Application Deadline: December 9
Credit hours: 30
Next Term Start Date: January 6
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Overview
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Overview
The Ohio State University’s online Master of Engineering Management program (MEM) prepares you to advance in your professional engineering career. Our expert faculty know that practicing engineers need leadership and management skills to adapt to the constantly changing landscape of the engineering industry.
In this 100% online master’s program, you will learn new engineering management and business skills while better understanding policy and the business-government relationship. This MEM online degree is designed for working professionals, so you can complete online coursework and access materials at a time that best fits your schedule.
This online engineering degree is made possible through a partnership between Ohio State’s College of Engineering, the Fisher College of Business, and the John Glenn College of Public Affairs, offering you interdisciplinary expertise throughout all online courses.
Why earn your online Master of Engineering Management?
An online MEM degree from Ohio State propels you forward in your career and prepares you for team leadership and positions that drive innovation. Graduates will stand out from the competition, ready to develop a compelling vision and strategic initiatives to add more value to their organizations.
If you are interested in an engineering master’s program with a more specific technical focus, consider the onlineMaster of Global Engineering Leadership.
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"The online Master of Engineering Management program has enabled my professional career to move further along than any other form of training. The MEM program at Ohio State has given real-life scenarios and objectives to see what it truly means to lead projects and people."
Michael Martino Master of Engineering Management Graduate
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Academic Calendar
Students may apply to enroll in the Ohio State Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree in either Autumn, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Academic Calendar
Students may apply to enroll in the Ohio State Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree in either Autumn, Spring, or Summer semesters.
Admission Criteria
All applicants must have a completed bachelor’s degree with a minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale. An undergraduate degree in engineering and at least one year of professional work or internship experience is recommended, though not required. Applicants with non-engineering undergraduate degrees may apply.
- Application
Applicants for admission to the MEMprogram must complete anOhio State Graduate Admissionsonline application. - Resume
Include an updated copy of your resumelisting work experience. Applicants should have at least one year of professional work experience. The resume can be uploaded in the online application system. - Academic credentials and transcripts
Copies of transcripts from all educational institutions you have attended must be submitted for degree verification and undergraduate GPA calculation. Unofficial copies can be uploaded in the online application system to form a complete application packet, but official copies of all transcripts (raised seal or notarized) must still be submitted to the Ohio State Graduate Admission’s Office.Note: You do not have to submit transcripts for coursework or degrees received from The Ohio State University. - Letters of recommendation
Arrange to have three recommendations prepared. One should be fromyourimmediate supervisor, and the other two from previous employers or people in managerial positions who supervised your work. One may be from aperson familiar with your qualifications and potential for graduate study. You will have the option of allowing your recommendations to be submitted electronically or in paper form. Instructions are provided for either methodwithin the online application. - Statement of Intent
Include a short essay about why you wish to enroll in the MEMdegree. - Nonrefundable application processing fee
A non-refundable application fee of $60 is required. Ohio State alumni may be eligible for an admissions fee waiver. - Test Scores
- A GRE scoreis not required for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above (from the last undergraduate or advanced degree earned) provided they qualify by meeting the MEMprogram admission requirements and have earned adegree from an ABET accredited institution.
- During the admissions process, a recommendationto enrollin theGraduate Bridge Program(to qualify for admission to the MEMdegree) willbe considered for the following student populations: international applicants, applicants with a degree from anon-ABET accredited institution, or applicants who have a GPA below 3.0 from the last undergraduate or advanced degree earned.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement, also known asSARA, establishes uniform standards for distance education for all participating states and institutions. Ohio State joined SARA in 2015, which means Ohio State can offer most online and on-ground courses and programs inSARA member states,districts and territories without seeking authorization in each state.
Career Outlook
Opportunities for engineering leaders are growing in exciting ways. With Engineering Manager roles projected to grow 4% nationally, now is the perfect time to gain the skills and knowledge you need to step into your next promotion.
Whether you’re looking to grow in your current career or make a career change altogether, Ohio State’s online programs can help you achieve your goals. Learn what the outlook is for your current or next career move using O*Net’s My Next Move tool.
Curriculum
The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree is focused on developing exceptional engineering managers who are ready to lead in any organization. With core classes provided by The Ohio State University College of Engineering, John Glenn College of Public Affairs, and The Fisher College of Business, you will gain a wholistic approach to management covering business leadership, engineering and project management, finance and accounting for engineers, technology strategy and innovation management, visual data analysis and design of engineering experiments. This program also culminates in a capstone course focused on Operation Excellence that combines all the foundational principles learned in the program and applies them to solve real-world challenges. Every course is taught by the same faculty that teaches on-campus, so you are receiving the same high-quality education no matter where you are located.You also have the opportunity to earn your Lean Six Sigma Certification in addition to the Master of Engineering Management degree if you choose to complete ISE 5810 Lean Sigma Foundations as an elective course. Yellow, Green, or even Black Belt can be earned depending upon your previous Six Sigma projects completed. You can complete the Master of Engineering Management at your own pace, either full-time or part-time. While most students take one or two courses per semester and complete the degree in about two to three years, you have the flexibility to take courses at a rate that best fits your schedule.
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Program Faculty
Avraham Benatar
Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Avraham (Avi) Benatar is a Professor of Welding Engineering within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Director of the Plastics and Composites Joining Laboratory. He is also the Coordinator of the Welding Engineering Distance Education Master of Science program and Faculty Director of the College of Engineering Master of Global Engineering Leadership. Dr. Benatar teaches in the areas of joining of plastics and composites and welding design. His research interests include adhesive bonding and mechanical joining of plastics and composites, fundamentals of plastics and composites welding, optimization and control of welding processes, development of new welding methods, design of welded joints in plastics and composites including the use of moire and speckle interferometry for residual stress measurement, ultrasonic processing of materials, welding design, modeling of brazed joints, and fitness-for-service.
Michael Rayo
Assistant Professor
Michael Leiblein
Associate Professor
Jack Slavinski
Lecturer
Testimonials
Hear why our graduates chose the Master of Engineering Management degree at The Ohio State University!
Testimonials
Hear why our graduates chose the Master of Engineering Management degree at The Ohio State University!
"The online Master of Engineering Management program has enabled my professional career to move further along than any other form of training. The MEM program at Ohio State has given real-life scenarios and objectives to see what it truly means to lead projects and people."
Michael Martino Master of Engineering Management Graduate
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