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Curious About What Comes Next?

The eBook is just a glimpse of what’s possible. Explore the MS-EML degree, curriculum and faculty to learn how the program can help you turn your interest in engineering leadership into a career.

EML Degree Plan

Students are admitted throughout the year into one of three semesters (Spring, Summer and Fall). Two courses are offered each semester, with students focusing intensively on one course at a time — a total of seven weeks for each course.

Admission application packets are accepted on a rolling basis. A decision will be recommended by the Review Committee within one week of submission.

Download a PDF of your degree plan that corresponds with your start term.

Important dates for your starting term will be found in the degree plan. Important dates for subsequent terms can be found in your student success center after acceptance.


What Our Students are Saying

If someone had told me a few years ago that I would pursue a Master’s in Engineering Management & Leadership at the University of San Diego, I would have never believed it. Coming from a Bachelor’s in International Business, this program was a big challenge, but also one of the most rewarding decisions of my life.I truly loved this program, not only for what it taught me, but for the incredible people I met along the way. I’m especially grateful to Dr. GB for the invaluable support, guidance, and encouragement throughout this journey. And to the mentors, professors, and friends who made this experience unforgettable, thank you.

If someone had told me a few years ago that I would pursue a Master’s in Engineering Management & Leadership at the University of San Diego, I would have never believed it. Coming from a Bachelor’s in International Business, this program was a big challenge, but also one of the…