MS in Engineering Management (MSEM)

The MS in Engineering Management (MSEM) is for experienced engineers ready to become strategic leaders—those who want to shape strategy and drive execution. Built for technical professionals who see the bigger picture, we'll help you master both operational excellence and entrepreneurial thinking to lead at the highest levels.

Through hands-on projects with real organizations and mentorship from executives who've walked your path, you'll gain the business fluency and leadership frameworks that transform technical expertise into executive influence. Over half our part-time students are promoted before graduating—that's leadership development delivering immediate results.

• Over 50% promoted before graduating^†
• 95% recommend^†
• Part-time + full-time options
• Employer sponsorship available
• 30 years proven success

You solve complex problems and build critical systems. Your technical expertise has brought you this far. But you sense there’s more.

This is where your engineering foundation becomes your leadership advantage. Where technical mastery transforms into strategic influence. Where you evolve from being the expert in the room to the leader setting the agenda.

And here’s what sets MSEM apart: Our students don’t wait for graduation to advance. They apply what they learn immediately. Over half our part-time students get promoted while still in the program. That’s applied business in action.

Built for Your Reality

• Project-aligned: 7-week courses match your development cycles.
• Operations-ready: Designed for professionals managing critical systems.
• Flexible formats: Online, in-person, or both. Your choice.
• Working professional friendly: Evening classes, recorded sessions.
• Employer sponsorship available.

Choose Your Path

Keep Working, Keep Leading (Part-Time)

Continue driving results at work while transforming your leadership trajectory. Take 2-3 years at your pace with recorded 60-minute evening classes from anywhere, or join us on campus when you can. Start in Fall, Spring, or Summer, and switch between part-time and full-time as your life demands. 70% choose this path, implementing Monday what they learned the previous week.

Full Immersion Fast Track (Full-Time)

Ready for accelerated transformation? Complete your degree in 1 – 1.5 years immersed in Boston’s innovation hub. Perfect for career pivots and international students (F-1 and J-1 visa eligible).

Take a look inside the MS in Engineering Management at Tufts and discover how the educational philosophy, dedicated faculty, and flexible curriculum of the program prepare you for success at every stage of your career.

Core

Master the essential capabilities through accelerated 7-week courses.

Our core curriculum builds mastery in five essential skills: strategic thinking, leadership ability, business knowledge, data-driven decision making, and product-process development. Each skill directly addresses the challenges engineering leaders face when moving from technical to strategic roles. You'll apply everything through two transformative milestone projects—a team-based New Product Development Project and an individual Capstone Leadership Project that transforms an actual challenge in your organization.

Electives

Choose courses that deepen your expertise and expand your impact.

Select from TGI courses including Lean Six Sigma certification, supply chain management, innovation management, and more—all designed for engineering leaders by engineering leaders. Or earn elective credit through Immersive Experiences, intensive weekend deep-dives into leadership strategies, product management, or business analytics.

Extend

Enhance your degree with additional opportunities that fit your goals.

• Co-Op: Apply classroom frameworks to engineering challenges through up to six months of full-time work experience. Transform theory into practice while exploring new industries or functions.
• Extra Semester: International students can pace their studies and pursue Curricular Practical Training (CPT), building US professional networks while extending their learning beyond one year.
• Dual Degree: Combine engineering depth with management breadth. Pursue MSEM plus a technical MS to become the rare leader who can go deep on technology while thinking strategically about business, and save up to 20% on both degrees.
• Fifth Year Fast-Track: Tufts undergrads jumpstart their leadership journey, earning their MSEM in just one additional year. Enter the workforce with both a technical foundation and management capability.

Whether you're on campus or online, you'll learn alongside engineering leaders from around the world. Our Joyce Cummings Center provides dedicated collaborative spaces with close proximity to the fitness center, library, and other campus resources, many of which can be accessed online.

Beyond physical connections, our practitioner faculty and alumni network create pathways into Boston's innovation ecosystem. The Green Line MBTA stop on campus extends your reach, while weekend immersive experiences bring all students together. All on one of America's safest campuses—ranked 15th nationwide.

MSEM alumni lead transformations across industries, from scaling vaccine production at Moderna and Pfizer to driving digital innovation at Fortune 500 companies. Our graduates apply what they learn immediately. Where they are now and what they’re doing today show how the MSEM experience translates into real-world impact.

Take the first step toward engineering leadership. Explore application deadlines, admission requirements, tuition rates, and scholarship opportunities—everything you need to plan your MSEM journey.

† Data collected from 2014-2019 MSEM graduates