About the course

The Master of Engineering Leadership (MEL) in Dependable Software Systems is a professional degree for engineers who want to excel and drive innovation in this rapidly evolving field. This hybrid master?s program combines graduate-level engineering courses with UBC Sauder School of Business courses ? giving you the skills and confidence to take your career in new directions.

　　The MEL in Dependable Software Systems program offers a unique combination of technical and business classes ? giving you the strategic skills to play a leading role in forward-thinking organizations. Engineering courses explore software testing and verification, error-resilient computing, and security and privacy. Business courses offered by the top-ranked UBC Sauder School of Business give you a solid foundation in business strategy and innovation, operations and logistics, project management, and organizational leadership. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 1 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Term 2 (January), 2021	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2024	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2025	Vancouver
Term 2 (January), 2026	Vancouver

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of British Columbia

Undergraduate degree in computer engineering, software engineering or computer science, Prior experience developing significant software systems, Prior experience developing significant software systems, Undergraduate degree with an overall average of 76% (UBC GPA equivalencies for master programs, Document proving your current citizenship (usually a passport or other citizenship document from your country) or your Canadian permanent residency

　　TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language):

　　A minimum score of 90 (internet-based exam), with minimum component scores of 22 [in reading, listening] and minimum component score of 21 [in writing, speaking]

　　Minimum score 55 each for reading, listening, and writing (in the paper-based test), with 4.0 on the Test of Written English (TWE).

　　IELTS (International English Language Testing Service): minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no other component score less than 6.0 of the academic (NOT general) IELTS test

　　A Letter of intent is your opportunity to explain why you want to take the MEL or MHLP degree and what you hope to achieve from it. Provide an up to date curriculum vitae or résumé. Scan and upload a copy of your transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 90.0

　　

Application deadline:

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