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 |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Why Choose Rice University?
Top-Ranked Program
NR ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.
100% Online
Complete your degree online with flexible scheduling built for working professionals.
Expert Faculty
Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.
Career Advancement
Gain the skills to advance into leadership roles across engineering and technical management.
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