Harness AI to optimize logistics, supply chain management, and enterprise operations for efficiency and innovation. The online FIU Master of Engineering Management program integrates technical expertise with business acumen, preparing you to lead engineering teams from concept to execution. Students develop into versatile engineering management professionals, focusing on leadership and business strategy. FIU’s online Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) equips students to advance their careers by blending engineering, technology, and business courses, following a cohort-based structure to ensure a smooth path to graduation.
Our graduates acquire the essential skills to manage and lead both technical and non-technical teams in today’s diverse industries. The curriculum is designed for immediate real-world application across various sectors. Our state-of-the-art coursework covers Total Quality Management (TQM), engineering project management, and business strategies, all taught by renowned faculty. Instruction gives students an inclusive look at a vast range of industries and prepares them for a wide variety of capacities.
The online MSEM program offers both part-time and full-time options, simulating real-world business environments. Students apply engineering tools, management theories, and best practices to design and manage industrial and service systems. Students will master modern engineering management techniques while building a solid technical foundation in various engineering fields. TQM courses prepare students for Six Sigma certifications. Students are also well prepared for certifications in Project Management.
Application Deadline
Apply by:
April 7, 2025
Starts on:
May 12, 2025
Program Highlights:
- Online degree
- 12 month program
- Starts in Spring and Fall semesters
- Artificial Intelligence with advanced training is in high demand
- Taught by faculty leaders in Artificial Intelligence
- Highly relevant and continually evolving curriculum
- Focused on Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Generative AI, Large Language Model, Computer Vision, Visualization & Cloud Computing.
- Microsoft Certification – AI 900, AZ 900, DP 900 included
Degree Information:
Full Time Option (Schedule and Courses)
The full-time online M.S. in Engineering Management program can be completed in one year and consists of five accelerated 8-week terms. Students take 4 courses (12 credits) per semester, with two courses each 8-week term. In total, the program requires 30 credit hours (10 courses). Courses are taught by experienced full-time faculty and industry leaders.
Full-time Schedule
Spring A
- ESI 5602 Engineering Data Representation and Modeling
- ESI 6455 Adv. Eng. Project Management
Spring B
- EIN 5359 Industrial Financial Decisions
- EIN 5123 Industrial/Technological Marketing for Engineering
Summer
- LAW 5072 Business Law
- EGN 6939 Special Topics: Technical Leadership for Engineers
Fall A
- ESI 5010C Forecasting and Demand Management
- EIN 6133 Enterprise Engineering
Fall B
- EIN 5226C Total Quality Management for Engineers
- ESI 6316 Applications of OR in Manufacturing
*Dates provided are tentative and subject to change.
Part Time Option (Schedule and Courses)
The part-time online M.S. in Engineering Management program takes 24 months to complete and includes eight 8-week terms and two 12-week summer terms. Students take 2 courses (6 credits) per fall and spring semester, completing one course per 8-week term and one course per summer term. The program requires a total of 30 credit hours (10 courses). Within a cohort, lockstep program, students get to start and finish the program together — allowing for peer support and ample networking opportunities.
Year 1: Spring A
- ESI 5602 Engineering Data Representation and Modeling
Year 1: Spring B
- EIN 5359 Industrial Financial Decisions
Year 1: Summer
- LAW 5072 Business Law
Year 1: Fall A
- ESI 5010C Forecasting and Demand Management
Year 1: Fall B
- EIN 5226C Total Quality Management for Engineers
Year 2: Spring A
- ESI 6455 Adv. Eng. Project Management
Year 2: Spring B
- EIN 5123 Industrial/Technological Marketing for Engineering
Year 2: Summer
- EGN 6939 Special Topics: Technical Leadership for Engineers
Year 2: Fall A
- EIN 6133 Enterprise Engineering
Year 2: Fall B
- ESI 6316 Applications of OR in Manufacturing
*Dates provided are tentative and subject to change.
Graduation Requirements
Students must have a minimum cumulative graduate GPA of 3.0 or greater. No grade below “C” will be accepted in a graduate program. In order to graduate in a given term, a student must submit an application for graduation to the Office of the Registrar by the appointed deadline. A graduate student must be enrolled the term in which he/she graduates. A student denied graduation must complete the requirements for graduation and reapply for graduation.
International Students
Proof of English Language Proficiency. If you earned a bachelor degree in a country whose official language is not English, you must demonstrate English language proficiency by earning a passing score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). TOEFL required minimum score: 550 (paper-based exam) or 80 (internet-based). IELTS required minimum score: 6.5. When requesting official scores, please refer to FIU Institution code 5206. TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years. View list of TOEFL/IELTS-exempt countries.- Official Transcripts Translation. If official transcripts are not in English, a second copy of the transcript must be requested for translation by an official translation agency. Both the official translation, as well as the original transcripts, must be submitted to FIU.
- Certified Copy of Diploma if you obtained your degree at a foreign institution.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Academic Works
FIU offers Academic Works, a website that matches students with relevant scholarship opportunities. Find the one that’s right for you! Academic Works is an online scholarship application tool where FIU students can browse and apply for more than 100 scholarships, made possible by the generosity of FIU alumni and friends. Students can apply after they are matriculated into one of our programs. For more information visit https://give.fiu.edu/business-governance/scholarships/.
Federal Financial Aid
For information on Federal Financial Aid and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), please visit our financial aid page. To contact the Financial Aid Office for more information visit http://finaid.fiu.edu or call (305) 348-7272.
