Purdue University
DEGREE
Masters in Engineering Management
PROGRAM LENGTH
CAMPUS
Purdue MEM Overview
These (MSE/MS) degree programs are specifically designed for individuals preparing for a career in industry and are open to graduates from any engineering discipline and select science and math majors. Purdue’s Engineering Management master’s program is designed specifically to help you develop depth in engineering and breadth in your business and leadership skills. Upon completion of the master’s programs, you will be able to demonstrate design and development of products and processes at the systems level. You will be able to ensure quality of products or processes through design and development, manage organizations and people, make sound engineering decisions, and communicate and negotiate within a global engineering discipline. The program will significantly increase your value as a professional to help advance your career path.
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Purdue MEM Highlights
Rankings
Median Salary
$80,000
Class size
50
Average age
23
Intakes
2
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Program and Curriculum
A key component of our Engineering Management program is our blend of business and engineering courses, providing an emphasis in systems engineering and business management. In addition to deepening students’ engineering skills, we provide students with opportunities to learn, perform, and network in a business environment. Due to the work experience gained throughout our program, our engineering management students consistently secure competitive job offers from a variety of employers, including rapidly-growing entrepreneurial ventures and top Fortune 500 companies prior to graduation.

Below are a list of courses either required and/or recommended for students in the Engineering Management master’s program.
- Accounting for Managers
- Marketing Management
- Strategic Management
- Introduction to Operations Management
- Additional Course Options
Depending upon your career and academic goals, you can incorporate additional management courses into your curriculum plan. The following list offers a sample of popular courses available each year.
- Competitive Strategy
- Management of Operating Systems
- Business Analytics
- Developing a Global Business Strategy
- Brand Management
- New Product Development
- Database Management Systems
- Manufacturing Planning and Control
- Logistics
- Project Management
- Strategic Sourcing and Procurement
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Data Mining
- Six Sigma and Quality Management
Civil Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Education
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Engineering
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Mathematics
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Aerodynamics
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Aerospace Systems
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Space Applications
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Dynamics and Control
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Propulsion
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Structures and Materials
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Krannert Management Courses
- Industrial Roundtable
- Professionals Practice days
Employment
Purdue University educates close to 9,000 international students, from 125 different countries and is third among all public colleges and universities in international student enrollment in the nation. Upon graduation, international students (F-1 Visa) are eligible to work twelve months in an occupation related to their field of study. Students with both F-1 and J-1 Visas are eligible to work during their degree program in a position related to their field of study. As a matter of fact 100% of the domestic students found employment post graduating from Purdue!
$80,000
AVERAGE STARTING SALARY
87%
PLACEMENT

Top 3 Sectors
- Health and Pharmaceutical
- Finance Insurance and Consulting
- Higher Education and Educational Services
Companies recruiting from Purdue MEM
Consulting Sector
- Deloitte
- McKinsey & Co.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers
- Bain & Co.
- Oliver Wyman
- A.T. Kearney
Finance
- BNB Paribas
- Ernst & Young
- Morgan Stanley
- Goldman Sachs
- JP Morgan
- Deutsche Bank
Technology
- Air Liquide
- BearingPoint
- Rocket Internet
Return on Investment (ROI)
Tuition Fees | $42,300 |
Cost of Living | + $20,000 |
Average Impact of Part-Time Jobs | – $11,200 |
Total Investment | $51,100 |
Average Salary | $80,000 |
Amount Recovery (setting aside 25% of earning) | 2.5 years |

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- KNOW YOUR PROFILE’S STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES
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- ACCESS TO SAMPLE ESSAYS AND INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
Purdue MEM Alumni Info
95% of graduates had successful career outcomes and 80.7% of them had at least one professional experience
Masters in Engineering Management : Class Profile
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences, or Mathematics
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
TUITION FEE
$42,300
INTAKES
2
ACCREDITATION
AMBA, AASCB, & EQUIS
Masters in Engineering Management Deadlines
Rounds Deadline Dates |
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Fall |
Round 1 13th January |
Round 2 16th March |
Round 3 1st June |
Spring |
Round 1 1st October |
Round 2 1st November |
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Application Information
The application fees: $60 US & $75 International.
Application Documents
- Completed graduate application
- Official Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Resume
- Three letters of Recommendation
- Official English proficiency scores (if applicable)
- Official GRE scores (waived for Purdue students and graduates)
Application Essays
A statement of approximately 500 words is encouraged concerning your interest in undertaking or continuing graduate study, your reasons for wanting to study at Purdue, and your professional plans, career goals, and research interests. You also may explain any special circumstances applicable to your background and elaborate on your special abilities, awards, achievements, scholarly publications, and/or professional history.
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