Online MS in Engineering Leadership and Management
Climb the engineering side of the leadership ladder.
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At a Glance
The online Master of Science in Engineering Leadership and Management from OU Online equips professionals with the tools to lead with confidence, communicate across diverse audiences, and make ethically grounded decisions that drive innovation and impact. This program blends advanced management strategies with real-world engineering applications, preparing graduates to thrive in dynamic, multidisciplinary environments.
Students gain the expertise to lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and solve real-world challenges efficiently and effectively using the core principles of engineering leadership and management.
100% Online
Time to Complete:
12+ Months (full-time student); 21+ months (working full-time)
Credit Hours:
30
Time Commitment:
10 to 20 Hours Weekly
start dates
Fall, Spring
cost
The MS in Engineering Leadership and Management delivers a strong return on investment, empowering you with the advanced leadership skills and strategic insight needed to rise to the top of your field and increase your earning potential.
Tuition and fees for the program total $30,450 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
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About the Master’s in Engineering Leadership and Management Online
The online master’s degree in Engineering Leadership and Management is a 30-credit program designed for flexibility and speed. You can complete it in as few as 12 months as a full-time student or 21 months while working full-time. With instruction from world-class faculty in the Gallogly College of Engineering, the program shapes future engineering leaders ready to make an impact.
You will master the skills to solve complex, real-world challenges using proven principles of engineering leadership and management. With the right tools and knowledge, you will drive meaningful change across industries and lead with confidence.
Engineering managers serve as technical experts, mentors, coaches, and strategic leaders. This program focuses on applying modern management tools, communicating effectively across diverse audiences, and making ethically sound decisions that reflect professional integrity.
You will graduate ready to lead innovation, shape the future of engineering, and thrive in leadership roles. In this program, you will gain:
- Cross-disciplinary expertise in mathematics, systems engineering, and leadership
- Direct connections to industry leaders in aerospace, healthcare, energy, and manufacturing
- Experience building academic programs from the ground up at multiple institutions
- A proven track record of integrating real-world engineering challenges into the classroom
- Leadership of award-winning student teams in NASA and other national competitions
- Hands-on experience with AI and machine learning in industrial applications, especially workflow optimization
- The ability to bridge theory and practice through strong industry partnerships
MS in Engineering Leadership and Management: Where This Degree Can Take You
Earning an online master's degree in engineering leadership and management from the University of Oklahoma positions you for advancement in high-impact roles that demand both technical expertise and strong leadership. This degree empowers you to accelerate your career in industries where engineering innovation and strategic management intersect. Career paths include:
- Quality Engineer
- Operations Manager
- Engineering Group Leader
- Processing Engineering Manager
- Product Engineer
- Engineering Manager
- Project Manager
- Program Director
- Design Engineer
- Technical Consultant
- Human Capital Manager
Industry Insights
- Median Pay: $167,740
- Job Outlook: Employment for engineering managers is projected to grow 6 percent by 2033
- Job Openings: An average of 15,000 openings for engineering managers are expected each year over the next decade
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Program Outcomes: What You’ll Learn to Advance Your Career
OU’s online master’s degree in engineering leadership and management prepares you to lead with purpose, communicate with clarity, and drive innovation across industries. As a graduate of this program, you will:
- Apply advanced management strategies and tools to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
- Make ethically sound decisions that reflect integrity and uphold professional responsibilities
- Build, lead, and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams to solve complex, real-world challenges using core principles of engineering leadership and management
- Grow intellectually by applying leadership and management skills in real-world contexts, committing to lifelong learning and continuous professional development
Course Details
The Engineering Leadership and Management master’s degree offers a comprehensive, career-focused curriculum that blends technical insight with strategic leadership. You will explore essential topics such as management and leadership principles, strategic communication, data analysis, negotiations, and cost engineering—equipping you with the tools to lead confidently and make data-driven decisions in complex environments.
Course Structure
You’ll earn 30 credit hours across 10 courses. You’ll take two 8-week courses at a time (four courses each semester). You’ll take part in four live sessions in during each 8-week course on a weeknight from 7 to 8:30 pm CT.Leadership and Management for Engineers
Credit Hours: 3
This course will help prepare students for leadership and management positions in a global culture. The course emphasizes team building attributes in a multi-cultural organization, how to build commitment among team members, and how to organize to compete in the global marketplace. Students will gain a better understanding of themselves and their personal and professional goals.
Data Science and Analytics for Engineering Management Decisions
Credit Hours: 3
This course covers various tools that can be applied to data to extract the knowledge that can be applied for engineering management decision-making. The main objective is to understand the world of data science and analytics, including descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive analytics, as a tool for informed decision-making.
Capstone Project
Credit Hours: 3
In this capstone course, students work on a team-based, multi-disciplinary project that addresses an industry-based engineering management problem. It is meant to integrate the many tools utilized by engineering managers as taught in the coursework of the engineering management and leadership program. Students are required to produce a written report and give an oral presentation.
Systems Requirements and Architecting
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the fundamentals of systems engineering by offering an overview of the discipline and then focusing on the management of system requirements and developing how a system will meet them. We will discuss the definition of systems, the system development life cycle, and the systems engineering method. Topics include detailed design, requirement analysis, decomposition, and system architecting.
Cost Engineering
Credit Hours: 3
This course will discuss the application of scientific principles and techniques to problems of cost estimating, cost control, business planning, profitability analysis, project management, and planning and scheduling. It will provide an understanding of both the tools and models that can be used throughout the design, development, and support phases, and examine the trade-offs between system performance and life-cycle cost.
Strategic Communication for Engineering Leaders
Credit Hours: 3
The goal of this course is to impart effective communication abilities to engineers. The course will teach Engineers at all stages of their career skills for effective communication with teammates, clients, and employees and/or pursuing the next level of leadership opportunities. Students will learn to create and deliver powerful presentations and documents.
Decision Analysis
Credit Hours: 3
This course provides the fundamentals of decision analysis and explores how analyzing risk can be incorporated into good decision-making. Normative and prescriptive approaches to making decisions when uncertainty exists are central to this course. Topics covered include structuring decision problems, developing alternatives, single and multiple objectives, utility theory, risk tolerance, data-driven and subjective probability, and psychological pitfalls, among others.
Leading Creative Teams
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, you will learn to assemble the skills, talents, and resources of individuals and groups in effective and efficient ways to best solve the engineering problem at hand. You will learn inter-personal management skills and tools for creating positive and supportive team cultures and incorporating and supporting diversity in teams.
Negotiating Skills for Technical Leaders
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, you will learn the underlying principles of negotiation and influence skills that can be effectively employed with supervisors, peers, and team members in engineering environments. Concepts such as the zone of proximal development, the best alternative to negotiated agreements, and sources of influence are put into practice.
Systems Thinking
Credit Hours: 3
In this course, you will learn that engineering systems are made of complex interconnections of interrelated subsystems. You will learn how to recognize these subsystems and understand their relationships to build efficient engineering systems. You will learn to use and develop optimization models, understand systems engineering life cycle, and model-based systems thinking.
Why Earning an MS in Engineering Leadership and Management from OU Online Sets You Apart
OU Online delivers high-quality, affordable graduate and undergraduate programs designed for working professionals who need flexibility without compromising academic excellence. As a top-tier public institution, the University of Oklahoma empowers you to thrive in the fast-paced world of engineering leadership and management—on your schedule, from anywhere.
Faculty Expertise
The MS in Engineering Leadership and Management is powered by the expertise of world-class University of Oklahoma faculty and seasoned professors of practice. This unique blend of academic excellence and real-world experience ensures that students receive cutting-edge instruction grounded in industry relevance. By connecting students with industry leaders and expert faculty, OU Online delivers an advanced curriculum that prepares graduates for long-term career success in engineering leadership.
Robust Student Support
OU Online offers robust student support services, including academic support, online tutoring, mental health counseling, and an online career development center. The program accommodates the needs of working professionals, allowing you to expand your technical skills while maintaining full-time employment.
Global Alumni Network
With more than 250,000 alumni across the world, becoming a Sooner means you’ll have access to a strong network of engineering professionals to accelerate your career. As a Sooner, you’ll be part of a powerful network of leaders working in organizations across the world, helping you expand your career as a management professional in engineering.
Flexible Format
The Engineering Leadership and Management master’s degree is delivered 100 percent online in a flexible format built for working professionals around the world. Whether you’re managing a full-time job or balancing other commitments, you can earn your degree in as few as 12 months as a full-time student or 21 months on a part-time schedule. Study from anywhere while gaining specialized knowledge in industrial and systems engineering that you can apply immediately in your career.
Tailored Experience
Move through the program as part of a small, focused cohort of professionals who share your passion for industrial and systems engineering. You’ll build meaningful connections through interactive online discussions with faculty and peers, gaining valuable insights while expanding your professional network in the engineering industry. This collaborative environment helps you thrive academically and professionally—no matter where you are.
Cost & Financial Aid
Earning your MS in Engineering Leadership and Management is a powerful investment in your future—and OU Online is committed to making that investment accessible, transparent, and worthwhile.
Tuition and fees for the program total $30,450 ($1,015 per credit hour). Books and additional materials are not included.
Financial aid, scholarships, and employer tuition assistance may be available to help reduce your out-of-pocket costs. Our dedicated financial services team will guide you through every step of the funding process—so you can stay focused on your education and career goals.
For questions about financial aid for your online program, contact the Online Aid office at onlineaid@ou.edu or call 405-325-2929.
A nonrefundable deposit of $350 is required upon admission to secure your place in the program. This deposit guarantees your spot in your first semester of courses and will be applied toward your first semester’s tuition.
* Please be aware that tuition and fees may change, as determined by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.
Transfer Credit
You can transfer up to 12 credit hours of graduate-level coursework per Graduate College policy and with approval of the department. Credit must be graduate level with a grade of B or better. The credit must be less than 5 years old and can’t have been used toward any other degree.
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