


The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Urban Systems is structured around a project-based curriculum that covers all stages of the community and infrastructure system life cycles. You will develop an integrated understanding of the range of professional roles and technologies that support urban infrastructure systems and also explore the social, ecological and economic factors that are so important for successful infrastructure systems management.
Collaborating with your peers under the direction of leading researchers and instructors from industry, you will:
“Our program focuses on integrated learning experiences: students work on real-world projects to apply the urban systems knowledge they build in the classroom.” – Susan Nesbit
Professional success requires both technical understanding and managerial and business competence. Through courses offered by UBC Sauder’s Robert H. Lee Graduate School, you will explore business strategy and innovation, operations and logistics, project management, and organizational leadership. These classes are an opportunity for you to gain foundational business knowledge in:
Effectively managing people and successfully leading teams requires a wide range of interpersonal skills. The MEL offers professional development workshops throughout the 12-month program. These extra-curricular sessions cover topics that include communication, teamwork, coaching and mentoring. Group projects and collaborative problem-solving are embedded into the MEL courses, creating ongoing opportunities for you to practice your skills as a manager and leader.
“Our program’s emphasis on teamwork and project work also helps to build the skills our graduates will use as leaders throughout their careers.” – Stephanie Chang
Learn more about some of the most significant challenges being faced within the industry and how this innovative leadership master’s degree can place you in a position to address some of our world’s most pressing problems.
2023 Application Deadlines
The online application portal for 2024 admission opens on January 1, 2023.
Round 1: March 30, 2023
Round 2: June 30, 2023
Round 3 (Canadian Citizens, Permanent Residents of Canada, and US citizens only): August 30, 2023
See how to apply section for full details.
How to Apply