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. per credit hour

  • TYPE

    Private

  • GRE REQUIRED

    Not Required (GRE not required; recommended for international applicants or domestic applicants with GPA below 3.0)

  • US NEWS RANKING

    National 98

#9 Ranked 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

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours 45 quarter credits (= 30 semester credits equivalent)
Capstone Requirement EGMT 692 Engineering Management Capstone (3 quarter credits; required)
Delivery Format 100% Online
Study Pace Options Full or part-time
Months to Complete 24 (average; 5 quarters full-time)
Term Type Quarter (10-week terms; 4 per year)

Specializations and Academic Pathways

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.

Concentrations

Core: Engineering Management Leadership | Quantitative Analysis | Economics & Financial Management | Engineering Management Capstone. Electives from: Marketing & Business Development | Project Management | Systems Engineering & Systems Thinking | Engineering Quality, Law & Ethics

Transfer up to 15 quarter credits from your institution, pending review from the Program Director.

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Graduate Certificates

Admissions Process

Eligibility Requirements 4-year bachelor's in engineering or sciences (ABET-accredited preferred). Cumulative GPA 3.0 or above. Relevant professional work experience strongly recommended. 2 letters of recommendation (at least 1 professional). 500-750 word essay. Resume.
GRE Required Not Required (GRE not required; recommended for international applicants or domestic applicants with GPA below 3.0)
GRE Requirement Detail Eligibility: A four-year bachelor of science degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited institution in the United States or an equivalent international institution. Bachelor's degrees in math or the physical sciences may also be considered for admission.
Required Application Materials Complete graduate school application, official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended, two letters of recommendation, professional or academic (at least one professional), resume, a personal statement explaining why you wish to earn the degree and why you are prepared to succeed.
Deadline (Domestic) Rolling; Summer 2026 deadline May 29, 2026
Minimum GPA 3
Admission Req Notes Relevant professional work experience is strongly recommended
Application Fee $300 confirmation deposit upon acceptance (applied to first term tuition). No separate application fee for online programs.
Starts Per Year 4 (Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer)

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.

Why Choose Drexel University?

Top-Ranked Program

9 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 Drexel University MEM program can help you achieve them.

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