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Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

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Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

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Fully accredited online program

Earn the same diploma as students on campus

$20,010 USD total tuition

Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees

Performance-based admissions

Just start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your academic background

Finish in as little as 12 months

Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time at your own speed within 8 years

100% online learning

Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with course facilitators and peers

Careers

Get ready for high-level career opportunities

With the ME-EM’s emphasis on job-relevant, applicable subjects—and the inclusion of industry case studies, data sets, and projects—you can be sure you will graduate with essential workplace skills.

When you graduate, you will be prepared to oversee a technical project, program, or team, manage a divisional budget, and perform a strategic analysis of the competitive technology environment.

Have the ability to lead by example.
You'll be able to develop, coach, motivate, and improve technical teams, as well as build community and culture throughout an engineering organization.
High earnings potential
The average annual salary of a Project Engineering Manager in 2023 is $154,612 according to salary.com. The range typically falls between $134,495 and $173,913.
Job availability and stability
The need for individuals with engineering and technical management skills is expected to increase as one-quarter of the U.S. engineering workforce is 55 or older (nearly 800,000 engineers) and will need to be replaced as they retire.
13,600 job openings
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 13,600 job openings for architectural and engineering managers are projected each year over the next decade.

CU Boulder career resources

As an admitted degree student, you will have lifelong access to Handshake through CU Boulder Career Services. Handshake is an online employment platform where employers post jobs and hold virtual events. As a graduate, you’ll become a member of the alumni association, Forever Buffs. Alumni can use Handshake as a networking tool to connect with other alumni.

You’ll also get access to Quinncia. This online tool uses data science, machine learning, and natural language processing to provide personalized feedback about your resume based on the criteria gathered from employers and global best practices.

Important Dates

Enrollment Open: January 2 - February 21, 2025.

For-credit Course Access: January 13 - March 7, 2025.

Upcoming Events

April 2: Join us for our live webinar Data-driven decision making for technical managers. Register here!

Reach the next step in your career

  • Learn the latest analytical methods in engineering
  • Build advanced skills in data science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and more
  • Dive deep into five interdisciplinary engineering domains: infrastructure systems, biomedical and biomechanical engineering, data analysis, advanced manufacturing, and electrical, power, and autonomous systems
  • Prepare for senior roles by studying subjects like technical leadership, innovation, digital transformation, and technology strategy

Advance your career

On average, engineers who have completed a master’s degree program earn 20% percent more than engineers who only have a bachelor's degree according to a Work.Chron.com report.

$101,780 per year

Average salary of an electrical engineer in the United States from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

20k+ open jobs on average every year

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported job postings for electrical engineering in the U.S. alone recently numbered 303,800.

6% job growth by 2031

The materials engineering field is projecting growth year-over-year for 2021-2031 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Qualify for in-demand jobs

The MAS-E curriculum supports your personal and professional goals through flexible course offerings. What do you want out of this program?

“I want to grow my career in advanced manufacturing.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Engineering Data Analysis and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Applied Optimization, Analysis and Control of Nonlinear Systems, and Structural Materials.

“I want to switch my career path and pursue work in integrated circuits.” The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like , Electrical, Power, and Autonomous Systems and Engineering Data Analysis. Example courses include Techniques for Electronic Device Fabrication, Models in Engineering, Flying Robots, and Optimization: Theory and Practice.

“I want to make an impact on climate change by developing skills in environmental engineering." The MAS-E supports your goal with curriculum in theme areas like Infrastructure Systems Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing and Materials. Example courses include Energy Systems Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Manufacturing in a Climate Emergency, and Digital Transformation & Industry 4.0.

Enrollment for Spring 1 session opens on January 2, 2025

Spring 1 enrollment closes on February 21, 2025.