Online Master of Engineering – Engineering Management Emphasis

Arizona State University’s online Master of Engineering (MEng) with an emphasis in engineering management broadens your knowledge of engineering in your chosen field. By choosing an emphasis in engineering management, you’ll build the skills necessary to advance in your career in a leadership or management position within a technical organization. 

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Quick facts

Next start date:

Next start date: 10/16/2024


Total classes:

Total classes: 10

Weeks per class:

Weeks per class: 7.5-15

Total credit hours:

Total credit hours: 30

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What is engineering management?

Engineering management is a specialized form of management that combines business acumen with technical expertise. Effective engineering managers lead engineering and technical projects, making it necessary for them to understand complex problems and identify solutions.

By focusing your master’s in engineering degree on engineering management, you’ll be empowered to compete for high-paying management roles. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, engineering managers earned a median salary of $159,920 in 2022, outpacing earnings for all major engineering job categories.

This MEng with an emphasis in engineering management builds analytical, leadership and management abilities so you can lead a team of skilled professionals in the workforce. You can tailor your degree to your goals by choosing an elective path in one of the following:

  • Entrepreneurship and innovation.
  • Supply chain management.
  • Systems and software management.
  • Quality management.

The engineering management skills you’ll develop

With an engineering management master’s emphasis, you’ll gain important skills related to a variety of engineering fields. These technical skills are complemented by data-proven organizational, administrative and planning abilities to ensure you’re equipped to complete complex projects.

Technical skills taught in the program, include but aren’t limited to:

  • Project and quality management.
  • Running experiments.
  • Software quality assurance.
  • Statistical learning.
  • Supply chain modeling.

Additionally, you’ll develop the management skills needed to manage technical projects. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to lead technical teams, improve quality, formulate processes and streamline operations. You’ll also have the opportunity to complete courses required to earn the Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification as part of your coursework.

What is a degree emphasis? Is it the same as a concentration?

A degree emphasis is similar to a concentration, but there are key differences.

  • A concentration is a formalized selection of courses within a major. A concentration requires a minimum of 15 credit hours of which at least nine credit hours must be upper division. Your concentration appears on both your ASU diploma and your transcripts.
  • An emphasis is a selected topic area defined within the major. It’s typically 9–12 credit hours and doesn’t need to be officially declared. The emphasis will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Will my diploma say ‘online’?

No, Arizona State University’s diplomas don’t specify whether you earn your degree online or in person. All diplomas and transcripts simply say “Arizona State University.”

Please note your diploma will state the degree you earn: Master of Engineering. Your emphasis in engineering management will not appear on your diploma or transcripts.

Engineering management courses

Curriculum in this engineering management master’s emphasis includes your choice of four core courses related to your engineering management emphasis. You’ll also take three methods courses  in topics ranging from information systems engineering to the design of experiments. Finally, you’ll complete two electives based on your choice of elective path and a final capstone course.


Engineering management jobs you’ll be prepared for

This engineering management master’s emphasis prepares you for engineering-focused leadership roles. Career examples include, but aren’t limited to:

World-renowned instructors for engineering students

Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:

  • National Academy of Engineering members.
  • National Academy of Sciences member.
  • National Academy of Inventors members.
  • National Academy of Construction members.

World-renowned instructors for engineering students

Of the 350+ faculty members in Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, the majority have been honored with the highest awards in their fields. Faculty milestones include:

  • National Academy of Engineering members.
  • National Academy of Sciences member.
  • National Academy of Inventors members.
  • National Academy of Construction members.

How to apply

Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering.

Top 25% of all accredited engineering programs in the nation

The Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering is dedicated to providing a dynamic learning environment and supporting all students on the paths to their degrees. We’ve received numerous peer-reviewed programmatic honors from U.S. News & World Report.

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Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

Tuition calculator

Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students receive financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs. Learn more.

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