Rice University
Online Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML)
At a Glance
About the program
Rice University offers the Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) 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 (houston-area students may take up to 3 courses on-campus) and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Computer Science specialization (9 credits) and Data Science specialization (9 credits) and a RCEL Capstone Project (3 credits) — Industry 4.0 solution to real-world grand challenge requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: Online (Houston-area students may take up to 3 courses on-campus)
- Credits: 30
- Duration: 20 months
- Cost: $50,010
Program Highlights
Industry 4.0 focused curriculum. No tuition waivers or assistantships (non-research degree). Limited merit scholarships. Veterans: G.I. Bill and Yellow Ribbon eligible. Two stackable CEML graduate certificates (Engineering Project Management; Product Management for Engineering Leaders). 30 credits including 18 core + 9 specialization + 3-credit capstone.
The Online Experience
Synchronous and asynchronous online delivery. George R. Brown School of Engineering and Rice Center for Engineering Leadership faculty. Small class groups with 1:1 faculty interaction. Live sessions require camera and microphone.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | RCEL Capstone Project (3 credits) — Industry 4.0 solution to real-world grand challenge |
| Delivery Format | Online (Houston-area students may take up to 3 courses on-campus) |
| Max Duration to Complete | 20 months |
| Term Type | Semester |
Specializations & Pathways
Concentrations: Computer Science specialization (9 credits) | Data Science specialization (9 credits)
Computer Science.
Specializations and Academic Pathways
Engineering Management & Leadership Theory and Application; Engineering Project Management; Engineering Product Management in Industry 4.0; Ethical-Technical Leadership; Engineering Economics for Leaders; Applied Statistics and Data Science for Engineering Leaders
Graduate Certificates
- Certificate in Engineering Management & Leadership — Engineering Project Management
- Certificate in Engineering Management & Leadership — Product Management for Engineering Leaders
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering-related field, computer science, applied math, statistics, or engineering-type technology. Preferred 3.0+ GPA. Some industry work experience preferred (engineering or STEM-based field). Programming, engineering math, data analysis, and/or statistics experience helpful. |
|---|---|
| GRE Requirement | Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field |
| Required Application Materials | Statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, resume. $85 application fee. |
| Application Fee | $85 (non-refundable) |
| Additional Notes | For students with a <2.9 GPA, GRE test scores, several years of relevant work experience, and/or strong letters of recommendation are highly recommended. The GRE is required for applicants with a <2.9 GPA, unless an exception is granted by the Rice Admissions committee. |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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 Rice University?
No GRE Required
GRE scores are not required for admission.
Finish in 20 Months
30 credit hours on a semester calendar, structured for completion in 20 months.
2 Specialization Tracks
Tailor the degree through Computer Science specialization, Data Science specialization.
3 Start Dates a Year
3 intakes per year mean a shorter wait between applying and your first class.
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