Masters of

Engineering

Management

University Survey

Are you considering a Masters in Engineering Management (MEM)?

ENGINEERING.com surveyed schools in North America offering MEM degrees

This eBook summarizes what you can expect when you apply and when you start classes

More detailed information on each school can be found in the Master of Engineering Management directory

http://www.engineering.com/Education/SchoolDirectory.aspx

92% of schools offer online programs to attract working professionals

Campus8%

Online25%

Both67%

MEM Format Offered

Though MEM is a popular online masters, many others are available

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Expect your MEM to take 2-4 years to complete

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Average MEM Completion Time

Schools report that many students earn promotions before graduation

Schools are flexible about starting dates

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MEM Entry Points

Course selection is flexible, with similar core courses offerings

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Project ManagementEngineering ManagementOperations Management

StatisticsQuality Management

Supply Chain ManagementEngineering EconomicsFinancial ManagementFoundation of Business

Marketing ManagementOrganizational Behavior

Project Risk & Quality ManagementGlobal Leadership

Production Planning & ControlTransportation Logistics

Advanced Optimization TechniquesHuman Resource ManagementLeading Organizational Change

Perspectives International BusinessProduct Innovation and DesignCreativity and Problem Solving

IT ManagementManufacturing Process

Manufacturing SystemsValue Engineering AnalysisAutomotive Manufacturing

E-commerceEngineering Ethics, Law and Contracts

Six SigmaSoftware Addisted Project Management

SustainabilitySystems Engineering

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A few schools offer a dual degree

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Schools expect applicants to have some work experience

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Eng.42%

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MEM Target Student Job TitleEntry10%

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Experienced30%

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MEM Target Student Experience Level

Admissions look more at experience than standardized tests

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MEM Target Student Experience

But be sure you can communicate in writing

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If you apply, chances are good that you will be accepted and graduate

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Expect to pay about half a years salary

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$15,000-$25,000

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$55,00-$65,000

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Most Masters classes are small and most are offered online

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Student/faculty ratios are VERY reasonable

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For in-depth interviews of some schools surveyed follow these links

http://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7104/Drexel-University-Interview-on-Masters-in-Engineering-Management.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7104/Drexel-University-Interview-on-Masters-in-Engineering-Management.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7089/Interview-on-Montana-States-Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7089/Interview-on-Montana-States-Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7116/University-of-Colorado-Boulder-Interview-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7116/University-of-Colorado-Boulder-Interview-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6937/Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree-at-University-of-Idaho-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6937/Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree-at-University-of-Idaho-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7052/University-of-Louisville-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7052/University-of-Louisville-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7017/University-of-Nebraska-Lincoln-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7017/University-of-Nebraska-Lincoln-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5644/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-at-University-of-Texas-Cockrell-School.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5644/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-at-University-of-Texas-Cockrell-School.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6008/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-from-Stevens.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6008/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-from-Stevens.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5753/Master-of-Engineering-Management-from-Ohio-University.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5753/Master-of-Engineering-Management-from-Ohio-University.aspx

This directory has details on many schools offering MEM

http://www.engineering.com/Education/SchoolDirectory.aspx

http://www.engineering.com/Education/SchoolDirectory.aspx

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