# Master of Engineering Management& Leadership

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ONLINE AND ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM

# Master of Engineering Management **& Leadership**

###### **ADVANCE YOUR CAREER**

## Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) degree

In today’s world, all major companies have become technology companies. Therefore, engineers are being increasingly involved in the creation of new ideas, products, and services, across all sectors of society. For companies to take full advantage of this new paradigm, they must hire people who have been extensively educated on the best ways of leading, managing, and inspiring teams of “digital native” engineers and technical professionals. See how Rice’s Master of Engineering Management & Leadership (MEML) degree program trains engineers to **lead engineering, *without* leaving engineering**.****

[LEARN ABOUT OUR ONLINE PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml) [LEARN ABOUT OUR ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-engineering-management-and-leadership/oncampus)

## Industry 4.0 is Transforming Your Engineering Role

What does I4’s data-driven digital transformation mean for you and your organizations?\
Check out our **video series** to learn more.

[### Industry 4.0 Explained](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JweeAOh55sE)

[### Qualities of an I4 Engineering Leader](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0cEobCEwuY)

[### Ethical Engineering Leadership and More](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_WUaM8_8fuGXY24RodmrrkMPLVeATaja)

## Why Pursue a Master of Engineering Management at Rice University?

**1st MEM Program in Texas Certified by ASEM, 1 of 9 Programs Globally | [ASEM Certified Programs](https://www.asem.org/Graduate-Program-Cert "List of ASEM Certified Programs Graduate MEM Programs")**

**Top-Ranked University for Engineering and Management**

**Strong Labor Outlook and High Earning Potential for Engineering Managers | [U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics](https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/architectural-and-engineering-managers.htm#tab-5 "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics ")**

**Ability to complete 100% online, while working | [Rice Online MEML program](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml "Link to the Rice Online Master of Engineering Management and Leadership site")**

**Earn "stackable" credits towards your PMP®, CAEM® and/or CPEM® Engineering Certifications**

**Full-time, Part-time or Hybrid completion options**

## See How We Rank Amongst Top Schools

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Engineering Grad Programs Achieve Top 30 Ranking (U.S. News)

[Rice Engineering Facts & Rankings](https://engineering.rice.edu/about/facts-rankings)

## An All-in-One Curriculum for Future Engineering Leaders

Product management for Industry 4.0. Project management with PMPⓇ contact hours. Ethical-technical leadership. Emerging technologies and their engineering applications. And much more.

The Master of Engineering Management and Leadership program's non-thesis curriculum requires completing a minimum of 30 credits of approved courses at the 500- level or above. These requirements consist of six courses (18 credits) for the Engineering Manager Leadership Breadth, three (3) Specialization courses (9 credits), and a Masters of Engineering Management and Leadership Capstone Project (3 credits).

[SEE THE ONLINE MEML CURRICULUM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml/curriculum)

[SEE THE ON-CAMPUS MEML CURRICULUM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-engineering-management/curriculum)

## Financial Support for Veterans and Active Military

Veteran education benefits are available to qualified full or part-time Rice students who are active duty or reserve military personnel, veterans, or in some cases, the dependents of deceased or disabled veterans whose death or disability is a direct result of their military service. There are a variety of options to help you pay for your education at Rice.

[GO TO THE ONLINE MEML PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml)

[GO TO THE ON-CAMPUS MEML PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-engineering-management-and-leadership/oncampus)

## Master of Engineering Management Degree Admission Requirements

The Master of Engineering Management and Leadership program at Rice is a professional, non-thesis master’s degree meant for technical professionals with engineering or related technical backgrounds; recent college graduates from engineering and the computational science fields may also apply.

The MEML program is offered online or on-campus, with full-time and part-time options. Students who have a BA or a BS degree in any field of engineering or related study may apply. Students must apply to either the online or on-campus program and will be explicitly admitted to one program or the other.

[GO TO ONLINE PROGRAM ADMISSIONS](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml/admissions)

[GO TO ON-CAMPUS PROGRAM ADMISSIONS](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-engineering-management-and-leadership/oncampus)

## Career Outcomes You Care About

In addition to realizing job opportunities and increasing earnings salary potential, a MEML@Rice degree can help students enjoy a stimulating and rewarding career in the\
Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0).

[LEARN ABOUT CAREER PATHS](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml/careers)

## Looking for Info Sessions, Important Deadlines and FAQs?

There are many ways to learn more about applying to Rice's MEML program: join an upcoming info session, request program information, start your application, and more.

[GO TO THE ONLINE MEML PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/online-meml)

[GO TO THE ON-CAMPUS MEML PROGRAM](https://engineering.rice.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-engineering-management-and-leadership/oncampus)

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