West Virginia University
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM)
At a Glance
About the program
West Virginia University offers the Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) 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; 8-week courses) and the curriculum is listed as 30 credit hours. Students can use areas such as Foundation Courses (choose 6 from: Intro to Eng & Systems Mgmt, Quality Mgmt, and Project Mgmt and a Capstone requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online (asynchronous; 8-week courses)
- Credits: 30
- Duration: 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
- Cost: $23,550
Program Highlights
GRE not required. No GRE/GMAT. 1.5-year typical completion. 2+ years experience waives GPA requirement for borderline applicants. Affordable WV public university rates.
The Online Experience
WVU Online fully asynchronous delivery. Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Capstone |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online (asynchronous; 8-week courses) |
| Study Pace Options | Full or part-time |
| Max Duration to Complete | 1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time) |
| Term Type | Semester |
Specializations & Pathways
Concentrations: Foundation Courses (choose 6 from: Intro to Eng & Systems Mgmt, Quality Mgmt, Project Mgmt, Operations & Supply Chain, Analytics, Engineering Economics, Strategic EM, New Product Development) + Electives (choose 4)
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, computer science, mathematics, or similar technical/science program. Min 3.0 GPA (applicants below 3.0 with 2+ years professional experience may be considered). Min 2 years calculus or equivalent mathematics. |
|---|---|
| GRE Requirement | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field |
| Required Application Materials | Application Fee, Minimum GPA, Personal Statement/Statement of Purpose, Resume |
| Minimum GPA | 3 |
| Application Fee | Standard WVU graduate application fee |
| Additional Notes | Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00 may be considered for admission if they have at least two years of professional experience. |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
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 West Virginia University?
No GRE Required
GRE scores are not required for admission; the stated minimum GPA is 3.0.
Finish in 12 Months
30 credit hours on a semester calendar, structured for completion in 12 months.
Fully Asynchronous
Coursework is delivered asynchronously online with no on-campus requirement listed, so study time bends around your work schedule.
3 Start Dates a Year
3 intakes per year mean a shorter wait between applying and your first class.
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