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    Engineering Management Masters

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    West Lafayette, USMSEIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $45,450.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    75
    Cohort
    students
    30
    Credits
    $75.00
    App fee

    Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MSE program based in West Lafayette, US. Tuition is $45,450 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Blends engineering coursework focused on systems engineering and a chosen discipline with business and professional skills courses. Prepares students for technical leadership roles in industry through options including a 1-year accelerated track or a 2-year track with paid Co-Op.

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    #4 Best Graduate Engineering School (U.S. News & World Report 2026)

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    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT (US), 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $117,000.00
    Avg starting salary
    95%
    6-month placement
    $15,520.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is $45,450 across 30 required credits.
    Is Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette online or in-person?
    Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is offered in-person.
    How long does Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette take to complete?
    Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    Is Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.
    How large is the Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette cohort?
    Engineering Management Masters at Purdue University West Lafayette typically enrolls around 75 students per cohort.