Master of Science in Engineering Management

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Master of Science in Engineering Management

Northeastern University

Top 40 Engineering School

Accredited engineering degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Source

No application required

Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without conventional technical experience.

$24,000 USD tuition

Pay-as-you-go tuition allows you to manage the costs, one semester at a time.

100% online

Lecture videos, live sessions, 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.
A 32-credit, eight-course master’s degree from Northeastern University’s College of Engineering.
Industry-ready curriculum.
Explore the latest topics and issues in strategic management, operations, system engineering and sustainability.
Learn at your own pace.
Complete the MSEM program in as little as 18 months or at the pace you choose.
Flexible.
100% online program lets you access lessons at your own convenience, combined with optional weekly faculty office hours. Pause your studies without penalty.
Bridge the gap between engineering and leadership.
Develop the expertise to solve complex engineering and design problems, and integrate technical methods with economic and financial analysis.
Specialized student support.
Dedicated online support staff to ensure your success and offer assistance from start to finish.

Admissions information

Upcoming Deadlines:

Fall 2025 Fast Apps Open: April 15, 2025

Fall 2025 Deadline to apply: August 11, 2025

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Already submitted your Fast App?

Access your personalized link to enroll here!

Already submitted your course enrollment form?

Congratulations—you're officially a Northeastern student! Be on the lookout for important messages from your success manager on next steps.

Get started today


Top 40 Engineering School

Accredited engineering degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Source

No application required

Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without conventional technical experience.

$24,000 USD tuition

Pay-as-you-go tuition allows you to manage the costs, one semester at a time.

100% online

Lecture videos, live sessions, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.

Top 40 Engineering School

Accredited engineering degree offered by the College of Engineering at Northeastern University. Source

No application required

Hassle-free pathways for learners with or without conventional technical experience.

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.
A 32-credit, eight-course master’s degree from Northeastern University’s College of Engineering.
Industry-ready curriculum.
Explore the latest topics and issues in strategic management, operations, system engineering and sustainability.
Learn at your own pace.
Complete the MSEM program in as little as 18 months or at the pace you choose.
Flexible.
100% online program lets you access lessons at your own convenience, combined with optional weekly faculty office hours. Pause your studies without penalty.
Bridge the gap between engineering and leadership.
Develop the expertise to solve complex engineering and design problems, and integrate technical methods with economic and financial analysis.
Specialized student support.
Dedicated online support staff to ensure your success and offer assistance from start to finish.

Admissions information

Upcoming Deadlines:

Fall 2025 Fast Apps Open: April 15, 2025

Fall 2025 Deadline to apply: August 11, 2025

Upcoming Events

Stay tuned!

Already submitted your Fast App?

Access your personalized link to enroll here!

Already submitted your course enrollment form?

Congratulations—you're officially a Northeastern student! Be on the lookout for important messages from your success manager on next steps.

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Skip the application—let your performance pave your way

With the MSEM program’s Fast App pathway, you can skip the traditional application process, and use your performance on two initial courses to secure your place on the program.

Complete two courses from the MSEM program with a B grade (or better), and show proof of your bachelor’s degree. Then you’ll be accepted onto the MSEM programme, and you’ll join the cohort in the following term.

Submit your Fast App and get started on your PBA pathway courses today.

Watch the College of Engineering Fast App Pathway Video

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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.

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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).