Offered through Washington University's Sever Institute, the McKelvey School of Engineering offers two Master of Engineering Management (MEM) programs; a fulltime, graduate degree offering for those seeking to thrive in one of the best full-time MEM programs and a part-time, professional evening program. With either format, the Sever Institute's MEM will help you advance with the knowledge, leadership and skills needed to understand, shape and lead projects as well as manage teams, engineering functions, and companies.

From your first course and throughout the program, you'll tackle theory combined with real-world applications, strengthening your management acumen, collaborative problem solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to question current models and the understanding to bridge technical solutions and the ever-changing business landscape.

The MEM qualifies as a STEM program.

Curriculum

The 30-unit (10-course) MEM degree program is available for full-time or part-time study and is designed for students with a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) background; it is known as the "Engineer's MBA."

The 15-unit (five-course) graduate certificate in Engineering Management is also available and can be transferred into the degree program at any time. A graduate certificate is an excellent option for individuals wishing to advance their careers, with a shorter time commitment than a degree.

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. 

All course information, including course descriptions and section listings, can be found in our digital catalog the Bulletin

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John Bade Director of Strategy Development for Global Services & Support for Boeing Integrated Defense Systems

John Bade

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Gary Baker

Gary Baker

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Habib Chamoun-Nicolas

Habib Chamoun-Nicolas

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Amy Duvall Expertise includes environmental law and entrepreneurship

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Liz Gehr Chief Learning Scientist and Associate Technical Fellow at The Boeing Company

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Jay Stanton Goldstein Expertise in Agile, business agility and entrepreneurialism

Jay Stanton Goldstein

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Thomas Gregory

Thomas Gregory

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Sherry Harsch-Porter Leader of executive coaching firm, author and Chapter chair for the Women Presidents' Organization (WPO)

Sherry Harsch-Porter

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Brett Jackson Director of Offer Management for Services, including Cybersecurity, Data Analytics. Also responsible for the Program Management Office, Pre-Sales Tools and Customer facing portals

Brett Jackson

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Joseph Klaesner Experienced leader in the hospital & health care industry. Skilled in Matlab, medical devices, life sciences, research and biotech

Joseph Klaesner

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Dan Kogan Expert in specialized areas including supply chain design & optimization, business process & system design and data analysis & business modeling

Dan Kogan

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Lethia Owens Personal Branding Strategist (PBS) and Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) with 28 years of Leadership, Branding, Marketing and IT Experience. CEO of Game Changers International

Lethia Owens

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Brian Schaefer

Brian Schaefer

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Carlton Washburn Expertise includes business strategy and technology

Carlton Washburn

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