University of California, Santa Barbara
Online Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership
At a Glance
About the program
The Master of Engineering and Technology Leadership (METL) at UC Santa Barbara is an interdisciplinary professional master's program combining advanced technical training with leadership, business, and technology management education. Every METL student builds a foundation in leadership and technology management coupled with technical expertise in one of four cutting-edge tracks. The fully online format is specifically structured so that students can continue to work while earning a UCSB engineering degree, regardless of geographic location or time zone.
Program Overview
- Format: 100% Online (asynchronous learning with live sessions)
- Credits: 38
- Duration: Up to 4 years part-time
Program Highlights
$355/credit — one of the lowest graduate tuition rates in the nation | Free rental textbooks through the One Price Promise | 31-credit curriculum with one-credit capstone | Strategic engineering leadership, AI, systems engineering, and project risk management courses | Completion in under 2 years
The Online Experience
Cumberlands' online MSEM is structured for working professionals seeking to bridge engineering and business strategy. The flexible online format pairs with one of the lowest graduate tuition rates in the nation, free rental textbooks, and a curriculum built around real-world challenges in STEM, manufacturing, logistics, and technology sectors.
Curriculum
| Total Credit Hours | 38 |
|---|---|
| Capstone Requirement | Culminating capstone project (online, at a company, or in a UCSB research lab during the summer) |
| Delivery Format | 100% Online (asynchronous learning with live sessions) |
| Max Duration to Complete | Up to 4 years part-time |
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Tuition & Financial Aid
Financial aid and scholarships may be available for qualified students. Contact admissions for more details.
Career Outcomes
Graduates are equipped for roles such as engineering project manager, technical director, R&D manager, and operations leader. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, engineering management jobs are projected to grow by 4% through 2034, with a median annual salary of $167,740.
Why Choose University of California, Santa Barbara?
100% Online
Complete your degree online with flexible scheduling built for working professionals.
Expert Faculty
Learn from industry-experienced professors with real-world engineering management expertise.
Career Advancement
Gain the skills to advance into leadership roles across engineering and technical management.
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