The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)

At a Glance

State
Texas
Cost
TX Resident Online: ~$532/cr | Non-Resident Online: ~$937/cr (base tuition + $50/cr CECS Engineering differential; Fall 2025–Summer 2026 from official UTRGV U Central guaranteed tuition and fees table)
Degree
MS
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE not listed as a requirement on the official UTRGV MS in Engineering Management program page; admission based on bachelor's degree in engineering or related field; per official UTRGV Engineering Management program page and MAIE department page)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 227
Starts Per Year
4
#NRRanked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)

About the program

The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley offers the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) 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 (separate online curriculum from on-campus) and the curriculum is listed as 30 total credit hours. Students can use completion options such as Thesis or Non-Thesis options to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online (separate online curriculum from on-campus)
  • Credits: 36 (non-thesis/coursework option; 30 hours for thesis option; online program typically follows the 36-hour non-thesis plan; per official UTRGV MAIE department Engineering Management page)
  • Duration: Typically 1.5–2 years
  • Cost: $27,696

Program Highlights

Hispanic-Serving Institution — over 80% Hispanic student body. No application fee. GRE waived for prior graduate degree holders. Thesis and non-thesis options. Affordable Texas public university rates. Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering.

The Online Experience

Online option available through UTRGV Online. LMS-based delivery designed for working professionals.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours36 (non-thesis/coursework option; 30 hours for thesis option; online program typically follows the 36-hour non-thesis plan; per official UTRGV MAIE department Engineering Management page)
Capstone RequirementThesis or Non-Thesis options
Delivery Format100% Online (separate online curriculum from on-campus)
Max Duration to CompleteTypically 1.5–2 years
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

~$937/credit all-in (non-resident: ~$887 base + $50 CECS Engineering differential; 9 credits/semester example: $7,983.20 ÷ 9 = ~$887 base/cr; Fall 2025–Summer 2026 from official UTRGV U Central tuition table)
Per Credit · OOS/Online
36 (non-thesis/coursework option; 30 hours for thesis option; online program typically follows the 36-hour non-thesis plan; per official UTRGV MAIE department Engineering Management page)
Total Credits
$27,696
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:~$532/credit all-in (TX resident: ~$482 base + $50 CECS Engineering differential; 9 credits/semester: $4,338.20 ÷ 9 = ~$482 base/cr; Fall 2025–Summer 2026 from official UTRGV U Central tuition table) per credit$13,476 total program cost

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

Why Choose The University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley?

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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