Program Overview

Master of Engineering Management Program Overview

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering management, combining technical expertise with business acumen.

Program Details

• Program Structure: The program consists of 12 MEM course units, including 7 core courses, 2 Advanced Engineering Methods courses, and 3 electives.
• GPA Requirement: Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better to graduate.
• Statistics Requirement: A post-calculus, probability, and statistics background is a prerequisite for many MEM courses. Students are required to complete a free, no-credit, online post-calculus, probability, and statistics course during the summer quarter.

Tuition and Financial Assistance

• Tuition Rates: Current tuition rates can be found on the MEM Tuition page and are updated prior to each academic year.
• Estimated Costs: Estimate of $7,500 for textbooks and miscellaneous expenses during the program. Estimate of $4,000 for health insurance.
• Financial Aid: Students must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and be enrolled in at least 2 units to be eligible for federal student loans.

Admissions

• Admissions Overview: The admissions process includes submitting application materials and attending information sessions.
• Application Materials: Application materials include transcripts, test scores, and letters of recommendation.

Curriculum

• Curriculum Overview: The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in engineering management.
• Optional Concentrations & Programs: Students can choose from optional concentrations and programs to tailor their education to their interests and career goals.

Student Life

• Student Body Profile: The student body is diverse and accomplished, with students from a variety of backgrounds and industries.
• Career Development: The program provides career development opportunities, including career counseling and job placement assistance.

Faculty

• Faculty Overview: The faculty is composed of experienced professionals with expertise in engineering management.
• Research Areas: Faculty research areas include engineering management, operations research, and systems engineering.

Important Dates

• Monday, June 23, 2025: Online Statistics Course Start Date
• Thursday, September 11, 2025 and Friday, September 12, 2025: MEM New Student Orientation
• Monday, September 15, 2025: First day of the Fall 2025 quarter

Health Insurance

• Health Insurance Requirement: Northwestern requires all degree-seeking students to carry the appropriate health insurance coverage.
• NU-SHIP: The university defaults each student into the Northwestern University Student Health Insurance Plan (NU-SHIP) for the quarter they are admitted and start their MEM degree.

Housing

• On-Campus Housing: Help with on-campus housing can be found through the university's housing office.
• Off-Campus Housing: Help with off-campus housing can be found through the university's off-campus housing resources.

Immunization Requirements

• Immunization Requirements: Full-time and part-time students at Northwestern are required to meet immunization requirements, including submitting the Student Immunization Form and proof of immunizations as required by the State of Illinois.