Overview

Prepare for a career that addresses the technical and managerial needs of private and public organizations. Different from an MBA, the Master’s Program in Management Science and Engineering focuses on technical aspects of leadership. You will learn how to address both the technical and the behavioral challenges of running organizations and complex systems, with an emphasis on quantitative analytic skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

This program can be completed online or in person, either part-time or full-time. If you plan to pursue the degree online, we encourage you to choose the technology and engineering management concentration. Because this concentration has many online courses available, it provides the most options for online students. However, with careful planning, you can also choose to complete other concentrations online.

Note that not all MS&E courses are available to online learners, and your ability to complete the program online will depend on your area of study.

You may transfer up to 18 credit units towards this degree if you have completed qualifying Stanford graduate courses. Learn more about taking Stanford graduate courses as a non-degree student.

How Much It Will Cost

How Long It Will Take

This program is designed with your professional and other life commitments in mind by offering more flexibility in how you complete your courses. You receive the same Stanford University master’s degree regardless of how you choose to complete the program. Here are the options you have to pursue this degree:

Full-time in-person

• Time to complete: 1-2 years
• Format: In-person classes, on campus/residential

Part-time in-person

• Time to complete: 3-5 years
• Format: In-person classes, on campus

Part-time online

• Time to complete: 3-5 years
• Format: Online learning

Full-time online

• Time to complete: 2-3 years
• Format: Online learning

What You Need to Get Started

Admissions: There is a single application for the MS&E MS program, you must apply directly to the School of Engineering. When applying you will indicate which format you prefer (e.g., residential, full-time online, part-time hybrid). For more admissions information, please review the department’s admissions page. For any questions regarding admission, please contact the department through the graduate admission inquiry form.

Curriculum: For MS&E degree requirements, areas of specialty, and additional information, please review either the department’s website or Stanford Bulletin. We also recommend visiting the FAQs page.

Logistics: To learn more policies and logistics related to enrolling in courses, payment of tuition, etc., please review our website.

What You'll Earn

Master of Science in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University.