23.1K

Projected job openings over the next 7 years

Online Master’s in Engineering Management Degree (MEM)

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Start the next chapter of your career with uOttawa's online MEM degree program, designed specifically for experienced engineers.

Gain a competitive advantage by learning engineering and management skills that drive innovation and operational excellence in the workplace. Join our online program today and conquer the demanding field of engineering management.

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DESIGNED FOR EXPERIENCED ENGINEERS.

MEM Stats

$105K

15.22%

18.9%

Median salary for Engineering Managers

Expected five-year wage
growth

Employment growth for Engineering Managers

Program Summary

Degree offered:

Master of Engineering Management (MEM)

Learning method:

Online

Language of instruction:

English

Expected completion:

Within two years

Tuition:

$24,000

Why uOttawa’s Online MEM?

Fast-Track Career Success

Study 100% Online

Complete an industry-oriented Master's in Engineering Management degree in less than two years, with no GRE/GMAT required and three start dates per year. Maximize your career growth at your own pace while managing your personal and professional commitments efficiently.

Benefit from a 100% online program that allows you to study from anywhere – no campus residencies required. Balance your current lifestyle and job seamlessly while pursuing higher education and broadening your career horizons.

Learn From Industry Experts

Gain a Competitive Edge

Gain insights from a faculty of industry experts, honing your skills in essential areas like operations management, team management, and supply chain knowledge. Gain invaluable insights from their real-world experiences and follow their guidance towards best practices, preparing yourself for the engineering management industry.

Earn a graduate degree focused on engineering management from the University of Ottawa, ranked among the top 150 universities globally by Times Higher Education, and distinguish yourself in the competitive job market. Enhance your career prospects significantly with this internationally recognized qualification, paving your way to leadership roles in engineering management.

Master Engineering Management

Equip yourself with essential management skills, advanced analytics knowledge, and product development expertise to excel in engineering leadership roles. Broaden your skill set, foster innovation, and enhance your career prospects while substantially contributing to engineering.

Choose a Concentration

Six concentrations are available within the MEM degree program. You can choose zero, one, or two of the six concentrations depending on your specific objectives.

UX Design

Cybersecurity

Dive into our User Experience Design (UX Design) concentration, where you'll master cutting-edge tools and techniques to create impactful, innovative user experiences with a keen awareness of ethics, equity, and diversity.

Explore digital protection, learning about the latest security technologies, threat detection, prevention strategies, and risk management. You’ll understand cryptography fundamentals, learn ethical hacking techniques, and develop skills to safeguard organizations.

Data Analytics

Operations Management

Equip yourself with essential management skills, advanced analytics knowledge, and product development expertise to excel in engineering leadership roles. Broaden your skill set, foster innovation, and enhance your career prospects while substantially contributing to engineering.

Learn about Lean Six Sigma Green Belt tools and techniques, build well-rounded knowledge in operations, and explore supply chain management to analyze and strategize.

Advanced Project Management

Product Innovation Management

Learn the essential aspects of technology project management, study the complexities of project information management, and understand the factors that can put projects at risk and how to manage these challenges. 

Examine factors that enhance individual and group creativity within organizations, develop and implement trial plans for design simulations, experiments and prototyping, and learn best practices in product development and management within engineering.

As an engineer, there were numerous takeaways which I still apply in my profession. There were many fields where I could acquire knowledge such as finance, accounting, marketing, project management, and the support I received from the professors was incredible.

Merzia Puthiya Purayil  |  Technical Testing Analyst

Potential Career Paths

Engineering  Field

Qualify for roles like Civil, Chemical, or Electrical Engineer, where you’ll employ your enhanced managerial skills to lead complex projects, drive technological innovation, and shape the future of engineering.

Physics Field

Step into roles like Research Analyst or Geophysicist, where you'll have the tools to uncover groundbreaking insights, contribute to scientific progress and navigate the challenges of the ever-evolving technological landscape.

Computer Science Field

Accelerate into roles like Software Engineer or Computer Research Scientist, where your comprehensive understanding of engineering management will enable you to lead teams, manage complex systems, and pioneer technological advancements.

Why Study at uOttawa?

#1

2%

#7

U7

#1 Hub in Canada,
#1 Tech Concentration in North America

Among the top 2% of universities worldwide per Times Higher Education

Ranked #7 among universities in Canada
and #145 worldwide

Founding member of U7 Alliance – an organization of top schools from G7 countries

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a specialization or major in engineering, computer science or physical science and a minimum admission average of 70% (B)

Minimum of two years of engineering work experience

Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

uOttawa Online MEM

Learn more about our online MEM degree program's admission requirements, tuition costs, curriculum, and more. 

23.1K

Projected job openings over the next 7 years

Get More Info About Our MEM Program

Contact us today to learn more about our admission process, tuition costs, innovative curriculum, and more.

Submitting this form constitutes your express written consent to be called and/or texted by University of Ottawa at the number(s) you provided, regarding furthering your education. You understand that these calls may be generated using an automated technology, including by way of example, auto-dialer and click-to dial technologies. Calls may be recorded for quality assurance and training purposes. Privacy Policy.

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