Designed for working professionals with a desire to enhance their technical background in STEM, our one-of-a-kind Master of Science in Engineering Management (MSEM) covers sound managerial decision-making, leadership and organizational skills critical to the success of today’s firms.
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Be a Leader in Engineering
With this 100% online degree, you will learn in-demand skills that enable you to do anything from managing employees and supervising day-to-day operations to leading large and complex projects. Crafted with industry partners, you'll graduate prepared to increase efficiency and improve bottom-line results for any organization.
No GMAT or GRE Required
Excited about your future at Embry‑Riddle? Our MSEM does not require GMAT or GRE scores to apply, so you can begin earning your degree today!
High Reliability Organization (HRO)
Few industries understand the importance of managing comprehensive business risks and associated business principles of an HRO better than the aviation industry. These principles emphasize understanding and quantifying risk and building organizations capable of managing risk. The HRO theme and risk-related concepts are applicable to all industries.
Fast Facts
Campus Availability: Worldwide/Online
Degree Level: Graduate
Career Outcomes: Aerospace Program Manager, Logistics Manager, Manufacturing Director
Credit Hours: 30-36
Learning Modality: Online
A Customized Management Degree Designed by You
The demand for knowledgeable experts in engineering and management has never been greater. An advanced degree and specialized certificates can prepare you for continued success in your field.
The standard certificate option MSEM is 36 credit hours, including nine credit hours of High Reliability Organization (HRO) curriculum, 15 credit hours of management core curriculum and 12 credit hours of specialized certificate courses.
The non-certificate option is 30 credit hours and replaces the certificate courses with six credit hours of other College of Business courses. This can be completed at your own pace or on the Fast Track plan of study, which allows you to earn your degree in just five terms — that’s less than one year!
Choose Your Path
Degree + Certificate
Build a foundation and then choose a certificate that interests you.
Certificate + Degree
Start with a certificate and then finish the program requirements.
Certificate Focus
Enroll in one or more certificates that align with your career goals.
Specialized Business Certificates
Airworthiness Engineering
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Finance
Human Resources
International Business
Leadership
Marketing
Project Management
Systems Engineering
A Message from the Dean
The HRO theme in our program is really unique and distinct. In today's world, every organization can benefit from a better understanding of systemic risk and how it can impact an organization moving forward. Most schools in this country and elsewhere don’t have a unifying theme across their graduate degrees.”
Dr. Maneesh Sharma, Dean of the College of Business
Program Highlights
Fully Accredited Program
Combining your degree with a certificate in Project Management is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC).
Convenient and Accessible Courses
Our program is offered in a range of modalities, allowing you to complete your degree on a schedule that works for you.
Network With Management Professionals
Connect with professional organizations like the Project Management Institute (PMI) and the American Society for Engineering Management.
Learn From Expert Faculty
Faculty bring current perspectives to the course curriculum, drawing connections between learning and real-world application.
Financing Your Future
Don’t let the cost of attending deter you from advancing your education and your career.
Our dedicated counselors can advise you on ways to help finance your future and allow you to focus on your studies. You can be assured that an investment in Embry‑Riddle is a wise one.
Worldwide graduate tuition for the 2026-27 academic year is $902 per credit hour for civilians and $755 per credit hour for select military personnel, spouses and dependents. Learn more about the full cost of attendance at the Worldwide Campus here.
The HRO theme in our program is really unique and distinct. In today's world, every organization can benefit from a better understanding of systemic risk and how it can impact an organization moving forward. Most schools in this country and elsewhere don’t have a unifying theme across their graduate degrees.” Dr. Maneesh Sharma, Dean of the College of Business
