MS in Engineering Management

1. Can international students work to pay for their educational expenses?

All students in the USA with a valid F-1 Visa are not eligible to work off-campus. Rather, such students are eligible to work on-campus as graduate assistants or research assistants or other on-campus ad-hoc jobs and receive compensation, beginning in their first semester. The list of available positions will be provided in advance of the Fall semester at Drexel (please note the number of these positions are limited and not guaranteed).

2. Will I be supported for TOEFL/IELTS/PTE or other English language exams during this program?

Yes, upGrad will help you prepare for the English proficiency test to establish your current English proficiency to be eligible for the master's program in the USA.

3. When will I go to Drexel University, USA?

Drexel University will have 3 intakes for students coming through the accelerator route. The first intake of the year will be the January (Spring) intake and the second & third intake of the year will be September (Fall) & April. Though the application process for Drexel University will start during the IMTG online program, you will be able to go to Drexel University in the nearest intake which is at least 3 months away from completion of your IMTG program.

4. When will I get an Offer Letter from Drexel University?

upGrad will apply for you to the Drexel University once all the documents are provided by you (as given in the offer letter issued to you by upGrad). Apart from the documents mentioned in the offer letter of Drexel University you will have to give proof of English proficiency for application of admission in Drexel University. upGrad will support you to get your English proficiency scores within 3 months of the start of the batch to accelerate this process.

1. How do I know if the program is right for me?

If you aspire to be a leader in a technology-based organization, then the Engineering Management program could be the right fit for you. This program is designed to prepare students for leadership and management positions across a wide range of technological industries, from project or lead engineer to functional manager, director, program manager, plant manager, and even CEO. It is a multidisciplinary program that offers a curriculum in selected areas of technology or management, such as analysis and decision-making methods for technical managers, statistics, financial and engineering management, and engineering economic evaluation.To be eligible for this program, you should hold a bachelor's degree in engineering, basic science, or a STEM-related field. The program is also open to professionals who are already working in the field and want to enhance their skills and knowledge to become engineering leaders. Whether you are at the early stages of your career or looking to take it to the next level, the Engineering Management program can provide you with the necessary skills and expertise for any level of leadership in a technological industry.

2. What is the application process for the PROGRAM?

You can start the application process by submitting the application.

• Complete application for admission
• Affidavit of Financial Support
• Secondary education completion certificate and college transcripts, if any, along with official English translations
• Copies of passport
• Statement of purpose
• Confirmation deposit
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or above
• Official transcripts from all universities or colleges attended
• Two letters of recommendation
• Resume

3. What is the selection process for this program?

There are 4 simple steps in the Admission Process which is detailed as.
Step 1- Complete Application -Complete your application and submit the required details. The Admissions Committee will then review your application - which include your work experience & educational background.
Step 2- Apply for the Scholarship- Submit your Statement of Purpose to join a IMTG program.
Step 3- Get Shortlisted & Receive the Offer Letter- Upon qualifying, an Offer Letter will be sent to you confirming your admission to the course.
Step 4- Block your Seat - Block your seat with an initial payment of INR 25,000 to enroll into the Program. Begin your leadership journey.

4. Is there any minimum educational qualification required to take this program?

To be eligible for the program, the following criteria need to be fulfilled:
For IMT Ghaziabad:

• B.E/B.Tech/B.Sc with minimum of 65% or above marks. Maximum backlogs (ATKTs) accepted will be 10.

For Drexel University:

• The applicants must successfully complete the Professional General Management Program from IMT, Ghaziabad with an aggregate of 60% and above and a minimum of 60% in each course.
• TOEFL iBT >= 90 or 600 written or IELTS score >= 6.5 or equivalent across all bands or PTE >= 60 or Duolingo >= 110.

5. Does the MS in Engineering Management program at Drexel University, USA, require an application fee?

Yes, Drexel University's MS in Engineering Management program requires a $65 application fee.

1. What is the time commitment expected for the program?

At least 12-15 hours per week of time commitment is expected to be able to complete this program.

2. How will my doubts/questions be addressed in an online program?

Peer-to-peer discussion forum where you can post your queries and your peers/faculty/teaching assistants answer your queries within a day. Regular Q&A sessions with faculty to get clarification on conceptual doubts.

No cost CC EMI FAQ's

0% EMI with Finance partners /Credit card option availability will vary program wise.

1. Which banks allow using 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
No cost EMI is available on credit cards from all major banks (American Express, Bank of Baroda, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, IndusInd Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, RBL Bank, Standard Chartered, Axis Bank, Yes Bank, State Bank of India, CITIBANK and HSBC)
2. Is there any minimum transaction limit?
Yes. 50000 is the minimum.
3. Standard Chartered Bank offers 18 or 24 months No Cost EMI?
No. ONLY 12 months is available irrespective of the Program enrolled.
4. Will I have to pay any extra amount for EMI transaction?
If you are availing 0% credit card EMI, upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions. Your bank may levy GST or other taxes on the interest component of the EMI.
5. Are there any fees or down payment?
Certain banks charge nominal processing fees between INR 99 - 500 on 0% Credit Card EMI transaction. If charged, will be billed in the first repayment installment.
6. Can I use my international credit card for 0% credit EMI or Credit Card EMI?Only the Indian bank credit cards can be used. But you can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions, this will be purely between you and your bank.
7. Are there any charges in case I opt for cancellation/refund from the course after paying balance with no cost EMI?
Yes, there will be additional charges to the extent of interest paid by the upGrad to the bank, you will be refunded only Principal amount, i.e. the amount actually deducted/blocked from your card. This deduction will be in addition to the amount mentioned in the refund policy shared with your offer letter.
8. Can I Pay Using Multiple Credit Cards?
Multiple cards can be used to complete the payments using Part payment option make sure to inform the learner, minimum transaction is INR 50000 to opt for 0% CC EMI E.g. Amount to be paid: 150000. I can pay using 2 Credit cards.
Yes, Example: HDFC Card – Part payment – INR 100000ICICI Card – Part payment – INR 50000
9. How can I opt for Credit card EMI if my bank is not listed in the 0% Credit card EMI or Credit card EMI?
You can pay the amount using the Credit card option in one shot / part payments, and later you can convert into EMI from your respective bank. The tenures and interest charged will depend on your bank. upGrad will not charge any processing fees or down payment for these transactions.
10. Why is the entire amount blocked on my credit card?
Initially your bank will block the entire amount from your available purchase limit and from your next billing cycle, you will be charged the EMI amount. As you start paying your EMI, your credit limit will be released accordingly. For example, if you have made a payment of ₹100000 on 6-months EMI and your credit limit is ₹200,000 then initially your bank will block your credit limit by ₹100000. After payment of your first month EMI of Rs.15000, the blocked amount will come down to ₹85000.
11. Why is interest getting charged on No Cost EMI?
Your bank will charge you interest. However, this interest charge has been provided to you as an upfront discount at the time of your payment, effectively giving you the benefit of a No cost EMI. The total amount paid during the entire EMI tenure to the bank will be equal to the amount to be paid to upGrad.
Eg. Amount payable to upGrad: INR 405000Let's say Amount deducted at the time of transaction: INR 379850 (Principal amount) Bank charges interest of 12-15% per annum on INR 379850[Note: Interest factor is reducing rate and not Flat rate] EMI AMOUNT = INR 33750 x 12 = INR 405000Effectively, you have taken loan on 379,850 instead of 405,000