This Duke master’s program is available on a part-time basis—about 10 percent of campus-based students choose this option.

To make scheduling easier for part-time students:

• We consistently offer late-afternoon class meeting times, for elective courses and at least one section of each four(4) core courses
• Most courses meet just once per week

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Important Notes

• If a student does not plan to take any classes for a semester or more, the program requires a leave of absence
• See Duke’s semester listings. Our courses are offered under the registration symbol EGRMGMT
• Part-time students apply using our standard application

Duke Master of Engineering Management students can choose the to graduate after 2, 3, or 4 semesters, based on their career goals and plan.

Most students elect to complete the program in three (3) semesters.

Important Note

There is no evidence that the duration of program affects the chances of employment.

3 Semesters

Example Study Plan

If you don’t intend to obtain a degree you may still take courses.

Application Instructions for Non-Degree Students

• Submit all parts of the application, except GRE scores
• Deadline: June 15

Upon acceptance, you may take any course coded EGRMGMT.

As a non-degree student you may only apply a maximum four (4) EGRMGMT courses toward a future degree.

Minimum Pre-Requisite Course Requirements

Math Courses

• Calculus I
• Calculus II
• Calculus III (or Statistics, or another math course beyond Calculus II)

Technical Courses

A minimum of two (2) courses in engineering, computer science, mathematical science, or physical science

In this 60-credit program, students earn both:

• Master of Engineering Management, from Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering (24 credits)
• Master of Environmental Management, from Duke’s Nicholas School of the Environment (36 credits)

Dual-master’s students are charged flat tuition during the first two (2) years of study—which is less than studying for each degree separately.

Important Notes

• Separate applications and admission to each professional school are required
• Students requiring additional coursework beyond four (4) semesters will incur additional charges
• Students do not receive either degree until all requirements for both degrees are completed

Sample Study Plan

For students who complete a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Duke’s Fuqua School of Business, the Master of Engineering Management Program will waive three (3) MEM core courses.

This allows Duke MEM-MBA students to receive a Master of Engineering Management by completing:

• Five (5) additional courses
• Internship
• Seminar and workshop series
• Miscellaneous required activities

Application Required

A separate application to the Duke Master of Engineering Management Program is required.

Prospective students should apply at least one (1) year before completing their Duke MBA.

Students in Duke’s Master of Science in Global Health program may complete a curricular focus in Engineering Project Management by completing specified Duke Master of Engineering Management courses.

Interested Duke MS-GH students should consult with their academic advisor to learn more.

Through a partnership between Duke and the United States Navy, Nuclear Propulsion Program Officers receive credit for their training and service.

They earn a Duke Master of Engineering Management by completing just six (6) courses, instead of the usual eight (8).

Duke Will Recognize

• Six (6) hours of technical elective credit (equivalent to two Duke courses) for Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program training
• Naval service to satisfy the internship and capstone requirements (EGRMGMT 550 and 551)

How to Apply

1. Contact your commanding officer, and gain approval
2. Request your commanding officer to submit a Letter of Support as part of the recommendation portion of your online application

Important Notes

• Upon enrollment, US Navy students must provide a copy of their Joint Services Transcript
• There may be other miscellaneous required degree components beyond coursework

For more information, contact memp@duke.edu

Undergraduates studying engineering at Duke can complete a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) and a Master of Engineering Management in just five (5) years.

“4+1: BSE+Master’s” is an accelerated dual-degree program in which undergraduates take graduate-level courses during the senior year.

Learn more about 4+1

Duke Master of Science (MS) and PhD students in other academic departments of Duke’s Pratt School of Engineering may use up to three (3) graduate engineering courses as technical electives toward a Duke Master of Engineering Management degree.

Generally, these courses should be taken concurrently with the MEM degree, or within the previous four years.

Through a dual-degree program, a Duke Master of Science or PhD student can receive a Master of Engineering Management as well by completing:

• The five (5) additional courses
• An internship
• A seminar and workshop series
• Miscellaneous other requirements

Important Notes

• Separate application and admission to Duke Master of Engineering Management are required
• Applications should be submitted at least one year before the graduation date of your Duke MS or PhD degree
• Separate tuition is charged for Duke Engineering Management courses

Duke graduate and professional students who are not enrolled in the Duke Master of Engineering Management Program may register to enroll in some Engineering Management core courses and technical electives on a space-available basis and with the permission of the instructor.

Instructors will require outside students to have sufficient background for the course. They may also limit enrollment of outside students for any pedagogical reason.

Duke students not in Engineering Management but who wish to take our courses should:

• Complete the Course Registration Permission Form
• Obtain permission from the instructor
• Obtain permission from their home department
• Return the completed permission form to the Duke MEM Office before the Last Day of Drop/Add

Important Notes

• Course Registration Permission forms are not processed until all Duke Engineering Management students have had a chance to enroll—outside students may not be added to a course as late as the end of the first week of a semester
• Outside students will not be added to waiting lists but are added to classes in the order in which they completed their forms
• Generally, no more than five (5) outside students are allowed to enroll in any one course in any semester
• These students may not utilize these courses later for a Duke Master of Engineering Management degree

For more information, contact us.