Fall 2 enrollment is now open!
Earn the same diploma as students on campus
Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees
Just start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your academic background
Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time at your own speed within 8 years
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with course facilitators and peers
With the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive curriculum developed by industry-experienced faculty who prioritize job-relevant applicability. You'll emphasize developing real-world competencies in areas such as leadership, finance, project management, communication, strategic planning, marketing, innovation management, and engineering ethics. The program's focus on "translating engineering into business" means that engineering management is more than engineering leadership; it's about developing a range of necessary competencies. Using this approach as a graduate, you can make an immediate impact in your organization.
The program is designed for engineers and aspiring managers preparing for high-impact roles. The curriculum brings together engineering and management skills, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences. The program is flexible, offering two pathways to entry regardless of one's academic background, and is hosted by CU Engineering, a top 25 engineering school in the US. The experienced ME-EM faculty members have extensive industry expertise in aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, renewable energy, and Fortune 100 companies, among other areas.
Enrollment for Fall 2 2024 is now open!
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Earn the same diploma as students on campus
Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees
Just start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your academic background
Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time at your own speed within 8 years
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with course facilitators and peers
Earn the same diploma as students on campus
Flexible pay-as-you-go payment options with no hidden costs or fees
Just start learning and show us you’re ready, regardless of your academic background
Complete 30 courses (30 credit hours) full or part time at your own speed within 8 years
Lecture videos, hands-on projects, and connection with course facilitators and peers
With the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) program, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive curriculum developed by industry-experienced faculty who prioritize job-relevant applicability. You'll emphasize developing real-world competencies in areas such as leadership, finance, project management, communication, strategic planning, marketing, innovation management, and engineering ethics. The program's focus on "translating engineering into business" means that engineering management is more than engineering leadership; it's about developing a range of necessary competencies. Using this approach as a graduate, you can make an immediate impact in your organization.
The program is designed for engineers and aspiring managers preparing for high-impact roles. The curriculum brings together engineering and management skills, with an emphasis on hands-on experiences. The program is flexible, offering two pathways to entry regardless of one's academic background, and is hosted by CU Engineering, a top 25 engineering school in the US. The experienced ME-EM faculty members have extensive industry expertise in aerospace, automotive, telecommunications, renewable energy, and Fortune 100 companies, among other areas.
Enrollment for Fall 2 2024 is now open!
Simply prove that you can do the work by completing a series of three for-credit courses called a “pathway Specialization” with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher to gain admission.
No need to worry about transcripts, letters of recommendation, GRE, TOEFL or other standardized test scores..
You can choose one of the two pathway Specializations to get started: Project Management, or Finance for Technical Managers.
You can take all 30 credits in this program at your own pace, and tailor your coursework to your career goals. As you advance through the program, you’ll benefit from a comprehensive curriculum comprising everything from leadership, finance, project management, communication, and strategic planning to marketing, innovation management, and engineering ethics.
Fall 2 enrollment closes Nov 29
You can enroll now and start earning credit that applies directly to the degree requirements once you're admitted. No application is required. Simply register and pay to begin learning.
These courses are part of the degree program. If you are admitted and enroll, your completed coursework may count toward your degree learning and your progress can transfer with you.¹
University of Colorado Boulder
Beginner · Specialization
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Intermediate · Specialization
University of Colorado Boulder
Advanced · Specialization
¹Successful application and enrollment are required. Eligibility requirements apply. Each institution determines the number of credits recognized by completing this content that may count towards degree requirements, considering any existing credits you may have. Click on a specific course for more information.
The diploma that ME-EM on Coursera students earn is the same diploma that students enrolled in the CU Boulder campus program earn. There are no "online" or "Coursera" designations on the diploma. The diploma will state that the student has earned a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Colorado Boulder.
Yes, you may enroll in the non-credit versions of the ME-EM curriculum, allowing you to preview courses before committing to the degree program. You may upgrade from non-credit to for-credit at any time during your learning journey. Additional material and assessments must be completed to earn credit; this material is only available after you pay tuition.
This degree is self-paced, and there is no minimum or maximum number of courses required per session. We recommend new students take one class in their first session as they adjust to the demands of this graduate-level program. In subsequent terms, we recommend students take three or fewer courses per session, which is equivalent to a full-time graduate-level course load. Students who take three courses per session complete the degree in about two years. Students must complete all courses (30 total credit hours) within eight years.
Yes, the ME-EM on Coursera falls under the University of Colorado Boulder’s overall accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
Yes! Students who graduate from the program and earn the degree are welcome to attend on-campus graduation ceremonies but are not obligated to do so.
No. The online program and the on-campus program are not interchangeable. If you start the online program, you cannot later switch to the on-campus program.
Yes, at this time.
Dedicated course facilitators hold weekly office hours where students can interact and ask questions about the material being covered.
Online ME-EM students do not have access to campus facilities, but they can access online resources including CU Boulder libraries, Career Services, and ForeverBuffs Alumni Services.
Students taking for-credit courses receive an IdentiKey, which includes your CU Boulder login name and password. Your IdentiKey uniquely identifies you and acts as your student identification number. Students are eligible to receive a physical Buff OneCard (student ID card) with a fee.
Not at this time.
No, as this program does not require an application.
Up to nine credits offered by the CU Boulder Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MS-EE), Master of Science in Computer Science (MS-CS), and/or the Master of Science in Data Science (MS-DS) on Coursera may be applied as elective credits toward the ME-EM degree. These credits may be distributed between the MS-EE, MS-CS, and the MS-DS, but you may only bring up to nine credits. The MS-EE, MS-CS, MS-DS courses must be graduate level and meet all applicable academic standards and may not be double-counted toward two credentials of the same level. Only MS-EE, MS-CS, MS-DS courses offered through Coursera may be used.
Tuition is $667 per credit hour and $20,010 for the full 30-credit master’s degree. With “pay-as-you-go” tuition, you only need to pay for the courses you are taking in the upcoming term at the time of enrollment.
An engineering degree is not required, but any STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) degree and/or relevant work experience is highly recommended. Classes benefit from students with a diverse set of experiences and a common desire to learn and excel in their careers. However, neither an undergraduate degree nor professional experience is required to complete this degree.
There are no tests required for admission, as admission to the ME-EM is entirely performance-based. To be admitted to the ME-EM as a degree-seeking student, you must enroll in and complete a “performance pathway” with a 3.0 cumulative GPA or better. No more than three credits of C+ can be applied toward degree program requirements.
The ME-EM on Coursera is open to students around the world. However, due to current restrictions imposed by the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control, we cannot provide online courses to the following countries: Cuba, Iran, Sudan, North Korea, Syria, and the Crimea Region of the Ukraine. See CU Online Course Delivery Restriction for details.
Fall 2 enrollment closes Nov 29