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Engineering Management – Master’s

Engineering Management

Lead the way in solving today’s toughest technical and business challenges. Build and guide multidisciplinary design teams. Navigate both the technical and managerial demands of developing modern, complex engineered systems. Take the next step in your career and become the leader who drives innovation and success.

At a Glance

30

Total Credits

$818*

Cost Per Credit
*Tuition and fee rates subject to change

1 year+

Time to Complete

Getting you ready for your next next

You’ve built a strong foundation in engineering, and now it’s time to take the next step. Iowa State’s engineering management master’s program is the perfect fit, equipping you to lead in a technology-driven world. This program blends technical engineering with critical management skills, preparing you to guide teams and projects confidently. With courses selected from ISU’s Ivy College of Business and the systems engineering program, you’ll sharpen your expertise in project management, IT systems, operations, and more. This fully online program is identical in rigor to the on-campus curriculum, taught by the same expert Iowa State faculty eager to get you to your next.

Mapping what’s next for your professional path

Admission Requirements

Graduate College Requirements:

For specific program requirements, visit the Graduate College website.

Credits

Total: 30 credits

Time: as few as 3 semesters

 

Jose Alfaro, Master of Engineering Management

Flexibility, relevance and support make Iowa State Online the smart choice for busy professionals.

At a Glance

  • Format: Online
  • Enroll: Fall, Spring, and Summer
  • Rapid Admission: 7 – 14 days

Application deadlines

  • Fall: July 15
  • Spring: November 15
  • Summer: April 15

Contact Information

Jess Severe
Program Assistant
515-294-0129
imsegradprogram@iastate.edu

Gary Mirka
Director of Graduate Education
515-294-8661
mirka@iastate.edu

Iowa State Online
515-294-3916
iowastateonline@iastate.edu

Mastering your future

Flexibility, relevance and support make Iowa State Online the smart choice for busy professionals

Meet Jose Alfaro, a Spring 2023 graduate from Iowa State’s online master’s in engineering management program. Alfaro returned to graduate school twenty years after getting his bachelor’s degree, speaks English as a second language and found unexpected friendship and support with his classmates. Alfaro’s inspiring journey underscores the remarkable benefits of online education and why online programs are the ideal choice for those juggling work, life, and education.

Industry Growth

  • $175,710

    mean annual pay for managers in 2024

  • 15,000

    average projected annual openings in management through 2033

  • 42%

    of workers in the engineering field had an advanced degree in 2022

Career Path Opportunities

Create a solid path forward with a Master’s in Engineering Management, unlocking a future in a variety of industries.

Industries:

  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Architecture
  • Government
  • Scientific Research

 

  • Healthcare
  • Construction
  • Transportation
  • Education

Merge technical expertise with business acumen to create more efficient and effective systems across a wide range of sectors. With in-demand skills like project management and business operations, you’ll be set up for success in the growing industry of engineering management.

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Take the next step

Anything is possible at Iowa State University with innovative academic programs, hands-on research opportunities, and globally recognized scholars to support you every step of the way.