University of Central Florida
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management
At a Glance
About the program
University of Central Florida 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 and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use completion options such as Capstone (non-thesis option); Thesis option also available to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% online
- Credits: 30
- Duration: As few as 2 years
- Cost: $34,560
Program Highlights
No GRE required. Thesis and non-thesis options. Professional Project & Systems Engineering (PP&SE) cohort track available. UCF ranked No. 73 in Best Engineering Schools (U.S. News). $90 equipment fee per enrolled semester.
The Online Experience
Courses delivered via Panopto video, accessible through myUCF or Webcourses. Fully asynchronous. No on-campus requirement; students welcome to attend optional orientation or graduation.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Capstone (non-thesis option); Thesis option also available |
| Delivery Format | 100% online |
| Study Pace Options | Full or part-time |
| Max Duration to Complete | As few as 2 years |
| Term Type | Semester |
Specializations & Pathways
Tuition includes fees.
Graduate Certificates
- Eligibility:A bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or a closely related field with a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Prerequisite coursework includes Ma
- GRE:Not required
- Required Materials:Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, resume, and a goal statement
- Application Deadlines:Submit applications by July 1 for the Fall semester and December 1 for the Spring semester.
- Graduation:GPA of 3.0 (cumulative) on a 4.0 scale on graduate credit courses to receive a MSEM degree
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or closely related field with GPA of 3.0 or greater. Prerequisites: Mathematics through Calculus II and an undergraduate course in engineering probability and statistics. Familiarity with at least one programming language expected. |
|---|---|
| Required Application Materials | Official transcripts, two letters of recommendation, resume, and a goal statement (500–1,000 words) |
| Domestic Deadline | July 1 for Fall; December 1 for Spring |
| Graduation GPA Requirement | 3 |
| Application Fee | 30 |
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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.
Career Outcomes
Graduates work at Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Siemens, Disney, Accenture, Deloitte, and Advent Health. Roles include engineering manager, project manager, product manager, and software development manager.
Why Choose University of Central Florida?
No GRE Required
GRE scores are not required for admission.
Finish in 24 Months
30 credit hours on a semester calendar, structured for completion in 24 months.
No Campus Visits
Coursework is delivered fully online with no on-campus requirement listed, so you can keep working while you study.
Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Central Florida #124 among National Universities.
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