The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Tennessee
Cost
TN Resident Online: ~$861/cr | OOS Online: ~$936/cr (Spring 2026; $639 maintenance + $100 online support + $5 library + $117 Engineering differential fee; OOS adds only $75/cr — unusually low OOS premium; from official UTK Bursar Spring 2026 Graduate Online PDF)
Degree
MS
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE is not required for master's-level engineering programs per official Tickle College of Engineering Graduate Admissions Requirements page)
Type
Public · Not-for-profit
US News Ranking
National 105
Starts Per Year
3 (Fall: Aug, Spring: Jan, Summer: late May; domestic US students only)
Months to Complete
24
#NRRanked Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

About the program

The University of Tennessee, Knoxville 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 (asynchronous) and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use a Capstone requirement to compare fit.

Program Overview

  • Format: 100% Online (asynchronous)
  • Credits: 30 (9 core courses × 3 credits + 3 seminar courses × 1 credit; per official UTK ISE MS-EM program page)
  • Duration: Typically 2 years
  • Cost: $22,320

Program Highlights

UT flagship — Carnegie R1 research institution. 30+ year distance education history. Reduced OOS tuition rate for online students. GRE not required. Same degree as on-campus students. STEM-designated: OPT eligible for international graduates.

The Online Experience

UT Online via modern virtual classroom — asynchronous content, discussion forums, live faculty interaction via Zoom, mobile-friendly access. Same faculty and standards as on-campus. 30+ year history of distance education.

Curriculum

Total Credit Hours30 (9 core courses × 3 credits + 3 seminar courses × 1 credit; per official UTK ISE MS-EM program page)
Capstone RequirementCapstone
Delivery Format100% Online (asynchronous)
Max Duration to CompleteTypically 2 years
Term TypeSemester

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Tuition & Financial Aid

~$936/cr all-in (OOS online: $639 maintenance + $100 online support + $5 library + $75 OOS + $117 Engineering differential; Spring 2026 from official UTK Bursar Graduate Online PDF)
Per Credit · OOS/Online
30 (9 core courses × 3 credits + 3 seminar courses × 1 credit; per official UTK ISE MS-EM program page)
Total Credits
$22,320
Total · OOS/Online
In-state residents:~$861/cr all-in (TN resident online: $639 maintenance + $100 online support + $5 library + $117 Engineering differential; Spring 2026 from official UTK Bursar Graduate Online PDF) per credit$19,170 total program cost

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

Why Choose The University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

Top-Ranked Program

NR 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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