MEM Curriculum and Credit Hours
Designed to position students as effective engineering managers, the Engineering Management Graduate Certificate combines faculty expertise, a purposeful curriculum and a broad range of perspectives in the engineering field.
Coursework is offered every eight weeks and provides current and future engineering managers with enhanced skills to form and manage productive teams, execute goal-oriented strategies, and influence your organization’s relevance in today’s competitive global market.
Alongside students who are also experienced professionals, certificate students learn to make strategic decisions with the fundamental knowledge needed to lead engineers and technical professionals.
Individuals who successfully complete the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management may use the credit hours earned toward completion of the Master of Engineering Management degree (if you apply and are admitted to the MEM program).
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management:
- Apply and be admitted
- Work with a team member in the Master of Engineering Management program to develop a plan of study.
- Complete 12 credit hours (courses described below).
2 MEM | EMGT: 805 & 806 |
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2 MEM | (6 credits) |
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EM Graduate Certificate | |
2026 – 2027 Class Schedule
Summer 2026 | May 18 – July 10 |
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Fall A 2026 | Aug 24 – Oct 16 |
Fall B 2026 | Oct 26 – Dec 18 |
Spring A 2027 | Jan 11 – Mar 5 |
Spring B 2027 | Mar 8 – May 7 |
MEM Courses
The following are CORE courses and required for the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) degree.
2 MEM Core Courses (6 Credit Hours) | ||
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| EMGT 805 | EMGT 805 - Teamwork for Organizational Commitment and Collaboration | 3 cr. hours |
| EMGT 806 | EMGT 806 - Decision and Risk Analysis | 3 cr. hours |
Note: Additional MEM elective courses are under development. Please contact Kayla Person (MEM Program Coordinator) for more information.
Graduate Certificate
Program Details
Graduate Certificate Admission Requirements
To be fully admitted, The Office of Graduate Studies requires official transcripts. Admission with full standing requires a grade point average (GPA) for all undergraduate work of at least 2.75 (on a 4.00 scale). All deficient courses stipulated at the time of admission must be passed with a grade of C or better.
Provisional Status: Applicants with a GPA below a 2.75 or with deficiencies will be evaluated and admission may be granted on a provisional basis until proof of an ability to complete graduate level work is satisfactorily shown.
GMAT or GRE Score not required
It is not required to submit standardized test scores such as the GRE or GMAT. However, applicants may include the information in the online application to supplement their application.
Personal Statement
All applicants are required to submit a personal statement.
- Briefly describe your past professional experience and relevant skills.
- What are some of your short and long term professional goals?
- How would a University of Nebraska MEM assist you in achieving your goals?
Resumé
A professional resume should be submitted. Include the following: relevant work experience, skills, involvement and education.
Letters of Recommendation
Two letters of recommendation are needed. Both contacts must be former or current supervisors or professors.
Prerequisite Requirements
To be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Master of Engineering, the following prerequisites must be met:
- Relevant work experience: Experience in engineering and technology industry; minimum of two-years is strongly recommended; engineering co-ops and internships may be considered as part of work experience.
- GPA: 2.75 GPA or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Conditional acceptance may be granted on a case by case basis.
- Previous earned degrees: A Bachelor of Science (or higher) degree in engineering or STEM. Engineering is preferred and given most consideration.
- Courses:
- Calculus I
- A course in probability and statistics (recency and grade restrictions apply)
- Provisional status may be granted if deficiency is removed, in consultation with MEM administrators, prior to enrolling in MEM core courses.
- English proficiency: See section related to International Applicants
Online versions of prerequisite courses may be available upon request from the University of Nebraska. None of the prerequisite courses may be used in the student's MEM program of study. All prerequisite courses must be met before 15 hours of graduate course work is completed. Please contact the MEM Program Coordinator for more information about prerequisite courses.
International Applicants
- MEM follows English proficiency requirements determined by the Office of Graduate Studies.
- Please view the Office of Graduate Studies page for more information.
Please note:
- This is an online degree program. It is not possible to obtain a Visa to study in the U.S. when enrolled in our program.
- This is a professional master’s degree. Our students receive tuition reimbursement from their employers. We do not offer teaching or research assistantship, internship, scholarship, stipend, fellowship, or any form of financial support.