Western Kentucky University
Online Master of Science in Engineering Management
At a Glance
About the program
Western Kentucky University 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 33 credit hours. Students can use a Thesis (30 credits) or Non-Thesis/Project (33 credits) requirement to compare fit.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online
- Credits: 33
- Duration: 2 -3 years (full-time)
- Cost: $23,331
Program Highlights
Two options: Thesis (30 credits) or Non-Thesis with capstone project (33 credits). GRE waived for 3.0+ GPA in engineering/STEM. Border State Scholarship for 7 neighboring states. SACSCOC accredited.
The Online Experience
Blackboard LMS. Designed for working professionals. Border State Scholarship available for residents of IN, IL, OH, WV, VA, TN, and MO.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 33 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Thesis (30 credits) or Non-Thesis/Project (33 credits) |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online |
| Max Duration to Complete | 2 -3 years (full-time) |
| Term Type | Semester |
Specializations & Pathways
Thesis or non-thesis. Thesis concentration is 30 credits.
Graduate Certificates
- Architectural and Engineering Manager
- Industrial Production Managers
- Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Admissions Process
| Eligibility Requirements | Bachelor's in engineering, engineering technology, business, or STEM. GRE waived for 3.0+ GPA. Otherwise: Verbal 140, Quantitative 140, AW 2.5 (or GMAT equivalent). |
|---|---|
| Required Application Materials | Online application, transcripts, and official degree certificate |
| Minimum GMAT/GRE Score | 140 |
| Other Admission Notes | A minimum GRE score of 140 for the verbal reasoning and 140 for the quantitative reasoning are required with a score of 2.5 or higher for analytical writing |
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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 Western Kentucky University?
No Campus Visits
Coursework is delivered fully online with no on-campus requirement listed, so you can keep working while you study.
33 Credit Hours
The curriculum runs 33 credits, typically completed in 2 -3 years (full-time).
Ranked University
U.S. News & World Report ranks Western Kentucky University #361 among National Universities.
Thesis & Non-Thesis Paths
Culminating requirement: Thesis (30 credits) or Non-Thesis/Project (33 credits).
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