Graduate Programs Overview

The EMP offers both the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management degree and graduate certificates designed to help engineers, scientists, and technical professionals move into leadership and management roles in the engineering and technical sectors.

Courses are taught by faculty with significant industry experience whose core commitment is to ensure real-world, job-relevant applicability. As students advance through the program, they benefit from a comprehensive curriculum comprised of leadership, finance, project management, communication, strategic planning, marketing, innovation management, and engineering ethics.


Core Subject Areas

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Managerial
Finance

Project
Management

Professional
Communications

Personal
Leadership

Your Degree, Your Way

The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management is available across a variety of modalities to best accommodate your needs and schedule.

 

Traditional

Coursera

Attendance Types

Attend classes in-person (evenings), remote via Zoom, or via class session recordings

Asynchronous, self-paced courses

Pacing

Instructor sets deadlines

Mostly self-paced

Instruction
and Support

CU «Ƶ faculty and student assistants

Video recordings with course facilitator support

Term Cadence/
Credits Structure

16-week terms, 3 credits per course typically

8-week terms, 1 credit per course

Dual Degree Eligible

Yes, in Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical & Mechanical

No

Admissions
Process

Standard admissions with transcripts

Admission is performance-based: Complete a 3-credit “pathway” course sequence, in either Finance or Project Management, with a 3.0 GPA or better

Military Benefits

Eligible for military benefits

Eligible for military benefits 
(effective Fall 2023)

Financial Aid

Eligible for federal financial aid

Not eligible for federal financial aid

2023-24 Tuition

In-StateOut-of-State & International

ME-EM on Coursera