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.
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.
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/
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.
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 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:
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:
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:
Here are some of the most compelling reasons to enroll in the University of San Diego’s Engineering Management & Leadership program:
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).
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.
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Requirements for completing a certificate can be found on the certificate page.
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.
You have five years to complete the certificate.
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