Program Overview

Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software Systems (MEL)

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Dependable Software Systems is entering an exciting phase of transformation. Beginning January 2024, we will temporarily pause the program to embark on a comprehensive curriculum review and assessment. This strategic pause is the first step towards relaunching the program in a new and innovative format that will meet the evolving demands of the software systems industries.

Overview

The MEL in Dependable Software Systems, from its inception in 2016 through 2023, has been a pioneering professional degree. It was meticulously designed for engineers and technical leaders striving to lead and innovate within the software systems sectors. This program stood out by integrating rigorous engineering coursework with strategic business education from the prestigious UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School, thereby equipping students with a robust combination of technical expertise and business acumen.

Curriculum

The curriculum covered essential areas such as:

• Software testing and verification
• Error-resilient computing
• Security
• Privacy
• Foundational business strategies
• Innovation
• Operations
• Project management
• Leadership skills

This holistic approach ensured that graduates:

• Advanced their technical and analytical competencies, essential for developing and maintaining reliable software systems.
• Undertook a significant capstone project, deepening their domain expertise.
• Benefited from the wisdom and experience of distinguished faculty and industry luminaries.
• Built extensive professional networks through collaboration with peers from diverse MEL disciplines.
• Acquired key business, project management, and interpersonal skills, enabling them to ascend to leadership roles and navigate complex challenges with confidence.

Quick Facts

• Faculty: Faculty of Applied Science
• Academic Unit: Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering
• Specialization: Dependable Software Systems
• Mode of delivery: In person at UBC Vancouver
• Program Components: Coursework only
• Tuition (First Year):
  • Domestic: $32,912.70
  • International: $68,072.20

Tuition & Financial Support

Tuition

• Fees:
  • Application Fee:
    • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $118.50
    • International: $168.25
  • Tuition:
    • Installments per year: 3
    • Tuition per installment:
      • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $10,970.91
      • International: $22,690.75
  • Program Fee:
    • Canadian Citizen / Permanent Resident / Refugee / Diplomat: $32,912.73
    • International: $68,072.25
• Other Fees and Costs:
  • Student Fees (yearly): $1,144.10 (approx.)
  • Costs of living: Estimate your costs of living with our interactive tool in order to start developing a financial plan for your graduate studies.
• Deposit to accept offer (if admitted): $5000.00

Financial Support

Applicants to UBC have access to a variety of funding options, including:

• Employer support
• Scholarships & awards (merit-based funding)
• Financial aid (need-based funding)
• Foreign government scholarships
• Working while studying
• Tax credits and RRSP withdrawals

Enrolment, Duration & Other Stats

Enrolment Data

Completion Rates & Times

• Graduation rate: 95% based on 21 students admitted between 2015 - 2018
• Minimum time to completion: 1.02 years
• Maximum time to completion: 1.36 years
• Average time to completion: 1.03 years

Related Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Computer Engineering (PhD)
• Master of Applied Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MASc)
• Master of Engineering in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MEng)
• Master of Engineering (MEng) at the UBC Okanagan Campus

Further Information

Specialization

Dependable Software Systems: Our world is increasingly reliant on dependable software. Leading companies across a range of industries need software engineers with the technical knowledge to design and maintain safety-critical software systems. Engineering courses within dependable software systems explore software testing and verification, error-resilient computing, and security and privacy. Business courses provide a solid foundation in business strategy and innovation, operations and logistics, project management, and organizational leadership.

Program Website

The program website provides detailed information about the Master of Engineering Leadership in Dependable Software Systems.

Faculty

Faculty of Applied Science

Academic Unit

Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

Program Identifier

VGMMEL-Y7

Classification

Natural sciences » Computer and information sciences » Programming languages and software engineering
Engineering and technology » Electrical engineering, computer engineering, and information engineering » Computer engineering