Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Management
Earn your M.S. for under $18k in tuition, 100% online.
Gain the interdisciplinary skills in business, engineering project management, systems engineering and data science needed to advance in your technical management career. Choose from four industry-driven concentrations.
Engineering Management Master's Degree at a Glance
Mode of Study
Online
Est. Time
16-20 Months Part-time
Start Terms
Fall I & II, Spring I & II, Summer I & II
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Credits
33
Evening Classes
Available
Accreditation
Fellowships
Not Applicable
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
Master of Science in Engineering Management Tuition
Credits
Per Credit
Total Tuition Cost
Tuition for 2025-2026. Rates are subject to change.
Typical Tuition Savings for the M.S. in Engineering Management
In addition to the program’s already low tuition, Merrimack’s M.S. in Engineering Management offers generous alumni and merit-based scholarship opportunities.
Double Warrior Alumni Scholarships are awarded to all Merrimack College alumni, covering 33% of tuition, or $5,935, for recent graduates (25% for previously graduated alumni).
Dean Scholarships are merit-based awards offered to eligible graduate students who are not alumni of Merrimack College. These scholarships vary in amount and are awarded based on academic achievement and potential.
Visit the page below to find all up-to-date tuition and fees information.
Overview of Merrimack’s Master of Science in Engineering Management
Employers in today’s STEM-based industries seek managers with advanced technical abilities complemented by skills in business and management. Merrimack’s M.S. in Engineering Management produces professionals who not only understand the concepts of technology and management, but who can contribute to the leadership of their organizations by displaying critical thinking, analytical skills, and sound business judgment. You’ll graduate with the skills in leadership, communications, systems thinking and project management needed to advance in your technical management career.
Stand out with an industry-aligned concentration:
Innovation Projects
Life Sciences
Lean Six Sigma
New Product Development
Why Choose the M.S. in Engineering Management Program at Merrimack
WELL-ROUNDED, INTERDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
Merrimack’s engineering management master’s degree provides a balance of expertise in technical, business and “soft” skills. You’ll graduate adept at managing people, products, processes and data - a truly potent combination for building a high-performing engineering organization.
INDUSTRY-ALIGNED CONCENTRATIONS
Designed in collaboration with industry partners, the concentrations in our M.S.E.M. allow you to choose an in-demand area of specialization to augment the solid foundations in general business, engineering management, and data science principles you’ll gain in the program’s core curriculum.
UNMATCHED AFFORDABILITY
With total tuition of under $18,000, our M.S in engineering management is the least expensive program of its kind in Massachusetts (to the best of our knowledge) - making it an extremely cost-effective investment in your career.
CONVENIENT FLEXIBILITY
Our 100% online master’s program was built to fit the busy schedules of working professionals and adult learners. Study from anywhere, at your own pace. You can choose to earn your master’s in just 1 year of full-time study, or complete the degree in 2 or more years part-time.
SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY
While our M.S.E.M. degree is online, you won’t be left to go it alone. Our program offers synchronous sessions with faculty - all of whom are industry practitioners - so you’ll have direct access to their expert guidance. You’ll also be supported by success coaches, and a tight-knit, collaborative student community.
Career Outlook: Where can a Master of Science in Engineering Management Take You?
Median Annual Salary
for Architectural and Engineering Managers in the United States in 2024
Job Openings
annually for Architectural and Engineering Managers
Job Growth
forecast for 2023-33, faster than the average for all occupations
21:1
Estimated 20-year ROI*
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2023
*Estimated Return on Investment (ROI) based on average salary for roles with an Engineering Management master’s degree in relation to Merrimack’s stated tuition for the program, and a potential salary increase of $20k over 20 years. Actual results will vary depending on career path, location, and individual circumstances.
Jobs with an Engineering Management master’s degree
- Engineering Manager/Director
- New Product Development Manager/Director
- Program Manager
- Program Director
- Engineering Project Manager/Director
- Technical Manager/Director
- Systems Engineer
- Quality Assurance Manager/DIrector
What You'll Learn in Merrimack's M.S. in Engineering Management
Choose from Four Industry-Aligned Concentrations
In Merrimack College’s M.S. in Engineering Management, you’ll tailor your degree to your specific interests and career goals by choosing from one of the following concentrations:
Innovation Projects
Equips students with the skills to lead and manage cutting-edge projects that drive technological and business innovation. With a focus on advanced project management techniques, students will learn how to develop and implement solutions that align stakeholders to address business needs and market opportunities.
Lean Six Sigma
Introduces students to the combined management principles of Lean manufacturing, which focuses on eliminating waste and inefficiency in operations, with the statistical controls of Six Sigma, which seeks to improve process and product quality through minimizing the occurrence of variation and defects.
Life Sciences
Familiarizes students with the unique innovation and regulatory challenges of managing functions such as R&D, manufacturing, and quality assurance in life sciences industries like pharmaceuticals, biotech, and medical devices.
New Product Development
Prepares students to lead the entire lifecycle of product innovation, from concept to market launch. Students will develop skills in design thinking, ideation management, and cross-functional collaboration, equipping them to bring groundbreaking technical products to fruition.
Key Courses You'll Take
Engineering Project Management
EMP6901
Studies the principles, theory, and practice of engineering project management, including the management of human resources, entrepreneurial skills, decision making and mathematical and scientific methods.
Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking
EMP6902
Provides an interdisciplinary approach to designing successful systems. It focuses on defining customer needs and required functionality early in the development cycle, while considering the complete problem including operations, performance, testing, manufacturing, cost and schedule.
Driving High Performing Organizations
MGT 5370
Master of Science in Engineering Management Curriculum
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Engineering Management Requirements
Credits: 33
Engineering Management Core (9 credits)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
- Professionalism Seminar (1 cr.)
Business (select 8 credits):
- Innovation and Trends in Marketing (2 cr.)
- Digital Marketing Concepts (2 cr.)
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (2 cr.)
- Diversity and Inclusion (2 cr.)
- Exploring Leadership Frameworks & Communication Strategies (4 cr.)
- Leading Teams in a Dynamic Environment (4 cr.)
- Driving High Performing Organizations (4 cr.)
- Foundations of Accounting (4 cr.)
- Essentials of Finance (4 cr.)
- Frameworks for Business Analytics (4 cr.)
Data Science (select 8 credits)
- Intro to Data Science and Statistics (4 cr.)
- Python and SQL Programming (4 cr.)
- Visual Data Exploration (4 cr.)
- Data Governance and Privacy (4 cr.)
Concentration (8 credits – choose from the following 4 options)
Innovation Projects
Select 4 credits:
- Innovation Models for Tech Products (2 cr.)
- Agile Project and Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Design Thinking (2 cr.)
Plus:
- Innovation Projects Capstone (4 cr.)
Lean Six Sigma
- Design for Six Sigma (2 cr.)
- Lean Engineering Management (2 cr.)
- Lean Six Sigma Capstone (4 cr.)
Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Regulatory, Reimbursement and IP Consideration in Life Sciences (2 cr.)
- Life Sciences Capstone (4 cr.)
New Product Development
- New Product Development (4 cr.)
- New Product Development Capstone (4 cr.)
Skills You'll Learn
In Merrimack’s online engineering management master’s program, you’ll develop the management, analytic, leadership, and communication skills needed to be able to:
Plan and execute a wide range of technical programs that meet a long-term strategic plan
Use analytics and statistical tools to ensure that engineering projects meet or exceed customer and stakeholder requirements
Envision and manage technical programs that address stakeholder needs, while working within environmental, economic, and practical constraints
Lead and undertake engineering programs to progress strategic and entrepreneurial goals into innovative and tangible solutions
Promote success in competitive and shifting technically-focused, project-driven industries
Implement technical programs that emphasize the optimum use of available resources to meet business goals
Engineering Management Graduate Certificates
Each of the concentrations in our M.S. in Engineering Management may also be taken as a separate 12-credit certificate. Not only are they a great way to build your skills and credentials, they are also “stackable” – the credits you earn in the certificate program can be transferred directly into the engineering management master’s program! The cost per credit is the same as in the M.S.E.M. degree. View the expandables below for the curriculum requirements for each.
- Innovation Models for Tech Products (2 cr.)
- Agile Project and Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Design Thinking (2 cr.)
Plus:
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
- Design for Six Sigma (2 cr.)
- Lean Engineering Management (2 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
- Life Sciences Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Regulatory, Reimbursement and IP Consideration in Life Sciences (2 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
- New Product Development (4 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
Innovation Projects
- Innovation Models for Tech Products (2 cr.)
- Agile Project and Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Design Thinking (2 cr.)
Plus:
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
Lean Six Sigma
- Design for Six Sigma (2 cr.)
- Lean Engineering Management (2 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Innovation Models (2 cr.)
- Regulatory, Reimbursement and IP Consideration in Life Sciences (2 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
New Product Development
- New Product Development (4 cr.)
- Engineering Project Management (4 cr.)
- Systems Engineering and Systems Thinking (4 cr.)
Featured Faculty
Jeff Hovis
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Practice
Jeff Hovis is Program Director and Assistant Professor of Practice at Merrimack College. As a Managing Principal at Product Genesis, he helps Global 1000 companies develop strategic innovation and product roadmaps. Previously, he was SVP and General Manager at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Jeff holds a B.S. in Chemistry and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT. His thought leadership has been published in industry journals such as ISPIM Innovation Insights and the TATA Journal of Management.
Arthur Brooks, D.M.
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Arthur H. Brooks is a leader in systems engineering and digital transformation with over 25 years of experience in aerospace and defense. He is recognized for his expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), innovation strategy, and leading large technical teams across sectors. In addition to his published research and national presentations, Dr. Brooks holds advanced degrees in Systems Engineering, Organizational Leadership, Public Administration, and Computer Studies. An active INCOSE member and adjunct professor, he continues to shape the field through research, standards development, and mentorship.
Roberto Santos, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Practice, Management
Dr. Roberto Santos is an Assistant Professor of Practice in Management at Merrimack College. He has 18 years of industry experience as a project engineer and holds 23 U.S. patents. His research focuses on technological innovation, venture financing, and global strategy, with work published in books and business journals. He holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration, an M.S. in Technology Commercialization, and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
Colin Wasiloff, Eng.D.
Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Colin Wasiloff is a seasoned engineering leader and data expert currently serving as Chief Data and Analytics Officer and Vice Chair of the Army Process Improvement Advisory Council (APIAC). He holds a Doctor of Engineering from Southern Methodist University, with additional credentials in Engineering Management, Physics, and postdoctoral studies in statistics. A Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and U.S. Army Commendation Medal recipient, Dr. Wasiloff supports innovation in the Army’s ground vehicle community. He also brings extensive academic experience, having designed and taught courses in Engineering Management, Systems Design, and Analytics.
H. David Sheets, Ph.D.
Instructional Professor of Data Science
Dr. David Sheets is a physicist-turned-data scientist with expertise in forensic analysis, biology, and art conservation. He has published widely across disciplines and co-authored a leading textbook in geometric morphometrics. His current research focuses on forensic firearms and handwriting examiner performance, as well as analyzing surface textures in art objects. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Buffalo and a B.S. in Physics from SUNY Fredonia.
Gain Personalized Support from Our Success Coaches
Our Success Coaches are very important to your overall student experience. Throughout your time working towards your degree, your assigned Success Coach will help address many of the questions you may have outside the classroom. In doing so, they will help free more of your time to concentrate on mastering the content that is so important to your program progression.
Once you are accepted into your graduate program, your Success Coach will contact you via your student email. You will engage with your Success Coach from the time you are admitted until you graduate, allowing you to have a consistent point of contact as you work to achieve your goals. Many of our students and alumni appreciate the impact that their Success Coach had in their graduate journey.
At Merrimack College, you’re going to get all of the support that you would need to be successful. [...] Once the program starts, you are linked with a success coach who checks in with you regularly.
Scholarships and Financial Aid
Merrimack College offers generous scholarships for M.S. in Engineering Management students:
- Dean Scholarship: Determined by academic merit and financial need. Students are automatically considered for a Dean Scholarship upon applying.
- Double Warrior Alumni Scholarship: Available to all Merrimack graduates. Students enrolling immediately after senior undergraduate year automatically receive a 33% discount, and 25% thereafter. Please note that Double Warrior alumni scholarships cannot be combined with Dean Scholarships.
Financial aid in the form of federal aid, private loans, and payment plans are also options available for graduate students. Click the link below to learn more about our scholarships and financial aid opportunities.
Application Information for the M.S. in Engineering Management
It’s easy to apply online! Simply create your account by registering a username and password. This will allow you to start an application, save and log back in at any time to complete it before submission.
A Completed Application Includes:
- Online application
- Official college transcripts from all institutions attended
- Resumé
- Interview OR personal statement
- Contact information for one reference OR one letter of recommendation
Important Information:
- If you do not have a background in a STEM field, an admissions interview may be required to determine your suitability for the program.
- No application fee or GRE requirement.
- Optional: Submit test scores to enhance or support your academic background.
Graduate Community and Student Support
As a graduate student at Merrimack College, you are welcome to visit campus and explore our resources to help you optimize your educational journey.
Our graduate students benefit from:
A dedicated success coach to support you throughout the program
A warm, inviting place to meet and network with faculty and peers face-to-face
All resources in our campus library to aid in your studying and research
Access to Merrimack's IT Help Desk
Availability of counseling and wellness services
Want to Learn More about the Master of Science in Engineering Management?
Contact the Program Director, Jeff Hovis!
Take the Next Step (We're Here to Help)
At Merrimack, we are ready to meet you where you are and get you where you want to go. And, we make the process simple along the way! Please feel free to contact our Graduate Admission team or join us at an upcoming event if you have any questions regarding scholarships, financial aid, or the application process.
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