University of Colorado, Boulder
Online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management
At a Glance
About the program
University of Colorado, Boulder offers the Master of Engineering 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 (via coursera) and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use a Capstone requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online (via Coursera)
- Credits: 30
- Cost: $20,010
Program Highlights
Unique performance-based admissions — no application, GRE, transcripts, or letters required. Start with 3 pathway courses and earn your way in. Flat $667/credit for all students regardless of residency. Pay-as-you-go model. Up to 9 elective credits transferable from CU Boulder MS-CS or MS-DS programs. Same degree as on-campus students.
The Online Experience
Delivered via Coursera. 8-week sessions with stackable credentials. Weekly office hours with course facilitators. Slack workspace for classmate networking. Pay-as-you-go — no upfront commitment.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Capstone |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online (via Coursera) |
| Study Pace Options | Full or part-time |
| Term Type | Semester (8-week sessions) |
Specializations & Pathways
Coursework or Capstone option. Tuition shown based on 6 credits per semester.
Specializations and Academic Pathways
Finance for Technical Managers; Project Management; Leading Oneself; Technical Communication
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | No traditional application. Performance-based admission: complete a 3-course pathway specialization (Project Management or Finance for Technical Managers) with 3.0+ cumulative GPA. No transcripts, letters, or GRE needed. STEM background or work experience recommended but not required. |
|---|---|
| Required Application Materials | Completed graduate school application and application fee, official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, and a one page statement of purpose. |
| Minimum GPA | 3 |
| Application Fee | 0 |
| Other Admission Notes | GRE Scores are only required if the cumulative undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0. |
| Additional Notes | If your GPA is below a 3.0, there are a few options: Applicants who submit GRE scores are required to score in the median to high range (about mid-150 range in each section or higher). Start as a non-degree seeking student to help boost your GPA. Five or more years of relevant work experience may substitute for a lower GPA. |
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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 Colorado, Boulder?
No GRE Required
GRE scores are not required for admission; the stated minimum GPA is 3.0.
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 Colorado, Boulder #105 among National Universities.
Applied Capstone
The degree ends in a capstone that applies coursework to a real engineering-management problem.
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