Master’s in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence Online Combine Engineering Insight with Operational Strategy and Leadership

30
Credit Hours
100% online, 8-week courses
Transfer in up to 50% of the degree total
Enhance Organizational Performance with an Engineering Management Degree Focused on Operational Excellence
In today’s competitive landscape, organizations across industries are seeking professionals who can bridge the gap between technical knowledge and strategic leadership. Liberty University’s online Master of Science (MS) in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence is designed to help engineering professionals like you build the management and decision-making skills needed to lead improvement initiatives, streamline processes, and foster a culture of continuous performance growth.
This degree offers advanced training in systems thinking, operational strategy, quality management, and innovation leadership. You’ll examine how to apply engineering principles to real-world business challenges – all while studying the tools to guide organizational change and promote efficient, value-driven operations. Whether you’re already working in engineering or planning to transition into a leadership role, this program can help you take the next step in your professional development.
Liberty University is committed to providing a flexible, values-based education that supports your personal and professional goals. With no set login times and 8-week courses, you can complete your degree on your schedule – and train to lead with clarity, integrity, and purpose.






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What Sets Us Apart?
- Private Nonprofit University
- 600+ Online Degrees
- No Standardized Testing for Admission
- Transfer in up to 75% of an Undergrad Degree
- Transfer in up to 50% of a Grad/Doctoral Degree
Why Choose Liberty’s Online MS in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence?
At Liberty, we understand that operational excellence is more than just a buzzword – it’s a mindset and a measurable strategy for improving productivity, efficiency, and long-term value. That’s why our online master’s degree in engineering management integrates both theoretical and practical knowledge, helping prepare you to lead teams, analyze performance, and manage change with confidence.
Throughout the program, you’ll explore how to foster innovation, apply data-informed decision-making, and design streamlined workflows that align with strategic objectives. You’ll also examine how engineering management intersects with leadership, risk analysis, legal frameworks, and organizational planning.
Liberty’s program is taught by experienced faculty who are committed to academic excellence and real-world application. Additionally, you can benefit from a curriculum rooted in ethical principles – helping you approach problem-solving and team leadership from a values-driven perspective that reflects Liberty’s Christian mission.
What Will You Study in Our MS in Engineering Management – Operations Excellence Degree?
The operations excellence specialization within this program is designed to prepare professionals to systematically improve organizational performance. Through Liberty’s online coursework, you can gain a deeper understanding of how to drive continuous improvement, manage innovation, and create sustainable value in engineering-focused environments.
Some of the topics you’ll explore include:
- Engineering law and operations management
- Organizational change and innovation leadership
- Performance measurement and decision analysis
- Quality and risk management practices
- Strategic planning and systems engineering
The curriculum blends business insight with technical skill – helping you think critically about operations while developing the management capabilities needed to lead cross-functional teams.
Potential Career Opportunities
- Continuous improvement specialist
- Engineering manager
- Industrial or systems engineer
- Manufacturing manager
- Operations manager
- Process engineer
- Product development lead
- Project engineer
Featured Courses
- ENGR 604 – Managing Change and Innovation*
- ENGR 643 – Statistical Analysis for Engineering Operations*
- ENGR 652 – Six Sigma and Lean for Engineering Operations*
- MGMT 610 – Risk Management
*Course guide coming soon
Degree Information
- This program falls under the School of Engineering.
- View the Graduate Engineering Course Guides and Graduate Business Course Guides (login required).
Degree Completion Plan coming soon

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Tuition & Aid
At Liberty University, a private Christian education is less expensive than you think. Over the last 10 years, Liberty University’s Online Program has only raised its standard tuition costs by less than 5% – and most of our online tuition rates rank in the top 35% for affordability for 2025 when compared to our leading online competitors.
Graduate Full Time | $580/Credit |
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Graduate Part Time | $645/Credit |
Military Graduate | $290/Credit |
These 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.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Admission Information for the MS in Engineering Management
Admission Requirements
- Apply online or over the phone with an admissions counselor by calling (800) 424-9596.
- A non-refundable, non-transferable $50 application fee will be posted on the current application upon enrollment (waived for qualifying service members, veterans, and military spouses – documentation verifying military status is required).
- Send official college transcripts (mailed as sealed, unopened copies or sent via a direct electronic transcript system). A regionally or nationally accredited bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline with at least a 3.0 GPA is required for admission in good standing. Applicants who have earned a master’s degree or at least 12 graduate credits from an accredited institution will be assessed on the basis of the master’s-level degree work.
- Unofficial transcripts can be used for acceptance purposes with the submission of a Transcript Request Form.
- Applicants whose native language is other than English must submit official scores for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an approved alternative assessment. For information on alternative assessments or TOEFL waivers, please call Admissions or view the official International Admissions policy.
Preliminary Acceptance
If you are sending in a preliminary transcript for acceptance, you must:
- Be in your final term and planning to start your master’s degree after the last day of class for your bachelor’s degree.
- Complete a Bachelor’s Self-Certification Form confirming your completion date. You may download the form from the Forms and Downloads page or contact an admissions counselor to submit the form on your behalf.
- Submit an official/unofficial transcript to confirm that you are in your final term. The preliminary transcript must show a minimum of 105 completed credit hours.
- If you are a current Liberty University student completing your undergraduate degree, you will need to submit a Degree/Certificate Completion Application.
- Send in an additional, final official transcript with a conferral date on it by the end of your first semester of enrollment in the new master’s degree.
Dual Enrollment
Please see the Online Dual Enrollment page for information about starting graduate courses while finishing your bachelor’s degree.
Transcript Policies
Unofficial College Transcript Policy
Unofficial transcripts combined with a Transcript Request Form can be used for admission. Official transcripts are required within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first, and will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Before sending unofficial college transcripts, please make sure they include the following:
- Your previous school’s name or logo printed on the document
- Cumulative GPA
- A list of completed courses and earned credit broken down by semester
- Degree and date conferred (if applicable)
Official College Transcript Policy
An acceptable official college transcript is one that has been issued directly from the institution and is in a sealed envelope. If you have one in your possession, it must meet the same requirements. If your previous institution offers electronic official transcript processing, they can send the document directly to luoverify@liberty.edu.
If the student uses unofficial transcripts with a Transcript Request Form to gain acceptance, all official transcripts must be received within 60 days of the admissions decision or before non-attendance drops for the first set of matriculated classes, whichever comes first. Failure to send all official transcripts within the 60-day period will prevent enrollment into future terms until all official transcripts have been received.
Admissions Office Contact Information
Liberty University Online Admissions Verification
1971 University Blvd.
Lynchburg, VA 24515

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Military
Liberty University is dedicated to providing world-class educational experiences to military students across the globe.
Who May Qualify?
- Active Duty
- Reserve/National Guard
- Veterans/Retirees
- Spouses of Service Members and Veterans/Retirees
- Current Department of Defense Employees
Available 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)
*Not applicable to certificates.
These 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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