The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Tennessee
Cost
TN Resident Online: ~$679/cr | OOS Online: ~$728/cr (FY 2025-26; includes $522 maintenance + $56 online support + $12 tech + $25 library + $64 CECS differential fee; +$49 OOS tuition for non-residents; from official UTC Online & Distance Programs Fee Schedule PDF)
Degree
MS
GRE Required
Not Required. GRE strongly recommended only for students applying for a graduate assistantship. (per official UTC CECS graduate admissions page)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 345
Starts Per Year
3 (Fall, Spring, Summer)
#UnrankedRanked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

About the program

The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga 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 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Engineering Management, Construction Management, and Engineering Analytics and completion options such as Capstone or Thesis option to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online
  • Credits: 30
  • Duration: Typically 1.5–2 years
  • Cost: $21,840

Program Highlights

No GRE required. 18–24 month completion. Part of the University of Tennessee system (SACSCOC accredited). College of Engineering and Computer Science. Faculty expertise in systems engineering, logistics, analytics, and leadership.

The Online Experience

Fully online asynchronous delivery. Lectures, case studies, and collaborative projects via user-friendly LMS. Virtual advising, library access, and student support fully available.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30
Capstone RequirementCapstone or Thesis option
Delivery Format100% Online
Max Duration to CompleteTypically 1.5–2 years
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

~$728/cr all-in (OOS online: $522 maintenance + $56 online support + $12 tech + $25 library + $49 OOS tuition + $64 CECS differential; FY 2025-26 from official UTC Online & Distance Programs Fee Schedule PDF)
Per Credit · OOS/Online
30
Total Credits
$21,840
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:~$679/cr all-in (TN resident online: $522 maintenance + $56 online support + $12 tech + $25 library + $64 CECS differential; FY 2025-26 from official UTC Online & Distance Programs Fee Schedule PDF) per credit~$20,370 (30 credits × ~$679; TN resident online; FY 2025-26) total program cost

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

Career Outcomes

Ranked #1 Most Recommended, #12 Affordability — OnlineU 2025 Most Affordable Online Master's in Engineering Management Programs.

Why Choose The University of Tennessee, Chattanooga?

Top-Ranked Program

Unranked ranked Online Engineering Management program according to U.S. News & World Report.

100% Online

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

Expert Faculty

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

Career Advancement

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

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