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Online M.Eng. in Engineering Management
Online Master's of Engineering in Engineering Management

Why Online from Vanderbilt?

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A Technology Driven Education Built for Online Learners

As one of the most innovative universities in the world, Vanderbilt has developed programs that break the mold in online learning. Vanderbilt Engineering Online programs are specifically designed for remote education, incorporating high-quality technology grounded in extensive research on how online students learn best.

In addition to sophisticated learning tools, the Vanderbilt Engineering Online experience encompasses everything that makes a graduate education so valuable: a challenging curriculum that enables your growth, a diverse online community that provides support and expands your perspective and access to opportunities ranging from research projects to professional development resources.

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Receive personalized support via email: onlineengm@vanderbilt.edu.

A Collaboration-Focused Online Campus

The Vanderbilt Engineering Online campus marries advanced technology with social features, forming an immersive learning experience. As a student, you will gain a deep understanding of curricular principles, build solutions to problems through research and exercises and form close relationships with fellow motivated tech professionals and Vanderbilt faculty.

Programs feature optional online classes during which you’ll participate in group work and discussions. Classes are small, maintaining a 15:1 student-to-professor ratio to ensure engagement and personalized learning. Outside of class, you can meet with faculty during online office hours.

  • Online Classroom Features

    The online classroom includes learning tools designed to enhance Vanderbilt Engineering Online's technical and hands-on curricula, including:

    • Small-group break-out rooms
    • Video and document sharing
    • Live chats, surveys and polls
    • Collaborative content annotation
    • Screen-sharing capabilities
    • Full class recordings

    See how students collaborate with these learning tools in our online classroom video. 

    The entire suite of classroom features and functions are fully accessible from any desktop, tablet or mobile device.

  • Vanderbilt Engineering Online Course Content

    Our curriculum is rigorous but delivered in an intuitive fashion with customizable features that fit learning into your schedule and lifestyle. Course content is self-paced so you can learn on your own time, anywhere. You may also complete course work while in offline mode on the program’s mobile app.

    You’ll watch video lectures that feature interactive components, such as question-and-answer sessions, case studies and group assignments. You will also complete hands-on projects and exercises, enabling you to learn by doing and develop skills you can immediately apply to your career.

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Nashville In-Person Experiences

In addition to online learning, you will be able to attend events on campus, such as career-building workshops and the Vanderbilt Entrepreneurship Conference. If you live near or choose to visit Nashville, you may participate in workshops and projects at the Wond’ry, Vanderbilt’s center for innovation and entrepreneurship. While not mandatory, international students have the option to participate in in-person opportunities on Vanderbilt’s campus. Visit the International Applicants page for more details.

Upon completing the program, you can attend the on-campus graduation ceremony. At the ceremony, you’ll walk with on-campus students to receive the same Vanderbilt diploma.