Engineering Management, M.S.
Move from technical execution to strategic authority. WVU’s online M.S. in Engineering Management equips you to direct complex technical operations, optimize business processes, and lead high-performing teams.
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Courses and Credits:
10 Courses / 30 Credits
Duration:
1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time)
Admission Terms:
Fall, Spring, Summer
Next Start Date:
January 11, 2027
Term Length:
Two 8 week terms (Fall and Spring) / 6-8 Week Terms (Summer)
Learning Format:
Online asynchronous
GMAT/GRE:
Not required
Program Overview
Great engineers solve technical problems; great engineering managers solve operational ones. The online M.S. in Engineering Management from the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources prepares you to bridge the gap between technical expertise and executive leadership. Whether you are stepping straight out of an undergraduate program or looking to accelerate your current career as a working professional, this comprehensive degree delivers the business acumen needed to run large-scale engineering operations. Our multidisciplinary curriculum blends advanced technical strategy with practical leadership skills, preparing you to increase organizational efficiency, navigate complex corporate challenges, and direct diverse technical teams.
Bridge Technology and Business
Acquire the advanced business acumen, decision-making frameworks, and executive perspective needed to command respect at the enterprise level.
- Customizable Curriculum: Design a customizable education map with the hands-on guidance of a dedicated advisor and your Examining Committee to align directly with your specific corporate or technical goals.
- Leadership Development: Gain practical operational management skills that you can deploy instantly in your current workspace to improve team dynamics and drive workplace innovation.
- Immediate ROI: Learn how to implement advanced project management and resource allocation strategies from your very first term.
What You’ll Learn
The curriculum integrates data-driven business strategy, organizational leadership, and complex operational optimization across technical environments.
- Operational Optimization: Apply specialized managerial knowledge to streamline business processes, eliminate operational bottlenecks, and resolve complex systemic challenges.
- Team and Project Command: Build upon your technical foundation to master the frameworks needed to recruit, manage, and scale cross-functional engineering teams.
- Innovation Management: Develop the strategic leadership methodologies required to cultivate creative solutions and direct technical R&D.
- Strategic Decision-Making: Synthesize complex data from engineering and business sectors to make profitable, risk-managed choices for your enterprise.
- Resource and Asset Allocation: Learn to balance high-budget engineering operations, schedule project milestones effectively, and manage physical and financial institutional assets.
Featured Courses
Explore some of the options you can pursue to during your time in the program:
Application Steps
What You Need to Apply
- Applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better (out of a possible 4.0)
- Applicants with a cumulative grade point average of less than 3.00 may be considered for admission if they have at least two years of professional experience
- Bachelor of Science degree from an engineering department, or from physics, chemistry, computer sciences, mathematics, or a similar technical or science program.
- In general, a degree in one of the “hard” science programs is required with at least two years of calculus or equivalent mathematics
- Applicants must submit official transcripts of all previous college coursework
- Applicants must submit a statement of purpose explaining the role that the MSEM degree would play in their long-term career aspirations
- Applicants must submit a detailed resume to highlight prior education and professional experience
How to Apply
Applications for WVU’s online programs are processed through the University’s central portal. Follow these steps to set up your account and submit your application.
- Check the prerequisites: Review ‘What You Need to Apply’ to confirm your eligibility and get your application materials ready.
- Create your account: Visit the portal, create your account and start your application.
- Pay your application fee: Complete the required payment within the portal.
- Submit: Carefully review your details and submit your application.
Tuition, Fees, and Aid
Cost per credit hour is listed on each program page. Rates are reviewed annually and subject to change.
Tuition and fees are usually not the only educational expenses you may have while pursuing a degree. You may have other costs such as books, supplies, and living expenses. Please visit WVU’s Estimate Costs and Aid website for how to plan for other potential expenses.
- Complete the FAFSA
- Check Employer Benefits: Inquire about potential tuition assistance or reimbursement programs.
- Review Waivers: Understand the specific restrictions on University tuition waivers.
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Careers and Employment
The online Engineering Management, M.S. program prepares you to lead technical teams and manage complex projects with confidence. You’ll gain expertise in areas such as operations management, quality control, decision analysis, and engineering economics, equipping you to bridge the gap between engineering and business strategy. This program aims to develop leaders who can optimize processes, drive innovation, and deliver results in competitive industries.
You will study content like project management, systems optimization, and data-driven decision-making while applying these concepts to real-world challenges through case studies and applied projects. These experiences will strengthen your ability to manage resources effectively, lead cross-functional teams, and implement solutions that improve organizational performance.
What can I do with an Engineering Management, M.S. degree? Explore potential careers, employment environments, and academic pathways:
- Architectural Manager
- Engineering Manager
- Project/Plant Manager
- Operational Excellence Team Leader
- Supply Chain/Logistics Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’d like to dive deeper into the program’s curriculum and student experience, connect with:
Ann Clayton
- Email: Ann.Clayton@mail.wvu.edu
- Phone: 304-293-0915
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