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Engineering Management
Engineering Management
WashU's MEM: Designed for working professionals Part-time, Professional MEM Program Options — In-person, on campus, evening classes — Online, instructor-led, evening classes — Fall enrollment opens April 1
The Sever Institute’s Master of Engineering Management program equips you to lead your organization into the future. Learn from student-centered faculty with engineering management experience to build upon your technical background with hands-on courses in finance, marketing, strategy and business analysis. With a master’s in engineering management, you’ll gain sought-after skills and practical knowledge to see how each decision you make as a leader impacts your organization, its people and the world.
Move your career forward, on your schedule with the part-time Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program from Washington University's Sever Institute. This flexible program is designed to support working professionals with both a part-time evening and on-line format. Advance with the knowledge, leadership and skills needed to understand, shape and lead projects as well as manage teams, engineering functions, and companies.
The MEM qualifies as a STEM program.
Debra Williams
Director of Enrollment Management and Marketing
314-935-5484
sever@wustl.edu
Engineering Graduate Financial Aid
314-935-6183
mckelveygradfinancialaid@wustl.edu
Engineering Graduate Admissions
314-935-5830
engineeringgradadmissions@wustl.edu
New! Now enrolling for our Online MEM option for part-time, beginning Jan. 2024.
The Master of Engineering Management
Ready to gain a competitive edge in the field of engineering management? Look no further than our master’s in engineering management programs, available both online and on campus. Our programs are designed to enhance your work-life balance, providing you with the skills and knowledge needed to become a successful engineering leader.
As complex organizations continue to expand, the need for innovative leadership is growing. The master’s in engineering management program prepares students to skillfully blend technical knowledge with business acumen, becoming “full-cycle” engineers who see the bigger picture and make critical decisions based on data and people. Through project-based learning, students develop communication and collaboration skills while solving real-world problems.
Gain the confidence to see the big picture of organizational issues and make decisions based on people and data with a Master of Engineering Management from Washington University in St. Louis.
Why Study Engineering Management?
We designed our Engineering Management program for technical experts who want to become full-cycle engineers. From your first course and throughout the program, you will apply your curriculum to real-world situations, strengthening your management acumen, collaborative problem-solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies. With our master’s in engineering management program, you will have the skills and knowledge to question current models and the understanding to bridge technical solutions and the ever-changing business landscape.
Why consider the Master of Engineering Management from the Sever Institute at Washington University in St. Louis?
- Top-ranked institution: Connect with experienced, engaged industry experts and faculty at a nationally ranked university
- Innovative engineering management program: Experience an integrative curriculum focusing on today’s most important and complex issues
- Convenient and flexible: Choose the flexible format that works best for you, including evening and online options to ensure minimal disruption to your work and life
Explore Courses for Our Engineering Management Program
WashU’s Master of Engineering Management degree pairs your technical know-how with industry-essential critical management and business skills. Our courses bring to life the essential functions and capabilities that make a business run. Here, you will learn to set strategy, leverage technology and data analytics, market to customers, interpret and drive finances, make informed data-based decisions, manage projects, and build and lead teams.
Customize your master’s in engineering management education through one of our flexible options:
- The 30-unit (10-course) master’s in engineering management program is available for full-time or part-time study. Known as the “engineer’s MBA,” this program is designed for students with a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) background.
- Our 15-unit (five-course) graduate certificate in engineering management is also available and is transferable into the degree program at any time. This program is an excellent option for individuals ready to advance their careers quickly.
Curriculum
MEM courses are available in evening and online formats, and are designed with input from employers, thought leaders and practitioners, and taught by leading professionals from throughout the engineering industry.
Students learn the art and science of the complete business cycle, gaining hands-on experience by running simulated businesses and working on real industry projects. Courses bring to life the essential functions and capabilities that make a business run. Students learn to set strategy, leverage technology and data analytics, market to customers, interpret and drive finances, make informed data-based decisions, manage projects, build teams and lead.
Registration, Tuition Fees & Payment Policies
Qualified veterans: WashU McKelvey School of Engineering and the VA will cover 100 percent of your graduate tuition.
Although certificate programs do not qualify for federal loan programs, loans are still available for the master's degrees. For more information, contact Johanna Sengheiser (jsengheiser@wustl.edu).
Program Checklists & Course Information
Each of our graduate programs has a unique mix of required coursework and additional electives. Courses are updated regularly to ensure our students are prepared for the latest in industry knowledge and application. Check out the Engineering Management program checklist for both master's and graduate certificate requirements.
Check out the Online Engineering Management program Checklist here.
All course information, including course descriptions and section listings, can be found in our digital catalog the Bulletin.
