Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering (MEL)
Program Overview
Master of Engineering Leadership in Clean Energy Engineering (MEL)
The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Clean Energy Engineering is a specialized degree designed for engineers and technical professionals aspiring to lead in the clean energy sector. This unique master’s degree blends advanced technical education with cutting-edge business insights, delivered in partnership with UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School.
Overview
The MEL in Clean Energy Engineering is tailored for those who seek to integrate their technical expertise with a strategic business perspective, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead teams and drive impactful change in this dynamic sector. The program is a harmonious blend of technical and business education, covering the entire spectrum of the energy industry – from production and distribution to efficient management and usage.
Program Details
- Duration: 12 months
- Mode of Delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
- Program Components: Coursework only
- Tuition (First Year):
- Domestic: $32,912.70
- International: $68,072.20
What Makes the Program Unique?
- Leadership Development: The MEL degree serves as a launchpad to a future brimming with elevated responsibilities and exciting new career possibilities.
- Technical Expertise: Delve into the intricacies of sustainable energy through comprehensive courses covering generation, transmission, storage, and usage.
- Business Fundamentals: UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School offers essential business courses, equipping students with a solid grasp of broad management concepts.
- Networking Opportunities: Learn from globally-recognized faculty specializing in clean energy, collaborate with diverse, experienced peers, and engage in business courses alongside professionals from all six MEL specializations.
Tuition and Financial Support
Tuition
| Fees | Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat | International |
|---|---|---|
| Application Fee | $118.50 | $168.25 |
| Tuition per installment | $10,970.91 | $22,690.75 |
| Program Fee | $32,912.73 | $68,072.25 |
| Student Fees (yearly) | $1,144.10 (approx.) | $1,144.10 (approx.) |
Financial Support
- Employer Support: Organizations may provide their employees with tuition benefits as part of an employment package.
- Scholarships & Awards: Professional / course-based programs usually do not provide merit-based funding, but some programs may offer bursaries.
- Financial Aid: Canadian and US applicants may qualify for governmental loans to finance their studies.
- Foreign Government Scholarships: Many foreign governments provide support to their citizens in pursuing education abroad.
Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats
- Enrolment Data:
- Applications: 64 (2023), 57 (2022), 88 (2021), 59 (2020), 79 (2019)
- Offers: 42 (2023), 43 (2022), 55 (2021), 34 (2020), 40 (2019)
- New Enrolment: 14 (2023), 19 (2022), 32 (2021), 20 (2020), 17 (2019)
- Total Enrolment: 19 (2023), 32 (2022), 20 (2021), 17 (2020), 20 (2019)
- Completion Rates & Times:
- Graduation Rate: 94% based on 71 students admitted between 2015 - 2018
- Minimum Time to Completion: 1.02 years
- Maximum Time to Completion: 1.7 years
- Average Time to Completion: 1.04 years
Related Programs
- At the UBC Okanagan Campus: Master of Engineering (MEng)
Further Information
- Specialization: Clean Energy Engineering
- Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
- Academic Unit: Clean Energy Research Centre
- Program Identifier: VGMMEL-DS
- Classification: Engineering and technology » Industrial, systems and processes engineering » Systems engineering » Intelligent renewable energy systems
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