The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management from CU Boulder offers a comprehensive online curriculum combining engineering and business principles. Designed for working professionals, this flexible program features over 42 courses taught by industry experts.
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English
Applications Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Duration:
96 Months
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₹ 16,60,830
Overview
The ME-EM program at CU Boulder is designed for engineers and technical professionals seeking to develop management and leadership skills. This fully accredited online program offers flexibility with completion possible in 12-96 months, featuring over 42 courses developed by industry experts. The curriculum emphasizes practical application of management principles in engineering contexts.
Why Master of Technology (MTech)?
The program stands out for its performance-based admission approach, comprehensive curriculum developed by industry experts, and flexibility in course selection. As a top 25 engineering school, CU Boulder brings extensive expertise in engineering management education.
What does this course have to offer?
Key Highlights
42+ course options
Performance-based admission
Fully accredited by HLC
Same diploma as on-campus
Flexible completion timeline
Pay-as-you-go model
Weekly office hours
Who is this programme for?
Engineers seeking management roles
Technical professionals
STEM graduates
Aspiring engineering leaders
Working professionals seeking career advancement
Minimum Eligibility
Bachelor's degree (STEM preferred)
Complete pathway specialization with 3.0 GPA
No standardized test scores required
English proficiency
Access to computer and internet
Who is the programme for?
The program follows a performance-based admission model where candidates demonstrate readiness through completing a pathway specialization. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA and can complete the required 30 credits within 8 years.
Important Dates
Selection process
How to apply?
Curriculum
The curriculum combines engineering and management principles across various domains. Core areas include leadership, finance, project management, strategic planning, and engineering ethics. Students can choose from over 42 courses to customize their learning path.
There are 2 semesters in this course
The program curriculum spans 30 credit hours, with courses covering essential engineering management competencies. The foundation includes leadership principles, financial management, project planning, and strategic decision-making. Advanced coursework explores innovation management, engineering ethics, and specialized technical topics. All courses emphasize practical application through real-world projects and case studies.
Core Courses
The courses listed under the Finance for Technical Managers category provide essential skills for managing financial aspects of technical projects. These include product cost analysis, investment cash flow analysis, project valuation, capital budgeting, and financial forecasting, which equip students to make informed financial decisions in a technical management role. The Project Management category focuses on foundational skills necessary for effective project execution, such as initiation, planning, execution, and the application of agile project management techniques. Leading Oneself emphasizes self-leadership through self-knowledge, purpose, meaning, and personal excellence, helping individuals grow both professionally and personally. The Technical Communication category offers courses aimed at enhancing communication skills specifically for technical leaders, including written skills for technical managerial contexts and speaking to technical groups. These courses collectively offer a comprehensive foundation in technical management, covering finance, project management, leadership, and communication skills crucial for success in technical leadership roles.
inance for Technical Managers [3 CR]: (EMEA 5021 Product Cost & Investment Cash Flow Analysis; EMEA 5022 Project Valuation & Capital Budgeting Process; EMEA 5023 Financial Forecasting & Reporting)
Project Management [3 CR]: (EMEA 5031 Foundations & Initiation; EMEA 5032 Project Planning & Execution; EMEA 5033 Agile Project Management)
Leading Oneself [3 CR]: (EMEA 5051 Leading Oneself with Self-Knowledge; EMEA 5052 Leading Oneself with Purpose & Meaning; EMEA 5053 Leading Oneself with Personal Excellence)
Technical Communication [3 CR]: (EMEA 5016 Communication as a Technical Leader; EMEA 5017 Technical Managerial Written Skills; EMEA 5018 Speaking to a Technical Group)
Elective Courses
Foundational knowledge for managing data in decision-making processes, focusing on defining, describing, and visualizing data, data acquisition, risk, estimation, and making data-driven decisions. In the Systems Engineering category, students are introduced to the importance of systems engineering, its application to the design process, and its role in program management, providing critical insights for managing complex systems. The Principles of Leadership category explores leadership styles, building high-performance teams, employee engagement, and creating value through lasting relationships. The Global Perspectives of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section delves into understanding global perspectives by reflecting on different cultural contexts and how to embrace diversity and inclusion in leadership. The Leading Technical Teams category addresses the qualities and challenges of technical leadership, focusing on leading individuals and teams effectively. In the Neuroscience of Leadership category, courses explore how neuroscience can enhance personal and team leadership, including leading high-performance teams and transformational organizations. Ethics in Tech focuses on the foundations of ethics in technology, including ethical decision-making and avoiding ethical pitfalls in technical roles. Technology Entrepreneurship offers practical insights for starting and launching a tech-based business, from ideation to funding. Marketing and Technology explores the intersection of marketing and technology, with a focus on market research, digital media strategies, and pitching marketing campaigns. The Product Development category addresses the strategic and operational aspects of managing new product development and fostering innovation in product management. Applied Sustainability looks at integrating sustainability and circular economy principles in business and engineering, emphasizing leadership in sustainable practices. Finally, the Resilience Engineering category emphasizes building resilient organizations, exploring leadership frameworks and tools, and managing sustainable operations, providing skills for leading in challenging and dynamic environments. These courses collectively cover a broad spectrum of leadership, innovation, and management skills, crucial for professionals in technical and business roles.
The Data-Driven Manager [3 CR]: (EMEA 5006 Defining | Describing | Visualizing Data; EMEA 5007 Data Acquisition | Risk | Estimation; EMEA 5008 Data-Driven Decision Making)
Systems Engineering [3 CR]: (EMEA 5034 The Need for Systems Engineering; EMEA 5035 Applying Systems Engineering to Design Process; EMEA 5036 Systems Engineering & Program Management)
Principles of Leadership [3 CR]: (EMEA 5054 Leadership Style & Building High-Performance Team; EMEA 5055 Accountability & Employee Engagement; EMEA 5056 Value Creation & Building Enduring Relationships)
Global Perspectives of DEI [3 CR]: (EMEA 5057 Your World & What Shapes It; EMEA 5058 Their World & How You Define It; EMEA 5059 Our World & How To Accept It)
Leading Technical Teams [3 CR]: (EMEA 5061 Technical Leader's Qualities & Effectiveness; EMEA 5062 Challenges of Leading Individuals; EMEA 5063 Challenges of Leading Technical Teams)
Neuroscience of Leadership [3 CR]: (EMEA 5064 Neuroscience of Personal Excellence; EMEA 5065 Neuroscience of Leading High-Performance Teams; EMEA 5066 Neuroscience of Leading Transformational Organizations)
Ethics in Tech [3 CR]: (EMEA 5081 Theoretical Origin of Ethics; EMEA 5082 Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls; EMEA 5083 Ethical Decision-Making for Success)
Technology Entrepreneurship [3 CR] (EMEA 5091 Getting Started with Startups; EMEA 5092 Creating a Startup Business; EMEA 5093 Forming w Funding & Launching a Startup)
Marketing and Technology [3 CR]: (EMEA 5094 Market Research & Analysis; EMEA 5095 Digital Media & Strategic Planning; EMEA 5096 Building & Pitching Marketing Campaigns)
Product Development [3 CR]: (EMEA 5401 Strategic Product Development; EMEA 5402 Managing New Product Development; EMEA 5403 Product Innovation Management)
Applied Sustainability [3 CR]: (EMEA 5216 Sustainability & Circular Economy; EMEA 5217 Applied Sustainability Engineering; EMEA 5218 Leading Circular & Sustainable Business)
Resilience Engineering [3 CR]: (EMEA 5231 Resilience & Leadership Concepts w Frameworks; EMEA 5232 Resilience & Leadership Tools & Methods; EMEA 5226 Sustainable & Resilient Operations Management)
Programme Length
Students have 1-8 years to complete the program, with most finishing in 2 years taking three courses per session. The flexible structure allows students to adjust their course load based on their schedule.
Tuition Fee
The total program cost is $20,010 USD (₹1,660,830), charged at $667 per credit hour. Students can pay as they go, only paying for courses they take each session. No hidden fees or additional costs.
Fee Structure
Payment options
Learning Experience
Students engage through online lectures, weekly office hours, discussion boards, and group sessions. The program features hands-on projects, virtual collaboration opportunities, and access to course facilitators.
University Experience
CU Boulder provides comprehensive online resources including digital library access, career services, and alumni networking opportunities. Students receive an IdentiKey for accessing university systems and can participate in virtual events.
About the University
The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) is a public research university located in Boulder, Colorado. Established in 1876, it is the flagship institution of the University of Colorado system and serves approximately 36,680 students, including around 27,665 undergraduates and 5,581 graduate students. CU Boulder offers over 150 academic programs across nine colleges and schools, with notable strengths in engineering, business, environmental sciences, and the arts.The university is classified as an R1 institution, indicating very high research activity, and has garnered over $634 million in research funding annually. CU Boulder is known for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, regularly ranking among the top universities in the United States for its environmental initiatives.
#108
QS World University Ranking
36,680
Total Enrollment
84%
Acceptance Rate
Affiliation & Recognition
Association of American Universities
Career services
The University of Colorado Boulder offers comprehensive career services designed to support students in their professional development. These services include personalized career counseling, workshops on resume writing and interview preparation, as well as access to job fairs featuring top employers across various sectors. CU Boulder emphasizes experiential learning through internships that allow students to gain practical experience while studying. The Career Services office maintains partnerships with numerous organizations to facilitate internship placements aligned with students' career goals. Additionally, online resources are available that include job listings and career advice articles.
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Placement Rate
$50,000
Average Salary After Graduation
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Applications Deadline:
February 21, 2025
Duration:
96 Months
Upcoming Events
₹ 16,60,830
Whom you will learn from?
Learn from top industry experts who bring real-world experience and deep knowledge to every lesson. The instructors are dedicated to help you achieve your goals with practical insights and hands-on guidance.
Instructors
Scholar in Residence
Christy Bozic is an Instructor Adjunct and the Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering Management at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Purdue University, where her research focused on innovative instructional methods in engineering and technology education. Dr. Bozic also earned an MBA from Butler University and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology & Supply Chain Management from Purdue University. With experience in global business development for companies such as Federal Mogul and Kimball Electronics Group, she combines academic rigor with industry insight. Since joining the faculty in 2014, she has taught courses in project management and engineering economics and has published extensively on topics like university/industry partnerships and workforce development. Dr. Bozic is actively involved in professional associations, including ASEE, ASEM, and PMI, demonstrating her commitment to advancing engineering education and project management practices.
Scholar in Residence
Daniel Moorer is a Scholar in Residence at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program since 2012. He employs the Socratic method in his teaching, focusing on courses in leadership, ethics, project management, and communication. Dr. Moorer is a retired Army officer with extensive leadership experience, including assignments in South Korea, Germany, and the Middle East, where he served as Operations Officer for a tank battalion during the first Iraq War. He holds a Master’s Degree in Space Systems and has taught at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Following his military career, he conducted research on Earth's radiation-belt dynamics at the University of Colorado Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics and worked at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., where he led teams on space physics applications and served as Director of Business Development. Dr. Moorer is also an entrepreneur, having founded two companies focused on underwater communication and innovative product commercialization. He holds two patents and enjoys horsemanship, flying, and scuba diving in his free time. He earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and completed his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder.
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Faculties
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Instructors
Versatile Expert in Education and Corporate Development
Al possesses extensive and diverse experience in both educational and corporate sectors, demonstrating success as a presenter, thought leader, author, innovator, entrepreneur, and administrator at both K-12 and higher education levels. His work spans collaborations with K-12 school districts, higher education institutions, non-profits, and corporate education arms, focusing on culture transformation and visionary leadership. Al is skilled in curriculum and program analysis, adaptation, creation, and development.
Dynamic Geoscientist and Educator
Dr. Alan Lester is a distinguished figure with a multifaceted background that spans various fields. A celebrated rock climber in the 1990s, he achieved first ascents from the Colorado mountains to Yosemite National Park, which naturally led him to pursue geology at the University of Oregon, culminating in a Ph.D. from the University of Colorado, Boulder. His research focuses on utilizing advanced technologies such as paleomagnetism, stable isotopes, trace elements, and radiometric dating to explore the origin and evolution of the Rocky Mountains. Since the mid-1990s, Alan has held multiple roles at CU-Boulder, including Senior Instructor and Research Associate, earning numerous awards for his excellence in undergraduate education. Recently, he has concentrated on geoscience education with an emphasis on the history of science. Additionally, Alan has been a part-time commercial airline pilot for over a decade, providing a unique aerial perspective that enriches his teaching. This diverse experience contributes to his engaging storytelling ability, making his video lectures a vital component of his courses.
Instructors
Scholar in Residence
Christy Bozic is an Instructor Adjunct and the Lockheed Martin Professor of Engineering Management at the University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction from Purdue University, where her research focused on innovative instructional methods in engineering and technology education. Dr. Bozic also earned an MBA from Butler University and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering Technology & Supply Chain Management from Purdue University. With experience in global business development for companies such as Federal Mogul and Kimball Electronics Group, she combines academic rigor with industry insight. Since joining the faculty in 2014, she has taught courses in project management and engineering economics and has published extensively on topics like university/industry partnerships and workforce development. Dr. Bozic is actively involved in professional associations, including ASEE, ASEM, and PMI, demonstrating her commitment to advancing engineering education and project management practices.
Scholar in Residence
Daniel Moorer is a Scholar in Residence at the University of Colorado Boulder, affiliated with the Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program since 2012. He employs the Socratic method in his teaching, focusing on courses in leadership, ethics, project management, and communication. Dr. Moorer is a retired Army officer with extensive leadership experience, including assignments in South Korea, Germany, and the Middle East, where he served as Operations Officer for a tank battalion during the first Iraq War. He holds a Master’s Degree in Space Systems and has taught at the US Army Command and General Staff College. Following his military career, he conducted research on Earth's radiation-belt dynamics at the University of Colorado Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics and worked at Ball Aerospace & Technologies Corp., where he led teams on space physics applications and served as Director of Business Development. Dr. Moorer is also an entrepreneur, having founded two companies focused on underwater communication and innovative product commercialization. He holds two patents and enjoys horsemanship, flying, and scuba diving in his free time. He earned his undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and completed his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Frequently asked questions
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about this course. We aim to provide clear and concise answers to help you better understand the course content, structure, and any other relevant information. If you have any additional questions or if your question is not listed here, please don't hesitate to reach out to our support team for further assistance.
The program can be completed in 12-96 months, with most students finishing in 2 years
The total program cost is $20,010 USD with pay-as-you-go options
While not mandatory, a STEM degree or relevant experience is recommended