Saint Cloud State University

Online Master of Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Minnesota
Cost
MEM Online: $596.15/credit | Executive MEM (Metropolitan State, St. Paul): $728.33/credit (both from official SCSU bursar page 2025-26)
Degree
Master's
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE/GMAT not required for MEM or EMEM)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
Midwest 76
Accrediting Body
ASEM (American Society for Engineering Management) — one of only 15 ASEM-certified MEM programs nationally
Starts Per Year
2
Months to Complete
12
#UnrankedRanked Online Master of Engineering Management

About the program

Saint Cloud State University offers the Master of 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 plymouth; online classes; in-person also available and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: Online (synchronous and asynchronous modes available); EMEM at Metropolitan State University campus in St. Paul
  • Credits: 30
  • Duration: As little as 12 months
  • Cost: $17,884.5

Program Highlights

ASEM-certified (one of only 15 nationally). 2024 ASEM Founder's Award. No OOS surcharge — same flat rate for all students including international. STEM-designated: 3 years STEM OPT for international graduates. Graduates eligible for CPEM certification without separate exam. 12–14 graduate assistantships per semester (~$5K stipend + tuition waivers). International students eligible for day-1 CPT.

The Online Experience

Synchronous and asynchronous online modes available. Full-time: 12-month completion. Part-time and online: 18–24 months. Plymouth campus offers access to Twin Cities industry resources.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30
Capstone RequirementCapstone
Delivery FormatOnline (synchronous and asynchronous modes available); EMEM at Metropolitan State University campus in St. Paul
Study Pace OptionsFull or part-time
Max Duration to CompleteAs little as 12 months
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$596.15 (MEM off-campus/online rate from official SCSU bursar page 2025-26; same for out-of-state online students as MN residents)
Per Credit · OOS/Online
30
Total Credits
$17,884.5
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:$542 per credit$16,260 total program cost

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

Career Outcomes

Among the highest job placement rates in the program. Graduates eligible for CPEM certification immediately upon graduation.

Why Choose Saint Cloud State University?

Top-Ranked Program

Unranked 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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