Engineering Leadership and Innovation, GDip

Western University

Canada, London

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Western University

Canada , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Diploma

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMay-2026

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 term(s)

Apply Date February-2023

Next Intake May-2026

Engineering Leadership and Innovation, GDip

About

The Thompson Centre offers this Graduate Diploma to provide the opportunity for engineering graduates to further develop professional leadership skills in the context of engineering practice, and to enhance their employability. Students will develop an entrepreneurial mindset along with leadership skills that are in demand from employers within start-ups, established firms, NGOs, or the public sector. The ability to cross boundaries towards business and organizational leadership is often seen as helping to accelerate an engineer’s career. The program is unique at the graduate level in focusing on Engineering Leadership and Innovation, while maintaining the student’s focus on STEM disciplines. The Diploma will appeal to recent graduates of Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, as well as to working professionals.

Disciplines

Faculty of Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission Requirements

Applicants must possess a four-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering or 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 the latest degree. The required documents for admission consideration are:

One official transcript for each degree and/or institution attended, in English.

One official transcript for each degree and/or institution attended in the Native Language (if different from English).

One official certificate of proof of diploma in English.

One official certificate of proof of diploma in the Native Language (if different from English).

Two letters of references (preferably academic).

Proof of Canadian citizenship or Permanent Residency (if applicable).

English Program Requirements

English Language Proficiency

Applicants whose first language is not English or have not completed a post-secondary degree from a native-English speaking country, must furnish evidence of their proficiency in the use of the English language by a satisfactory achievement within the last two years in one of the following:

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).The minimum acceptable score is 86, with no individual score below 20 for the internet-based version; 213 for the standard electronic version; or 550 for the paper and pencil version, although some programs require a higher minimum score. [Western's TOEFL ID is 0984].
The International English Language Testing Service (IELTS Academic). Effective to new applications started on or after July 1, 2020, the minimum acceptable score is 6 out of 9 in the individual bands, with an overall score of 6.5 or higher. The IELTS is offered in 6 test centres in the US and 3 in Canada.
Western English Language Centre. Successful completion of the High-Advanced level.
Fanshawe College’s ESL Program. The requirement is graduation from Level 10, English for Academic Purposes, with a minimum 80% in all components.
The Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL Assessment). The minimum acceptable score is 60. The CAEL Assessment is offered in several countries throughout the world as well as Canada.