Engineering & Business Administration (MSE/MBA)

Jointly administered by the Schools of Engineering and Business Administration, this program gives emerging engineering leaders technical training coupled with advanced study in business and management.

By means of careful selection and coordination of courses to avoid overlap, you can earn the dual degree with a minimum total number of credits— 54 with or without a thesis.

The dual MSE/MBA requires separate applications for each degree program. Acceptance into both programs is prerequisite to acceptance as a dual MSE/MBA candidate.

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The online catalog also features School of Engineering educational objectives, academic policies, and more which can be accessed by clicking Academic Schools & Departments and selecting the School of Engineering.

You can build additional knowledge in a specific field of engineering, as this dual degree is available within – biomedical, chemical, civil, electrical, and mechanical engineering. 

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• Candidates should hold a bachelor of science degree in engineering. Candidates who hold undergraduate degrees in closely related areas are also considered.
• Candidates should hold a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.8 (based on a 4.0 system) from an undergraduate program and scores from the GRE. The GRE requirement is optional for applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above from an EAC/ABET accredited undergraduate program, applicants interested in pursuing the MSE part-time, and current Widener students applying to the 4+1 accelerated program.

Deadlines

The School of Engineering graduate program reviews applications on a rolling admission basis.

Application Materials

• Online Application
• Resume
• Personal Statement
• Two Letters of Recommendation
• Transcripts
• GRE scores
• GMAT scores 

Widener's goal is to provide you with the resources to succeed. Graduate assistantships and scholarships are offered to qualified individuals enrolled in an engineering master’s program. Awards are competitive and additional stipends are available to students conducting research with faculty members. Applicants can indicate their interest in a graduate assistantship within their online application.

Anniversary Scholarship

The Anniversary Scholarship was created during the School of Engineering's 150th anniversary to celebrate the long history of excellence in engineering education at Widener by supporting merit-based graduate scholarships for thesis students. The fund began with contributions from faculty and staff and has grown with contributions from alumni and university donors.

Graduate Assistantships

Eligible students can participate in research projects or assist faculty in executing teaching assignments for a semester as part of a graduate assistantship. The assistantship generally requires 20 hours of service a week and the tuition assistance is considered taxable income in accordance with current Internal Revenue Service regulations.

Lifting Barriers and Managing Costs

Widener’s graduate tuition rates are competitively priced. Loans, graduate assistantships, and payment plans—along with flexible full- and part-time study options—make it easy to finance your degree.  

Schedule an appointment with one of our Graduate Admissions Coaches to brainstorm a plan and troubleshoot anything from scheduling challenges to learning formats to financial scenarios.

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