Throughout the program, MSIL students will complete a combination of courses in innovation, leadership, and technology 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.
To Enroll in your technical courses, please complete an IDR form and Submit to SEAM.
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.
*Course requirements are subject to change.
Year 1
FALL SEMESTER
Innovation and Design I (3 credits)
Foundations in Communication and Ethics (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
INTERSESSION SEMESTER
Optional Immersion Program (with associated travel costs)
SPRING SEMESTER
Innovation and Design II (3 credits)
Strategies: Accounting and Finance (3 credits)
Internship Preparation (1.5 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Year 2
SUMMER SEMESTER
Opportunities to complete internships
FALL SEMESTER
Management and Global Team Leadership (3 credits)
Leading Teams through Crisis (1.5 credits)
Global Innovation IP Protection (1.5 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
SPRING SEMESTER
(Possible part-time schedule)
Project Management (1.5 credits)
Improving Presentation Skills for Graduate Students (1.5 credits)
Technical Track Course (3 credits)
Graduate Requirements
Learn more about the WSE and MSIL-specific requirements students must meet to earn the MSIL degree.
