MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP [ONLINE]
ARE YOU READY TO ASSUME A LEADERSHIP POSITION IN YOUR TECHNICAL PROFESSION?
Digital technology is one of the biggest drivers of the global economy and human innovation. Ten of the top fifteen largest companies in the world — brands like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and Facebook — provide technology products and services. It’s a field of unique opportunity but also one prone to constant market disruptions and a breakneck pace of development. That’s why today’s top tech companies are looking for leaders who understand the complex nature and exponential pace of technology in the marketplace.
If you want to advance as a leader in your technical career and are ready to build your management skills — then we invite you to explore the University of San Diego’s 100% online Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership (MS-EML) program.
Program Snapshot

Priority Application Deadline
July 7

Program Length
20 Months

Total Credit
30 Units

Format
100% Online
Priority Deadline
Applying to our master’s program by the priority deadline offers you significant advantages:
- Early Consideration: Be among the first to have your application reviewed and receive your admission decision sooner, giving you more time to prepare for your next academic journey.
- Increased Admission Chances: Secure your spot in the program while more seats are available, enhancing your chances of acceptance.
- Stress-Free Planning: Eliminate the last-minute rush by submitting your application early, allowing you to focus on the next steps.
- Showcase Your Commitment: Demonstrate your dedication and preparedness by applying early, making a strong impression on our admissions committee.
Don’t wait—take the first step toward your future today by submitting your application by the priority deadline!
An Online Master’s Program Designed for Tomorrow’s Technical Leaders and Managers
USD’s MS-EML program is designed to instruct and train technical professionals how to be effective leaders of organizations, teams and projects. Graduates will be skilled in:
- Setting goals and strategies that account for an organization’s performance, culture and constraints
- Communicating the value of complex product, project, program or service offerings to a diverse audience of stakeholders
- Defining and implementing innovative and creative strategies
- Effectively managing complex customer and vendor interactions
- Developing and articulating comprehensive solutions to large scale business and technological challenges
- Leading by example to generate influence and innovation within an organization
Who Is the MS-EML Degree For?
The Engineering Management and Leadership master’s degree is ideal for professionals who have a command of technical or engineering skills along with prior management and leadership experience. The curriculum is designed for individuals who aspire to become leaders in the scientific, tech and related consulting industries.
What You’ll Learn
- How to manage the product life cycle
- Principles and models of leadership
- Emerging technology trends
- Emerging technology products and services
- How to adapt to market changes
- Types of businesses resilience
- How to evaluate organizational structure
- Ethical leadership, sustainability and social responsibility
Prepared for Success
Graduates of the MS-EML program will be well-suited for high-level careers in any field where management requires a balance of technical ability and the capacity to be adaptable, strategic, innovative and influential. Possible job titles for graduates of MS-EML include:
- Chief Information Officer (CIO)
- Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
- Director of Engineering
- VP of Engineering
- Project Manager
- Operations Manager
- Engineering Research Manager
- Process Engineering Manager
- Director of Business Development
- Quality Manager
- Technical Consultant
- Business Analyst
Program Structure
- Earn your degree wherever you have internet access
- Enroll for spring, summer or fall semester
- Access your coursework anytime, day or night
- Focus on one 7-week class at a time
Why Choose University of San Diego?
Experienced faculty with nonprofit sector connections
Representing the USD School of Leadership and Education Sciences, MSNP program instructors have held nonprofit leadership positions and conducted extensive research in the field.
Accredited institution & program
The University of San Diego is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Capstone organizational analysis project
Students put theory into practice by applying what they have learned to their own nonprofit organization or one of their choosing.
Flexible scheduling with 100% online classes
Designed for busy professionals, our 100% online program enables you to complete your studies on your own schedule each week.
Advanced degree from a top-ranked university
MSNP students enjoy all the benefits and advantages of attending a highly rated institution that regularly earns accolades from such influential sources as The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report and Business Insider.
Don’t wait to jumpstart your career
All of our online master’s degree programs take an average of 20 months to complete, so you can put your diploma to work in no time.