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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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 must hold a bachelor's of science degree in engineering from an EAC/ABET-accredited undergraduate program. 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).
• The GRE is required of all full-time applicants, except those in the 4+ 1 program, and although the GRE is optional for part-time students, it may be helpful in the evaluation of credentials. The Quantitative Score on the GRE should be in the top 40% as noted on the score results.

Deadlines

The School of Engineering graduate program reviews applications on a rolling admission basis, but suggests 4 weeks prior to the start of a semester as a tentative deadline for application, to allow for any follow-up or additional information.

Supplemental Materials

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

Widener's goal is to provide students with the resources to succeed. Assistantships and scholarships are offered to qualified individuals enrolled in an engineering master’s program. Awards are competitive and range from partial to full financial coverage, and additional stipends are available to students conducting faculty assisted research. Applicants can indicate their interest in an assistantship or scholarship 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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