UBC Master of Engineering Leadership

What does strong leadership in engineering look like?

Engineering leaders and managers need more than technical expertise. They need the ability to communicate clearly, support teams, understand business strategy, manage projects, and connect technical decisions to the bigger organizational picture.

UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership helps students build these skills through an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines sector-specific technical education with business and leadership courses taught through UBC Sauder.

Through projects, professional development, career portfolio reflections, and opportunities to work with diverse teams, MEL students build the confidence, tools, and knowledge needed to move into engineering leadership and management roles.

Read the full article to learn more about leadership and management in engineering below.
https://apscpp.ubc.ca/news-events/what-is-leadership-and-management-in-engineering

A sweet break from class!
On Friday, July 31, the Student Engagement Committee hosted an ice cream social for students attending APPP 504: Business Acumen for Technical Leaders.

It was a great chance for MEL and MHLP students to connect, take a break, and enjoy time together outside the classroom.

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🚀 Thinking about what is next in your engineering career?
Join an upcoming online information session to learn how the UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) program deepens technical expertise, develops leadership skills, and prepares professionals to make a meaningful impact in their field.

💡This session is well suited for engineers, architects, and technical specialists who want to lead innovation, accelerate their career growth, and differentiate themselves through a graduate program that combines industry insight with leadership development

UBC MEL Online Information Session
Date: Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Time: 8 - 9 AM Pacific Time
Click the link in our bio to register now!
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Looking to move your healthcare career forward?

Next week, discover how the UBC Master of Health Leadership and Policy (MHLP) program can enhance your leadership capacity, deepen your expertise, and prepare you to make a significant difference in healthcare by joining our virtual information session.

It is an excellent opportunity for clinicians and healthcare practitioners who are ready to develop as leaders, champion new ideas, and advance their careers with a program that blends health and management education. 🩺

UBC MHLP Online Information Session
📆 Date: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
⏰ Time: 10 - 11 AM Pacific Time

🔗 Click the link in bio to register now!

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MEL and MHLP students began APPP 504: Business Acumen for Technical Leaders.

In the first class of the course, students explored how business acumen supports effective leadership in technical and sector-specific fields.

Delivered in collaboration with UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School, APPP 504 introduces students to core business areas such as managerial accounting, strategy and performance, market evaluation, operations management, negotiations, contract management, and business-case building.

Through applied learning and case-based discussions, students build the skills to connect their professional expertise with business insight and leadership impact.

Thinking about applying to UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership program?
Connect with Dilnawaj Mufeed Ahmad, MEL Clean Energy Engineering ’24, to learn more about his experience in the program.

As a MEL ambassador, Dilnawaj can share insights on coursework, capstone projects, student life, career preparation, and what it is like to build technical, business, and leadership skills through the MEL program.

Prospective students are encouraged to reach out, ask questions, and learn directly from someone who has experienced the program.

Connect with Dilnawaj through the link below.
https://apscpp.ubc.ca/student-experience/connect-with-our-students?user_id=329810

Thinking about applying to UBC’s Master of Engineering Leadership program?
Connect with Yuansheng Yue, MEL High Performance Buildings ’24, to learn more about his experience in the program.

As a MEL ambassador, Yuansheng can share insights on coursework, capstone projects, student life, career preparation, and what it is like to combine technical knowledge with business and leadership learning at UBC.
Prospective students are encouraged to reach out, ask questions, and learn directly from someone who has experienced the program.

Connect with Yuansheng through the link below.
https://apscpp.ubc.ca/student-experience/connect-with-our-students?user_id=340272

An evening of connection, conversation, and community.
The MEL alumni night in Vancouver brought together alumni, students, and program team members for a social gathering to reconnect, share stories, and discuss the latest industry dynamics.

It was a great opportunity to connect with MEL alumni, both old and new, and celebrate the growing professional network that continues beyond the program.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make the evening so meaningful.

Strong engineering leadership needs both theory and practice.
UBC’s MEL program helps students build a deeper technical foundation while also developing the practical leadership skills needed to apply that knowledge in real-world settings.

From understanding complex systems and emerging technologies to communicating across disciplines and leading teams, MEL students learn how to connect technical expertise with strategic decision-making.

The program prepares engineering professionals to lead with confidence, credibility, and impact in fast-changing industries.

Read the full article through the link below.
https://apscpp.ubc.ca/program-spotlight/theory-practice-balance-builds-leaders