The MS in Engineering Management (MSEM) transforms experienced engineers into strategic leaders who drive both technical excellence and business success. Through project-based learning that mirrors real workplace challenges, students gain practical frameworks they can apply immediately. This program develops the unique combination of analytical rigor, business acumen, and interpersonal skills needed to lead in today’s complex engineering organizations.

Program Highlights

The MSEM program develops engineering leaders through mastery of three essential capabilities: Data-Driven Decision Making, Business Insight, and Emotional Intelligence. These capabilities work synergistically, creating leaders who can analyze complex problems, understand business implications, and mobilize teams to deliver results.

Features of the MSEM program’s unique program design include:

Accelerated 7-week courses mirroring and enabling immediate workplace application and rapid career advancement.
Flexible part-time online and full-time on-campus formats with evening and weekend scheduling for working professionals.
Project-based curriculum aligned with real development cycles.
Practitioner faculty bringing current industry expertise into the classroom.
Executive coaching, 1-1 mentorship matching, and leadership development workshops.

Program Extensions

Expand your MSEM journey through additional opportunities tailored to your career goals:

Graduate Education Co-Op Program: Transform classroom learning into hands-on experience with up to six months of full-time engineering work. Bridge theory and practice while exploring new industries or technical domains before graduation.
Extended Study and Training Option: International students can expand their US experience through Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Build professional networks and gain additional industry exposure while completing your degree at your own pace.
Dual Degree Master’s Opportunity: Strengthen your technical foundation while building management expertise. Combine MSEM with a specialized MS degree to develop rare dual competencies—and reduce costs by up to 20% on both programs.
Accelerated Fifth-Year Master’s Program: Current Tufts undergraduates can fast-track their leadership development, completing the MSEM with just one additional year of study. Graduate ready to lead with both technical expertise and management skills.

Program Outcomes

The MSEM program delivers proven career impact: over half of part-time students receive promotions before graduating, and 95% of alumni recommend the program to their peers. This accelerated advancement stems from the program’s unique unique combination of business acumen and leadership skills specifically mastered for today’s engineering professionals.

Alumni consistently report enhanced leadership effectiveness, expanded responsibilities, and successful transitions into senior engineering leadership roles.

Check out how MSEM alumni have positioned themselves for long-term career success.

Application Requirements

Application Fee
Résumé/CV
Transcripts
Letters of recommendation
Personal Statement
Optional GRE or GMAT scores
- Optional unless applying to the Dual Degree program and required for the technical MS degree.
TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo test scores (if applicable)

Tuition & Financial Aid

At Tufts University, we believe every qualified applicant deserves the opportunity to pursue graduate study. We are dedicated to helping you understand your financial options and to ensuring that graduate education at Tufts is both accessible and within reach.

Tuition costs for this graduate program are billed at a per credit rate:

Estimated Tuition for MS Program
Tuition*	$1,799 per credit
Total Credits Required	30
Enrollment Status	Full-Time: 3-4 courses per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: 1-2 courses per semester (3-6 credits)
Estimated Tuition per Semester	Full-Time: $16,191 - $21,588 per semester (9-12 credits) Part-Time: $5,397 - $10,794 per semester (3-6 credits)
Estimated Total Tuition*	$53,970

*Estimated based on 2025-2026 tuition rates. Rates are subject to change each academic year. For further information about the full cost of attendance, including additional fees and estimated indirect costs (housing, transportation, etc.), please visit Student Financial Services.

The Tufts University School of Engineering offers partial, merit-based tuition scholarships for the majority of our graduate and certificate programs. All applicants are automatically considered for these awards as part of our holistic admissions review process—no separate scholarship application or additional materials are required.

Additional funding opportunities may include Tufts Double Jumbo Scholarships for Tufts graduates, Bridge Program Scholarships for students and alumni from select partner institutions, and veteran and military education benefits for eligible service members and their dependents, including participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

To further support your investment in a Tufts graduate education, a range of financing options are available, including federal and private student loans. For more details, please visit our Graduate Financial Aid page.