Merrimack College
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management
At a Glance
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
- Format: 100% Online
- Credits: 33
- Cost: $18,000
Program Highlights
Among the most affordable MSEM programs in Massachusetts (total tuition under $18,000) | 100% Online | Four industry-driven concentrations | Stackable 12-credit graduate certificates | Double Warrior alumni scholarships (25–33% off tuition) | Dean and partnership scholarships available | Industry-experienced faculty
The Online Experience
Merrimack's 100% online MS in Engineering Management was built to fit the busy schedules of working professionals and adult learners. Students gain interdisciplinary skills in business, engineering project management, systems engineering, and data science to advance in their technical management careers. Multiple scholarship and partnership-discount opportunities are available.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 33 |
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| Delivery Format | 100% Online |
Specializations & Pathways
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.
Project Management for Innovation
Equips students with advanced project management techniques to lead and manage cutting-edge projects that drive technological and business innovation.
Lean Six Sigma / Process Improvement
Introduces combined management principles of Lean manufacturing — focused on eliminating waste and inefficiency in operations — with statistical controls of Six Sigma.
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. |
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| GRE Requirement | 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 |
| Application Fee | $0 (no application fee) |
| Additional Notes | GRE not required. No application fee. |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Cost per credit is the same as in the MSEM.
Tuition estimates assume every required credit at the listed rate. Additional fees apply and are excluded unless the rate says otherwise. Confirm current rates with the university.
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Career Outcomes
Employers in today's STEM-based industries seek managers with advanced technical abilities complemented by skills in business and management. Graduates are positioned for roles such as engineering project manager, product manager, operations leader, quality and process-improvement specialist, and technical program manager.
Why Choose Merrimack College?
No GRE Required
GRE scores are not required for admission; the stated minimum GPA is 3.0.
2 Specialization Tracks
Tailor the degree through Project Management for Innovation, Lean Six Sigma / Process Improvement.
No Campus Visits
Coursework is delivered fully online with no on-campus requirement listed, so you can keep working while you study.
No Application Fee
This program lists no application fee.
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