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    Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML)

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    Houston, USMEMLIn-person1 year
    STEM-OPT
    $50,010.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Credits
    $85.00
    App fee

    Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University is a 30-credit, 1-year, in-person MEML program based in Houston, US. Tuition is $50,010 and the program is STEM-OPT eligible for international students.

    About the program

    Non-thesis program requiring 30 credits: 18 credits in engineering manager leadership breadth, 9 credits in specialization courses from engineering departments or emerging areas, and a 3-credit capstone project addressing Industry 4.0 problems.

    Focus: coursework
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    Jun 15, 2026
    Spring 2027
    Oct 30, 2026

    Standardized tests

    GRE
    optional
    Min GRE is not required for applicants with a 3.0+ GPA, but is highly recommended for all applicants. The GRE is required for applicants with a <2.9 GPA, unless an exception is granted. No minimum scores published.
    TOEFL
    required
    Min minimum is 90 on the iBT
    IELTS
    required
    Min the minimum score is 7

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    12 months OPT + 24 months STEM OPT (US)

    $18,000.00
    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 Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University is $50,010 across 30 required credits.
    Is Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University online or in-person?
    Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University is offered in-person.
    How long does Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University take to complete?
    Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University is structured around 1 year and 30 credits.
    What GPA is required for Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University?
    Per the program's published guidance: 3.0 (B) grade point average
    Is Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University STEM-OPT eligible?
    Yes - Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) at Rice University is STEM-OPT designated, allowing international graduates to extend their post-completion OPT for up to 36 months total.