The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Online Master of Science in Engineering Management

At a Glance

State
Tennessee
Cost per credit
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)
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Degree
MS
GRE requirement
Not Required (GRE is not required for master's-level engineering programs per official Tickle College of Engineering Graduate Admissions Requirements page)
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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

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
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
Est. Tuition · OOS/Online
In-state residents:$861 per credit$19,170 estimated tuition

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 The University of Tennessee, Knoxville?

No GRE Required

GRE scores are not required for admission; the stated minimum GPA is 2.7.

Finish in 24 Months

30 credit hours on a semester calendar, structured for completion in 24 months.

Fully Asynchronous

Coursework is delivered asynchronously online with no on-campus requirement listed, so study time bends around your work schedule.

In-State Savings

On published 2026–27 rates, Tennessee residents pay $861 per credit versus $936 for out-of-state and online students.

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