MS in Engineering Management (MSEM)
Advance your career as a leader in engineering
Tufts Gordon Institute's MS in Engineering Management (MSEM) is a graduate degree that will help you discover your path to excellence and leadership in your engineering career. With flexible options to study either full-time or part-time, the MSEM curriculum is designed to provide hands-on experience with a learning environment that mirrors the real-world workplace. Gain in-demand leadership skills that will help you take the next step in your career today, while also building a robust foundation of business skills that will empower you to navigate a rapidly changing world.
Position yourself for the next step in your career by gaining skills in three pillars of leadership: data-driven decision-making, business insight, and emotional intelligence. Understand how business strategy and decisions impact the success of a company and enhance your personal and professional development as an engineering leader. Gain interpersonal, communication, and conflict resolution skills as you discover your own personal leadership style and purpose.
Why MSEM at Tufts?
Our graduates go on to experience accelerated career advancement, strong return on their investment, and a newfound sense of community. Although professional titles vary from Team Lead, Engineering Manager, Senior Engineer, and much more, there is a clear pattern of MSEM alumnus moving to a position of leadership post-graduation. Our students not only feel more prepared to take charge and be a leader, but they gain the skills and hands-on proof to show their employers that they can take on those higher roles.
Program at a Glance
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Study in a way that fits your schedule
The MSEM is designed with 7-week half-semester courses that mirror the fast-pace of real world projects and build upon your ever-growing skillset. These half-semester courses also offer you increased flexibility to study at a pace that is right for you, your budget, and your time.
Choose a part-time schedule if...
You are a working professional who wants to study while continuing to work full-time. Your MSEM can be completed fully online, with the flexibility to take as few or as many courses in-person per semester as your schedule allows. The MSEM accepts new, part-time students in both the Spring and Fall semesters.
Choose a full-time schedule if...
You are looking for an F-1 Visa Eligible option, or you want to fully immerse yourself in campus life and your education before entering a full-time career. You will join the diverse Tufts Gordon Institute community in Boston, an international hub for innovation. The MSEM accepts new full-time cohorts each Fall semester.
Imagine Your Future with Tufts MSEM
The MSEM program is the right fit for you if:
- You are currently or aspire to be a leader in engineering
- You wish to develop the skills, mindset, and confidence to advance your career
- You are interested in networking with a worldwide community of alumni
- You value the opporutnity to learn from the real-world experiences of industry-expert faculty
- You are looking for a program that will fit into your busy schedule
Get Prepared for Today's Job Market
The MSEM prepares you with the skills and demonstrated experience needed to secure top positions in your industry. According to the U.S. Bureu of Labor Statistics, Engineering Management will grow 6% over the next 10 years which is a faster than average growth among all industries. Today, employers are actively seeking candidates who possess both a strong technical background and proven leadership skills, making MSEM graduates highly qualified to lead teams and drive change.
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Inside the MSEM Program
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.
Chat with our admissions team
We understand that choosing the right master's program for you can be a challenge. To make the process easier, our team is always available to answer any questiosn you might have about the curriculum, student experience, application, and more. We welcome you to contact our admissions team aat +1 617-627-6073 or tgi@tufts.edu to start the conversation.
