M.S. in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence

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Master of Science Engineering Management: Operations Excellence

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Lead with Precision and Purpose in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence

Liberty University’s online Master of Science (M.S.) in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence is designed to help professionals like you lead with clarity, drive efficiency, and promote lasting improvement across technical and business environments. As organizations seek leaders who can align engineering expertise with operational strategy, this program can help you build relevant skills and knowledge for this essential career field.

Through advanced training in systems thinking, quality management, innovation, and process optimization, you can study how to solve real-world business challenges using proven engineering principles. This degree blends technical insight with strategic leadership preparation, helping equip you to champion operational excellence, streamline performance, and guide organizational change.

At Liberty, you can receive a flexible, values-driven education built on a foundation of integrity and purpose. With no set login times, 8-week courses, and online delivery, you can earn your degree on your terms – while preparing to lead projects and teams with confidence in a fast-paced, results-focused world.

What Will You Study in Liberty University’s M.S. in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence?

  • Organizational change and innovation leadership
  • Performance measurement and decision analysis
  • Quality and risk management practices
  • Strategic planning and systems engineering

This program combines coursework in engineering, business, and management to help you prepare for leadership in technical environments. You’ll explore topics such as accounting, operations strategy, and risk and quality management – which can help you gain a balanced understanding of both the technical and organizational aspects of your field. The curriculum is designed to strengthen your ability to think strategically about operations while helping you build the management skills needed to lead cross-functional teams with confidence.

Potential Careers for M.S. in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence Graduates

  • Continuous improvement specialist
  • Engineering manager
  • Industrial or systems engineer
  • Manufacturing manager
  • Operations manager
  • Process engineer
  • Product development lead
  • Project engineer

Benefits of Pursuing Your M.S. in Engineering Management with Liberty University

As a leader in distance education since 1985, we understand what it takes to create a flexible and affordable education for busy people. Since we have been investing in distance and online learning for decades, our experience has taught us how to streamline our degree options so you can focus on what really matters to you. While many schools offer online degrees, we believe Liberty stands out.

Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Our online programs are backed by our brick-and-mortar campus – ranked as Niche.com’s #2 Best College Campus in America for 2026 – and that commitment to excellence extends to our online students as well. Earning your online degree from a nonprofit university with this kind of recognition can help set you apart from others in your field.
  • Most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors. As a nonprofit university, Liberty continues to strive to keep costs low for our students!
  • This degree may help open the door to broader job opportunities and the potential for higher earnings often associated with graduate-level engineering education.

Military Benefits

Service is important to us, so whether you’re currently serving in the Armed Forces, have served, or are married to someone who serves, we’re here to serve you. Liberty’s military benefits are available to:

  • Active duty service members of the U.S. Armed Forces
  • Reserve/National Guard
  • Veterans/retirees
  • Spouses of service members and veterans/retirees
  • Current Department of Defense employees

We are proud to support you in your pursuit of a flexible and affordable online education by offering you the following benefits: 

  • Tuition discounts – $290 per credit hour for graduate courses
  • Additional discount for veterans who serve in a civilian capacity as a First Responder
  • 8-week courses, 8 different start dates each year, and no set login times (may exclude certain courses such as practicums, internships, or field experiences)

 

Cited tuition rates are reflective of academic year 2025-2026. Tuition rates may change annually. For the most current information, please visit our LU Tuition Cost page.

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Next Start Dates: February 16, 2026
March 23, 2026 | May 18, 2026

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