Auburn University

Online Master of Engineering Management

At a Glance


  • STATE

    Alabama

  • COST

    OOS/Online: $949 per credit hour

  • TYPE

    Public

  • GRE REQUIRED

    Not Required (Auburn University online MEM does not require GRE for admission; per official Auburn Engineering program admissions requirements)

  • US NEWS RANKING

    National 93

#20 Ranked Online Master of Engineering Management

About the program

Auburn University offers the Master of Engineering Management for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as 100% online, allowing for full- or part-time study and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Manufacturing, Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, and Systems and a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online

  • Credits: 30

  • Duration: Up to six years to complete

  • Cost: $28,740

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours 30
Capstone Requirement Capstone
Delivery Format 100% Online
Study Pace Options Full or part-time
Max Duration to Complete Up to six years to complete
Term Type Semester

Core courses

  • 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

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Auburn University offers the Master of Engineering Management for engineers, technologists, and technical professionals who want to pair engineering expertise with management, leadership, and project execution skills. The program is listed as 100% online, allowing for full- or part-time study and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Manufacturing, Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, and Systems and a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Concentrations

Manufacturing, Innovation, Systems Engineering

Occupational Safety and Ergonomics, Product Innovation.

Specializations and Academic Pathways Manufacturing Option Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Option Systems Option Product Innovation Option

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

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Courses: Manufacturing; Occupational Safety and Ergonomics; Systems; Product Innovation; Healthcare Systems (starting Fall 2025)

Manufacturing Option

Courses: Courses:INSY 6330 – Six Sigma, INSY 6840 – Control of the Manufacturing Floor and Processes

Career Focus: Career Focus:Manufacturing leadership, production efficiency

Occupational Safety and Ergonomics Option

Courses: Courses:INSY 6010 – Occupational Safety Engineering, INSY 7060 – Fundamentals of Ergonomics

Career Focus: Career Focus:Safety engineer, ergonomics specialist

Systems Option

Courses: Courses:INSY 6100 – Systems Engineering, INSY 7710 – System Lifecycle Requirements

Career Focus: Career Focus:Systems engineer, operations manager

Product Innovation Option

Courses: Courses:INSY 7730 – Product Design, Development and Test, INSY 7740 – Product Launch, Manufacturing and Delivery

Career Focus: Career Focus:Product manager, innovation strategist

Graduate Certificates

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

Admissions Process

Eligibility Requirements Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field, or 5+ years of relevant experience
GRE Required Not Required (Auburn University online MEM does not require GRE for admission; per official Auburn Engineering program admissions requirements)
GRE Requirement Detail Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field, or 5+ years of relevant experience
Required Application Materials Online application and transcripts; optional: resume and GRE scores
Optional Application Materials Required Materials: Online application and transcripts; resume and GRE scores
Deadline (Domestic) 90 days prior
Deadline (International) 90 days prior
Graduation GPA Requirement 3
Admission Req Notes Applicants with degrees in other sciences, technology, or mathematics disciplines and who have 5 or more years of relevant work experience are encouraged to apply and will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Application Fee 60
Starts Per Year 3

Tuition & Financial Aid

$949

PER CREDIT HOUR

30

TOTAL CREDITS

$28,740

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.

Why Choose Auburn University?

Top-Ranked Program

20 Online Engineering Management program according to US News & World Report.

100% Online

Complete your degree entirely online with flexible scheduling for working professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.

Career Advancement

Gain skills to advance into leadership roles in engineering and technical management.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule an appointment with our admissions team to discuss your goals and learn how Auburn University MEM program can help you achieve them.

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