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Engineering Management
Master of Engineering Management
FORMAT OPTIONS: online or on campus, in St. Louis PROGRAM LENGTH: 10 courses (30 credit hours) TIME TO COMPLETE: 5 - 8 semesters
Lead through Innovation as a “Full-cycle” Engineer
The expansion of complex organizations presents a growing need for innovative leadership, creating space for those who blend technical knowledge with business acumen. A “full-cycle” engineer sees the bigger picture, makes critical decisions based on data and people and collaborates with others across their organization with a passion that is second to none.
The Sever Institute’s Master of Engineering Management program equips you to lead your organization into the future. Learn from student-centered faculty with industry experience to build upon your technical background with real-world expertise in finance, marketing, strategy and business analysis. With our program, you’ll gain sought-after skills and practical knowledge to see how each decision you make as a leader impacts your organization, its people and the world at large.
Choose from our flexible online or on-campus part-time programs, designed to enhance your work-life balance while giving you the competitive edge to rise to the top.
Future-focused Education
The MEM program is designed for engineers and information technology professionals who are ready to build on their business acumen and experience to gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to be an engineering leader. From the first course and throughout the program, you will combine theory with real-world applications to strengthen your management skills, collaborative problem solving, interpersonal communication and leadership competencies.
Why consider the Master of Engineering Management from WashU's Sever Institute?

• Experienced, engaged industry experts and faculty at a world-class, nationally ranked university
• An integrative curriculum focusing on today’s most important and complex issues
• Flexible formats, including evening and on-line options to provide minimal disruption to your work and life
Bridge the Gap Between Technology and Business
Known as the “Engineer’s MBA,” our Master of Engineering Management degree pairs your technical know-how with industry-essential critical management and business skills. Learn the art and science of the complete business cycle, gaining hands-on experience by running simulated businesses and working on real industry projects. Our courses bring to life the essential functions and capabilities that make a business run. Here, you will learn to set strategy, leverage technology and data analytics, market to customers, interpret and drive finances, make informed data-based decisions, manage projects, build teams and lead.
Career Possibilities
Unlock your potential as a full-cycle engineer with your Master of Engineering Management from WashU. Combine your problem-solving skills with your passion for innovation and graduate equipped to successfully lead cross-disciplinary teams, develop innovative solutions and optimize resources to drive growth and profitability.

With an MEM from WashU you will:
• Apply theoretical knowledge in real-world case studies
• Earn a top-ranked graduate engineering management degree
• Join the growing network of world-changing, forward-thinking WashU alums
Student-centered Education
Your engineering expertise trained you to envision a brighter future, seeing the bigger picture to improve the world around you. At WashU, we’ll enhance that experience with expert-led courses that help you master the nuance and complexity of effective leadership.
Flexible classes for working professionals
Ready to make a difference? Choose between our part-time online or part-time on campus programs to make the most of your time. Learn more.
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