Throughout the program, MSIL students will complete a combination of courses in innovation, leadership, and engineering through a management track delivered by the Center for Leadership Education and a technical track delivered by the Engineering for Professionals program.
MSIL students have the opportunity to gain real-world work experience through internships and an optional immersion experience.
Non-domestic students must comply with both the in-person instruction guidance as part of their visa requirements AND graduation requirements set by the program, whether they are enrolled as full-time or part-time students. Questions about the current guidance for in-person credit requirements should be directed to the Office of International Services (https://ois.jhu.edu/).
Program Curriculum
A typical course progression for a current MSIL student is listed below.* Depending upon technical track prerequisites and course availability, students may be able to compress degree requirements into three semesters. Required prerequisites are not listed in the sample schedule below.
*Course requirements are subject to change.
Year 1
FALL SEMESTER
Innovation and Design I (1.5 credits)
Innovation and Design I Discussion (1.5 credits)
Organizational Communication for Technical Leaders (3 credits)
Strategies for Innovation and Growth (4 credits)
MSIL Seminar (1 credit)
Half-Semester Elective (1.5 credits)
1 or 2 Technical Track Courses (3 credits each)
INTERSESSION SEMESTER
Optional Immersion Program (with associated travel costs)
SPRING SEMESTER
Innovation and Design II (3 credits)
Strategies: Accounting and Finance (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Year 2
SUMMER SEMESTER
Opportunity to complete additional prerequisites or required technical courses (expenses not included in regular tuition)
FALL SEMESTER
Management and Global Team Leadership (1.5 credits) (offered only in Fall)
Half-Semester Elective (1.5 credits) (If graduating in 3rd semester, additional half-semester required management elective. If not graduating, additional In-person course of your choice)
Global Innovation IP Protection (1.5 credits) (offered only in Fall)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
*Non-US students may need to enroll in additional in-person courses to meet visa requirements. Please check the OIS website for the most up-to-date information on those requirements. Reach out to OIS for guidance.
SPRING SEMESTER
(Possible part-time schedule)
Half-Semester Elective (1.5 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
*Non-US students may opt to enroll in part-time study in their last semester of study. They must apply for a Reduced Course Load through the OIS office.
Graduate Requirements
Learn more about the WSE and MSIL-specific requirements students must meet to earn the MSIL degree.
