University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Online Master of Science in Engineering with Certificate of Specialization in Engineering Management
At a Glance
About the program
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) offers the Master of Science in Engineering with Certificate of Specialization 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, asynchronous and the curriculum is listed as 36 credit hours. Students can use a Comprehensive Exam (written exam questions across 3 graduate courses) requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% online, asynchronous
- Credits: 36
- Duration: Up to 3 years
- Cost: $39,600
Program Highlights
No. 1 ranked online graduate engineering program (U.S. News 2025). Taught by UCLA Samueli School of Engineering faculty. 42,000+ engineering alumni network. Guided by an industrial advisory board. Certificate of Specialization in Engineering Management awarded alongside MS degree.
The Online Experience
Courses delivered asynchronously via UCLA's online platform. Exams completed in-person at UCLA campus or an approved local test center over a two-day window. No on-campus residency required; optional attendance at orientation and graduation.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 36 |
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| Capstone Requirement | Comprehensive Exam (written exam questions across 3 graduate courses) |
| Delivery Format | 100% online, asynchronous |
| Max Duration to Complete | Up to 3 years |
| Term Type | Quarter |
Specializations & Pathways
Estimated cost of books and supplies is $2,163.
Specializations and Academic Pathways
ENGR 200 – Program Management Principles for Engineers:Explores project planning, organizational structures, and performance tracking; ENGR 210 – Operations and Supply Chain Management:Covers strategic and operational issues in managing enterprises; ENGR 211 – Financial Management for Engineers:Provides practical insights into accounting and finance concepts
ENGR 201 – Systems Engineering:Focuses on system requirements, product development cycles, and risk management
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics from an accredited institution. GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last two years of undergraduate coursework. |
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| GRE Requirement | A bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, or physics from an accredited institution. |
| Required Application Materials | Application fee, official transcripts, resume, statement of purpose, personal statement, three letters of recommendation. TOEFL/IELTS for international students. |
| Domestic Deadline | Rolling — fall and spring start dates |
| Application Fee | 135 |
| Additional Notes | Statement of Purpose and Personal Statement |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition estimates assume every required credit at the listed rate. Additional fees apply and are excluded unless the rate says otherwise. Confirm current rates with the university.
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Why Choose University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)?
#12 Ranked Online MEM
U.S. News & World Report ranks this the #12 online master's in engineering management.
Finish in 27 Months
36 credit hours on a quarter calendar, structured for completion in 27 months.
Fully Asynchronous
Coursework is delivered asynchronously online with no on-campus requirement listed, so study time bends around your work schedule.
Applied Capstone
Culminating requirement: Comprehensive Exam (written exam questions across 3 graduate courses).
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