Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

Cornell's Master's degree in Engineering Management is designed for STEM graduates looking to build the skills needed to lead engineering teams and technology-driven organizations. Complete the degree in as little as one year, with flexible two- and three-semester options.
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Why Choose Cornell?

  • Flexible Timeline

    Complete the degree in one year, or choose a three-semester pathway with additional time for electives, specialization, and internship opportunities.

  • Hands-on Experience

    Apply what you learn through an industry-sponsored capstone project that replaces a traditional research thesis and strengthens your portfolio.

  • Customizable Degree

    Select electives that align with your unique career goals, from AI and analytics to operations and technology strategy.

  • Designed for Industry

    Learn through an industry-focused curriculum designed to build the technical, leadership, and business skills employers value.

  • Career Support

    Receive one-on-one advising, interview preparation, employer connections, and career programming throughout the program.

  • Strategic Network

    Build connections through Cornell’s worldwide alumni network of more than 230,000 graduates.

Engineering management students participate in a class activity

The Engineering Management Project Experience

  • Hands-on Skills

    Students gain real-world experience by partnering with an industry team to evaluate a major engineering project or system, mirroring the kind of challenges they’ll encounter throughout their careers.

  • Data Analysis

    Students hone their technical skills to identify patterns, trends, and correlations to help businesses make better decisions.

  • Leadership and Project Management

    Often times professionals working in high velocity organizations can be great technically, but face challenges when communicating with people. Students learn to tackle complex problems within a fast-paced project, while working as part of a team.

  • Technology Strategy

    Students work to identify areas where organizations have opportunities for greater efficiency and cost optimization, ultimately aligning their business goals with their technology capabilities.

Career Support Throughout the Program

From your first semester through graduation, you’ll have access to individualized career support designed specifically for engineering master’s students.

  • One-on-one advising

  • Resume and LinkedIn reviews

  • Interview preparation

  • Employer information sessions

  • Career fairs

  • Alumni networking

  • Salary and negotiation workshops

  • Professional and leadership development course

Support for International Students

Cornell welcomes students from around the world, and international students are an important part of the Engineering Management community. Our admissions team, faculty, and university support offices work together to help students transition successfully to life at Cornell and prepare for careers in the United States and around the world.

You’ll have access to:

  • International Student Orientation

  • Dedicated Cornell International Services office

  • Career advising tailored to the U.S. job market

  • OPT and STEM OPT guidance

  • Individual advising throughout your time at Cornell

  • A collaborative cohort representing countries around the world

“My M.Eng. at Cornell helped me bridge the gap between engineering and business, teaching me to think like both a builder and a strategist — to use data for product decisions, communicate insights to non-technical audiences, and turn complex problems into actionable plans. Through hands-on projects, I strengthened my skills in product analytics, stakeholder management, and structured problem-solving.”

Jahnavi Shah, M.Eng.’23 Engineering Management Product Deployment Strategist at Persona
Jahnavi Shah, M.Eng.'23 Engineering Management