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
Degree
Master's
GRE Required
Optional (GRE/GMAT optional; no minimum score required; higher scores strengthen application; typical admitted student scores above 50th percentile quantitative)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 178
Starts Per Year
4
Next Start Date
May 17, 2026 (Summer priority deadline April 1)

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

Program Highlights

Among most affordable MSEM programs nationally ($7,939 total per affordability rankings). GRE/GMAT optional. $120/credit Lee Engineering fee additional. Exceptional undergraduate MEM accelerated option available.

The Online Experience

Multidisciplinary approach across engineering disciplines. 70% graduation rate.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30
Delivery Format100% Online
Study Pace OptionsFull or part-time
Term TypeSemester

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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 · OOS/Online
30
Total Credits
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:~$376/credit all-in (NC resident: ~$256 graduate base + $120 William States Lee Engineering fee; 2024-25 rate) per credit

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

Why Choose University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

No Campus Visits

Coursework is delivered fully online with no on-campus requirement listed, so you can keep working while you study.

In-State Savings

North Carolina residents pay $376 per credit versus $1,211 for out-of-state and online students.

4 Start Dates a Year

4 intakes per year mean a shorter wait between applying and your first class.

Ranked University

U.S. News & World Report ranks University of North Carolina at Charlotte #178 among National Universities.

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