ME-EM On Coursera
The Master of Engineering in Engineering Management (ME-EM) is offered through an innovative partnership with Coursera and includes performance-based admissions, flexible 8-week terms, and asynchronous courses. The ME-EM on Coursera is ideal for individuals interested in growing their management careers in the engineering and technical sectors. With performance-based admissions, you can enroll right away into the Master of Engineering degree in Engineering Management. No transcripts or applications are required.
With 6 start dates per year, you can begin pursuing the Master of Engineering in Engineering Management whenever you are ready. Courses are 8 weeks long and self-paced, but all for-credit coursework must be submitted by the last day of the 8-week session. See the session calendar for exact dates.
The May 8th, 2025, 12pm, EMP Graduation Ceremony is located at the Folsom Field Stadium Byron R. White Club Level North(Location Change!). Please arrive at least 10 min early to check in and pick up your gift.
The May 8th, 2025, 8:30am CU Boulder Spring Commencement has launched an interactive campus map. The map provides information for the Commencement Ceremony and Recognition Ceremonies in two separate layers. Please explore the map at your convenience and also check out your specific ceremony (click on the graduation cap drop pin icon on your day/venue and you will your ceremony listed!).
Why Choose the ME-EM on Coursera?
- Top-quality learning: Earn the same diploma and learn from the same award-winning faculty as our on-campus program in Boulder. The career-ready curriculum prepares individuals interested in growing their management careers in the engineering and technical sectors.
- Engaging academics: The ME-EM on Coursera is designed for working professionals in the industry and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- Flexible path to graduation: Personalize your learning with self-paced classes and multiple term options each year. Pay as you go with a clear per-credit rate.
- Interactive experience: Connect with course facilitators during weekly office hours and network with classmates in class and within your own Slack workspace. You will also have access to CU Boulder resources including libraries, career services, and the Forever Buffs alumni association.
Curriculum
The ME-EM is a non-thesis degree that requires 30 credit hours of coursework. You must complete 12 credits of core coursework in finance, project management, authentic leadership, and communication and 18 credits of elective coursework across a variety of topic areas, including technology entrepreneurship, product development, ethical decision making, and more.
Preview courses with non-credit options
You may enroll in the non-credit versions of the ME-EM curriculum, allowing you to preview courses before committing to the degree program. You may upgrade from non-credit to for-credit at any time during your learning journey. Additional material and assessments must be completed to earn credit; this material is only available after you pay tuition.
Program Webinars
Watch our recent webinars to learn about the ME-EM on Coursera degree program. You will learn more about performance-based admissions, hear more about the ME-EM curriculum, and meet some of the faculty members teaching courses within this fully online degree program.