National University

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
California
Cost per credit
OOS/Online: $515/quarter unit + $75 course material fee/course (School of Technology and Engineering; official NU tuition page April 9, 2026)
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Degree
Master's
GRE requirement
Not Required ($0 application fee; no essays or exams required)
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Type
Private · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
West 105-115
Starts Per Year
Year-round rolling enrollment
Months to Complete
13
Next Start Date
Rolling — monthly starts

About the program

National 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 online and hybrid (in-person at san diego main campus also available) and the curriculum is listed as At least 58.5 quarter units. Students can use areas such as Project Management and Systems Engineering and a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: Online and Hybrid (in-person at San Diego Main Campus also available)
  • Credits: 63 quarter units (58.5 quarter units of required courses + 1 prerequisite if needed)
  • Duration: Students can complete the program faster than traditional models due to the accelerated format, depending on the number of courses taken per month.
  • Cost: $32,745

Program Highlights

Monthly start dates. 4-week course format — complete one course at a time. WSCUC accredited. $77M+ in scholarships available. Military-friendly with reduced rates. No standardized test scores required. Two specializations: Project Management and Systems Engineering.

The Online Experience

100% online, asynchronous. 4-week course format allows focused study on one subject at a time. Monthly enrollment windows.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours63 quarter units (58.5 quarter units of required courses + 1 prerequisite if needed)
Capstone RequirementCapstone
Delivery FormatOnline and Hybrid (in-person at San Diego Main Campus also available)
Max Duration to CompleteStudents can complete the program faster than traditional models due to the accelerated format, depending on the number of courses taken per month.
Term TypeQuarter (12-week quarters; 3 four-week classes per quarter)

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$515/quarter unit + $75 course material fee per course (from official NU tuition page, updated April 9, 2026)
Per Credit Hour
63 quarter units (58.5 quarter units of required courses + 1 prerequisite if needed)
Total Credits
$32,745
Estimated Tuition

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.

Why Choose National University?

No GRE Required

GRE scores are not required for admission; the stated minimum GPA is 2.5.

2 Specialization Tracks

Tailor the degree through Project Management, Systems Engineering.

Rolling Admissions

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis rather than against a single annual deadline.

Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report ranks National University #105–115 among Regional Universities (West).

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