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Online Master Engineering ManagerTRANSCRIPT
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Masters of
Engineering
Management
University Survey
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Are you considering a Masters in Engineering Management (MEM)?
ENGINEERING.com surveyed schools in North America offering MEM degrees
This eBook summarizes what you can expect when you apply and when you start classes
More detailed information on each school can be found in the Master of Engineering Management directory
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92% of schools offer online programs to attract working professionals
Campus8%
Online25%
Both67%
MEM Format Offered
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Though MEM is a popular online masters, many others are available
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Other Engineering Masters Degrees Available Online
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Expect your MEM to take 2-4 years to complete
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Completion Time (years)
Average MEM Completion Time
Schools report that many students earn promotions before graduation
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Schools are flexible about starting dates
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Entry Points
MEM Entry Points
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Course selection is flexible, with similar core courses offerings
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Project ManagementEngineering ManagementOperations Management
StatisticsQuality Management
Supply Chain ManagementEngineering EconomicsFinancial ManagementFoundation of Business
Marketing ManagementOrganizational Behavior
Project Risk & Quality ManagementGlobal Leadership
Production Planning & ControlTransportation Logistics
Advanced Optimization TechniquesHuman Resource ManagementLeading Organizational Change
Perspectives International BusinessProduct Innovation and DesignCreativity and Problem Solving
IT ManagementManufacturing Process
Manufacturing SystemsValue Engineering AnalysisAutomotive Manufacturing
E-commerceEngineering Ethics, Law and Contracts
Six SigmaSoftware Addisted Project Management
SustainabilitySystems Engineering
Percentage of Schools Responses
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MEM Courses
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A few schools offer a dual degree
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MEM Program Dual Degrees
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Schools expect applicants to have some work experience
Jr. Eng.17%
Eng.42%
Eng. Manager
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N/A33%
MEM Target Student Job TitleEntry10%
Jr. Eng.20%
Experienced30%
N/A40%
MEM Target Student Experience Level
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Admissions look more at experience than standardized tests
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Not Required
Percentage of Schools Responses
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GRE Requirements
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Not Required
Percentage of Schools Responses
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TOEFL Requirements
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Not Required Required
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Resume Requirements
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Experience (years)
MEM Target Student Experience
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But be sure you can communicate in writing
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Essay Requirements
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If you apply, chances are good that you will be accepted and graduate
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Expect to pay about half a years salary
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$15,000-$25,000
$25,000-$35,000
$35,000-$45,000
$45,000-$55,000
$55,00-$65,000
Percentage of Schools Responses
Tuit
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Total Tuition
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$40,000-$60,000
$60,000-$80,000
$80,000-$100,000
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Percentage of Schools Responses
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MEM Target Student Salary
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Most Masters classes are small and most are offered online
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Student Body Size
Student Body Size
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Student/faculty ratios are VERY reasonable
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Ratio (Student Body/Faculty & Instructor Size)
Student Faculty Ratio
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For in-depth interviews of some schools surveyed follow these links
http://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7104/Drexel-University-Interview-on-Masters-in-Engineering-Management.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7104/Drexel-University-Interview-on-Masters-in-Engineering-Management.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7089/Interview-on-Montana-States-Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7089/Interview-on-Montana-States-Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7116/University-of-Colorado-Boulder-Interview-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7116/University-of-Colorado-Boulder-Interview-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6937/Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree-at-University-of-Idaho-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6937/Online-Engineering-Management-Masters-Degree-at-University-of-Idaho-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7052/University-of-Louisville-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7052/University-of-Louisville-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7017/University-of-Nebraska-Lincoln-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/7017/University-of-Nebraska-Lincoln-Masters-in-Engineering-Management-Interview.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5644/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-at-University-of-Texas-Cockrell-School.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5644/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-at-University-of-Texas-Cockrell-School.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6008/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-from-Stevens.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/6008/Masters-of-Engineering-Management-from-Stevens.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5753/Master-of-Engineering-Management-from-Ohio-University.aspxhttp://www.engineering.com/Education/EducationArticles/ArticleID/5753/Master-of-Engineering-Management-from-Ohio-University.aspx -
This directory has details on many schools offering MEM
http://www.engineering.com/Education/SchoolDirectory.aspx
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About the Author.Shawn Wasserman MAScis Education Editor at ENGINEERING.com.
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