Master of Engineering Management

Build your technical management and leadership skills and deepen your understanding of traditional and emerging technologies with Penn State Great Valley's STEM-designated Master of Engineering Management program.

As a student in the Master of Engineering Management program, you can:

• Work with local companies and faculty on research projects through the Big Data Lab, Do iT Lab, and Smart Systems Research Group.
• Pursue your degree at your own pace, completing in as little as two years if attending part-time, or 12-18 months if attending full-time.
• Become a part of the more than 750,000 Penn State alumni across the world.
• Engage in courses taught by world-class faculty and industry experts.

GMAT/GRE scores are not required.

Program Advantages

• Combines business and analytical courses to foster skills focused on helping management positions in technical organizations.
• Tailor to fit your background and career goals by taking approved courses from other programs.
• Partner with alumni and local employers on relevant projects while fostering industry connections, networking, and job opportunities.
• Immerse yourself in small classes and develop meaningful relationships with faculty and classmates who are business professionals and managers in the private and public sectors.
• Take advantage of Career Management Services, which offers a variety of programs, resources, and networking opportunities for students and graduates.
• Benefit from a STEM designated program, allowing 36 months total of Optional Practical Training (OPT).

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Online Programs," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:

• #3 in Master’s in Engineering programs
• #10 (tie) in Master’s in Computer Information Technology programs

In U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 "Best Online Programs for Veterans," Penn State Great Valley is ranked:

• #1 in Master’s in Engineering programs

Flexibility

• Courses are delivered in an in-person/online hybrid format. Some courses may be delivered fully online.
  • Fully in-person courses are available each semester to comply with visa requirements.
• Ability to simultaneously pursue another degree as part of the concurrent degree program.

Penn State Great Valley brings the resources and reputation of one of the United States’ top research universities—the Pennsylvania State University—to the tech-savvy suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We offer STEM-designated master’s degrees in software engineering, engineering management, information science, data analytics, and finance.

Penn State Great Valley’s online engineering master’s programs have consistently been ranked #6 and above in U.S. News & World Report rankings. In 2023, they were ranked #3.

Our outstanding faculty members teach valuable practical skills, share cutting-edge knowledge, and work with corporate, government, and educational neighbors to address real-world problems and enhance employee performance.

Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and our management division is accredited by AACSB International.

Our full-time students benefit from a variety of programming including our Student Engagement Series, community arts and culture events, robust career services, and more. A variety of non-credit professional development programs such as Lean Six Sigma, project management, leadership development, and agile business analysis are also available.