Engineering Management, M.S.

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Combine business skills with engineering expertise in an online master’s in engineering management program designed to prepare you for leadership roles.

Why Pursue a Master’s in Engineering Management Online at É«»¢ÊÓÆµ

Learn technical engineering skills and advanced management strategies in É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s online Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Management degree program — designed for professionals like you who aspire to leadership in the engineering field.

Gain knowledge you can immediately apply in industries ranging from automotive and manufacturing to technology. This includes the use of tech-driven tools and techniques and the business competencies you’ll need to align the work of engineering teams with strategic organizational goals. Prepare for success by developing a process-oriented view of an organization, including using enterprise resource planning and managing supply chains, customer relationships, and product lifecycles.

What Does an Engineering Manager Do?

Engineering managers are responsible for managing projects, people, budgets, R&D and more. Earning a master’s degree in Engineering Management gives you unparalleled preparation for these challenges through a combination of theory and practical application.

You evaluate and solve complex problems in leadership, communication, change management, lean thinking, human resources and ethics. You learn skills in teamwork, persuasion and problem-solving. All of this is accomplished through an approach that allows you to apply the techniques and tools practiced in the classroom to your profession immediately.

Program Fast Facts

É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s online M.S. in Engineering Management degree program offers a flexible, career-focused path forward for working professionals. Key features include:

  • 100% online
  • Seven core courses plus your choice of a three-course graduate certificate
  • Tuition: $819 per credit hour
  • Financial aid and military benefits are available to those who qualify
  • Eight start dates per year
  • Accelerated Courses - Finish in as few as 18 months
  • No GRE/GMAT required

What You’ll Learn

This 40-credit online master’s in engineering management program prepares you for success with a combination of technical skills and expertise in business areas that include communication, change management, Lean thinking, human resources, and ethics.

In addition to seven core courses in the online engineering management degree program, you will also earn a three-course graduate certificate. Choose from the following options:

  • Foundations of Data Science
  • Global Leadership
  • Lean Principles for Healthcare
  • Management and Leadership
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain Level I
  • Supply Chain Level II

You can earn a second degree in as few as four to five additional courses, choose between a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Master of Science in Operations Management. NOTE: The MSLM program should primarily be the first degree only due to its unique core courses. Two courses from MSLM are approved to count for two core courses in the MBA. MSLM as a second degree will require seven courses.

Contact É«»¢ÊÓÆµ

Dr. Scott Reeve

Dean, Graduate School and Office of Sponsored Research

Email: sreeve@kettering.edu
Phone: 810-762-9711

Top-Ranked Engineering Education

Top-Ranked Engineering Education

U.S. News & World Report ranked É«»¢ÊÓÆµ's online M.S. in Engineering Management among the 2025 Best Online Master's in Engineering Programs.

É«»¢ÊÓÆµ Online has also been selected for other rankings, including:

  • Niche: #3 Best Value Colleges in Michigan 2025
  • Princeton Review: Best 390 Colleges in the United States  2025
  • Wall Street Journal: Top 10 for Career Preparation
  • Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce: Top 50 Private College in the Nation for Return on Investment (ROI)

These rankings highlight É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s commitment to offering academic excellence, a career-focused education, and exceptional value in both its online and on-campus programs.

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Online M.S. in Engineering Management Program Details

. When combining new jobs with the need to fill positions as people retire or leave the profession, about 15,000 openings are expected per year through 2033. .

You can qualify for a variety of roles with an online M.S. in Engineering Management degree, including:

  • Construction Management Engineer
  • Cost Systems Analyst
  • Engineering Project Manager 
  • Industrial Management Engineer

BUSN 659 | International Business

This course provides an overview of business practices in an interdependent, integrated, global economic system. A focus is placed on understanding the opportunities and challenges that businesses must address in the face of globalization, with emphasis on best practices in international business.

ISYS 669 | Enterprise Information System Models

This course provides students an overview of information systems (IS), including the strategic role of IS, a process-oriented view of the organization, and its importance in relationships with suppliers, customers, and competitors. An overview is provided of how information systems contribute to effective management of processes in support of achieving strategic objectives and transforming an organization. The major focus is how organizations utilize information systems to address enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), customer relationship management (CRM), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), and social networks. Course content includes an overview of IS infrastructure and addresses key IS management topics. Students also learn the ethical and legal implications of using information systems.

FINC 619 | Financial Management

This course gives students an overview of financial management within organizations. The focus is on the theoretical valuation of stocks and bonds and the capital markets in which they are traded. There is also an emphasis on both the use of financial leverage by a firm and working capital management. The purpose is to enable managers to participate fully in financial decision-making.

IME 684 | Engineering Ethics

This course covers the professional and ethical considerations of an engineer in contemporary society. Discussions include the code of ethics for engineers, case studies on conflict of interest, team, engineering/management responsibilities, environmental considerations, and professional registration. This class requires live weekly discussion.

MGMT 639 | Managing People and Organizations

This course prepares students for management positions in various organizations. Students are introduced to concepts and issues concerning management and leadership of organizational staff. Subjects include technology-related leadership, organizational communication, change management, Lean thinking, human resource issues, decision-making, ethics, and persuasion.

MRKT 679 | Marketing Management

This course offers students a managerial perspective on how organizations understand and select target markets and then how they attract, retain, and grow customers within those selected markets. The course emphasizes a strategic perspective of how firms create, deliver, and communicate superior customer value for competitive advantage. Students gain an understanding of the analysis, planning, implementation, and control of activities to develop and sustain beneficial exchanges with target buyers.

MGMT 659 | Strategy

This course focuses on the formulation, implementation, and evaluation of organizational policy and strategy from the perspective of the senior manager/strategy planner. Additional consideration is given to information technology, global operations, ethics, legal perspectives, and the functional-level strategies of the organization. The final project is an integrative approach designed to have direct application to a current job or future career.

É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s admissions team offers personalized assistance and advice for you throughout the admissions process. We’re ready to answer your questions, provide guidance, and make your journey throughout the online M.S. in Engineering Management program as smooth and stress-free as possible.

Domestic Admissions Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree from an approved, ABET-accredited engineering (not technology) or computing program or a É«»¢ÊÓÆµ degree other than management or business.
  • Undergraduate degree with 3.0 on a 4.0 grading system or the international equivalent (85 overall grade point average on a 100-grade-point scale).  A 2.5-2.99 GPA will be considered on a provisional basis.
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Professional Letters of Recommendation (one must be from a current supervisor)
  • Official transcripts from a regionally accredited U.S. university or an international equivalent
  • Up to 8 hours of transfer credits may be available
  • No GRE or GMAT is required

International Admissions Requirements

In addition to the Domestic requirements, international requirements include:

  • International students are required to submit educational documentation to an evaluation service such as Educational Perspectives, which is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). This will be at the expense of the student. É«»¢ÊÓÆµ undergraduate students need not submit their É«»¢ÊÓÆµ transcripts but are required to submit transcripts from any other university.
  • International applicants whose native language is not English and who have not earned a bachelor’s degree from a U.S. institution are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), International English Language Testing System (IELTS), MELAB (offered by the University of Michigan), or complete level 112 at an approved ELS center. Please have official scores sent to É«»¢ÊÓÆµâ€™s Office of Admissions, Code 1246. Photocopies will not be accepted.

Our minimum score requirements are:

  • TOEFL
    • Paper-based: 550
    • Computer-based: 213
    • Internet-based: 79
  • IELTS: Minimum Band score of 6.0
  • MELAB: 76

É«»¢ÊÓÆµ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. These designations signify that our programs meet high standards of academic quality and institutional integrity. Our experienced faculty and staff are dedicated to delivering a rigorous, well-structured program that supports student learning and success.

The Unparalleled É«»¢ÊÓÆµ Experience

“I could learn the theoretical side of leadership, then more of the business management practices, then test out applying it in my work life and see what worked and didn't work for me. The most valuable thing about the degree for me was the practicality and the ability to easily apply it to my own real-world situations.“
Julia Z. MSEM, 2022

Next Steps

The online Master of Science in Engineering Management seamlessly integrates engineering expertise with essential management skills, preparing you to lead in tech-driven industries. You can immediately use what you learn to improve your job performance and complete the program in as few as 18 months.

Take the next step forward in your engineering career with an online engineering management degree designed to prepare you for leadership.