Drexel University

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Pennsylvania
Cost
OOS/Online: $691/credit (50% tuition savings off regular $1,382/cr on-campus rate; 2025-26 from official Drexel Online MSEM page). Additional: $125/year online program fee. Alumni, military, and partner organization discounts may apply.
Degree
MS
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE not required; recommended for international applicants or domestic applicants with GPA below 3.0)
Type
Private · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 98
Starts Per Year
4 (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)
Months to Complete
24 (average; 5 quarters full-time)
#9Ranked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

About the program

Drexel University offers the Master of Science in 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 and the curriculum is listed as 45 quarter credits (= 30 semester credits equivalent). Students can use areas such as Core: Engineering Management Leadership, Quantitative Analysis, and Economics & Financial Management and an EGMT 692 Engineering Management Capstone (3 quarter credits; required) requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online
  • Credits: 45 quarter credits (= 30 semester credits equivalent)
  • Cost: $31,095

Program Highlights

Drexel Online. Quarter-based system with multiple start dates per year. No GRE required.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours45 quarter credits (= 30 semester credits equivalent)
Capstone RequirementEGMT 692 Engineering Management Capstone (3 quarter credits; required)
Delivery Format100% Online
Study Pace OptionsFull or part-time
Term TypeQuarter (10-week terms; 4 per year)

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$691 (online rate 2025-26; 50% savings off regular on-campus rate of $1,382/credit; from official Drexel Online MSEM program page)
Per Credit Hour
45 quarter credits (= 30 semester credits equivalent)
Total Credits
$31,095
Total Program Cost

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

Career Outcomes

ASEM-certified program. Graduates automatically qualify for Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM) without sitting for the exam. First engineering management graduate program in the U.S. (founded 1959).

Why Choose Drexel University?

Top-Ranked Program

9 ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.

100% Online

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

Expert Faculty

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

Career Advancement

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

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