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Master of Science in Engineering Management
Northeastern University
Top 40 Engineering School
Accredited degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University
18 months
8 courses total, 10 hours per week per course
$24,000 USD total cost
$3,000 x 8 courses = $24,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course
No application required
Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without technical experience
100% online
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers
Blend engineering and project management with this master's from a leading US research institution
Northeastern’s Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program from the prestigious College of Engineering gives you the technical expertise and business and project management skills to lead complex engineering projects.
This flexible program, delivered 100% online, will equip you to lead effectively in a broad spectrum of technology-driven industries. Combining a comprehensive set of engineering principles with the latest management strategies, you’ll be ready to plan and deliver complex projects, manage technical teams, and devise innovative solutions to meet organizational goals.
With Northeastern’s Fast App for performance-based admissions, you can get started today and achieve course credits, and your performance will prove your suitability and competence for the degree program - with or without technical experience or STEM qualifications.
What’s in this degree program?
Earn your master’s from a celebrated US research institution.
Industry-ready curriculum.
Learn at your own pace.
Flexible.
Bridge the gap between engineering and leadership.
Specialized student support.
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!
- Priority application deadline: July 25, 2025
- 10% New Student Scholarship deadline: July 25, 2025
- Classes start: September 3, 2025
Upcoming events
- July 30: Northeastern Online Degree Office Hours - Register here
- August 14: Global Degrees on Coursera - Register here
Additional resources
- Already submitted your Fast App? Access your personalized link to enroll
Top 40 Engineering School
Accredited degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University
18 months
8 courses total, 10 hours per week per course
$24,000 USD total cost
$3,000 x 8 courses = $24,000, with pay-as-you-go tuition for each course
No application required
Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without technical experience
100% online
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers
Top 40 Engineering School
Accredited degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University
18 months
8 courses total, 10 hours per week per course
Blend engineering and project management with this master's from a leading US research institution
Northeastern’s Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) program from the prestigious College of Engineering gives you the technical expertise and business and project management skills to lead complex engineering projects.
This flexible program, delivered 100% online, will equip you to lead effectively in a broad spectrum of technology-driven industries. Combining a comprehensive set of engineering principles with the latest management strategies, you’ll be ready to plan and deliver complex projects, manage technical teams, and devise innovative solutions to meet organizational goals.
With Northeastern’s Fast App for performance-based admissions, you can get started today and achieve course credits, and your performance will prove your suitability and competence for the degree program - with or without technical experience or STEM qualifications.
What’s in this degree program?
Earn your master’s from a celebrated US research institution.
Industry-ready curriculum.
Learn at your own pace.
Flexible.
Bridge the gap between engineering and leadership.
Specialized student support.
Applications for the Fall 2025 cohort are open!
- Priority application deadline: July 25, 2025
- 10% New Student Scholarship deadline: July 25, 2025
- Classes start: September 3, 2025
Upcoming events
- July 30: Northeastern Online Degree Office Hours - Register here
- August 14: Global Degrees on Coursera - Register here
Additional resources
- Already submitted your Fast App? Access your personalized link to enroll
No application needed
Northeastern University offers a performance-based pathway for all learners for the Master of Science in Engineering Management degree. Get admitted based on your performance in approved courses - no application required.
Complete a two-course pathway in Engineering Probability and Statistics and Deterministic Operations Research for credit. Achieve at least a B in each course, and show proof of your bachelor’s degree by the time you complete the courses, and you’ll continue into the full degree program the next term.
Watch the College of Engineering Fast App Pathway Video
*Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the successful course completion required to qualify for performance-based admission. Review the admissions process for this degree program for more information. Click on a specific course for details.
Learn now and pay at a pace you can afford, with Northeastern’s pay-as-you-go tuition
- $3,000 USD per course The eight-course MSEM degree costs $24,000 in total.
- Pay-as-you-go tuition Only pay for your current courses, and you can pause your studies without penalty or additional charge if needed.
- Three payments per year With 16-week semesters and pay-as-you-go tuition, you’ll pay three times per year as a full-time student.
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Shape your curriculum to build the engineering management skillset you need
Gain the skills needed to lead teams, drive innovation, and optimize engineering processes across industries.
Studying the MSEM core curriculum, you’ll acquire skills in key areas such as project management, economic evaluation of systems, technology transfer, and the management of research and development programs.
You’ll also get to select four elective courses in areas such as Management, Analytics, and Software Development, allowing you to develop specialized skills ready for engineering management in the field or industry of your choice.
Frequently asked questions
Northeastern University, College of Engineering, Master of Science Engineering Management.
Yes, it’s the same as the on-campus program. Upon program completion, you will receive your diploma. It’s a degree conferred for a Master of Science in Engineering Management, and your diploma won’t mention "online" or "Coursera".
Yes. The courses from the Fast App pathway are from the MSEM program and they’ll be applied to the full degree program, once you’ve completed them with a B or better (and provided proof of your bachelor’s degree).