A STEM or STEM-adjacent background
Applicants should hold an undergraduate degree in a STEM or STEM-adjacent field, or a degree with substantial STEM-related coursework, or have relevant technical work experience if the degree is not in STEM.
Master's · Duke Pratt School of Engineering
Duke MEM: STEM coursework, a video and three application rounds
Duke's Master of Engineering Management combines advanced technical skills with business training for engineers who want to lead. For the campus programme starting Fall 2027, the deadlines page lists rounds on 3 November 2026, 19 January 2027 and 17 March 2027. The requirements page asks for STEM-related coursework or experience, makes the GRE optional for all 2027 applicants and sets no minimum GPA or test score.
2027-28 entry · Official information
What Duke asks for in Duke Master of Engineering Management
Taken from the Duke Pratt School of Engineering master's pages for the Master of Engineering Management, its deadlines and its application requirements and read on 3 November 2026. The page describes 2027-28 entry; confirm every date and rule on the page before you rely on it.
Prior coursework listed
The listed coursework is Calculus I, II and III or statistics, other mathematics beyond Calculus II, and two or more courses in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
No minimums, GRE optional
There is no minimum GPA, GRE score or English language test score. GRE scores are optional for all 2027 applicants.
Three letters, short answers and a video
The campus master's requires three letters of recommendation, with at least one academic letter for recent graduates. The application also has short-answer questions of up to 1,500 characters, a résumé, a video introduction and a Courses and Technical Skills assessment.
Three rounds: 3 November, 19 January, 17 March
For the campus programme starting Fall 2027, round 1 is 3 November 2026, round 2 is 19 January 2027 and round 3 is 17 March 2027.
One year on campus, with an internship
The campus programme takes one year to complete, with four technical electives and either an 8 to 12 week internship or a 6-month co-op.
Official sources
- Duke Pratt: Application Requirementsmasters.pratt.duke.edu
- Duke Pratt: Application Dates & Deadlinesmasters.pratt.duke.edu
- Duke Pratt: Master of Engineering Managementmasters.pratt.duke.edu
Read on 3 November 2026 on the Duke Pratt School of Engineering master's pages for the Master of Engineering Management, its deadlines and its application requirements, which describes 2027-28 entry. The curriculum page, the elective-track pages, the short-answer question lists for the programme and the English-language test details were not read and are not stated.
Fit
The page sets coursework, not a grade
The requirements page lists coursework and experience and sets no minimum GPA. The readings below mix Duke's wording with Avandy's judgment, and the labels say which is which.
Degree or experience
A STEM or STEM-adjacent degree, a degree with substantial STEM-related coursework, or relevant technical experience if the degree is not in STEM.
Coursework
Calculus I to III or statistics, further mathematics, and two or more courses in engineering, computer science, mathematics or physics.
Experience
For the campus programme, work experience is not required but may be useful, and many applicants have one to two years of full-time work experience.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
With no minimum GPA or test score, the Courses and Technical Skills section carries weight. List each course and project that matches the page's examples.
Decision
Engineering-led management, not an MBA
The programme page compares the MEM with an MBA and with a research master's.
Structure
Four technical electives, business and management courses, professional development programming and an internship or co-op.
Comparison
The page describes the MBA as typically two years and requiring years of work experience, and the MEM as designed for the earliest career stage, usually with fewer than five years of experience.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
The page gives Duke's own comparison. Test it against your goal: choose the MEM for leadership grounded in engineering, and an MBA if your target role is general management.
Application
Letters, video, short answers and rounds
The page lists several components, with three rounds for the campus programme.
Letters
Three letters for the campus master's, with at least one academic letter for recent graduates and an optional professional letter.
Short answers and video
Short-answer questions of up to 1,500 characters each, and a video introduction.
Tests
GRE scores are optional for all 2027 applicants. English language test scores may be needed if English is not your first language, though there is no minimum score.
Avandy's judgment (heuristic, not a university rule)
Because the page lists no minimum GPA or score, treat the round as a timing choice. Apply when the short answers, video and coursework list are as strong as you can make them.
Planning
Planning for Fall 2027 entry
The pages describe the 2027 application and the Fall 2027 campus rounds.
What to do now
Match your courses to the listed coursework, brief three recommenders, draft the short answers and plan the video. Re-read the pages before submitting, because Duke can change them.
Support
Independent support with course choice and the written application
Avandy provides independent academic and admissions support. It is not affiliated with Duke University or any of its departments. Support sits within the Avandy Trinity Advisory Model: a Strategic Admissions Consultant, a PhD-level Academic Mentor and a Subject-specific Tutor, working to the published requirements of each course. No outcome is promised.
Questions
Questions applicants ask
Is the GRE required for the Duke Master of Engineering Management?
No. The page says GRE scores are optional for all 2027 applicants, and there is no minimum GRE score.
What are the application rounds for the campus programme?
For Fall 2027, round 1 is 3 November 2026, round 2 is 19 January 2027 and round 3 is 17 March 2027.
Is there a minimum GPA?
No. The page says there is no minimum GPA, GRE score or English language test score.
How many letters of recommendation are needed?
Three for the campus master's, with at least one academic letter for recent graduates.
How long is the campus programme?
One year to complete on campus, or two years online.
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