The Ohio State University

Online Master of Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Ohio
Cost
OOS/Online: $1,099.88/credit + $100/semester DE fee + $200/semester non-resident surcharge (from official OSU College of Engineering MEM tuition page). OH Residents: same less $200/semester non-resident fee.
Degree
Master's
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE score is not required; may be requested for some applicants such as those with GPA below 3.0 or non-ABET accredited degrees)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 43
Starts Per Year
3
Months to Complete
20
Next Start Date
2026-05-05
#NRRanked Online Master of Engineering Management

About the program

The Ohio 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 100% online and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online
  • Credits: 30
  • Duration: Typically 2-3 years

Program Highlights

Partnership between College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business, and John Glenn College of Public Affairs. Lean Six Sigma Certification (Yellow, Green, or Black Belt) earnable alongside degree. Apply by April 13, 2026 for May 5, 2026 start.

The Online Experience

100% online, asynchronous. No campus visits required. Completes in as little as 5 semesters full-time. Non-resident online surcharge of $200/term (vs $1,874.50/credit for on-campus non-residents).

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30
Capstone RequirementCapstone
Delivery Format100% Online
Max Duration to CompleteTypically 2-3 years
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$1,099.88 + $100/semester Distance Education Fee + $200/semester non-resident fee (for non-Ohio residents; from official OSU MEM tuition page)
Per Credit · OOS/Online
30
Total Credits
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:$1,099.88 + $100/semester Distance Education Fee (Ohio residents; from official OSU MEM tuition page) per credit

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

Career Outcomes

Median salary for architectural/engineering managers: $164,370/year (BLS). 6% job growth projected over next 10 years.

Why Choose The Ohio State 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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Schedule an appointment with our admissions team to discuss your goals and learn how the The Ohio State University MEM program can help you achieve them.

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