Engineering Management MS
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Is this program right for you?
Advance your career with the MS in Engineering Management (MSEM) from UW–Madison. This top-ranked, part-time online program teaches you to bridge business management and engineering, drive innovation through data-driven management, and succeed in high-growth industries. Learn from industry leaders and apply your knowledge to real projects, supported by a vibrant, collaborative community.
- The program is completely online and immediately applicable to your career as you’ll use your actual work projects for course credit
- Participate in regular, meaningful interactions with faculty, peers, and industry leaders and establish a lifelong network of experienced engineers
- U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks UW–Madison’s online engineering programs among the best in the nation
Education that works for you
Start your journey on the path to engineering leadership.
The UW–Madison online engineering management master’s program elevates your technical knowledge and managerial expertise so you can advance as a highly competent, confident leader—without interrupting your career.
Program type
Master’s degree
Degree awarded
Master of Science in Engineering Management
Commitment
2–4 years
Tuition
$1,300 per credit
Format
Online
Credits
30 graduate credits
Admission terms
Program admits for fall, spring, and summer terms
Offered by
STEM opt eligible
Yes, restrictions apply
International eligibility
Yes, with restrictions.
Application deadlines
Spring 2025
- Deadline: November 1, 2024
Summer 2025
- Deadline: May 1, 2025
Fall 2025
- Deadline: July 1, 2025
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Program requirements
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October 17, 2024 from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Program Overview: Engineering Management MS (online)
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Engineering Management MS
25 years
of delivering interactive online education
#9
graduate ranking among U.S. public universities
U.S. News & World Report, 2024
What you’ll learn
Lead with technical expertise through the Engineering Management MS program. You’ll develop expertise in project management, hone your negotiation skills, and gain a strong foundation in engineering law and ethics to become a well-rounded engineering leader.
- Engineering leadership
- Technical project management
- Negotiation strategies
- Engineering law and ethics
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