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Northwestern University

Illinois

United States

Overview

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The Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program is designed for experienced STEM professionals who wish to develop management and leadership skills while deepening their understanding of traditional and emerging technologies.

Students complete a core curriculum in management, quantitative analysis, and behavioral science, then augment their education with advanced engineering electives in their area of specialization. This combination of education in business with sought-after graduate-level engineering coursework prepares our graduates for top leadership roles in the most technologically sophisticated companies.

Total Tuition Fees

$73,584

Duration

15 Months

Median Salary

$1,00,000

Ranking

#10

US World and News Report

#26

The World University Rankings

#50

QS World University Rankings

Intake

Spring ( Apr - June )

Intake

Fall ( Sept - Nov )

Intake

Winter ( Jan - Mar )

Class Profile

Class Size

Average Age

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Language Test Scores

Minimum Score

100 / 120

Minimum Score

7 / 9

Diversity

Midwest:

20%

Others:

International:

15%

Northeast:

25%

Southeast:

15%

West:

20%

Admissions

Application Deadlines

Spring

Round	Deadline	Decision
Priority 1	Dec 15	NA
Standard Deadline	Feb 15	NA

Eligibility Criteria

The following is a comprehensive list of all the admissions requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM discipline
3.0 Grade Point Average on a 4.0 scale in undergraduate work
Transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate education attempted
$50 application fee payable in US funds
Three letters of recommendation that attest to the candidate's academic or work performance as well as leadership potential
Personal statement that is part of the online application
Calculus based statistics course (Note: Incoming students will be required to complete a summer MEM online statistics course to meet this requirement. This course is free to MEM students.)
GMAT or GRE scores (optional, but strongly encouraged if GPA is below 3.2 and/or work experience including internships is less than 3 years)
TOEFL or IELTS scores for all international applicants, except those whose undergraduate degree was received from an institution where English is the primary language of instruction.

Application Requirements

What Really Matters When Applying

Transcript
Required
GRE
Optional
TOEFL
Required
IELTS
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Professional LOR
Required
Academic LOR
Required
Curriculum Vitae
Optional
Application Fee
50

Career Outcomes

The MEM program assists students in progressing in their careers in a variety of ways. MEM graduates who stay with their present companies are typically promoted to positions with more responsibility, managing more people, or taking on more sophisticated project management responsibilities.

Immediate Working World Application

As the students are allowed to customize the program to fit their desired area of specialization or concentration, assignments from class often have direct and immediate applicability to the students work-life. MEM provides a series of tools, techniques, and perspectives, often revealing issues that are underlying the student's current work situation.

Networking Events

The MEM program, in collaboration with the Student Advisory Board, sponsors activities to develop leadership opportunities for current students and alumni, such as annual competitions and monthly networking events. One annual tradition is MEM Industry Night, which recognizes, and establishes community amongst, the students, alumni and companies who value the importance of education at the intersection of engineering and business.

Post-Graduation Opportunities & Internships

The full-time student course of study provides the opportunity for an optional internship during the summer. Most students seek industry-related internship positions, but some students choose to focus on project-based work or even personal start-up initiatives. There are no common paths or industries for our full-time students due to their breadth of experience and diverse backgrounds. Note: students are responsible for securing their own summer internships.

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Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,00,000 / year

Graduation Rate

64%

Job Placement

99%

Prospective Job Roles

Manager

Marketing Analyst

Project Engineer

Marketing Manager

Operations Manager

Project Manager

Business Analyst

Supply Chain Manager

Data analyst

Operations Research Analyst

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Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

$73,584 / year

Overall Cost

$1,13,584 / year

Funding Options

Department Funding

External Sources - Scholarships

Tuition is $6,132 per course for academic year 2023-24. If students take four courses per quarter, they are charged by the quarterly rate of $20,927.

A student's total tuition cost will depend on the number of courses taken per quarter, and the number of quarters they require to complete the 12 courses.

Full-time students are required to take either 3 or 4 courses during their first three quarters in the program (Fall, Winter, & Spring) to maintain their full-time student status. In addition, all full-time students have a $125 Activity Fee per quarter.

Scholarships

Financial Aid

Name: Master's
Price: 73584 USD

Albert H. Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship

Professor Rubenstein founded the Master in Engineering Management (MEM) program in 1976 to provide high-quality engineering management education for engineers and scientists in the Chicago area and directed the MEM program from 1977 until 1992. A scholarship was formed in his honor with the goal of recruiting top graduate student talent, and the Master of Engineering Management program offers a limited number of these scholarships each year. The Albert H. Rubenstein Memorial Scholarship is based on merit and is awarded during the application process. No additional application or documents are required for consideration.

Additional Funding Resources

In addition to the Albert H. Rubenstein Memorial scholarship offered directly through the program, Master of Engineering Management students may be eligible for other types of support. Resources may be found at the McCormick School of Engineering Fellowships and Internships page or at Northwestern University's Office of Fellowships.

Graduate Financial Aid

Students in the Master of Engineering Management program are eligible for financial aid depending on the number of courses taken in a quarter. Prospective students should familiarize themselves with the options for financial aid and contact the Evanston Office of Graduate Financial Aid with any questions.

Students using financial aid to fund their graduate degree must comply with the Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy to maintain eligibility.

FAQs

MEM degree students may attain optional concentrations by choosing 3-4 courses within these categories: Managerial Analytics Product Management Project and Process Management Healthcare Systems
Yes, Northwestern MEM is a STEM degree. Here is a link to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement website listing all the STEM degrees. MEM STEM degree's CIP code is 15.1501.
It is your choice as to which contacts to use for your Letters of Recommendation. The chart on the application materials page is only a suggestion. In general, professional recommenders are preferred over academic, and more recent recommenders are preferred over someone who has not been in touch with you for a few years. Ultimately, you need to make a determination of the recommenders who will be able to give you the strongest recommendation relative to the listed topics. Please note: your application will be ready for review only once LORs are submitted. That means they must be submitted before a given deadline to be included in that round. If they arrive after a deadline your application will be in the next round.
A completed application requires a $50 application fee payable in US funds. All application fees are paid through the application system. Please note that applicants who attend a MEM Information Session will have their application fee waived. Online sessions are available. These are scheduled monthly and available primarily in the fall and winter, so if you intend to request a fee waiver, you should plan to attend a session at least 1 month prior to your target submission date. Fee waiver instructions are provided at the end of information sessions. Please email MEM with any remaining questions after the session.
No. GRE and GMAT scores are now optional for all applicants. You are welcome to report and upload your scores if you feel they will help strengthen your application, and if you upload them the Admissions Committee will include them as part of their holistic review of your application. However, if you choose not to upload GRE or GMAT scores this will have no negative impact on your review whatsoever.
We require 3 letters of recommendation from individuals who have had supervisory experience over you in a professional and/or academic setting and can attest to your work performance and management potential. As a rough guide, the table below outlines a recommended balance between professional and academic letters of recommendation, based only on number of years since the completion of an undergraduate degree. When in doubt, a professional recommendation is generally more valuable than an academic one. All writers are asked to address the following questions: For letters from current and former employers, we would appreciate an assessment of the applicant's career progress, management potential and leadership skills. For academic references, we would appreciate an assessment of the applicant's potential for graduate work. In addition, the admissions committee looks for comments on the following (where applicable): How long have you known the candidate and in what capacity? Can you provide examples that highlight the candidate's career progress or suitability for our graduate program? Can you provide any point of comparison for the candidate against others in similar circumstances? Please note: The application system will email your recommenders at the email address you provide. Recommenders will receive a request to address the questions outlined above as well as instructions on how to upload their completed letter to the application system. Recommenders may use standard word processing software for letters.
Applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of how many years of work experience they may have, although it is important to know that the curriculum is designed for students with prior work experience. The admissions committee will take into account all of your work experience, including internships, when evaluating your application so please make sure to be clear in your resume. However, please only count relevant, compensated, technical work experience (completed before or after you have finished your undergraduate studies) when reporting your work experience in the application. The admission committee will only consider relevant, compensated, technical work experience (completed before or after you have finished your undergraduate studies) as part of the three-year experience threshold. Please note that the years of work experience refers to the date an applicant plans to start the MEM degree. For example, a Fall 2023 applicant would list the years of work experience they will have by September 2023.
Please submit an electronic copy of transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, whether you have received a degree or not. This includes degrees currently in progress and study abroad credit. Please label your files in the following format: LastName-FirstName-InstitutionName Ex: Smith-Sally-UniversityofSydney All pages of the transcript must be scanned and legible. If your transcripts are not in English, you must send a copy in the original language as well as a certified translation. If your GPA is not on a 4.0 scale, please submit a WES GPA conversion or a Scholaro GPA conversion and use the converted 4.0-scale GPA in your application. Please note: Official transcripts in sealed envelopes, or by secure electronic delivery direct from the institution, will be required prior to matriculation only if you are admitted into the program.
Please use the following instructions to apply for the Master of Engineering Management program: Request more information about our program Complete all aspects of the online application Submit your GRE/GMAT scores (optional for all applicants) Submit your TOEFL/IELTS scores if you are an international applicant where English is not your primary language of instruction Pay the $50 application fee