Launch your career at the intersection of engineering and leadership.
The Master of Engineering Management and Leadership (MEML) is an interdisciplinary graduate program that equips engineers and technical professionals with the leadership, project management, and business skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced industries. Developed by the College of Engineering in partnership with the College of Business, it blends advanced technical coursework with business fundamentals, preparing engineers to lead teams, manage complex projects, and drive innovation.
Designed for Professionals
Built for working engineers and technical professionals, this program offers a flexible, practical path to advance your career without putting it on hold.
- Interdisciplinary & Industry-Aligned
The program is uniquely positioned at the intersection of engineering, leadership, and business – preparing students to lead across today’s most dynamic and technology-driven industries. - Streamlined Curriculum
This 30 credit program, typically completed in 2 years is focused on real-world leadership and management skills. No thesis is required. - Flexible Options
The program offers both in-person and online course options, with some tracks offered fully-online. In select cases, remote or hybrid participation may be possible for in-person courses. Applicants are encouraged to contact the Graduate Director or course instructor to discuss individual needs and scheduling.
Multiple Specializations
Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals with several specialization tracks:
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Electrical and Computer Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Nuclear Engineering (fully online option)
- Industrial and Systems Engineering
- Industry 4.0 (fully online option)
- Ocean Engineering
Already pursuing or completed a Graduate Certificate?
Take it to the next level by adding business and leadership courses to earn your Master of Engineering Management and Leadership. This pathway is ideal for professionals looking to build on existing credentials and move into advanced technical management roles.
Curriculum
The MEML program consists of 30 credits (10 classes), combining technical depth with essential business and leadership skills. Courses may be taken individually or as part of the full degree program. Credit from a Graduate Certificate may also be applied toward this degree. Refer to the University Academic Catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites.
| Engineering Core (5 classes) | Business Core (4 classes) | Elective (choose 1) |
|---|---|---|
| ISE 500 Intro. to Systems Eng. Four (4) additional courses depending on the specialization track (see below) | BUS 502 Leadership BUS 509 Law and Ethics MBA 502 Organizational Behavior MBA 504 Financial Accounting | BUS 506 Operations and Project Mgt. ISE 540 Product Control &Inventory Sys. ISE 552 Lean Systems MBA 560 Oper. & Supply Chain Mgt. |
Engineering Core Classes
| Specialization | Courses |
|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Choose any four (4) CHE courses approved for graduate credit |
| Civil and Environmental Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Choose any four (4) CVE courses approved for graduate credit |
| Electrical and Computer Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering EGR 404 Building Tools with Generative AI Choose any three (3) ELE courses approved for graduate credit |
| Mechanical Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Choose at least one course from each core area: Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Sciences, Solid Mechanics, and Mechanical Systems. See below for the complete list. Choose one additional MCE courses approved for graduate credit, if needed |
| Nuclear Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate in Nuclear Engineering courses: NUE511 Nuclear Reactor Analysis NUE512 Nuclear Design and Safety Analysis NUE513 Nuclear Fuel Cycle and Performance NUE516 Nuclear Radiation Damage in Materials |
| Industrial and Systems Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Select four (4) courses from the following list: ISE 445 Facilities Planning and Material Handling ISE 449 Product Design for Manufacture ISE 552 Lean Systems ISE 525 Systems Simulation ISE 549 Advanced Product Design for Manufacture ISE 555 Deterministic Optimization ISE 540 Production Control and Inventory Systems ISE 520 Human Factors & Ergonomics |
| Industry 4.0 | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate in Industry 4.0 courses: ISE571 Industry 4.0 Fundamentals ISE572 Machine Learning for Industry 4.0 ISE573 Manufacturing Execution Systems ISE575 Industry 4.0 Special Projects |
| Ocean Engineering | ISE 500: Introduction to Systems Engineering Choose any four (4) OCE courses approved for graduate credit |
Mechanical Engineering Specialization Core Area Courses
| Fluid Mechanics/Thermal Sciences | Solid Mechanics | Mechanical Systems |
|---|---|---|
| EGR 515 Hydrodynamics MCE 541 Advanced Thermodynamics I MCE 545 Heat Transfer MCE 546 Convection Heat Transfer MCE 550 Continuum Mechanics1 MCE 551 Fluid Mechanics I MCE 552 Adv. Experimental Methods1 MCE 553 Microfluidics MCE 562 Comp. Methods in Fluid Flow and Heat Transfer MCE 569 Extreme Mechanics MCE 580 Micro/Nanoscale Energy Tran. MCE 585 Solar Thermal Engineering MCE 653 Fluid Mechanics II | MCE 550 Continuum Mechanics1 MCE 552 Adv. Experimental Methods 1 MCE 561 Comp. Methods in Solid Mech. MCE 565 Wave Mot. & Vib. of Cont. Med. MCE 568 Theory of Plates MCE 569 Extreme Mechanics MCE 571 Theory of Elasticity I MCE 576 Fracture Mechanics MCE 671 Theory of Elasticity II MCE 678 Micromechanics MCE 679 Theory of Plasticity MCE 680 Adv. Topics in Solid Mech. | MCE 503 Linear Control Systems MCE 504 Optimal Control Theory MCE 523 Advanced Kinematics I MCE 530 Real-Time Mon. and Control MCE 538 Mechanical Eng. Systems MCE 549 Adv. Prod. Design for Manufact. MCE 563 Advanced Dynamics MCE 564 Advanced Vibrations MCE 566 Mech. of Robot Manipulators MCE 567 Exp. Nonlinear Dynamics MCE 586 Adaptive Cont. for Robotic Sys. MCE 663 Nonlinear Dynamics |
Notes:
- Courses at the 400-, 500-, and 600-level are generally approved for graduate credit unless specifically designated as “not for graduate credit” in the course catalog.
- Nuclear Engineering Track – Students must complete five (5) Nuclear Engineering (NUE) courses. The elective must be selected from the list of NUE courses approved for graduate credit.
- Industrial and Systems Engineering Track – Students must complete six (6) Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) courses in total. The elective must be chosen from the Engineering Core courses designated for this track.
- Industry 4.0 Track – Students must complete six (6) ISE courses in total. The elective must be one of the ISE courses listed above.
Admission and Cost
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Admission Requirements
B.S. in Engineering, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
Applicants from non-engineering backgrounds may need to complete additional coursework.
Not sure if your background is a good fit?
We encourage you to contact the Graduate Director of the department offering your preferred specialization track to discuss your eligibility and options.
Application Requirements
Please visit the Graduate School for application requirements and deadlines. For international student, please visit this site for more information. For specific semester start dates and details, please refer to the Academic Calendar.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees for graduate programs at the University of Rhode Island can be found here.