Top-Ranked Program
A top-ranked Online Engineering Management program according to US News & World Report.
University of Utah
Online Master of Engineering Management
At a Glance
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STATE
Utah
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COST
$2,704.29 per 3-credit graduate online SIME or ME EN class (~$901/credit) for Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026 (per University of Utah Systems Industrial and Management Engineering Tuition page); no out-of-state premium for online students per credit hour
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TYPE
Public
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GRE REQUIRED
Not Required (GRE scores are not required for admission, though they may help strengthen an application)
Ranked Online Master of Engineering Management
About the program
Engineering management combines management and leadership tools with engineering and technology methods to improve business systems. The University of Utah's Master of Engineering Management (MEM) prepares students with the engineering and quantitative capability to make sound business decisions, alongside the management and leadership skills to successfully implement them. The program is offered online and is designed to be flexible for working professionals.
Program Overview
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Format: 100% Online
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Credits: 30
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Cost: 27042.9
Curriculum
Total Credit Hours
30
Capstone Requirement
Capstone experience (real-world problem integrating topics from multiple classes, with a 20–25 minute presentation)
Delivery Format
100% Online
Specializations and Academic Pathways
Engineering management combines management and leadership tools with engineering and technology methods to improve business systems. The University of Utah's Master of Engineering Management (MEM) prepares students with the engineering and quantitative capability to make sound business decisions, alongside the management and leadership skills to successfully implement them. The program is offered online and is designed to be flexible for working professionals.
Concentrations
None (open elective structure; Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management (GCEM, 15 credits) embedded within the MEM degree)
30 credits total: 6 core classes plus electives chosen with the supervisory committee. Earn a B or better for core classes and B- or better for electives; maintain a 3.0+ graduate GPA. Up to 6 hours of transfer credit allowed from another institution.
Graduate Certificates
Admissions Process
Eligibility Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a STEM discipline, OR a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with relevant work experience as approved by the Director of the Engineering Management Programs. Foreign-credentialed students must satisfy the U's English proficiency requirements.
GRE Required
Not Required (GRE scores are not required for admission, though they may help strengthen an application)
GRE Requirement Detail
GRE not required, but optional submission may strengthen an application.
Required Application Materials
Online application | Official transcripts | Resume/CV | Standard University of Utah graduate application materials
Accrediting Body
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU, institutional)
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Tuition & Financial Aid
901
PER CREDIT HOUR
30
TOTAL CREDITS
27042.9
TOTAL PROGRAM COST
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Why Choose University of Utah?
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.
