The Master’s of Engineering Administration (MEA) degree program is designed for those who wish to prepare for wish to prepare for leadership positions and career opportunities in the operation and management of research, engineering, and technology development enterprises. Graduates of this program are prepared for middle- and senior-level leadership and management positions in technology-centric enterprises, such as Engineering Manager, R&D Manager/Director, Technology Manager, Chief Technology Officer, Systems Engineering Manager, Manager of Product Engineering, Program Manager, Project Manager, and Manager of Technology Acquisitions.

This MEA degree is a non-thesis program that requires completion of a minimum of 10 courses (30 semester credit hours) and includes a comprehensive final exam taken in the last semester of the program. The MEA degree has no residency requirement and is available to students not located on the main campus in Blacksburg or the National Capital Region/Northern Virginia Center campus in Falls Church. It is ideal for individuals who are employed full-time and wish to pursue an advanced degree on a part-time basis; however, full-time employment is not obligatory for admission to the program. Classes are typically offered during late afternoon and early evening hours with occasional classes on weekends.