Timelines | Master of Engineering Management | NC State University
Timelines
Last Updated: 05/21/2024 | All information is accurate and still up-to-date
There are many timelines you can follow to complete your degree. You can start any semester if you complete 10 courses and earn 30 credit hours. Your classes will include core and elective courses and a practicum course. The practicum class is your final course before receiving your degree.
Fall Timelines
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the following fall.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, three the following fall, and one in the final spring semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take two courses in the fall, two in the spring, and one in the summer. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.
Spring Timeline Plans
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the following fall.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, three the following fall, and one in the final spring semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take two courses in the fall, two in the spring, and one in the summer. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.
Summer Timelines
12-Month Plan
The 12-month plan is the fastest full-time option. You will take four courses in the fall, four in the spring, and two in the summer.
17-Month Plans
The 17-month plans spread out your workload more. In the first option, you take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, two in the summer, and two in the following fall.
The second option frees up your summer by moving those two courses to the following fall semester.
22-Month Plan
The 22-month plan is the longest full-time option but offers the most balanced workload and a free summer. You will take three courses in the fall, three in the spring, three the following fall, and one in the final spring semester.
24-Month Plans
The 24-month plans are the shortest part-time option. You will take two courses in the fall, two in the spring, and one in the summer. You will follow the same schedule the following year.
The second option moves one course from your beginning semester to your final summer semester.
41-Month Plan
The 41-month plan is ideal if you can only take one course per semester.
NC State’s Master of Engineering Management degree program offers an excellent educational experience with many benefits. One major advantage is the flexibility to choose courses that fit your individual needs. You can select from various timelines and decide between on-campus and online programs. This variety ensures that you can complete your degree on your terms.