University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance


  • STATE

    North Carolina

  • COST

    NC Resident: ~$376/cr | Non-Resident Online: ~$1,211/cr (graduate base + $120 William States Lee Engineering fee; DE students pay same rate as main campus since Fall 2021 per credit hour

  • TYPE

    Public

  • GRE REQUIRED

    Optional (GRE/GMAT optional; no minimum score required; higher scores strengthen application; typical admitted student scores above 50th percentile quantitative)

  • US NEWS RANKING

    National 178

  • NEXT START DATE

    May 17, 2026 (Summer priority deadline April 1)

#NR Ranked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

About the program

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 31 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Energy Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chains, and Systems Analytics to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online

  • Credits: 30

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours 30
Delivery Format 100% Online
Study Pace Options Full or part-time
Term Type Semester

Specializations and Academic Pathways

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 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 31 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Energy Analytics, Logistics & Supply Chains, and Systems Analytics to compare fit.

Concentrations

Analytics, General, Supply Chain / Logistics Management

Energy Analytics, Systems Analytics. Prepares professionals for careers in managing projects, programs, systems, and organizations. MSEM degree is the technical alternative to the MBA. Thesis or Project option. Tuition shown includes $120 per credit Eng assessment.

Graduate Certificates

Admissions Process

Eligibility Requirements Bachelor's in engineering, business, or closely related technical/scientific field. Min 3.0 GPA. Calculus, Statistics, and Engineering Economics prerequisites required. GRE optional.
GRE Required Optional (GRE/GMAT optional; no minimum score required; higher scores strengthen application; typical admitted student scores above 50th percentile quantitative)
GRE Requirement Detail Eligibility: Bachelor's degree in engineering or a closely related technical or scientific field; business degree holders with relevant technical coursework may also be considered
Required Application Materials GMAT Waiver, GMAT/GRE, Letters of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose
Minimum GPA 3
Admission Req Notes Resume required for GRE/GMAT waiver application. Applicants who do not have the required background in fundamental concepts in engineering economics and/or statistics, will be required to take Engineering Management Fundamentals EMGT 6101 in addition to program coursework.
Application Fee Standard UNC Charlotte graduate application fee
Next Start Date May 17, 2026 (Summer priority deadline April 1)
Starts Per Year 4

Tuition & Financial Aid

~$1,211/credit all-in (non-resident online: ~$1,091 graduate base + $120 William States Lee Engineering fee; 2024-25 rate; same for distance education and on-campus since Fall 2021 policy change)

PER CREDIT HOUR

30

TOTAL CREDITS

TOTAL PROGRAM COST

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

Why Choose University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

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 North Carolina at Charlotte MEM program can help you achieve them.

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