Offered by Western University in London, Canada, Engineering Leadership and Innovation (Graduate Diploma) is a postgraduate diploma in General Engineering programme. The programme runs for 2 semesters.
At a glance
Degree:Postgraduate Diploma
Field:General Engineering
Duration: 2 semesters
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Last checked September 2026 · Source: grad.uwo.ca ·
Program details
Overview
Engineering Leadership and Innovation (Graduate Diploma) is offered by the Thompson Centre for Engineering Leadership and Innovation within Western University's Faculty of Engineering. The program gives engineering graduates the opportunity to develop professional leadership skills in the context of engineering practice, building an entrepreneurial mindset alongside leadership skills sought by start-ups, established firms, NGOs and the public sector, while maintaining a focus on STEM disciplines. The program is described as unique at the graduate level for combining a focus on engineering leadership and innovation with a continued grounding in STEM subject matter. It appeals to recent graduates of Bachelor's and Master's programs as well as working professionals seeking to cross into business and organizational leadership, helping to accelerate an engineer's career. The diploma runs two terms and is available full-time or part-time on a course-based format, with separate domestic and international application deadlines each admission cycle.
Requirements
Minimum GPA:70.00 / %
Admission Requirements: Applicants require a four-year bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Engineering or a related discipline from a recognized university or college, with at least a 70% average (North American equivalent) across courses taken in the last two full-time years of their latest degree. Required documents include official transcripts and diploma certificates in English (and in the applicant's native language if different), two letters of reference, preferably academic, and proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent residency where applicable. Applicants whose first language is not English, or who have not completed a post-secondary degree from a native English-speaking country, must demonstrate proficiency: TOEFL minimum 86 internet-based (no individual score below 20), 213 computer-based, or 550 paper-based; IELTS Academic minimum 6.5 overall with no band below 6; or CAEL Assessment minimum 60.
