Program Overview

Online Master's in Engineering Management Degree

The Online Master's in Engineering Management Degree is a 2-year program offered by Drexel University. The program is designed for working engineering professionals who want to advance their careers and take on leadership roles.

Program Features

• Experienced faculty comprised of successful professionals in the field
• Customizable curriculum that allows students to take electives from any engineering discipline
• Highly interactive online learning environment, designed to challenge and engage working professionals
• Dual degree options and related certificates that enable students to earn two College of Engineering Master's degrees in fewer credits than if they earned the degrees separately
• Certification by the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM), which allows graduates of the program to automatically qualify for the Certified Associate in Engineering Management (CAEM) without having to take the exam

What is Engineering Management?

The field of engineering management is ever-evolving. In today's engineering world, managers must have the right combination of leadership skills and practical engineering knowledge to make an impact in the field. Earning a Master's in Engineering Management degree can help catapult students to the next step in their career.

How Do You Get a Master's Degree in Engineering Management?

To be considered for the program, students should have earned a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences, preferably from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent. Relevant professional work experience is strongly recommended.

Curriculum

The program is organized into four 10-week quarters per year. Students must complete a total of 45 credits, including:

• Core coursework in four industry-specific areas
• An engineering management capstone
• Five electives

Core Courses

Electives

Students can choose from a variety of electives, including:

• Marketing & Business Development Electives
  • EGMT 614: Marketing: Identifying Customer Needs
  • EGMT 615: New Product Conceptualization, Justification, and Implementation
  • EGMT 616: Value Creation through New Product Development
  • EGMT 618: Intrapreneurship for Engineers
  • EGMT 660: Sustainable Business Practices for Engineers
• Project Management Electives
  • EGMT 620: Engineering Project Management
  • EGMT 625: Project Planning, Scheduling and Control
  • EGMT 630: Global Engineering Project Management
• Systems Engineering & Systems Thinking Electives
  • EGMT 635: Visual System Mapping
  • EGMT 650: Systems Thinking for Leaders
  • SYSE 685: Systems Engineering Management
  • SYSE 688: Systems Engineering Analysis
  • SYSE 690: Modeling, Simulation and Other Tools
• Engineering Quality, Law & Ethics Electives
  • EGMT 575: Quality Systems Engineering
  • EGMT 610: Ethics & Business Practices for Engineers
  • EGMT 652: Engineering Law
• Other Approved Electives
  • EGMT 645: Managing Engineering Disasters
  • SYSE 520: Global Sustainment and Integrated Logistics
  • SYSE 521: Integrated Risk Management
  • SYSE 522: Engineering Supply Chain Systems
  • SYSE 523: Systems Reliability Engineering
  • SYSE 524: Systems Reliability, Availability & Maintainability Analysis
  • SYSE 525: Statistical Modeling & Experimental Design
  • SYSE 530: Systems Engineering Design
  • SYSE 531: Systems Architecture Development
  • SYSE 532: Software Systems Engineering
  • SYSE 533: Systems Integration and Test
  • SYSE 650: Transition of the Integrated System from Design to Production

Admissions Criteria

• A four-year bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences, preferably from an ABET accredited institution or equivalent
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Relevant professional work experience is strongly recommended
• Strong applicants not meeting all of the above requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Required Documents

• A completed application
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one professional)
• An essay of 500-750 words answering specific questions
• Resume
• Additional requirements for International Students

Transfer Credits

Students may transfer up to 15 quarter credits from an accredited institution, regardless of whether they completed a master's degree. Transfer credit decisions are made on a case-by-case basis.

Tuition

The tuition rate for the academic year is $691 per credit, which represents a 50% tuition savings off Drexel's regular tuition rate of $1382 per credit. Students enrolled in an online graduate academic program will be charged a graduate online program fee of $125 per year.

Academic Calendar

The academic calendar is organized into four 10-week quarters per year. The specific dates for each quarter are as follows:

• Fall 2025: September 22, 2025 - December 6, 2025
• Winter 2026: January 5, 2026 - March 14, 2026
• Spring 2026: March 30, 2026 - June 6, 2026
• Summer 2026: June 22, 2026 - August 29, 2026

Career Opportunities

Drexel's Master's in Engineering Management empowers students to advance into senior engineering positions such as consultant, manager, analyst, and entrepreneur. The program exposes students to coursework in a variety of fields, including economics, financial management, strategy, engineering law, ethical issues, green engineering, sustainability, project management, quantitative analysis, R&D management, systems engineering and systems thinking, technology marketing, and business development.

Salary Expectations

The latest salary expectations for graduates of Drexel's Master's of Engineering Management range from $76,000-$135,000. The Bureau of Labor and Statistics projects a 6% industry increase in career outlook by 2026. Some average median salaries for specific job titles are:

• Architectural and Engineering Manager: $135,450
• Automation Engineer: $97,050
• Chemical Processes Engineer: $107,150
• Computer Systems Analyst: $118,400
• Logistics Manager: $103,600