Engineering Management and Leadership Certificate

9 Units
Online Fixed-Date

Gain a Comprehensive Understanding of How to Manage Technology Teams and Projects to Become Influential Leaders of Global Technology Organizations

This certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership program successfully develops “leaders of tomorrow.” You will cultivate skill sets that enhance your ability to manage technology teams and projects. It will engage you in a process that explores changes in your mindset necessary for influencing technology organizations.

For those who are interested in advancing into engineering management roles in the future, it is important to note that successful completion of this Engineering Management and Leadership Certificate with a grade of B or better in each course can enable you to waive 9 units of prerequisites in the University of San Diego’s online Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership.

Certificate Requirements

To earn the USD professional development certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership, students are required to successfully complete three individual courses. Complete the requirements below to earn a professional certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership Read Certificate Benefits and Policy.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to complete the certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership. 

If you plan to apply for the Master of Science in Engineering Management and Leadership and transfer your 9 units into the program, please keep in mind the following prerequisites: 

Bachelor’s degree in a professional field (STEAM or Business) from an accredited institution: official transcripts required.

For more information, please visit: https://onlinedegrees.sandiego.edu/masters-engineering-management-leadership/

Course #Required Courses (9 units total)DurationDates Offered
EML-X501Introduction to Technology & Engineering Management7 weeksJan. 21 – Mar. 10, 2025
EML-X502Introduction to Technology & Engineering Leadership7 weeksMar. 18 – May 5, 2025
EML-X530Completing Strategically7 weeksMay 27 – July 14, 2025

Schedule & Fees

Engineering Management and Leadership Certificate

Course Date Units Price
Introduction to Technology and Engineering Management [EML-X501] See details for more information 3
See details for more information
3
Online Fixed-Date

Earn 3 units and complete the certificate for Engineering Management and Leadership

Introduction to Technology and Engineering Leadership [EML-X502] 18 Mar 202505 May 2025 3 $1080
18 Mar 202505 May 2025
3
$1080
Online Fixed-Date

Earn 3 units and complete the certificate for Engineering Management and Leadership

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

This course and certificate are only available for students participating in India. 

Competing Strategically [EML-X530] 27 May 202514 Jul 2025 3 $1080
27 May 202514 Jul 2025
3
$1080
Online Fixed-Date

Earn 3 units and complete the certificate for Engineering Management and Leadership

Once you have enrolled in your course, log in to your account to access the course Welcome Letter, which includes directions on how to access the New Student Orientation and your online course.

This course and certificate are only available for students participating in India. 

$45
$3,285

Learning Method information

Courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that allows you to structure your education to suit your schedule while keeping you on pace toward achieving your educational.

Online Fixed-Date

Online Fixed-Date: Online fixed-date courses offer a convenient, yet rigorous style of learning that enables you to collaborate with your instructor and other students in a shared, online learning environment. These courses have fixed start and finish dates, but as an online student you will have 24/7 online access to your classroom assignments, syllabus and course resources. Our online fixed-date courses allow you to work on your assignments anytime, although you are required to complete the assignments by specific dates.

How is the learning structured? In an online fixed-date course, you and your classmates will proceed through the curriculum together, collaborating in a shared learning experience. Each online fixed-date course is asynchronous, meaning that you can work on your assignments anytime, although required to complete the assignments by specific dates. The course is designed with learning modules where all of the content is grouped into weekly assignments. Each module covers one or more topics. Within each of the learning modules, you can expect the following components:

  • Typically, there is a final project, paper, or exam due in the last module that culminates all of the topics covered in each of the learning modules. You’ll find that the design of the learning modules has a rhythm to help you manage your time in the course.
  • Module introduction that outlines what you can expect to learn in the module.
  • Required readings (textbook, articles, journals, etc.) and presentations (audio and/or video).
  • Assignments with due dates (which may include: written assignments, journal entries, research, blogs, etc.) based on the readings and presentations.
  • Discussion forum where you answer prompts from the instructor and interact with your classmates.
  • Module conclusion to review the topics and what you should have learned.

Engineering Management & leadership Curriculum

The Certificate in Engineering Management and Leadership aims to provide technical professionals with the knowledge, skills and training to excel as influential leaders of technology teams and projects. Students will be able to:

What You’ll Learn

Who Should Attend

The MS-EML program is an intensive project-based program for technical professionals looking to assume leadership positions in global technology organizations. It is valuable for experienced managers who intend to serve as:

Benefits

Here are some of the most compelling reasons to enroll in the University of San Diego’s Engineering Management & Leadership program:

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Our instructors, most of whom hold advanced degrees, are experienced subject matter experts who engage each student in a stimulating and participative learning environment. Click on individual course listings to learn more about our primary Engineering Management and Leadership program instructor(s).

Careers Outlook

For many aspiring engineering leaders, programs in business administration have been the path forward. However, the traditional MBA path has difficulty accounting for today’s fast pace of technological changes and constant market disruptions. Top technology organizations require leaders who have special ability to understand the complex nature and exponential pace of disruptions created by technology in the marketplace.

If you want to advance as a technical professional, then you’ll be expected to develop a skill set that goes beyond simply managing large scale products.

Industry Insights

3.5 million

Job openings expected by 2021

$95500

Median salary as of 2020


Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for completing a certificate program?

Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.

Are the continuing education courses transferable to a master degree program?

Professional and Continuing Education courses that are transferrable to a USD master degree will be stated on the course or certificate page. If you wish to transfer credit, it is your responsibility to confer with the receiving institution before enrolling, as each
individual academic institution decides whether or not to accept USD Professional and Continuing Education credit.

How long do I have to complete the Certificate?

You have five years to complete the certificate.

What are your registration/drop/refund policies?

Click here for complete details regarding our refund, drop and transfer policies

What if I can’t get into a course because it is full?

Prospective students can request to be placed on a waitlist. Should a space open up in a course, those on the waitlist will be notified. We encourage you to register early for courses.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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