's Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program equips professionals in engineering-related fields with the necessary skills to provide leadership and strategic management to projects of all sizes. Located in Auburn, Alabama, the university offers its program in an online format, making it convenient for busy professionals who want to gain advanced skills without pausing their careers.

Program Overview

• Format: 100% online*, allowing for full- or part-time study
• Credits: 30 credit hours of coursework
• Duration: Up to six years to complete
• Cost: $949 per credit hour

*Some coursework may require in-person testing with options for different geographical locations.

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Auburn University’s MEM program combines core management concepts with technical electives to prepare students for specialized career paths. The university offers five academic options:

• Manufacturing
• Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Systems
• Product Innovation
• Healthcare Systems (starting Fall 2025)

Core Courses (All Specializations)

• INSY 6600 – Engineering-Economic Systems
• INSY 7970 – Special Topics or INSY 6250 Project Management
• INSY 6800 – Lean Systems
• INSY 7080 – Human Factors Engineering
• INSY 7760 – Engineering & Technology Management or BUSI 7140 Organizational Leadership, Ethics and Change

Manufacturing Option

• Courses: INSY 6330 – Six Sigma, INSY 6840 – Control of the Manufacturing Floor and Processes
• Career Focus: Manufacturing leadership, production efficiency

Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Option

• Courses: INSY 6010 – Occupational Safety Engineering, INSY 7060 – Fundamentals of Ergonomics
• Career Focus: Safety engineer, ergonomics specialist

Systems Option

• Courses: INSY 6100 – Systems Engineering, INSY 7710 – System Lifecycle Requirements
• Career Focus: Systems engineer, operations manager

Product Innovation Option

• Courses: INSY 7730 – Product Design, Development and Test, INSY 7740 – Product Launch, Manufacturing and Delivery
• Career Focus: Product manager, innovation strategist

Each pathway also requires three electives with INSY or INSY-related prefixes, course numbers 6000 or above. Course requirements based on 2024–2025 academic year.

Graduate Certificates

Certificates available include:

• Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Modeling and Data Analytics
• Manufacturing Systems
• Automotive Manufacturing Systems
• Healthcare Systems Engineering (Fall 2025)

Career Outcomes

Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in manufacturing, safety, systems engineering, and product innovation. Emphasis on practical skills and industry relevance.

Admissions Process

• Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field, or 5+ years of relevant experience
• GRE: Waived with minimum 2.75 GPA from ABET-accredited program
• Required Materials: Online application and transcripts; optional: resume and GRE scores
• Deadlines: 90 days for international, 30 days for domestic students
• Graduation Requirement: 3.0 GPA (cumulative)

Tuition, Financial Aid, and Scholarships

Tuition is $949 per credit hour. Students should explore employer reimbursement, federal aid, and Auburn’s financial aid resources.

Online Experience

Courses are based on recorded on-campus sessions. Terms are 10–15 weeks with starts in August, January, and May.

Faculty

Each student is assigned a faculty advisor. The dean of the graduate school serves as general counselor. Faculty includes national award winners and grant recipients.

Program Highlights

Partnered with Radiance Technologies in 2020 for a MEM cohort. Other partners: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, and more.

Why Choose This MEM Program?

The MEM program offers flexibility, specialization, and industry-relevant curriculum, ideal for professionals advancing into leadership roles.

Class Profile

Diverse professionals from fields such as aerospace, chemical, civil, electrical, computer science, and more.

Program Rankings and Recognition

Ranked 20th in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Online Master’s in Engineering Programs as of January 2025.

Next Steps

Ready to lead in engineering management? Explore Auburn’s MEM program and take the next step.

Sources

Auburn University News – Jan 2025

Disclaimer

Information was sourced from Auburn University’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering website, January 2025. Please verify all details directly with the university.