Program Overview

Master of Engineering Management and Leadership

The Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that equips engineers and technical professionals with the leadership, project management, and business skills needed to succeed in today's fast-paced industries. Developed by the College of Engineering in partnership with the College of Business, it blends advanced technical coursework with business fundamentals, preparing engineers to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation.

Program Overview

• The program is designed for working engineers and technical professionals, offering a flexible, practical path to advance their careers without putting them on hold.
• It is an interdisciplinary program, uniquely positioned at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and business, preparing students to lead across today's most dynamic and technology-driven industries.
• The program consists of 30 credits, typically completed in two years, focused on real-world leadership and management skills, with no thesis required.
• It offers flexible options, including both in-person and online course options, with some tracks offered fully online.

Specializations

• The program allows students to tailor their degree to their interests and career goals with several specialization tracks:
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • Electrical and Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nuclear Engineering (fully online option)
  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Industry 4.0 (fully online option)
  • Ocean Engineering

Curriculum

The MEML program combines technical depth with essential business and leadership skills. The curriculum includes:

• Engineering Core (5 classes)
• Business Core (4 classes)
• Elective (choose 1)

Engineering Core Classes

Specialization | Courses ---|--- Chemical Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus four CHE courses approved for graduate credit Civil and Environmental Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus four CVE courses approved for graduate credit Electrical and Computer Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, EGR 404: Building Tools with Generative AI, plus three ELE courses approved for graduate credit Mechanical Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus courses from Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Sciences, Solid Mechanics, and Mechanical Systems Nuclear Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus Nuclear Engineering (NUE) courses Industrial and Systems Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus four ISE courses Industry 4.0 | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus Industry 4.0 courses Ocean Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering, plus four OCE courses approved for graduate credit

Mechanical Engineering Specialization Core Area Courses

Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Sciences | Solid Mechanics | Mechanical Systems ---|---|--- EGR 515 Hydrodynamics, MCE 541 Advanced Thermodynamics I, etc. | MCE 550 Continuum Mechanics, MCE 552 Adv. Experimental Methods, etc. | MCE 503 Linear Control Systems, MCE 504 Optimal Control Theory, etc.

Admission and Cost

Admission Requirements

• B.S. in Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Applicants from non-engineering backgrounds may need to complete additional coursework.

Application Requirements

Please refer to the Graduate School for application requirements and deadlines.

Tuition & Fees

Tuition and fees for graduate programs can be found on the university's website.