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Program at a Glance

Type
Online Master’s
College
Engineering and Computer Science

Costs
$327.32
Per Credit Hour

16
Week
Terms
Term Calendar
30
Credit
Hours
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Costs
$1,151.72
Per Credit Hour

16
Weeks
Terms
Term Calendar
30
Credit
Hours
Credit Hour Clock
Best Engineering University 2023
Most Innovative University 2022


Manage the people and processes that drive engineering progress and success.

Engineers make the world work better. This simple truth requires strong leadership and decision-making skills. With your online degree in engineering management, you’ll take even the most complex projects from initial concept to completion.

UCF Online’s Master of Science in Engineering Management program equips you with practical tools and valuable insights so you can innovate and advance the field of engineering. With access to top-notch research, lucrative partnerships and knowledgeable instructors, you’ll develop the skills to make smart decisions that move projects forward. Your master’s in engineering management will transform your career and mold you into an invaluable leader.

Designed for students with an undergraduate degree in engineering or a related discipline, you can earn your Master of Science in Engineering Management in as little as two years. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to manage the systems, processes and people behind successful engineering projects.

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Highlights

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Nationally recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Graduate Engineering Programs.
No GRE
No GRE Required.

Application Deadlines

Fall

July 1


Spring

December 1

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Deadlines

Fall

July 1


Spring

December 1

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Course Requirements

In order to earn your MS Engineering Management, you’ll need to complete 30 credit hours of graduate course work.

Number of Core Classes

Students in the Engineering Management, MS will complete a total of 30 credit hours toward their master’s degree — 9 credit hours toward required courses, 9 credits toward concentration courses, and 12 credits toward either a thesis or non-thesis option.

Courses You’ll Take Include

Explore the role of an engineer in project management with emphasis on project life cycle, quantitative and qualitative methods of cost, schedule and performance control.

Examine the techniques for innovation and explore methods for engineers to foster innovation when designing new products or systems.

Engineering Management

Investigate and analyze topics for improving engineering enterprises in national and international competitive environments.


Skills You’ll Gain

  • Apply principles of project management to engineering projects.
  • Engage in strategic planning across engineering disciplines.
  • Develop process improvement plans to enhance project delivery and timelines.
Explore the full course list within the program brochure.


Career Opportunities

This program will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to excel in your field. The skills gained from this program combined with your professional experience will enable you to grow within your field. Some positions that may be available to you upon graduation include:

28,236

Annual Job Openings

$79.2K/yr

Median Salary for the Engineering Management field nationwide

Source: Emsi Burning Glass – economicmodeling.com

Job Titles

  • director engineering service
  • engineering department manager
  • engineering manager
  • production manager
  • project manager
  • quality assurance
  • safety service director

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Why UCF Online?

With over 25 years of experience in online teaching and learning, UCF Online offers students an innovative approach to education. Our degrees are accessible, convenient and designed with working professionals in mind so you can receive a quality education on your terms.


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Online Support for Success

You’ve made the decision to continue your education and we’re here to help. From the moment you express interest in a UCF Online program, you’re assigned an enrollment coach to help you navigate everything from completing an application to understanding tuition and the financial aid resources available to you. Once you’re admitted, you’ll be transitioned to a personal success coach who will support you with maintaining school-life balance from the first day of classes through graduation. You’ve committed to furthering your education and we’re committed to guiding you along the way.

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