University of Colorado, Boulder

Online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Colorado
Cost
OOS/Online: $667 (same for all students — no residency distinction; pay-as-you-go)
Degree
MEng
GRE Required
Not Required (no application, transcripts, GRE, or letters needed — performance-based admission)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 105
Starts Per Year
2

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 Hours30
Capstone RequirementCapstone
Delivery Format100% Online (via Coursera)
Study Pace OptionsFull or part-time
Term TypeSemester (8-week sessions)

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Tuition & Financial Aid

$667
Per Credit · OOS/Online
30
Total Credits
$20,010
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:$941 per credit$28,230 total program cost

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

Why Choose University of Colorado, Boulder?

Below-Median Tuition

At $667 per credit, tuition runs below the $949 median across the 109 online MEM programs we track — roughly $20,010 for the full degree.

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.

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