Project Management for Innovation
Courses: Equips students with advanced project management techniques to lead and manage cutting-edge projects that drive technological and business innovation.
Merrimack College
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management
At a Glance
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STATE
Massachusetts
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COST
Estimated under $18,000 total tuition for the program (per Merrimack MSEM program page); per-credit rate consistent with other Girard School engineering programs per credit hour
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TYPE
Private
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GRE REQUIRED
Not Required (No application fee or GRE requirement; optional test scores accepted to support academic background)
Ranked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management
About the program
Merrimack's engineering management master's degree provides a balance of expertise in technical, business, and 'soft' skills. Students graduate adept at managing people, products, processes, and data — a combination valuable for building high-performing engineering organizations. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the MSEM offers four concentrations to choose from for an in-demand area of specialization, augmenting the foundations of general business, engineering management, and data science principles gained in the core curriculum.
Program Overview
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Format: 100% Online
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Credits: 33
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Cost: 18000
Curriculum
Total Credit Hours
33
Delivery Format
100% Online
Specializations and Academic Pathways
Merrimack's engineering management master's degree provides a balance of expertise in technical, business, and 'soft' skills. Students graduate adept at managing people, products, processes, and data — a combination valuable for building high-performing engineering organizations. Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the MSEM offers four concentrations to choose from for an in-demand area of specialization, augmenting the foundations of general business, engineering management, and data science principles gained in the core curriculum.
Concentrations
Four industry-driven concentrations available, including options focused on Project Management for Innovation and on Lean Six Sigma / quality methodologies.
Concentrations may also be taken as separate 12-credit graduate certificates; credits stack directly into the MSEM degree. Cost per credit is the same as in the MSEM.
Project Management for Innovation
Lean Six Sigma / Process Improvement
Lean Six Sigma / Process Improvement
Courses: Introduces combined management principles of Lean manufacturing — focused on eliminating waste and inefficiency in operations — with statistical controls of Six Sigma.
Graduate Certificates
Admissions Process
Eligibility Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. STEM background recommended; non-STEM applicants may be required to interview to determine suitability for the program. No application fee or GRE requirement.
GRE Required
Not Required (No application fee or GRE requirement; optional test scores accepted to support academic background)
GRE Requirement Detail
No GRE requirement. Optional test scores may be submitted to support the academic background.
Required Application Materials
Online application | Official transcripts | Resume/LinkedIn profile | $300 nonrefundable deposit (applied to tuition upon enrollment)
Minimum GPA
3
Admission Req Notes
GRE not required. No application fee.
Application Fee
$0 (no application fee)
Accrediting Body
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
PER CREDIT HOUR
33
TOTAL CREDITS
18000
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Why Choose Merrimack College?
Top-Ranked Program
A top-ranked 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.
