University of Houston, Clear Lake
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)
At a Glance
About the program
University of Houston, Clear Lake offers the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) 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 (also available at uhcl main campus and pearland location) and the curriculum is listed as 33 (15 core + 18 electives; capstone or thesis option) credit hours. Students can use a Capstone requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online (also available at UHCL main campus and Pearland location)
- Credits: 33 (15 core + 18 electives; capstone or thesis option)
- Duration: Typically 1.5–2 years
- Cost: $16,890
Program Highlights
Near NASA Johnson Space Center. Employers include NASA, Boeing, Memorial Hermann Health System, Clear Creek ISD. Stackable graduate certificates: PMSS Green Belt, SAP SRA, Supply Chain & Analytics. Available at UHCL, Pearland, and online.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 33 (15 core + 18 electives; capstone or thesis option) |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Capstone |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online (also available at UHCL main campus and Pearland location) |
| Max Duration to Complete | Typically 1.5–2 years |
| Term Type | Semester |
Specializations & Pathways
Specializations and Academic Pathways
Engineering Management; Project Management; Systems Engineering; Quality Assurance and Control; Engineering Economics; Decision Analysis
Graduate Certificates
- Project Management and Six Sigma (PMSS) Green Belt
- SAP Student Recognition Award (SRA)
- Supply Chain and Analytics Certificate (SCA)
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's in engineering, science, or related discipline. Recommended minimum 3.0 GPA. GRE/GMAT waived for 3.0+ GPA or 1+ year technical work experience. Resume required. Holistic review including GPA, work experience, GRE (if submitted). |
|---|---|
| GRE Requirement | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field |
| Required Application Materials | GRE/GMAT scores, resume, transcripts. |
| Minimum GPA | 3 |
| Application Fee | Standard UHCL graduate application fee |
| Minimum GMAT/GRE Score | 290 |
| Additional Notes | GMAT also accepted |
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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 Houston, Clear Lake?
Finish in 16 Months
33 credit hours on a semester calendar, structured for completion in 16 months.
3 Start Dates a Year
3 intakes per year mean a shorter wait between applying and your first class.
Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report ranks University of Houston, Clear Lake #304 among National Universities.
Applied Capstone
The degree ends in a capstone that applies coursework to a real engineering-management problem.
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