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Engineering Management MEM Program

Great engineering takes more than technical expertise. It also takes strong leadership and sound business decisions. Engineering management bridges these disciplines, combining engineering knowledge with business strategy, operations, and organizational leadership. Michigan Tech’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) builds on the university’s strengths in engineering, science, and business to prepare you to lead in technology-driven industries.

Gain the managerial knowledge and business perspective you need from a college that is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International. MTU's College of Business meets a strict set of standards designed to ensure quality in education and research. Fewer than five percent of business schools worldwide hold this accreditation.

The Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students. Explore our Online Master's Program.

Who is This Program For?

Michigan Tech’s Master of Engineering Management (MEM) is designed for students and technical professionals who want to move into leadership roles in technology-driven businesses. This 30-credit, coursework-based degree combines engineering knowledge with business and management skills. Whether you're interested in project management, organizational leadership, or entrepreneurship, the MEM helps you build the business perspective to take the next step in your career.

What You'll Study

In this customizable 30-credit program, you'll combine 4-6 business courses with 4-6 engineering courses. You'll study how organizations evaluate technologies, manage operations, coordinate complex projects, and make decisions in technical environments. And connect management and business concepts with an engineering perspective and focus area.

Where You'll Apply Your Knowledge and Skills

In engineering, manufacturing, and technology-driven businesses, successful projects require both technical expertise and effective management. Apply your engineering management knowledge to lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee operations, evaluate technology investments, and manage budgets, schedules, and resources. Depending on your technical background and experience, you could pursue leadership roles in engineering, operations, product development, project management, or strategic planning—connecting technical priorities with sound business decisions.

Delivery Options
- Online: MEM
- Accelerated: MEM
- On-Campus: MEM

Engineering Management Program Details

Choose a specific degree option or delivery type to learn more about the engineering management program at Michigan Tech. For international students, Engineering Management is a designated STEM program.

On-Campus Programs

MEM, Engineering Management: Coursework Option

This option requires a minimum of 30 credits be earned through coursework. A limited number of research credits may be used with the approval of the advisor, department, and Graduate Admissions. See degree requirements for more information.

A graduate program may require an oral or written examination before conferring the degree and may require more than the minimum credits listed here:

Distribution of Coursework Credit
Distribution	Credits
5000-6000 series (minimum)	18 Credits
3000-4000 (maximum)	12 Credits

Accelerated MEM, Engineering Management

Bachelor's + 1 Year = Master's Degree

Our accelerated master's degree program is a faster, easier way for Michigan Tech students to earn a master's degree. Up to six approved credits from your bachelor's degree can be applied towards your accelerated master's degree. Consult your graduate program director for your individualized plan. If you're thinking about pursuing a master's following your bachelor's this option may be the right choice for you.

Online Programs

MEM, Engineering Management (Online)

Realize your career goal and develop the business and management skills to successfully lead teams of engineers through projects while adding to your engineering expertise at the graduate level. While in the Master of Engineering Management program, choose from a broad spectrum of engineering and business applications from the comfort of your office or home. 30 credits (10 courses) can be completed in as few as five semesters.

See Online Electrical Management MEM

Accelerated MEM, Engineering Management (Online)

For Michigan Tech students with a Bachelor's degree, fast-track your career or speed progress toward advanced studies through an online Accelerated Master's Program. The program allows you to earn both a Bachelor's and Master's in as few as five years.

This online Accelerated Master’s program allows you to count up to 9 approved credits towards both degrees. It is designed for highly motivated students who wish to enter a mid-level position in their career after graduation or pursue doctoral studies. Set yourself up for success in an increasingly demanding job market with an online Accelerated Master’s from Michigan Tech.

Additional Program Information

Want to learn more about engineering management—including career outcomes and course options—at Michigan Tech? Visit our College of Business for more information:

Contact

Graduate Director

Manish Srivastava

Sample Areas of Interest

Select areas of interest to help customize your engineering management MEM. Sample areas include:

Operations Management
Managing Technology
Computer Security

View the full listing for this program.

Application Process and Admissions Requirements

Using a holistic approach, our graduate admissions team reviews applications on an individual and ongoing basis. Fill out our free graduate application online to apply to any of our programs. Official transcripts and scores are not required for the initial application, but you will need to upload them later.

Graduate Admissions Process

Applying to your graduate program is free (no application fees) and fast (no official transcripts or test scores are needed to start). The application process involves three easy steps. Please note that international applicants are required to pay a non-refundable $10 processing fee per application.

See Admissions Steps.

Graduate Admissions Options

Michigan Tech offers several admissions options in order to meet the educational needs of students from a variety of backgrounds. Students should review the options available to them and apply for the program that will best help them achieve their personal educational goals.

See Admissions Options

Graduate Admissions Requirements

To be considered for admission to your program as either a degree- or certificate-seeking student, you need to:

have a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited institution, and
be prepared for advanced study in your chosen field, as demonstrated by your previous degree and your scholastic record.

See additional application requirements, including required materials:

Student Statements

Official Transcripts

Program-Specific Requirements

Program Specific

Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
Prerequisites: MA3710 Engineering Statistics (or any other statistics course, CEE3710 Statistics for Civil Engineering)
GRE/GMAT not required
No additional documents accepted

International Students

TOEFL scores as of January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 5
- For tests taken before January 21, 2026: Recommended Score of 95 iBT
IELTS: Recommended Overall Band Score of 7.0
English Proficiency is required for all applicants who do not come from the US, Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand

Michigan Tech requires a minimum 4.5 overall TOEFL or 6.5 overall IELTS score.

Admissions Decisions

Made on a rolling basis

Recommended Deadlines

Fall Semester: July 1
Spring Semester: December 1

International Student Requirements

International Students must apply and be accepted into a degree-granting program in order to earn a graduate certificate. A non-refundable $10 processing fee per application is required.

See International Applicants

Accelerated Master's Requirements

Our Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Michigan Tech students.

Program Specific

Résumé / Curriculum vitae
Overall GPA of 3.0 or greater
No GMAT or GRE Required
Prerequisites: Statistics and Principles of Economics
Recommended: Finance and Accounting

Eligible Undergraduate Majors

All majors

Accredited by HLC

Michigan Tech has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1928. We offer over 125 graduate certificates, master's degrees, and PhD programs to provide our students and the world with what tomorrow needs.

Who You'll Learn From and Work With

Study with faculty who connect business, operations, and technology, including professionals with industry relationships. They can help you make connections for networking, internships, co-ops, and employment. Collaborate with Tech MBA® students, exchanging different professional perspectives to technical and organizational challenges.

Learn More About This Program

Watch this webinar recording on the online Tech MBA® and MEM to decide which program is a good fit for you.

The Online Tech MBA® and MEM Programs

Faculty Spotlight

Ulrich Schmelzle

Ulrich Schmelzle
Assistant Professor of Supply Chain and Operations Management

"Future engineering managers - gear up to master tomorrow's challenges."

Integrate technological knowledge with business competence to solve complex problems.

Future career opportunities include a broad range of managerial roles in technology market environments.

Program Faculty