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) per credit hour

  • TYPE

    Public

  • GRE REQUIRED

    Not Required (no application, transcripts, GRE, or letters needed — performance-based admission)

  • US NEWS RANKING

    National 105

#NR Ranked Online Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

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

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 and Academic Pathways

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.

Coursework or Capstone option. Tuition shown based on 6 credits per semester.

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Specializations and Academic Pathways

Courses: Finance for Technical Managers; Project Management; Leading Oneself; Technical Communication

Graduate Certificates

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.
GRE Required Not Required (no application, transcripts, GRE, or letters needed — performance-based admission)
GRE Requirement Detail Eligibility: A cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate degree in engineering, science, or a technical field, or relevant work experience and career goals.
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
Other Admission Notes GRE Scores are only required if the cumulative undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0.
Admission Req 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.
Application Fee $0
Starts Per Year 2

Tuition & Financial Aid

$667

PER CREDIT HOUR

30

TOTAL CREDITS

$20,010

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

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

Why Choose University of Colorado, Boulder?

Top-Ranked Program

NR Online Engineering Management program according to US News & World Report.

100% Online

Complete your degree entirely online with flexible scheduling for working professionals.

Expert Faculty

Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.

Career Advancement

Gain skills to advance into leadership roles in engineering and technical management.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Schedule an appointment with our admissions team to discuss your goals and learn how University of Colorado, Boulder MEM program can help you achieve them.

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