Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is offered at two Twin Cities, Minnesota locations: MEM in Plymouth and Executive MEM in St. Paul.

MEM in Plymouth prepares you for a managerial role. The course content is suitable for all engineering disciplines, as well as those working in science, technology, and mathematics. You will learn from faculty who actively work with local companies.

For engineers wanting to pursue technical leadership roles, MEM is a great afforable STEM alternative to an MBA degree.

Program Highlights

• The program is offered at St. Cloud State at Plymouth. The program is also available online in synchronous and asynchronous modes.
• The program is designed for full-time students to complete the coursework in 12 months as well as part-time and online students to complete the program on a part-time basis in 18-24 months.
• Graduates of the program are eligible for obtaining the American Society of Engineering Management's certified professional in engineering management certification, (CPEM), on graduation without having to sit for a separate examination.
• Faculty partner with local industries to provide students with hands-on experience through through projects built into the course work.
• International students have come to the program from Nepal, Malaysia, Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Thailand, the Bahamas, Peru, Coloumbia, Brazil, and other countries.
• Full-time students are eligible to apply for graduate assistantships and on-campus jobs. The program offers 12-14 part-time graduate assistantships each semester, each of which are worth around $5,000 in stipend and tuition fee waivers. Incoming students are ranked based on undergraduate GPA and returning students on the previous semester's GPA. Graduate assistantship appointments are made during week 1 of the semester in class, and are for 1 semester only. This allows the funding to be spread amoung more full-time on-campus students.
• International students are eligible to start CPT on completion of 30 credits. Most full time international students are able to complete 30 credits in 1 year, then continue for up to 11.5 months of CPT for completing their capstone project. The MEM program is a STEM program and offers international students additional 2 years of STEM OPT on top of the 1 year of OPT.

Program Distinctions

• 1 of 10 master's programs in Engineering Management in the United States certified by the American Society for Engineering Management.
• Training engineers to be managers since 2003.
• All full time faculty members have doctorates and extensive industrial experience.
• The editor of the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM)'s Engineering Management Body of Knowledge (EMBOK) is a tenured faculty in the program.

Student Organizations

• American Society of Engineering Management

University Facts & Statistics

• 90 graduate programs leading to graduate certificates, master’s and doctoral degrees
• More than  300 graduate assistantships awarded per year
• Graduate assistants receive up to a $9,250 stipend per year and tuition reimbursement for up to nine graduate credits per semester.

NACES Evaluation

St. Cloud State also requires all international applicants to provide NACES evaluation affiliated organizations such as World Education Services (WES) and Educational Perspective evaluated academic transcripts.

Students who have graduated from an engineering program at one of the following universities are exempt from the WES or NACES member evaluation requirement and should send an English translated, notarized transcript directly to St. Cloud State:

• Acharya Nagarjuna University, India
• Osmania University, India
• Anna University, India
• Rajeev Gandhi Proudyokig Vishwavidyalaya, India
• GITAM University, India
• Savitribai Phule Pune University, India
• Jawaharlal Nehru Tech University, India
• Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya University, India
• JK Lakshmipat University, India
• University of Mumbai, India
• Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology, India
• Visveswaraiah Technological University, India
• Kakatiya University, India
• Nagpur University, India
• Shanghai University of Engineering Sciences, China
• Manipal University, India Xi'an University, China
• Tribhuvan University, Nepal

Students who have an international transcript from St. Cloud State partner institutions are also exempt from the WES or NACES member evaluation requirement and should send an English translated, notarized transcript directly to St. Cloud State.

We're on a mission to unleash all that's within you.

Futures that begin here might seem unassuming at first, but like the mighty Mississippi River that flows alongside our campus, they quickly gather strength. Growing. Surging. Until they're seemingly unstoppable.

At St. Cloud State, an education is about far more than an education. It will be an opportunity to explore ideas, seek out unique perspectives and embrace new challenges – all of which will help you unlock your true potential.

If you're looking for choice, we've got that covered. We have more than 200 undergraduate programs of study and more than 60 graduate programs, holding nearly every available national accreditation.

Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State has evolved into a comprehensive university on our 100-acre campus along the scenic Mississippi RIver. We're on a mission to unleash ideas, imagination, promise, and purpose.

At a Glance

Quick facts by the numbers

• Founded in 1869
• More than 10,000 students
• 100-acre campus located along the banks of the Mississippi River
• Beaver Islands , a group of more than 30 islands are immediately downriver from campus
• 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs
• More than 60 graduate programs and degrees
• Three  doctoral degree programs
• 24th on Forbes magazine's “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers."
• Forbes magazine's " America's Top Colleges ."
• 200+ clubs and organizations
• Hundreds of courses offered online each semester
• 5-time Division II National Champions , Huskies Wrestling

St. Cloud Community

St. Cloud offers big-city culture and small-town charm on the banks of the Mississippi River in Central Minnesota.

Known as "The Granite City," St. Cloud is Central Minnesota's hub for arts, entertainment, health care, and education. The university campus is within walking distance of theater, live music and more.

The St. Cloud metropolitan area is 20th on Forbes magazine's 2019 “Best Small Places for Businesses and Careers." The City of St. Cloud has earned multiple awards for livability, city services, and amenities.

Local mass transit is free for St. Cloud State students on the Metro Bus system. The Metro Bus station near campus makes it easy to get to and from local stores and attractions. Through much of the year, there is a weekly farmers' market where you can buy locally-grown food.

Located an hour northwest of the world-class arts, entertainment, and shopping of Minneapolis-St. Paul, the University is also just a short drive from the best of what Mother Nature has to offer - including lakes, forests, and rivers.

Accreditations and Memberships

St. Cloud State University is a member of many academic and professional associations, including the American Association of State Colleges and Universities, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education and Council of Graduate Schools in the United States.

It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, 800-621-7440). It is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

College of Liberal Arts

• The mass communications department is accredited by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC).
• The Applied Sociology concentration in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology is accredited by The Commission on Applied and Clinical Sociology (CACS).
• All College of Liberal Arts teaching licensure programs (Communication Arts and Literature, English, French, German, Spanish, History, Art and Music Education) are accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

School of the Arts

• St. Cloud State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
• The music department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM).

College of Science and Engineering

• All College of Science and Engineering teaching licensure programs (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, and Technology Education) are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Minnesota Board of Teaching.
• The chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society.
• The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program is provisionally accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

School of Computing, Engineering and Environment

• The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program offered by the Computer Science Department is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET. The program also follows the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines on the curriculum.
• The Atmospheric and Hydrologic Sciences department provides a meteorology program which meets the standards set forth by the American Meteorological Society and the National Weather Service.
• The Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, and the Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering, offered by the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department, are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
• The Technology Education degree is accredited by the International Technology and Engineering Educators Association (ITEEA) and the Council of Technology Teacher Education (CTTE).
• The Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department offers bachelor of science degrees in Manufacturing Engineering and Mechanical Engineering that are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET.
• The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program in the Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Department is certified by the American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM).

Herberger Business School

• The Herberger Business School is accredited by the AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business at both the bachelor's and master's degree levels.
• The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems, offered by the Herberger Business School Information Systems Department, is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC) of  ABET . The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems program also follows the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) guidelines on curriculum.

College of Education and Learning Design

• The College of Education and Learning Design is a member of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP).
• The Teacher Education Unit and all teaching licensure programs are approved by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).
• The Educational Administration programs are approved by the Minnesota Board of School Administrators (BoSA).

College of Health and Wellness Professions

• The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology (residential) at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700.
• The Applied Behavior Analysis program in the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy is accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis (ABA).
• The master's program in Rehabilitation Counselor Education in the Department of Community Psychology, Counseling and Family Therapy is accredited by the Council on Rehabilitation Education.
• The School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
• The baccalaureate degree in the nursing program at St. Cloud State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, D.C. 20001. 202-887-6791.
• Athletic Training Education Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). St. Cloud State University Bachelor of Athletic Training is currently on probation by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE), 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. The program has chosen to Voluntarily Withdraw its Accreditation effective August 12, 2022. The program will remain on probation until the Withdraw is effective and the program is closed.
• The Department of Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).
• The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
• The clinical part of the Nuclear Medicine Technology program is accredited at our partner hospitals by the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology (JRCNMT). The clinical part of the Radiologic Technology program is accredited at our partner hospitals by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

School of Public Affairs

• The School of Public Affairs teaching licensure program (Social Science Teaching) is accredited by the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB).

Academic and Student Services

• Counseling and Psychological Services is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services, Inc.
• Medical Clinic and Pharmacy Laboratory is accredited by the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation (COLA).
• Lindgren Child Care Center is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
• Medical Clinic and Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
• The Senior to Sophomore Program has been awarded the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) Accreditation.