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Engineering Management

Master's

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Application Deadlines

Fall: Jan 15 (Priority), Mar 15 (Regular), Rolling admissions Mar 15-Aug 1
Spring: Nov 1 (Priority), Dec 15 (Final)
Summer: n/a

School/Department

Tufts Gordon Institute

Contact

gradadmissions@tufts.edu

Location

Medford/Somerville

Format

On-campus
Online

Commitment Options

Full-time
Part-time

Average Duration

24 - 36 months

Credits

32 credits (Fall 2023 and prior)
30 credits (Starting Fall 2024)

Overview

Built on 30 years of success, the MS in Engineering Management (MSEM) program is a modern graduate program that develops forward-thinking professionals into transformative leaders, empowered with the business, strategic, and leadership skillsets and mindsets needed to take on today's complex challenges and drive impact in the world.

Program Highlights

Choose to earn your MSEM either 100% online, hybrid, or on-campus.

You have the flexibility to set your own personalized pace of study as you move through the program. Earn your degree in as little as 2 years or spread out the course load and tuition cost over a longer period.
Develop the critical competencies of strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, leadership ability, and business knowledge through a digital-first, forward thinking curriculum.
Benefit from a highly personalized experience including individualized leadership coaching from our approachable, industry-expert faculty.
Grow your network, meet your cohort, and dive into deeper topical discussions through optional live remote sessions within your asynchronous online core courses.
Supplement your online learning by enrolling in optional in-person electives, or even participating in weekend on-campus "immersives", where you can explore different topics, earn graduate credit, and experience all that Boston and the Tufts University campus have to offer.
Access the resources and global network of a top-ranked university to enrich your education and power your professional connections as you navigate your career journey.

Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program

The School of Engineering's Graduate Cooperative Education (Co-Op) Program provides students with the opportunity to apply the theoretical principles they have learned in their coursework to real-world engineering projects. Gain up to six months of full-time work experience, build your resume, and develop a competitive advantage for post-graduation employment. Learn more about the Co-Op Program.

Program Outcomes

We surveyed recent alumni to find out how the MSEM program delivers professional and personal impact, and the data is impressive: 95% said they'd recommend the program to colleagues looking to take their careers to the next level. Why? Career acceleration. Strong earnings growth. Enhanced career mobility. Altogether, the Tufts MSEM program develops a unique combination of business acumen and leadership skills specifically for forward-thinking professionals.

Over half of MSEM students are promoted before they even graduate, and that success only continues to grow after graduation. Alumni from the last five years report significant enhancement of their key leadership and management competencies. As a result, graduates continue on the career fast track – earning promotions and rising to higher levels of leadership. Some seize opportunities in new industries and job functions, while others take the leap to start their own company. Whatever path you choose, as an MSEM alumnus you'll see a sustained return on your educational investment.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Resume/CV
Academic Records
Two Letters of Recommendation
Personal Statement
- Please submit an essay of 600-800 words that addresses the following prompt: Paint a vivid picture of a real-world scenario from your professional or academic cohort experience where you found yourself yearning for the skills you hope to gain from the Master of Science Engineering Management program at the Tufts Gordon Institute. Please note: Tufts Gordon Institute's personal statement length requirements differ from those noted on the online Tufts Graduate School application.
Official GRE/GMAT scores optional; if you have previously taken the GRE or GMAT, you will have the option to submit your scores as part of your application for admission.
Official TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)
- A minimum score of 100 on the Internet-based TOEFL, with subscores of 25 on each of the four components (reading, writing, listening, speaking) is generally considered evidence of sufficient English language ability for graduate study at Tufts Gordon Institute. Minimum equivalent scores of 7 on the IELTS (with subscores of 7) and 130 on the Duolingo are also considered indication of sufficient ability.
- We suggest that you take the required standardized test at least one month prior to the admissions deadline; however, we can be flexible on a case-by-case basis.
Optional Short Essay: (please include at the bottom of your personal statement): If you would like, you may also submit an optional short essay (200-250 words) in which you respond to one of three prompts below. This essay is not required and should be completed only if you feel it will provide the admissions committee with a more complete picture of who you are. Choose from one of the three questions:
- Tell us about a time when you had to work on a team. What lessons did you learn from the highlights and/or challenges of that experience?
- Tell us about your most meaningful leadership experience. What did you find to be your strengths as a leader as well as other aspects of leadership that you would like to further develop?
- Tell us about a time when you identified an opportunity for improvement within your department/company/organization and how were able to successfully implement this change.

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