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Master of Engineering Management Timelines
Last Updated: 12/17/2021 and all information on this page is accurate and up-to-date
There are many examples of timelines you can take in order to complete your degree. You may start in any semester as long as you complete 10 courses and obtain 30 credit hours. Classes include core and elective courses as well as a practicum course. The practicum class is the last course you will take before receiving your degree.
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the shortest of all the full-time plans. Four courses are taken in the fall, four courses are taken in the spring, and two courses are taken in the summer.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans help to spread out your workload a little more. You begin with taking three courses in the fall. Then, you take three courses in the spring, two courses in the summer, and two courses the following fall semester.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest of all the full-time plans but frees up your summer and further balances your workload. Three courses are taken in the fall and three courses are taken in the spring. You continue taking three courses the following fall and one course during the spring.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest of the part-time plans. Two courses are taken in the fall, two courses are taken in the spring, and one course is taken in the summer. The following year, that same procedure is followed.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is perfect if you are only able to take one course per semester.
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the shortest of all the full-time plans. Four courses are taken in the spring, two courses are taken in the summer, and four courses are taken in the fall.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans help to spread out your workload a little more. You begin with taking three courses in the spring. Then, you take two courses in the summer, three courses in the fall, and two courses the following spring semester.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest of all the full-time plans but frees up your summer and further balances your workload. Three courses are taken in the spring and three courses are taken in the fall. You continue taking three courses the following spring and one course during the fall.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest of the part-time plans. Two courses are taken in the spring, one course is taken in the summer, and two courses are taken in the fall. The following year, that same procedure is followed.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final fall semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is perfect if you are only able to take one course per semester.
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the shortest of all the full-time plans. Two courses are taken in the summer, four courses are taken in the fall, and four courses are taken in the spring.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans help to spread out your workload a little more. You begin with taking two courses in the summer. Then, you take three courses in the fall, three courses in the spring, and two courses the following fall semester.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to your final fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest of all the full-time plans but frees up your summer and further balances your workload. Three courses are taken in the fall and three courses are taken in the spring. You continue taking three courses the following spring and one course during the fall.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest of the part-time plans. One course is taken in the summer, two courses are taken in the spring, and two courses are taken in the fall. The following year, that same procedure is followed.
The second option moves one course from your first fall semester to your second summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is perfect if you are only able to take one course per semester.
NC State’s Master of Engineering Management degree programs provides an excellent educational experience with many benefits. One of these benefits is the ability to take courses based on what works best for your individual circumstances. There are many different timelines that you may take, along with the opportunity to choose between on-campus and online programs. This variety in options ensures that you complete your degree on your terms.