Lockheed Martin Engineering Management Program

Applying as an International Student

Please be aware that if you are seeking admission to this program as a full-time, on-campus student, the process is highly competitive. This program is designed specifically for working professionals who engage as distance students and, as such, we limit the number of full-time, on-campus admissions to no more than five each academic year. Both our Master’s degree and the graduate certificates are accessible through on-campus enrollment or distance (online) education. Due to the nature of our program and mission, we are not able to offer teaching or research assistantships, internships or any other form of support.  The vast majority of our student population receives tuition reimbursement directly from their employers. 

Admissions Criteria

• Minimum of two years of relevant professional work experience in your degree field post-baccalaureate.
• An undergraduate degree in engineering, a science, or technical field (including physics, applied mathematics, computer sciences, etc.) from an accredited institution or one approved by the Ministry of Education. Prospective degree students who do not have an undergraduate degree in engineering or a technical field, have an opportunity to take some pre-entrance courses to qualify for admission into the degree program.
• A cumulative grade point average (GPA) of or equivalent to a 3.0.
• All international applicants are required to meet a minimum standard of English proficiency. This requirement can be met if:

1. Your native language is English, or
2. You take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and receive a score of 100 or higher or an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and receive a score of 7.5 or higher.  Official TOEFL and IELTS test scores are only valid for two years from the date of taking the test. For a list of countries that the TOEFL or IELTS is not required please see the International Admissions webpage.

• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) results for applicants who have a cumulative undergraduate GPA below 3.0. GRE scores must be provided for provisional admission or you can consider the option of starting as a non-degree seeking student. (note that anyone with a GPA below 2.5 will be required to take the GRE).

Application Process

Prerequisites | Application Checklist pdf

Summary:

• 10-course degree program (6 core courses, 4 elective)
• Most students complete the program in 3-5 years taking 1-2 courses per semester
• Most students take courses from a distance (synchronously or asychronously) while working full time

STEP 1 – Apply Online

Complete the Online Application and submit the $70 non-refundable application fee.

Indicate ‘On Campus’ attendance or distance education by selecting the appropriate box in the CAETE field. NO indicates that you are applying as an ‘On Campus’ student. YES indicates that you are choosing to apply as a distance student.

STEP 2 – Submit Application Materials

• Cover Letter (Statement of Purpose) – submit via the online application
• Current Professional Resume - submit via the online application
  
• Official TOEFL iBT score of 100 or an IELTS score of 7.5
• Official Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Report
  Required only if the undergraduate GPA is below a 3.0.
  Applicants who submit GRE scores are required to score in the median to high range.
  Statistics relating to test scores are located at www.gre.org.
• Financial Statement
• Official Transcripts
  Provide one copy of official transcripts from all universities attended to the address provided below.
• Letters of Recommendation

• Two academic letters of recommendation written from previous or current professors.
• Two professional letters of recommendation written from a past supervisor, current supervisor or a person in a managerial role within the company.
• Submit the names and email addresses of those providing recommendations for you as part of the online application process. An automated email will provide them with the recommendation form

• Writing Requirement – complete a proctored essay exam. (not required for applicants who have completed a master’s thesis or Ph.D.)

 Procedure:

1. Review the criteria provided in the Writing Requirements document.
2. Designate a proctor and notify Engineering Management of the proctor’s name, position, company and e-mail address.
3. Engineering Management will email the essay details to the proctor.
4. The proctor can be the Education Officer, supervisor, manager or HR representative within your company. Librarians can also function as a proctor. Friends, relatives and peers are not eligible to assume the role of proctor.

Application Deadlines

You are required to submit your application and all support materials by the deadlines.

Submitting Application Materials

All International Application Materials should be sent to:

Overnight/Express Mailing Address (DHL, UPS, Fedex)           

Office of Admissions/International
University of Colorado Boulder
3100 Marine Street – 65 UCB
Bldg RL3 Suite A122
Boulder, CO 80303-1058 USA

For standard international mail or mail within the US, including USPS Priority and Express:

Office of Admissions/International
University of Colorado Boulder
3100 Marine St Suite A122
65 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309-0065 USA