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Program Overview
We’ve taken our notable expertise in engineering, technology, and global leadership to create a master’s degree that prepares students with varied backgrounds—from basic sciences, humanities, and technology—to become premier, all-around global technical leaders. Learn MoreDegree Tracks
Learn with fellow students in a cohort-style management track in the classroom. Then, choose from 6 flexible technical tracks and build specialized skills in data analytics, systems engineering, healthcare systems, and more. Learn MoreApply by November 1, 2025 for spring 2026 admission.
We live in a technology-driven world. It’s both evolving and omnipresent in education, jobs, and in everyday life. Johns Hopkins Engineering’s MS in Global Innovation and Leadership through Engineering is a STEM degree that offers the technical expertise and management skills you need for a competitive advantage in the workplace.
No STEM background? No problem. We elevate the sciences in “arts and sciences” and provide all the technical training and guidance you need.
Why is our program unique?
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No engineering bachelor's required
Graduate-level engineering education for students without undergraduate degrees in engineering.
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Become a well-rounded engineer
We offer a combination of technical and management training. Six technical track options in in-demand industries.
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Get real-world experience through our Immersion Program
Our Immersion Program includes traveling to domestic and international locations to complete a consulting project with real-world clients.
Learn About Our Track Options for Your Degree
It’s a rapidly changing job market, where new technologies and industries are emerging all the time. Give yourself an advantage with a Master’s in Global Innovation and Leadership through Engineering.
Management Track
Guided by distinguished faculty, you’ll pursue a management track with a cohort of students and take courses in financial management, global innovation, and more.
Technical Track
Choose from 6 technical tracks and build specialized skills in data analytics, systems engineering, and more. Blend this technical know-how with courses in the management track.
Give yourself an advantage with a Master’s in Global Innovation and Leadership through Engineering from Johns Hopkins Engineering, where transformative education and research helps our graduates thrive.
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Apply now for fall 2026 admission
Apply by March 15, 2026 for fall 2026 admission to the Johns Hopkins MS in Global Innovation and Leadership through Engineering Program.