Advance Your Career With a Master of Engineering Management Degree.
Evaluate tech trends. Orchestrate high-velocity teams. Translate complex systems into business results.
Michigan Tech’s online Master of Engineering Management bridges AACSB-accredited business learning with STEM electives you choose, so you can step confidently into roles like technical project manager, operations leader, or technology-intense business manager. Or even business owner.
Tailor the 30-credit MEM degree to level up your background while meeting your personal and professional goals.
And there is more. Michigan Tech undergrads can accelerate this program, counting up to six approved credits towards their degree. Plan early to get ahead: learn about accelerated degree programs.
Watch a Webinar the Online MEM and Tech MBA® Programs.
This video is about 31 minutes long, so if you're pressed for time, use the key to go to the section of the recording containing the information you need. Note that all times are approximate.
- Introductions: 0:01 - 4:17
- Overview of the Online Tech MBA®: 4:18 - 8:36
- Overview of the Online Master of Engineering Management (MEM): 8:37 - 13:41
- Student Success Stories: 13:41 - 16:22
- Important Next Steps (Online Studying Tips, Program Requirements, Contacts): 16:23 - 31:09
Online Tech MBA® and MEM Programs
What Will You Learn in the MEM Program?
Coursework will prepare you to
- Align engineering plans with market strategy and financial decisions
- Lead cross-functional teams
- Optimize operations using quality, risk, and supply-chain tools
- Manage full life cycle projects: scope, schedule, budget, and stakeholders
- Communicate technical value to executive and customer audiences
Overview of Courses
- 4-6 engineering courses
- 4-6 business courses
Breakdown of Courses
- 5000-6000 level (18 credits minimum)
- 4000 level (12 credits maximum)
Why Earn Your Master of Engineering Management at MTU?
When you earn your MEM degree with us, you’ll have several advantages.
- An AACSB-accredited business education. Fewer than 6% of business schools worldwide earn AACSB accreditation; Michigan Tech's College of Business maintains active accreditation.
- A program built for working engineers. 100% online, flexible pacing, and a customizable plan of study that respects your technical background.
- Mentors with industry experience. Learn from faculty who translate engineering and analytics into business performance.
- Clear, streamlined admissions. No application fee. No GRE/GMAT. Rolling admissions.
What Can You Do with MTU's MEM Degree?
Engineering management careers span product, operations, quality, and technical program leadership. For instance, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the May 2024 median annual salary of architectural and engineering managers is $165,370.
Possible Career Pathways
- Managers of engineering operations, manufacturing, maintenance, or quality
- New product development manager
- Technical project learning
- Planning manager
- Technical consultant
How is the MEM Different from the Tech MBA®?
MEM
- 30 credits
- 4-6 business courses + 4-6 engineering courses
- focused business and managing topics merged with a selection of engineering tracks
- ideal for a career in a technology-centric industry
Tech MBA®
- 30 credits
- 10 business courses
- broader range of business topics
- ideal for a career that requires overall business knowledge
Get Started on Your Online Engineering Management Degree.
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