National University

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance


  • STATE

    California

  • COST

    OOS/Online: $515/quarter unit + $75 course material fee/course (School of Technology and Engineering; official NU tuition page April 9, 2026) per credit hour

  • TYPE

    Private

  • GRE REQUIRED

    Not Required ($0 application fee; no essays or exams required)

  • US NEWS RANKING

    West 105-115

  • NEXT START DATE

    Rolling — monthly starts

#NR Ranked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

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

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours 63 quarter units (58.5 quarter units of required courses + 1 prerequisite if needed)
Capstone Requirement Capstone
Delivery Format Online and Hybrid (in-person at San Diego Main Campus also available)
Max Duration to Complete Students can complete the program faster than traditional models due to the accelerated format, depending on the number of courses taken per month.
Months to Complete 13
Term Type Quarter (12-week quarters; 3 four-week classes per quarter)

Specializations and Academic Pathways

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.

Concentrations

Project Management | Systems Engineering

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Courses: ENM 600 Engineering Management; ENM 601 Project Management; ENM 603 Operations & Supply Chain Mgmt; PME 602 Skills Management; ENM 604 Quality Engineering; TMG 610 Global Economic & Tech Trends

Graduate Certificates

Admissions Process

Eligibility Requirements Bachelor's in engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, or closely related field from accredited institution. Other disciplines may be admitted with additional prerequisite coursework (Applied Probability & Statistics).
GRE Required Not Required ($0 application fee; no essays or exams required)
GRE Requirement Detail Eligibility : A bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, physical sciences, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Required Application Materials Online application, official transcripts.
Minimum GPA 2.5
Other Admission Notes Bachelor's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or physical sciences or a closely related area from an accredited university.
Admission Req Notes Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on probation (instead of taking the above tests).
Application Fee $0
Next Start Date Rolling — monthly starts
Starts Per Year Year-round rolling enrollment

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

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

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

Why Choose National University?

Top-Ranked Program

NR 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 National University MEM program can help you achieve them.

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