Welcome, this page is designed to help you explore the different directions you can take within Duke Engineering Management.
If you’re not sure where to start, that’s completely normal. Many students begin by browsing the tracks to see what aligns with their interests, the skills they want to build, or the kinds of roles they might pursue after graduation.
Our elective tracks group courses by the skills and career paths they support. They’re not rigid requirements, they simply help you understand your options and make informed decisions as you shape your MEM experience.
Below is a brief overview of each track.
Click any track to learn more about example roles, recommended courses, and how past students have used that path in their careers.
Customer Experience & Product Design
Create or improve products in ways that strengthen satisfaction, loyalty, and overall customer experience.
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Data Analytics, AI and Machine Learning
Build the skills needed to work with data, analytics, and AI to transform processes, products, or even entire industries.
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Operations & Supply Chain Management
Learn how to design, operate, and improve the systems that create and deliver products and services globally.
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Product Management
Prepare for roles that involve defining product vision, making strategic decisions, and guiding products throughout their lifecycle.
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Software Management
Understand how software gets built, scaled, and maintained—and how leaders manage teams to deliver high-quality products.
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Technology Development & Commercialization
Explore how new technologies move from research and prototypes to real-world adoption and commercial impact.
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Entrepreneurship
Pursue a path where you can launch your own venture or drive innovation inside an existing organization.
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Build Your Own
Create a personalized track by choosing courses that match your specific interests and goals.
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