Engineering Management Master’s Degree Online

Why ODU for Engineering Management?

Engineering management is a unique field that applies engineering principles to business practice. ODU's online Master of Engineering Management will build on your practical engineering experience.

Your online coursework will teach you how to design and manage the technology-based, project-driven enterprise. When you graduate, you will be ready to address the design, operation, and analysis of complex engineering project problems.

This engineering management online master's will also prepare you with management and leadership skills. You'll explore topics such as:

Technological leadership
Organizational systems
Project costs and financing
Project management

ODU's MEM program features online evening classes and is perfect for working professionals. You'll study alongside traditional full-time students with technical undergraduate degrees, as well as working professionals.

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ODU's engineering management and systems engineering faculty are active in a large number of research projects. Many professors enhance their course instruction with examples from their own research, whether they are focusing on project management, engineering management tools, or day-to-day operations in technology and industry.

You'll graduate with the knowledge and skills to become a skilled and proficient researcher and engineering management professional.

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31 Credit Hours

You will take six core courses and choose four elective courses from areas that interest you. Your program will culminate in a one-credit capstone course.

View MEM Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

In the field of engineering management, our faculty pursue research in areas such as:

Project Management Systems
Cost Engineering and Analysis
Engineering Analytics
Human Factors Design
Quality and Reliability Management Systems Design
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Modeling and Simulation
Operational Systems and Design
Risk Analysis and Management
Systems Engineering
Systems of Systems Engineering

This program is not intended to lead to a specific state-level license.

If you plan to pursue a professional license or credential, we encourage you to explore requirements through the appropriate credentialing agency or professional organization in your state.

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Access course materials online from any location. Some classes will have live, regular online meeting times, while others will not. The instructor may schedule assignments and exams at specific times. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

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31 Credit Hours

You will take six core courses and choose four elective courses from areas that interest you. Your program will culminate in a one-credit capstone course.

View MEM Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

In the field of engineering management, our faculty pursue research in areas such as:

Project Management Systems
Cost Engineering and Analysis
Engineering Analytics
Human Factors Design
Quality and Reliability Management Systems Design
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Modeling and Simulation
Operational Systems and Design
Risk Analysis and Management
Systems Engineering
Systems of Systems Engineering

This program is not intended to lead to a specific state-level license.

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In-state Virginia Residents

$486 per credit hour*

Out-of-state Students

$649 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2025 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Careers in Engineering Management

With a master's degree in engineering management, you will be prepared to lead in:

Product development
Manufacturing
Construction
Design engineering
Industrial engineering technology
Human systems engineering
Project management

Architectural and Engineering Managers

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5.5%

Median Salary

$165,370

General and Operations Managers

Growth

5.8%

Median Salary

$101,280

Construction Managers

Growth

9.1%

Median Salary

$104,900

Industrial Production Managers

Growth

2.8%

Median Salary

$116,970

Management Analysts

Growth

10.6%

Median Salary

$99,410

Information Technology Project Managers

Growth

10.8%

Median Salary

$104,920

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To apply, you must have an undergraduate degree from an ABET-accredited program in engineering or engineering technology, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition, you should have mathematics coursework through the level of integral calculus, matrix algebra, differential equations, and calculus-based probability and statistics. Additional application instructions are listed on the department's website.

If you are an international student interested in taking this program online from your home country, please contact the ODU International Admission Office for assistance.

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You may be able to take up to four courses (12 credit hours) as a non-degree graduate student, before you are accepted into a specific degree program.

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Master of Engineering Management Online

Why ODU for Engineering Management?