Tuition and Financial Aid
Tuition
Program tuition for the 2012-2013 academic year is $21,240 per semester taken at the university with a full load of 4 courses in a semester. In general, completion of the eight required program courses over two semesters would result in a total tuition cost of $42,480.
Students taking fewer than 4 courses in a semester may request payment per course at $5,310 per course.
Please note that course credits earned through the internship requirement do not incur tuition charges.
Campus Program: Download 2012-2013 Campus Program Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Expenses
Distance Program: Download 2012-2014 Distributed Program Tuition and Fees.
Financial Aid
Because the Master of Engineering Management Program is a professional degree rather than a research degree, most students pay their own tuition costs. Many students take out loans and feel there will be an excellent "return on investment" when they get out into the work force.
US citizens and eligible non-citizens are able to borrow through the Federal Stafford Loan Program. Applicants for assistance through this program must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which may be completed online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. When completing the online form students will be asked for Duke's Title IV Code; it is E00165.
Maximum eligibility under the Stafford Subsidized Loan Program is $8500 per year. In addition students can borrow up to $12000 more per year under the Stafford Unsubsidized Loan Program. For further information on the FAFSA and the US Department of Education's Stafford Loan Program, please call 1-800-433-3243.
International applicants are not eligible for Federal loans; however, many international students take out loans in their home countries, and some US banks may offer loans to international students for study in the US.
Fellowships
The MEM Program has limited financial assistance available through the following fellowships (click the fellowship name to download more information):
Fellowships for Underrepresented Students
Wilkinson and Garda Fellowships for Outstanding Students
DoD SMART Scholarship Program
(US Citizens only)
The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The program aims to increase the number of civilian scientists and engineers working at DoD laboratories. Read more...
Yellow Ribbon Program
Duke University participates in the Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program.
On-Campus Work
While enrolled in the program, many students work in a variety of places, such as campus libraries, the MEM department, and various departments within Duke University. Teaching assistantships are available in various departments, and some departments have research assistantships as well. These positions are paid an hourly rate, and most students work between 10 to 20 hours per week. Positions are generally posted and filled just a week or two before classes begin each semester.