## [Professional programs](/programs/graduate/professional-programs) ## Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) ![MEL Logo](/sites/default/files/inline-images/005_MEL_UL_NRB_RGBAsset_0.jpg) UBC Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) professional master’s degree that combines business courses with specialized engineering courses. A hybrid graduate degree that expands your technical knowledge and business skills in just 12 months. A professional master’s degree from UBC Faculty of Applied Science is a strategic investment in your future. Our innovative hybrid graduate degrees enable practicing professionals to upgrade their technical knowledge through [UBC Faculty of Applied Science](https://apsc.ubc.ca/) courses while gaining fundamental business and management skills through [UBC Sauder School of Business](https://www.sauder.ubc.ca/) courses. Leadership development is embedded throughout the program, and you’ll graduate as a more effective communicator and leader. Whether you are an emerging leader, seasoned executive or considering a shift to a new industry, our 12-month professional programs give you the technical and business skills you need to advance your career and confidently move into positions of leadership and increased responsibility. ### MEL specializations - [Advanced Materials Manufacturing](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/advanced-materials-manufacturing/) - [Clean Energy Engineering](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/clean-energy-engineering/) - [Dependable Software Systems](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/dependable-software-systems/) - [High Performance Buildings](http://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/high-performance-buildings/) - [Integrated Water Management](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/integrated-water-management/) - [Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/naval-architecture-marine-engineering/) - [Sustainable Process Engineering](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/sustainable-process-engineering/) - [Urban Systems​](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/urban-systems/) With eight program specializations available, there’s an innovative program for you. Discover more at [mel.ubc.ca](https://apscpp.ubc.ca/programs/mel/) [How to apply](http://apscpp.ubc.ca/admissions/apply-now/) ## Master of Engineering (MEng) The MEng programs are course-based professional programs aimed at providing engineers with advanced field-specific technical knowledge. In addition to courses in specific technical areas, students choose from a variety of courses such as entrepreneurship, product marketing and development, production engineering and quality improvement. Students have the option to participate in our [co-op program](https://coop.apsc.ubc.ca/graduate/graduate-co-op-program), and can apply for paid co-op work terms of 4, 8 or 12 months. All co-op program information and eligibility requirements can be found on the [co-op program website](https://coop.apsc.ubc.ca/graduate/graduate-co-op-program). [Explore MEng Program Details and Benefits](https://engineering.ubc.ca/master-of-engineering) ### MEng specializations - [Biomedical Engineering](http://www.bme.ubc.ca/graduate-programs/) - [Chemical and Biological Engineering](http://www.chbe.ubc.ca/academics/graduate/) - [Civil Engineering](http://www.civil.ubc.ca/admissions/graduate-admissions) - Vancouver - [Civil Engineering](http://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/gradstudies.html) - Okanagan - [Electrical and Computer Engineering](http://www.ece.ubc.ca/grad/) - Vancouver - [Electrical Engineering](http://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/gradstudies.html) - Okanagan - [Geological Engineering](https://www.geoeng.ubc.ca/Graduate) - [Mechanical Engineering](https://mech.ubc.ca/graduate/prospective/programs/) - Vancouver - [Mechanical Engineering](http://engineering.ok.ubc.ca/prospective/gradstudies.html) - Okanagan - [Mechatronics Design](http://mech.ubc.ca/graduate) - [Mining Engineering](http://mining.ubc.ca/graduate/) - [Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering](https://name.engineering.ubc.ca/)