South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State

South Dakota

Cost

In-State: ~$473/credit ($14,199 total; FY25; from official SD Mines Tuition and Fees by Degree page). Note: Out-of-state distance students may qualify for SD Advantage rate (CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, WI, WY) — contact program.

Degree

GRE Required

Not Required for non-thesis distance students. GRE waived for all SD Mines students and graduates. Thesis option requires GRE above 50th percentile.

Type

Public · Not-for-profit

US News Ranking

Midwest 26

Starts Per Year

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About the program

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 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 100% online (non-thesis option); on-campus required for thesis option and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours.

Program Overview

Format: 100% Online (non-thesis option); On-Campus required for thesis option
Credits: 30
Duration: Typically 2–3 years (part-time pacing available)
Cost: $14,199

Program Highlights

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SD Mines). Public engineering-focused university. Affordable South Dakota public university rates. Fully online distance program.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours	30
Delivery Format	100% Online (non-thesis option); On-Campus required for thesis option
Max Duration to Complete	Typically 2–3 years (part-time pacing available)
Term Type	Semester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

~$473 (in-state rate; $14,199 total ÷ 30 credits; FY25 rates from official SD Mines tuition-by-degree page)

Per Credit · OOS/Online

Total Credits

$14,199

Total · OOS/Online

In-state residents:~$473 ($14,199 total ÷ 30 credits; FY25 in-state rate from official SD Mines tuition-by-degree page) per credit$14,199 (30 credits; FY25 rate from official SD Mines tuition-by-degree page) total program cost

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

Why Choose South Dakota School of Mines and Technology?

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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