• Bachelor’s with honours or major in engineering, computer science or physical science and a minimum admission average of 70% (B)
• Minimum two years’ engineering work experience
• Two letters of recommendation (to be submitted electronically through our portal)
• Resumé
• $120 application fee
• Canadian citizenship or permanent residency

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Our curriculum has been designed and developed by the Faculty of Engineering and the three-times-accredited Telfer School of Management. The program begins with four compulsory core courses to build your basic competencies:

• Introduction to Engineering Management
• Principles of Accounting and Finance
• Principles of Management and Leadership
• Project Management

To supplement this core, you must then complete one elective course chosen from six concentrations.

Who should consider this program?

Consider this graduate diploma if you’re a: 

Engineering

Computer science

Physics

Engineering managers are essential for overseeing projects, people and processes. They inspire new ideas, create plans and initiatives, build teams and communicate effectively.  They turn complex technical concepts into actionable steps. Their leadership is crucial for ensuring smooth operations and driving progress across various industries. Engineering managers oversee large-scale projects and operations to keep industries running smoothly.

Current trends show a projected growth of 23,100 new job openings for engineering management positions through 2031.

Maclean’s magazine listed engineer manager as #51 in a ranking of Canada’s Top 100 Jobs, with a median salary of $105,996 and a targeted five-year employee outlook growth of 18.9%.

This growth equals one job opening per job seeker in Canada.