Build Cross-Disciplinary Expertise to Lead Technical Teams.
Evaluate tech trends. Orchestrate high-velocity operations. Translate complex systems into business results.
Michigan Tech’s online Master of Engineering Management bridges AACSB-accredited business learning with STEM electives that you choose, so you can step confidently into roles, such as 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. But 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.
Who is the Online MEM Degree For?
The online MEM is a strong fit for engineers and other technical professionals who want to manage projects, teams, operations, or technology-focused organizations while retaining a substantial engineering component in their studies. It may also appeal to professionals moving from individual technical contribution into product development, quality, manufacturing, or engineering operations leadership.
Important Note: Students seeking broad business education with fewer engineering electives may wish to compare the MEM with Michigan Tech's Tech MBA®.
How the Program Works
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 Choose Michigan Tech?
Michigan Tech's online Master of Engineering Management brings business education together with graduate-level engineering study. Its flexible course plan combines business courses from Michigan Tech's AACSB-accredited College of Business with technical coursework selected to build on your engineering background.
You'll work with faculty with industry experience who help connect finance, operations, organizational leadership, and technology decisions to the work of engineering organizations. This blend is a key distinction: the MEM is designed to strengthen management judgment while keeping technical expertise at its center.
Where You'll Apply Your Knowledge and Skills
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
The MEM Versus 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
Your Program Questions, Answered
Watch a webinar on 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 find the information you need. Note that all times are approximate.
Online Tech MBA® and MEM Programs
- 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
Get Started on Your Online Engineering Management Degree.
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